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8 Years in US Prison for Bermudian Andre Trott
Bermudian Andre Trott received an eight year prison sentence this afternoon [Mar 24] in New Jersey for driving the getaway car from a murder and crashing the car into three other cars, seriously injuring one person. The 29 year old Bermudian is from Sandys Parish, and must serve 85% of his sentence before being eligible for parole. He also must pay... Read more of this article
James Lawes Murder: 30 Yr Old Man Arrested
In a encouraging sign following the recent spate of gun incidents, the Bermuda Police have made an arrest in the case of the triple shooting on March 19. A 30 year old Smith’s Parish man is currently in custody. The drive by shooting on Friday night left 26 year old Jamaican national James “Junior” Lawes dead, with 49 year old Bermudian... Read more of this article
Video: Chief Inspector Describes 3 Men Shooting
Three senior members of the Bermuda Police force held a press conference today in reference to the Friday March 19 shooting of three men, where 24 yr old Jamaican national James Lawes tragically lost his life, and Robin Stovell and Maurice Martin were also shot. The murder victim, James Lawes is the son in law of former UBP senator Gina Spence Farmer. Below... Read more of this article
Triple Shooting: Police Release Names
Bermuda has experienced the second murder of the year, with the death of 26 year old James Lawes following Friday night’s shooting of three men. The murder victim, James Lawes is the son in law of former UBP senator Gina Spence Farmer. The Jamaican national worked as a barber, and was married to Plush Salon owner Greashena Spence-Lawes. He died... Read more of this article
Murder: Man Dies from Friday Triple Shooting
Police spokesman Dwayne Caines has confirmed that 26 year old James Lawes, a Jamaican national, has died as a result of his injuries sustained in the Friday night triple shooting. Speaking with those that knew the victim, he is described as being a “quiet type of guy”, who just “worked and hung out”. The murder victim James... Read more of this article
Eyewitness Account: Fri Night Shooting of 3 Men
Bernews spoke with a young man who says he witnessed the shooting of three men on Friday night [March 19]. He details the sudden appearance of two men on a black motorcycle in the area, and the ‘ride by’ close range shooting of three men. Please note, this is not an official bulletin from the Police, and it should not be taken as fact. Update:... Read more of this article
5 Gun Incidents in a Week: 3 Men Shot On Friday
In a week of unprecedented gun violence that has rocked Bermuda, three men were shot on Friday night. At around 10:55pm on Fri, March 19, three men were shot in the parking lot of Place’s Place located on the junction of Court and Dundonald Street. The men were taken to KEMH for treatment of their injuries, and their condition has not been released. Police... Read more of this article
Armstrong Warned Parents of “Hostile Atmosphere”
A British newspaper has reported that recently released British ex-pat Luke Armstrong asked his parents not to travel to Bermuda for his appeal, warning them of a “hostile atmosphere”. The article also appears to state that Luke Armstrong is still in Bermuda at this time. Luke Armstrong was originally convicted of causing the death of Winston... Read more of this article
Kellan Lewis Convicted in Kellon Hill Murder
ZBM has reported that Kellan Lewis was convicted of manslaughter in the 2008 murder of 18 year old Kellon Hill. The lone defendant of the original five to have been convicted, 18 year old Kellan Lewis was acquitted of the more serious charge of murder, but found guilty of manslaughter and possession of a knife in Supreme Court. Victim Kellon Hill Family... Read more of this article
Luke Armstrong Wins on Appeal – Free to Go
ZBM has reported that Englishman Luke Armstrong has had his conviction and sentence overturned for causing the death of Winston Burrows by the Court of Appeal. The 25 year old former guest worker is now free. He was previously convicted of causing the August 5, 2009 car crash that left one man dead and two people injured. The jury found him guilty by... Read more of this article
Video: Blakeney Says Guns Rented for $2,000
Watch below as Minister Glenn Blakeney discusses the rental of guns in Bermuda. Minister Blakeney says that “Those that are in possession of them, are sometimes renting them out for two, three thousand dollars“. He goes on to discuss the probability of forensic testing confirming this theory. Rampant gun crime is a fairly recent phenomenon... Read more of this article
New Jersey: Gang Member’s Sentencing Delayed
The sentencing for the role Bermudian Andre Trott played in an American’s murder has been postponed till March 24. The sentencing was delayed after the victim’s relatives requested a review of the previously recommended eight-year prison term. Andre Trott, of Sandys, was arrested after the May 2009 shooting of Shakir McCray outside of an apartment... Read more of this article
Six Free Reggae MP3s: Ronae “Slanger” Burgess
Grab six free MP3′s from Bermuda reggae artist ‘Slanger’. With a very ‘conscious vibe’, his music is fast growing in popularity. Born Ronae Burgess, he is a figure seen as controversial in some circles, and inspirational in others. In 1994 Mr. Burgess fatally stabbed Clarence “Trees” Smith outside Southampton... Read more of this article
