Author Archive: Bernews

Murder Trial: Final Arguments To Begin

Yesterday afternoon [Mar. 24] the jury in Antonio Myers murder trial was sent home, scheduled to come back this morning to hear Crown and Defence final arguments, and the Judge’s Summing Up. After that the jury will settle to its task of determining innocence or guilt. Before being sent home, the jury heard from a Gunshot Residue [GSR] expert... Read more of this article

Winning Firefighter Walk Logo Selected

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] will be participating in the Middle-To-End fundraising walk on May 7, 2011, wearing t-shirts with a logo designed by Victor Scott student Rebecca Cowen The budding artist, a Primary 4 student, won a competition in which students had to draw a picture that best represents the “Walking for Our Future.” Her... Read more of this article

British MP Hits Back: “I’m a Friend of Bermuda”

Andrew Rosindell, the British MP who came under fire from Minister of National Security Lt. Col. David Burch, has hit back at the comments saying he is a “friend of Bermuda,” and the “Minister’s aggressive outburst was unfortunate.” This past Monday [Mar.23] Minister of National Security Lt. Col. David Burch had strong... Read more of this article

CURB: SDO Debate to Be Today, Honk in Protest

CURB has released a statement saying the Tucker’s Point SDO debate will likely go before the Senators today [Mar.25] at 5pm and they urged CURB supporters to once again honk their horns loudly while driving by the Senate grounds, and if possible attend the Senate grounds wearing black “in support of the original owners and to mourn this... Read more of this article

Police Warning: Online Scams & Phishing Emails

Saying that it has “come to our attention that members of the public are still being deceived,” the Bermuda Police Service has issued a reminder to the public about online scams and phishing e-mails. Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public about online scams and phishing e-mails as it has come to... Read more of this article

Reggie Lambe Joins UK’s Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers have signed Bermudian right-winger Reggie Lambe on loan from Ipswich Town for the rest of the season. Rovers manager Stuart Campbell said: “Reggie is a right sided midfielder who is an exciting prospect. He is very quick, and I am looking forward to working with him.” “He goes straight into the squad for tomorrow’s... Read more of this article

Changes Made to Tucker’s Point SDO

This evening [Mar.24] the Minister of the Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban confirmed that several changes have now been made to the Tucker’s Point Special Development Order [SDO], and provided a list and site map of the changes. In the revised draft, the total donated land is around 41.12 acres, the total development... Read more of this article

Arrest After Chase & Police Officer Injured

[Update] A 27-year-old man was arrested this morning [Mar.24] after a Police officer was pushed, sustaining a “potentially serious head injury.” Officers had followed the motorcycle rider from Court Street after he failed to stop. A brief vehicle and foot pursuit took place before the motorcycle rider was intercepted outside a Middletown... Read more of this article

BDA Red Cross Receives $72,000 For Japan

The Bermuda Red Cross reported today [Mar.24] that they have received close to $72,000 in donations for the Japanese Quake and Tsunami Appeal. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011, leaving thousands dead, with the official death toll from the disaster close to 10,000 and expected to continue to climb. Premier and Minister... Read more of this article

Facebookers: Bermuda Buzz 6 Wants Your Help

On Facebook? If so, a group of young Bermudians are seeking your help over the next 24 hours to win a competition that kicked off today [Mar.24]. One hundred students from various senior schools in the country are invited to attend, and the students in ‘Bermuda Buzz 6‘ – the group we are covering – are from a variety of schools... Read more of this article

Hal Masters Appointed Director of Capital G

Capital G Limited announced the appointment of experienced financial services consultant, Clarendon Hugh (Hal) Masters as a Director of Capital G Bank Limited and Capital G Limited, effective immediately. Chairman of Capital G Bank Limited, Mr. James Gibbons, said, “We are delighted that Hal has accepted our invitation to join the Board. Hal brings... Read more of this article

Defence Questions Gun Shot Residue Evidence

During the Supreme Court murder trial of Antonio Myers this morning [Mar.24], an expert testifying for the defence said that the Gun Shot Residue [GSR] evidence does “not assist in the finding that Antonio Myers is connected to the shooting of Kumi Harford.” 30-year-old Kumi Harford was killed at around 5am on St. Monica’s Road on December... Read more of this article