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Motorcyclist In Stable Condition After Crash
A 32-year-old Smith’s parish man is in stable condition on a general ward following a collision on Wednesday [Apr 18]. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [April 20h] the 32-year-old Smith’s parish man hurt in a single vehicle 50cc scooter crash in Spanish Point Park around 8pm Wednesday, April 18th was recovering in stable... Read more of this article
Traffic Advisory: Ag Show & Grand Prix Race
The Ministry of Public Works is reminding the public of road restrictions in place for the Ag Show and Butterfield Bank Grand Prix Road Race this weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is reminding of the following road restrictions in place for the following events: “Friday, April 20 & Saturday April 21: Traffic... Read more of this article
Court: Man Charged With Aggravated Burglary
A 20-year-old man has appeared at Magistrates’ Court charged with aggravated burglary. Anthony Williams Jr is accused of entering a Pembroke property as a trespasser with intent to steal on April 18, this year. Mr Williams, of Sandys, did not enter a plea to the charge in court this morning because the matter can only be heard at Supreme Court. He... Read more of this article
Court: Man Charged With 2011 Shooting
A 27-year-old man has appeared in Magistrates Court accused of a shooting in 2011. Khyri Smith-Williams is charged with unlawfully shooting Tyrone Pedro in Warwick on October 24, 2011 with intent to cause him grievous bodily harm. Mr Smith-Williams, 27, was also charged with using a firearm to commit an indictable offence at Magistrates’ Court... Read more of this article
Court: Man Admits Attacking His Wife
A man who admitted attacking his wife during an argument has been given a six-month conditional discharge. Morlando Morris, 37, pleaded guilty to assault at Magistrates’ Court this morning. The court heard that Morris repeatedly punched his wife during the attack and used a piece of wood to strike her during a row on April 18 in St George’s. Prosecutors... Read more of this article
Burglar Armed With Knife, Disarmed & Arrested
A would be burglar was apparently arrested and disarmed after the police attended a burglary in progress, to find the “intruder struggling with occupant.” The police tweeted, “RPU Activity: attended burglary in progress rpt. Arrived promptly to catch intruder struggling with occupant, socks on hands, armed with a knife and he parked... Read more of this article
AAD: New Therapy Course Helps With Dementia
A group of Bermuda residents experiencing symptoms of dementia have benefited from a therapy course that has proven to help improve memory scores and mood elsewhere, the Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia [AAD] charity said “With these hands…” creative expression exercise facilitated by Kendra Earles, Therapeutic Artist [Feb 2] AAD... Read more of this article
‘The Last Straw’ For Fairmont Southampton
In an effort to help the problems of plastic in the oceans, the Fairmont Southampton has made a commitment to eliminating conventional plastic straws, and resort guests who still prefer a straw, will be provided eco-friendly and 100% compostable straws at request A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s largest resort is going ‘strawless.’... Read more of this article
$50,000 In Junior Athlete Sponsorships
A total of $50,000 was handed out for young athletes as the 2018 National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Programme Awards Ceremony took place. Fifteen Sporting organizations were presented funding to assist their athlete in development or competition for the upcoming year. Kenneth Leseur from Bermuda Junior Golf Association was presented $2,765.00, while... Read more of this article
Ag Show Equestrian Event Gets Underway
The 2018 Agriculture Exhibition Show got underway at the Botanical Gardens with the Bermuda Equestrian Federation taking to the Center ring for Show. In The Island Girl Trophy Class, Melinda Decosta riding Forza claimed the title, while Philip Correia and Bon Voyage were second and Michael Rodrigues and Casanova finished third. Eleanor Cox and Face... Read more of this article
Tyler Smith Named Women’s Player Of Year
Bermuda’s Tyler Smith has won yet another accolade, this time earning SWAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Year honours, and also being named to the Women’s All-SWAC Tennis Team. In naming the Bermudian athlete the Player of the Year, the Southwestern Athletic Conference [SWAC] said, “Jackson State’s No. 1 player Tyler Smith won back-to-back... Read more of this article
BHW: Register To Take Part In Parade Of Bands
With less than two months to go, Bermuda Heroes Weekend [BHW] said they are preparing for the “best Carnival thus far,” with BHW noting that “in order to participate in the Parade of Bands, you must register with one of our approved bands.” Earlier this year, it was announced the route would be doubled to accommodate masqueraders... Read more of this article
