Comments on: Visitors On Cycle Robbed In Hamilton Parish

By: Lone Wolf

Lone Wolf — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:07:58 +0000

I agree that we need much harsher sentences for those who choose to commit these crimes. But it is never going to happen if all we do is rant and rave in the comment section of a newspaper thread. If you want action, do what the union always does. Go on strike, picket around town, shut down Bermuda! Can you imagine if the bus drivers were the ONLY people working and everyone else went on strike? Anything short of that is just chit-chat and will never help to resolve the issue. Even a publicly humiliating video like that one from dockyard a little while back isn’t enough to stop these criminals. They simply do not care.

By: aceboy

aceboy — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:22:13 +0000

These people were on holiday and frankly deserve not to have a care in the world. Where do you get off blaming them? They were robbed by a couple of thugs. Your suggestion is noted….I guess we all have to live like that nowadays. Especially with the likes of you acting as if it is normal.

By: Question

Question — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:46:27 +0000

Sounds awful.

By: Question

Question — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:44:55 +0000

I’m sure Burt and Bean will come out at some point and tell us their holistic approach will work, while at the same time they throw in a snide comment about the Police.

By: Question

Question — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:41:08 +0000

Typical. Blame the victim. You just can’t face it can you. You can’t blame the sector of society that thinks robbing and stealing is culturally acceptable.
Did you get your excuse book from CURB?

By: myfavplacebda

myfavplacebda — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:38:47 +0000

We’ve traveled to Bermuda for the last 20 years and all but last year we felt safe. Last year we were almost robbed along with 2 women from Ny at Daniels Head. We were also terrorized and forced off the road twice by the same person on a cycle. He came at us, tried to clip our bike then turned around and came at us again. He could have killed both my husband and I and destroyed our childrens lives. That happened by the gas station close to Mangrove bay.

By: Y-Gurl

Y-Gurl — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 17:20:41 +0000

This is unfortunately the way Bermuda is today, these sad headlines are regularly seen and we know it’s very likely the BPS will not solve and procedure this crime if their record is anything to go by. tThe Island has been turned over to the criminals. Drastic measures maybe a minimum sentence for crimes against tourists, then again that still requires the BPS actually catch the scum that perpetrates these cowardly acts

By: Eve

Eve — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:28:22 +0000

Visitors do have a responsibility to be aware when they travel but Bermuda has a responsibility to insure visitors get additional advice/reminders to insure they do not become complacent in paradise. A few years ago US State Dept. increased their warning to travelers to Bermuda after an increase in visitor robberies and muggings . There was a big outcry from the government and tourism stakeholders, the warning was in place for more than a year. US Sate Dept. has Bermuda on lowest warning; “Normal Precautions” but could easily increase the warning with no advanced notice. The BTA could very easily have a program that gets reminders to visitors without it looking like a glaring warning.

By: PBanks

PBanks — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:02:22 +0000

Yes, stealing from moped users isn’t a new thing, but when you’re being threatened at knife point, probably not much you can do when in unfamiliar surroundings.

I’m putting all the blame on the lowlife crooks though, not the cycle livery.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:51:22 +0000

Either they should be given lock boxes or the baskets should be removed. One day someone is going to get killed when they grab a back and knock them to the ground.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:48:53 +0000

We need the Government to enact much harsher laws that put fear in these guys. They ain’t afraid of anything because they know they will just get a little tap on their bottom!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:47:47 +0000

Agree 100%. If the people are for harsher sentences, why aren’t the lawmakers enacting them?

In Saudi Arabia, if you steal, you get your hand chopped off. Simple rule. If you steel again, you get your other hand chopped off.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:45:25 +0000

Agreed!

By: Just a suggestion

Just a suggestion — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:13:33 +0000

Where is the Pastor, Caines where are you? On some fancy trip talking dribble. Lets get down to shelly bay and protest. Seems to be the only way you get attention

By: campervan

campervan — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:11:07 +0000

^^^^^^^^^ apologist.
24/12 sort it.

