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Photos: Cougars vs Dandy Town Friendship Final

New Year’s Day saw three football finals take place at the National Stadium, with Wolves winning the PDL Title after defeating the Devonshire Cougars, Hamilton Parish winning the Shield Title after defeating Somerset Eagles 1-0, and in the final match of the day the Devonshire Cougars met up with the Dandy Town Hornets for the Friendship Finals,... Read more of this article

BNAA Announces NACAC Cross Country Team

The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] has selected the team to travel to the NACAC Cross Country Championships which will be held in Mandeville, Jamaica on January 26th. BNNA President Donna Watson said: “We are very pleased with our selection and look forward to some good results from our athletes. This is the first time we will be... Read more of this article

Dodwell Appointed Tourism Authority Chairman

[Updated with video] Local hotelier David Dodwell has been appointed Chairman Designate of the Tourism Authority which the Government aspires to have established within the next six months, Minister of Tourism & Transport Shawn Crockwell said today [Jan 2]. Minister Crockwell said: “Mr. Dodwell has been tasked with leading the formation of... Read more of this article

Two Teenagers Injured In Motorcycle Accident

Two teenagers were injured in a motorcycle accident on Sound View Road in Sandys parish about 30 minutes into the New year. The 18-year-old rider is presently recovering on a general ward. A police statement said: “Around 12:20am on Tuesday, January 1st 2013 police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle auxiliary cycle collision... Read more of this article

Shaun Goater Steps Down As NVCC Coach

North Village Community Club said that Shaun Goater will not not renew his Senior Coaching contract that expired on December 31st, 2012, and will be replaced by Ralph Bean Jr. In a press statement, the former Manchester City striker thanked the North Village Community Club, and his coaching staff for their support and commitment. He also thanked the... Read more of this article

Misick: ‘My Human Rights Are Being Violated’

In a hand-written 16-page letter [PDF] from a maximum security prison cell in Brazil, former Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands Michael Misick says his human rights are being violated. The Turks and Caicos Sun reports that Mr Misick said he has temporary political asylum and is therefore being detained in violation of his human rights. He has called... Read more of this article

Ambulance Meets Flight For Sick Passenger

Emergency services attended the LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [Jan 2] shortly after 1.30pm to meet an arriving Delta flight. Delta flight #656 arrived from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta at its regularly scheduled time with what we understand was a sick passenger. The pilot alerted airport officials before landing... Read more of this article

41-Yr-Old Woman Arrested For DUI After Accident

A 41-year-old woman was arrested after crashing her motorcycle on Middle Road in Southampton early on New Year’s Day. A police spokesperson said: “Around 4:30am on Tuesday, January 1st 2013 police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle motorcycle collision on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Granaway Heights... Read more of this article

Police: No Significant Incidents Over New Year’s

Nine people were arrested for outstanding warrants and suspicion of impaired driving over the New Year period, however there were no significant incidents of anti-social behavior, the police said. “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their co-operation over the New Year’s holiday period as there were no significant... Read more of this article

Police Advisory: Fake Bank E-Mail Circulating

The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit said they continue to advise the public to “remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.” “One of the latest examples currently circulating is a fake e-mail claiming to be from HSBC titled ‘Dear Customer – Account... Read more of this article

PartnerRe Ltd. Completes Acquisition Of Presidio

PartnerRe Ltd. today [Jan 2] confirmed the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of California-based Presidio Reinsurance Group, a U.S. specialty accident and health reinsurance and insurance writer. All required regulatory approvals have been obtained. The Presidio Reinsurance Group currently underwrites approximately $250 million... Read more of this article

Wolde Gardner Charged: Christmas Day Murder

Wolde Gardner [pictured] appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 2], and was charged with the premeditated murder of Malcolm Augustus on December 25, 2012. The 33-year-old was also charged with using a firearm to commit an indictable offence. As the charges can only be heard in the Supreme Court, Mr Gardner was not required to enter a plea... Read more of this article