Author Archive: Bernews1

Video: Boat Starts Sinking, Marine Police Assist

Yesterday afternoon [Apr 4] the Marine Police were called to the waters off North Shore in Devonshire to render assistance after a boat began sinking. Dr Edward Schultz was the lone person on the boat and was out diving when waves came over the side, flooding the boat. A police spokesperson said, “At 2:14pm on Thursday, Marine Police were dispatched... Read more of this article

Photos/Videos: Carifta Swimming Team Returns

[Updated with videos] The Bermuda swimming team — and their seven medals — returned to the island this evening [Apr 4], following their successful competition at the 2013 Carifta Swimming Championships in Jamaica. Proud family and friends holdings signs, flowers and balloons cheered as the young athletes made their way out of the airport.... Read more of this article

Dill & Hewey Sentenced: 40 Years Before Parole

[Updated with videos] Jay Dill and Devon Hewey were both sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Randy Robinson, with the Court ordering they must serve 40 years before they are eligible for parole. 22-year-old Randy Robinson was shot multiple times on March 31 2011, and pronounced dead on the scene. During the trial the Court heard that Dill... Read more of this article

Brangman’s Sentence Reduced By Six Months

The Court has reduced the sentence which 61-year-old Glenn Brangman received after being convicted of four counts of sexually assaulting a male teenager. Brangman’s three and half year sentence has been reduced by six months to three years. At Brangman’s trial, the Court heard that at the time of the offences that Brangman was employed by the... Read more of this article

Premier Hosts Reception For Carifta Athletes

This afternoon [Apr 4] Premier Craig Cannonier held a reception at Camden to congratulate our Carifta athletes on their recent success in the Bahamas. The team brought home five medals, with Kyrah Scraders claiming a gold and a silver, Sakari Famous winning a silver, Zakiyyah Showers winning a bronze, and Juma Mouchette winning a bronze. The Carifta... Read more of this article

PartnerRe To Release First Quarter Results

Bermuda-based PartnerRe will release its 2013 first quarter results after the market close on Monday, April 29, 2013. PartnerRe senior management will conduct a dial-in conference call, which will include a question and answer period, on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Investors and analysts are encouraged to call in 15 minutes prior... Read more of this article

2,000 Participants Register For Island Games

With only 100 days to go before the Opening Ceremonies of the NatWest Island Games, preparations continue for the competition which will see 14 sports contested at 15 venues across the island from 13th July until 19th July. To date, 2,000 participants have registered from the 24 participating Islands including competitors, officials, and international... Read more of this article

53-Year-Old Woman Sentenced To 12 Years

American visitor Jane Carmichael has been jailed for 12 years for importing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cocaine. The 53-year-old appeared in Supreme Court today [Apr 4] for sentencing, after having been arrested in May 2012 after arriving onboard the cruise ship Celebrity Summit. Ms Carmichael arriving at Court this morning: The police... Read more of this article

Student Adds Bermuda Flavour To US Menu

A Bermuda student has added some local Easter season flavour to the menu of a Vermont restaurant. Sajni Richardson, along with nine other graduating students from St. Johnsbury Academy’s culinary programme, was asked to come up with a dish that represents who he or she is as an aspiring chef. The dishes conceived by the students will be served up... Read more of this article

Drug Charges: Men Sentenced To 12 & 15 Yrs

Everett Bean and Randolph Simons were both sentenced in the Supreme Court today [Apr 4], with Bean receiving 15 years and Simons sentenced to 12 years. Both men were convicted of conspiracy to import over $450,000 worth of cocaine from the Caribbean. 47-year-old Bean, who received the longer sentence, was referred to as the “kingpin.” Given... Read more of this article

Police: 42-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

The Bermuda Police Service said they have received a report regarding a 42-year-old Bermudian man hasn’t been seen since his visit overseas. There are rumours that the man was the victim of foul play, however that has not been confirmed the police said. A police statement said, “The Bermuda Police Service has received a report regarding... Read more of this article

Woman Robbed Of ‘Large Amount Of Money’

“Police attended to a report of a theft of a large amount of money in the City of Hamilton sometime on Sunday”, a police spokesperson said. “The victim states she was approached by a male who made demands of money. He then made good his escape.” The police spokesperson continued, “An investigation into this incident is... Read more of this article