Author Archive: Bernews

Shots Fired: Third Gun Incident In 24hrs

[Updated] Bernews unofficially understands that Police are investigating a report that a gun was fired in the Rambling Lane area of Pembroke a short while ago this afternoon [Mar 26]. There are a number of Police officers presently on scene. Rambling Lane is blocked off by a Police car, and Police are visible on the Parsons Road side. From the Curving... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Windreach Annual Walk & Roll

[Updated with video] This morning [Mar.26], at Clearwater Beach, Windreach held its 10th Annual Walk & Roll. WindReach is a fully accessible, inclusive facility which serves people with a wide range of physical and intellectual challenges and its mission to enrich the quality of lives of people with special needs. A spokesperson said “The... Read more of this article

Teenage Shooting Victim Listed As Stable in ICU

As of noon today, last night’s shooting victim is listed in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit of King Edward Memorial Hospital. Just before midnight last night [Mar.25], the 16-year-old male was shot in the Rambling Lane, Pembroke area. This marked the second firearm incident for the night, following an incident at the junction of Cedar... Read more of this article

Officials Report On Inspection Of ‘Cow Ship’

The Department of Environmental Protection confirmed they have inspected the M/V Friesian Express – a ship carrying 1,400 cows – which arrived on the island on the evening of March 21st, 2011. The sea freighter made an unscheduled call to Bermuda after experiencing mechanical difficulties while on route from Delaware to Turkey. On board... Read more of this article

Today: Car Wash Fundraiser for African Homes

If you have a desire for baked goods or need your car cleaned today [Mar.26] – you can solve those two issues and help a good cause at the same time, as Bermuda Overseas Missions is hosting a car wash and bake sale today, to raise funds for a trip to Zambia to build houses for orphans affected by AIDS. The car wash is at B&V across from BAA... Read more of this article

CCTV Cameras Installed on St Monica’s Road

Yesterday afternoon [Mar.25] workers were busy installing CCTV cameras in the St. Monica’s Road area. Three cameras were seen to be installed, facing in three separate directions. Additional cameras will be added in areas including by the popular cafe ‘Art Mels’, as well as at the Palmetto Road entrance to St Monica’s Road. Some... Read more of this article

Second Shooting Tonight: 16-Yr-Old Shot

[Updated] There was a second firearm incident a few minutes ago this evening [Mar.25], and Bernews unofficially understands that someone may have been shot. Just past midnight an ambulance, with a Police escort, left the Rambling Lane, Parsons Road, Pembroke area, just by the laundromat. Unofficial reports indicate the ambulance was carrying a shooting... Read more of this article

Gunshots on Cedar Avenue: No Injuries

[Updated] There were multiple shots fired in the Cedar Avenue and Laffan Street area of Hamilton a short while ago this evening [Mar.25]. The Police are presently on scene, and have the area outside the Masjid Muhammad Mosque taped off. Although we have no official confirmation, we unofficially understand that no one appears to have been injured in... Read more of this article

Live Blog/Webcast: SDO Debate [Passed]

[Updated - SDO has passed by a vote of 7-4] The Tucker’s Point SDO is back before the Senate today [Mar.25], with the debate expected to start at approximately 5pm. Last night Government confirmed there were changes to the SDO. In the revised draft, the total donated land is around 41.12 acres, and the total development area removed from the previous... Read more of this article

Second Reading of the Tucker’s Point SDO

The Second Reading of the Special Development Order entitled the “Tucker’s Point Resort Residential Development” (Hamilton and St. George’s Parishes) Special Development Order 2011, as read by Junior Minister for Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Senator David Burt in the Senate this evening [Mar.25] is below: Madam President,... Read more of this article

Premier: 2011 Regional Woman of The Year

Premier Paula Cox has been announced today [Mar.25] as the recipient of the 2011 Regional Woman of The Year Award, according to the Bahamas Weekly. The award will be presented to Premier Cox during the Women’s Empowerment Summit 2011, at the Power Awards Luncheon on April 27, in Nassau, Bahamas. The Regional Woman of The Year Award is presented... Read more of this article

Jury to Deliberate In Murder Trial

In the Antonio Myer’s murder trial, final submissions by the Crown and the Defence were finished by 3:15pm today [Mar.25]. Justice Carlyle Greaves began instructing the eight woman four man jury, saying that the initial part of his address to them would consist of directions on technical legal matters. Justice Greaves said that this would take... Read more of this article