By: Family Man

Family Man — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:54:20 +0000

Yup, blame the victim. They should have known people here just can’t resist the temptation to help themselves to other peoples things.

By: Egghead

Egghead — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:29:59 +0000

These guys should be castrated and blinded for destroying our livelihoods.

By: STRAIGHTFORWARD

STRAIGHTFORWARD — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:16:23 +0000

Visitors should be well aware that no matter where they choose to visit, these are occurrences!!
In spotting several visitors, on a daily basis, some behave as though they have not a care in the world!
Others, on the other hand, are more vigilant.
Bermuda is no exception to theft, robbery. Bermuda is a part of the western world.
My suggestion: Travel in intelligent groups, focus and be aware of your surroundings and your belongings!!

By: Eve

Eve — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:53:29 +0000

Did the rental company warn the tourists not to put handbags and other valuables in the basket? This type of snatch & grab from scooter baskets has been a problem for years.

By: PBanks

PBanks — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:07:13 +0000

Maybe some more Brooklyn folk will be here next time a lowlife crook tries to rob em

By: Whysky Tango Foxtrot

Whysky Tango Foxtrot — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:03:43 +0000

One of these days I am going to see it happen…on this day…I will decide the perpetrators fates…I might call police…but I doubt it…they are too selective in their work…

By: Kim Smith

Kim Smith — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:33:47 +0000

I would like to hear a public statement from the Government condemning this behaviour.

By: Warwick West

Warwick West — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:57:47 +0000

Yet again, the very people that we need to visit Bermuda, bring their US$ and spread the good news, are being attacked.

Keep at it guys and there will soon be NO tourists to rob as they will stop coming.

You bunch of idiots. Horrible, horrible senseless attack. I hope they get you and you are punished to the fullest extent of the law. Creeps and COWARDS.

By: Predator Night Vision

Predator Night Vision — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:47:23 +0000

Public needs to know who they are, put their faces and names everywhere. Ban them from ever travelling off island for the rest of their life, give them life in prison after a sever public whipping until their skin peels off, deprive them of food until they almost die then put them in prison after castrating them. That would be justice. Or chop their hands and feet off. Things like this should be law for such offences. Stop supporting criminals, time to punish them so bad they wont commit crime. Who agrees?

By: Arthur E Raynor - Atlanta

Arthur E Raynor - Atlanta — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:06:39 +0000

Sad news. One day they will rob a prominent person like a major USA TV reporter or weather person with millions of followers/viewers. They will publicly report on air their negative experience while there on the island then it will be a sad state of affairs.
Always remember that sometimes the US Government is quick to issue travel warning to protect its citizens from threats both real and perceived.
Bad news travels real fast!

By: JohnBoy

JohnBoy — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 10:23:39 +0000

By: JohnBoy

JohnBoy — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 10:22:27 +0000

Do they still install open baskets on rental bikes? Nobody should have the wire baskets anymore.

By: JohnBoy

JohnBoy — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 10:20:22 +0000

By: Oh,I see now

Oh,I see now — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 09:31:26 +0000

In some places they take ya damned hand off for theft.Some of us see cruel and unusual punishment then we say, oh I see now( pardon the pun).

By: Southampton

Southampton — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 09:06:19 +0000

Catch these b****** and beat them.
The court needs to be more strict with these idiots.
Make them work on road crews, pick up garbage or sweep the streets.
Make sure they are humiliated.
Try to steal my handbag and see what happens to you.

By: facts of the rock

facts of the rock — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 03:39:05 +0000

Bring back the cat!

By: Hair

Hair — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 02:12:41 +0000

B@stards!!!

By: Honestly

Honestly — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 01:31:27 +0000

So ridiculous!! These idiots need to be stopped. Lesson: If you don’t have, can’t afford it, you don’t need it! Leave people alone!!!