Author Archive: Bernews1

Murder Trial Pushed Back One Week

Norris Simpson, 53, appeared via videolink in this morning’s [Oct 1] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment session. Mr Simpson, who is accused of murdering Ida James, had his trial date set back one week and will now go on trial on 13th November. He is being defended by Elizabeth Christopher. Ms James, 66, was found dead at her Berry Hill Road home... Read more of this article

Premier On Morgan’s Point: ‘Work Has Begun’

[Updated with video] “I am pleased to announce that work has begun,” Premier Paula Cox said today [Oct 1] at a press conference held to update on progress for the hotel development at the Morgan’s Point site. The Morgan’s Point project is scheduled to include a luxury hotel and condominium project, a golf course, a marina, boat launching... Read more of this article

Guilty Plea: Causing Dr Alex Doty’s Death

23-year-old David Thomas pleaded guilty to causing the death of Dr. Alexander Doty in this morning’s [Oct 1] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment session. Mr Thomas was also charged with causing death by driving with excess alcohol in the blood, which he pleaded not guilty to. He was represented by Saul Froomkin QC, released on bail, and will reappear... Read more of this article

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Begins

An opening ceremony to mark October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month took place at City Hall today [Oct 1], with those in attendance including both Health Minister Zane DeSilva and Shadow Minister of Health Senator Michael Dunkley. Minister DeSilva said: “In 2011, the Bermuda National Tumour Registry recorded 81 diagnoses of breast cancer –... Read more of this article

Pedestrian Struck By Fleeing Motorcyclist

A 57-year-old woman is in hospital after being struck by a motorcyclist who was fleeing police. She was walking on Court Street at around 3.45am on Saturday morning [Sept 29] when she was struck by the motorcyclist. The motorcycle was subsequently located and impounded, and anyone with any information regarding the rider of a white motorcycle BR 599... Read more of this article

Cox Stays Silent, Not Guilty Plea Entered

Appearing in this morning’s [Oct 1] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment session, David Jahwell Cox stayed silent when asked to enter a plea to the murder of Kimwandae Walker. Mr Cox [33] first refused to speak when the Registrar asked him to identify himself. He then remained silent after the two charges were read to him and he was supposed to enter... Read more of this article

57-Yr-Old Man In ICU After Falling Out Of Tree

A 57-year-old Pembroke man is in stable condition in the ICU after being injured on Friday [Sept 28] after falling out of a tree while was attempting to collect avocado pears. A police spokesperson said: “Around 6:15pm on Friday, September 28th police responded to a report of a man being injured falling out of a tree. “It appears that the... Read more of this article

Local Tech Group’s Event To Discuss Data

Businesses in Bermuda process vast quantities of data daily to influence decision making, report on business, support customers and much more. Bermuda’s local ‘.NET User Group’ is running an event on October 17th to look at data persistence and retrieval. This session will allow attendees the opportunity to discuss various data access technologies... Read more of this article

Bermuda Youth Futsal Cup Results

The Bermuda Youth Futsal Cup came to a conclusion at the Dellwood Middle School this past weekend. The Somerset Trojans were crowned the Under 10 Champions following their 5-3 win over the Dandy Town Hornets in the final. The Trojans had defeated the Somerset Trojans Red team 3-1 in their semi-final match, while Dandy Town edged Hamilton Parish 1-0... Read more of this article

Digicel Sponsors Fraser Match Racing Team

Digicel Bermuda is sponsoring the Fraser Match Racing team in this year’s Argo Group Gold Cup, taking place October 2 -7. The Fraser Match Racing team, formerly known as FreeLance Match Racing, has competed since 2009 in numerous international events. The team has risen from 550 to 264 in the world rankings this year. Lance Fraser, Jesse Kirkland,... Read more of this article

Now Open: Hiscox’s 2013 Graduate Scheme

Hiscox’s 2013 graduate scheme is now open to Bermudian [under]graduates interested in applying for trainee roles in either underwriting or analytics and research. As the 2013 scheme opens, the 2012 graduate intake have taken up their roles, with Bermudian Matthew Sinclair joining Hiscox Bermuda as an Operations Trainee. Hiscox’s 2013 graduate scheme... Read more of this article

BZS/BAMZ Mourn Loss Of Tim Hasselbring

BZS/BAMZ staff are mourning the loss of co-worker Tim Hasselbring who captained the Bermuda Zoological Society’s Endurance. The 38-year-old father of one recently died after a battle with cancer. An email sent out by Dr Ian Walker said: “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Tim Hasselbring who captained the Bermuda Zoological... Read more of this article