Category: News
Police Plan A “Noticeable Increase In Patrols”
“In the wake of recent firearms violence, we have created a surge capacity” and this “will create a noticeable increase in patrols, visibility and engagement,” Assistant Police Commissioner Antoine Daniels said. This follows after a week of gun violence which has sadly resulted in the deaths of two young men, 24-year-old Che... Read more of this article
‘Honoured To Help Bring World-Class Event’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Athene Life Re, the main sponsor of the USATF Bermuda Games, says it “takes immense pride” in helping bring the inaugural athletics meet to the island. The USATF Bermuda Games, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Label Event – the highest level outside the World Athletics Diamond League – will be held at the... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: ‘Tilly’s Fillies’ Art Fundraiser
[Updated with video] Life-size painted sculptures of a therapy horse will be auctioned off at a fundraising event at WindReach later this month, and the ‘Tilly’s Fillies’ are now on display at the Church Street level of Washington Mall. Tilly, a miniature pony, died in November last year after almost a quarter of a century helping others,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 8 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim As Che Jennings
Police have identified the victim of last night’s [April 7] fatal shooting in Warwick as 24-year-old Che Jennings. Following the incident, a police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 8.30pm this evening, police received several calls of gunshots in the Warwick Workmen’s area. Police attended and found a 24-year-old male who was rushed... Read more of this article
Proposals Sought For Activity Within Parklands
The Department of Parks is “seeking proposals for commercial activity within parklands” for the 2022 summer season. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks is seeking proposals from suitable concessionaires to provide beach/park concession services at twelve [12] public parklands for the summer season 2022 [May 1st... Read more of this article
Townsend To Speak: World English Symposium
Bermuda College English advisor/tutor in the Centre for Learning and Academic Success Yesha Townsend will “highlight the importance of heritage and identity in the Bermudian colloquial language and dialect” in a keynote address at the Oxford English Dictionary’s World English Symposium in the UK. Ms. Townsend — who will be speaking... Read more of this article
Video: Police Press Conference On Murders
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [April 8] to address the two recent murders, a 24-year-old man was fatally shot in Warwick, and 18-year-old Laje Franklin was fatally shot in the east end. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Alfred Brookes
The police have now confirmed the death of 69-year-old Alfred Brookes after he was found unresponsive in the water off Penhurst Park dock on Monday [April 4]. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 69-year-old Alfred Brookes and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Brookes... Read more of this article
Four Bermuda Athletes To Compete In Games
Four top Bermuda athletes – Dage Minors, Tre Houston, Lamont Marshall, and Jah-Nhai Perinchief – will be representing Bermuda in the USATF Games tomorrow [April 9], which will be hosted in Bermuda and broadcast internationally via NBC Sports. The Bermuda National Athletic Association [BNAA] posted the graphics below online, saying, “We... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Car Crashed In The East End
[Updated] A car can be seen crashed on its side in the east end this morning [April 8]. We do not, at this time, have any information about it past what we can see, however it is likely that the police will provide information later on, and we will update as able. Update 11.06am: A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:05am today, Friday 8th April... Read more of this article
TCS: Collaborative Approach To End Violence
“If we are to stem the tide of the violence in our community, it will require a collaborative approach including all invested stakeholders,” the Transitional Community Services [TCS] organisation said. This follows after a week of gun violence which has sadly resulted in the deaths of two young men, a 24-year-old man was fatally shot in... Read more of this article
