Archive for August, 2013
Cannabis Plants Seized, 32-Yr-Old Man Arrested
On Wednesday, August 28th police officers executed a search warrant at a Spice Hill Road, Warwick residence and seized 14 cannabis plants. “A 32 year old Warwick man was arrested in connection with the matter and subsequently released on police bail pending further inquiries,” a police spokesperson said. Related Stories Police Seize 138... Read more of this article
28 Year Old Man Arrested, Heroin Seized
[Updated] On Tuesday, August 27th police officers executed a search warrant at an Old Maid’s Lane, St. George’s residence and seized what police said is believed to be heroin. “A 28 year old St. George’s man was arrested in connection with the matter and subsequently released on police bail pending further inquiries,” said a police... Read more of this article
Ministry Responds To France “Tax Haven” List
France has added Bermuda to its “list of uncooperative tax havens” and Bermuda’s Ministry of Finance has contacted the French government seeking to resolve the issue. Earlier today Reuters reported that France has added Jersey, Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands to its “list of uncooperative tax havens.” Their report also... Read more of this article
Minister: School Year To Be Cut By Five Days
[Updated with videos] Instead of teachers taking one day off a month as part of a cost cutting measure agreed to last month, the 2013/14 school year will be reduced five days a year, Education Minister Nalton Brangman said. Last month all six Unions and their memberships agreed to what amounted to a 4.6% deduction in their overall package, with employees... Read more of this article
10am Ferry Route To Be Suspended On Friday
The 10am Paget/Warwick/Hamilton Route ferry service will be cancelled on Friday [Aug 30] due to a staff meeting. The St. George’s/Dockyard/Hamilton Routes will operate as normal. A Marine & Ports spokesperson said, “Please be advised that Department of Marine and Ports Sea Express Ferry staff will be holding a staff meeting on Friday,... Read more of this article
Northern Ireland Defeat Bermuda In Scotland
[Updated with photos] Bermuda met up with Northern Ireland today [Aug 28] for the second meeting between the two teams at the 2013 World Youth Netball Championships in Scotland. History was to repeat itself as Northern Ireland recorded another victory, this time winning by 53-22. Northern Ireland lead from the beginning after a comfortable first quarter... Read more of this article
Man Flees Scene After Stealing Cigarettes
[Updated] A man fled the scene of a Front Street store on a motorcycle after stealing two cartons of Marlboro cigarettes yesterday morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:30am on Wednesday, August 28th police officers responded to a report of an unknown male stealing two cartons of Marlboro cigarettes from Onion Jack’s Trading Post on... Read more of this article
Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride This Sunday
The September 5th Foundation will be holding the 10th Annual Memorial Day Ride on Sunday [Sept 1] to remember the four people who lost their lives on the Causeway during Hurricane Fabian in 2003. The Foundation works to raise money for the children of those who lost their lives, and this year the first four-year $50,000 educational scholarship has been... Read more of this article
Bus Driver Denies Intruding On Privacy Charges
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 29], a 52- year-old man pleaded not guilty to two charges of intruding on the privacy of a female. The two alleged offences were said to have occurred in September 2012 and in July 2013. Both are alleged to have taken place on public buses involving a young teenage girl. Crown Prosecutor Susan Mulligan... Read more of this article
Financial Crime, Compliance Seminar In October
yCompliance,and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists [ACAMS] present the inaugural Financial Crime & Compliance Seminar at the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda on October 17, 2013. The seminar will be the first financial crime seminar in Bermuda since 2009, and government officials and top financial decision-makers are... Read more of this article
Two Students Receives SKAL Scholarship Award
SKAL Bermuda recently awarded two deserving students $8,000 in scholarships. Asha Shaylah Akilah Hassell and Simon John Benevides are the recipients of the 2013-2014 SKAL scholarship awarded to students studying Tourism and Hospitality Management. Asha received $5,000 towards her studies at West London College in Tourism and Hospitality Management.... Read more of this article
Police Release Latest Vehicle Collision Stats
The Bermuda Police Service released the latest figures on collisions in Bermuda through July 2013, showing there have been 1,045 accidents so far in 2013 – 84 less than the same period in 2012. 175 of those accidents happened in July, compared to 177 in July 2012. There were no fatalities recorded in July, with a total of 5 so far this year, equalling... Read more of this article
