Author Archive: Bernews1

Murder Trial: Witness Details Myer’s Background

This afternoon [Mar.21], in the Antonio Myers murder trial case, the jury listened to a statement from the mother of Antonio Myer’s child that detailed family relationships. 30-year-old Kumi Harford was killed at around 5am on St. Monica’s Road on December 5th, 2009. Antonio Myers, 25, of Rambling Lane, Pembroke was charged with the murder in May,... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Bermuda College Play & Talent Show

The Bermuda College ‘BC Players Drama Club’ will be performing on April 7th and 8th at City Hall, and have promised to deliver “two nights of explosive talent plus two plays under one majestic roof.” In addition, an art gallery by Bermuda College students and alumni will be displayed in the lobby area.” On April 7th, watch... Read more of this article

Majestic Capital Expected to File Bankruptcy

Bermuda-based Majestic Capital Ltd expects to file for bankruptcy protection after its sale to a private equity firm fell through, according to a Reuters report today [Mar.21]. “Insurer Majestic Capital Ltd said it expects to file for bankruptcy protection after its sale to a private equity firm fell through, triggering an 85 percent fall in its... Read more of this article

Two Men Charged: Armed Robbery

This morning [Mar.21] two men appeared in Magistrates Court in connection with the armed robberies last week, facing over ten charges between them, including using a firearm – which was an imitation. 19-year-old Jaron Roberts and 18-year-old Kamrone Whiting, both of St George’s, were charged in connection with the robberies which occurred... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Jahmel Blakeney To Be Extradited

The Police have confirmed that Jahmel Blakeney “will be extradited to Bermuda in the near future to face attempted murder charges relating to the November 2009 shootings of two persons at the Southside Cinema.” The charges relate to the November 13, 2009 shooting of both Shaki Minors [then 26] and Cedarbridge teacher Renee Kuchler [then... Read more of this article

Seadrill: Agreement For New Drilling Rig

Bermuda domiciled Seadrill has entered into an agreement for the construction of a new jack-up drilling rig with Jurong shipyard in Singapore. The rig is scheduled to be completed at the end of the third quarter 2013 and total project price is estimated at US$530 million, which includes project management, drilling and handling tools, spares and capitalized... Read more of this article

Stabbing: 26-Yr-Old Arrested This Morning

[Updated] A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with yesterday’s stabbing this morning [Mar.21] Police confirm the arrest occurred a short time ago, after the suspect was found in a residence on Scotts Hill Road in Sandys. At approximately 12:30 yesterday afternoon [Mar.20] a 57-year-old man was stabbed repeatedly outside a residence on... Read more of this article

Bermuda Athletes Set Two New Records

Yesterday [Mar.20] two of the island’s top athletes turned out record setting performances during overseas contests – breaking two Bermuda records. Swimmer Kiera.Aitken broke the 800m Freestyle Long Course Record while competing at the Circuit “V Trofeu CN Sabadell” meet in Spain. Her time of 9:35.38, broke the old record of 9:50.26... Read more of this article

Video: Firefighters Extinguish Brush Fire

A few hours after a stabbing in Sandys, emergency personnel were back in the west end this evening [Mar.20] responding to a fire. At approximately 5:15pm multiple trucks and personnel from the Bermuda Fire Service responded to a brush fire in the water side area of West Side Road, Sandys. A Bermuda Fire Service spokesperson said that they received... Read more of this article

Supermoon Seen Over Night Sky

A “Supermoon” — the largest full moon in 18 years — was visible in the night sky last night [Mar.19], and the photo below was captured from John Smiths Bay by Eddie McGonagle of the Astronomical Society of Bermuda. Mr McGonagle said, “At John Smiths Bay the handfull of watchers seemed more concerned with camera settings... Read more of this article

Premier & Ministers: Third Budget Town Hall

Premier Paula Cox and Government Cabinet Ministers will host a third town hall meeting to discuss the 2011/12 National Budget. The meeting will be held this Tuesday [Mar. 22] at the Somerset Primary School [11 Gilbert Lane, Sandys] starting at 7.00 p.m. The first Town Hall was on February 23rd at Number Six Shed in Hamilton [view videos here], and the... Read more of this article

26 Athletes Qualified For 2011 Carifta

Bermuda will be sending a large team to the the upcoming Carifta Games in Jamaica, as 26 athletes have already reached the qualifying mark – with three more opportunities for local athletes to qualify. Bermuda Track and Field President Donna Watson said, “As of today we have 26 athletes who have reached the Carifta qualifying standard. ... Read more of this article