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UK Privy Council Reduces Murderers’ Sentences

[Updated] Convicted killers Ze Selassie and Jermaine Pearman had their prison sentences reduced by the UK Privy Council in London. Ze Selassie was convicted of the murder of 14-year-old Rhiana Moore, while Jermaine Pearman was convicted of killing 23-year-old Shakeya DeRoza. Selassie was initially sentenced to 35 years, and in 2011 the Bermuda Court... Read more of this article

Officer Assaulted, Manhunt, Suspect Arrested

[Updated with video] At around 10.30am this morning [Oct 8] a large emergency response headed into St George’s, with the Police, Fire Service and ambulance personnel making their way east after what we understand to be an attack on a female police officer. The ambulance left the scene at about 11am, and Police Officers appeared to be searching... Read more of this article

Three Men Sentenced For Gang Attack

Kyle Daniels-Smith and Sanchea Douglas re-appeared for their sentencing hearing yesterday [Oct 7]. For their part in the 4th August 2012 gang attack on a man in Rambling Lane, Justice Charles-Etta Simmons handed down a four year custodial sentence on each man. The fourth man to be sentenced was Judah Roberts, 16 at the time of the attack and now 17.... Read more of this article

Three People Injured In St David’s Car Collision

[Updated] Emergency services responded to a car accident on Great Bay Road in St David’s at approximately 8.00am this morning [Oct 8]. Fire Service personnel arrived at the location to find the three occupants of the vehicle, one adult and two children, had received injuries. The EMTs cared for the injured until an attending ambulance transported... Read more of this article

BPSU Observes World Day For Decent Work

The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] joined the international trade union movement in acknowledging World Day for Decent Work on Monday [Oct 7]. BPSU President Kevin Grant said, “This recognition is a global out cry for decent work for all and an end to continuous attacks on trade unions around the world. Advocating for decent work reinforces... Read more of this article

Victory Film Claims Another Film Festival Award

TenTen Publications and Afflare Films have revealed that their award winning film has chalked up another film festival win. The World War II-based Bermuda documentary, ‘In The Hour of Victory’ was the winner of the best ‘Directing in a Documentary’ category at the just-completed Southampton (UK) International Film Festival. More than 400 films,... Read more of this article

Latest Commercial Bowling League Results

Commercial Bowling League action continued at Warwick Lanes with Gard Do It Best defeating Strikers 4-0 and B.T.C. going down 1-3 when they faced Sunset. Sweet Life defeated Double Trouble 3-1 while Super Stars shut out BPS Blue Lanterns 4-0. Spinners went down 0-4 against Royal Gazette and Team Inferno were defeated 0-4 when they went up against Colonial... Read more of this article

Video: Corporation Members Voice Concerns

The Corporation of Hamilton held a press conference today [Oct 7] where they discussed the Municipality Bill, their recent trip to Colombia, media coverage, the business vote, the former administration and more. Alderman Carlton Simmons said when they were elected they came in with the intention of making sure the community is served well, and said... Read more of this article

CedarBridge Academy Honor Society Inductees

Fifteen CedarBridge Academy students were today [Oct 7] inducted into the National Honor Society, which is the universal organization established to recognize outstanding high school students, whose grade point average is 3.2 and above. According to Mrs. Latoya Francis, the head advisor for NHS, “This is more than just being on the honor roll, NHS... Read more of this article

Man Admits Assaulting His Girlfriend, Remanded

A 44 year old man was today [Oct 7] remanded in custody after he admitted assaulting his girlfriend. David Albouy pleaded guilty to unlawfully assaulting his girl friend causing her bodily harm and causing $90 damage to her cellphone. Prosecutor Cindy Clarke told the Senior Magistrate that on 3rd October, after a drinking session, Albouy’s girlfriend... Read more of this article

Man Denies Stealing Gasoline And Chainsaw

A 51 year old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 7] where he denied stealing gasoline and a chainsaw from a house in Tucker’s Town. Chet Wilmot pleaded not guilty to stealing gasoline from a Tucker’s Town house; stealing a chainsaw and gasoline, and prowling about the house. The three alleged incursions onto the one property... Read more of this article

Tourism Authority Bill Passes In The Senate

Just after noon today [Oct 7] after a short debate, Senators passed the Bill to allow the formation of the Tourism Authority. The Bill has already passed in the House of Assembly. A few weeks ago Government confirmed that the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] will be dissolved, staff will have to reapply for positions, and the Tourism Authority will... Read more of this article