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Court: Man Pleads Guilty To Burglary Charges
[Written by Don Burgess] A 45-year-old man pleaded guilty to burglary related charges in Magistrates Court. Leon Fough was charged with trespassing with an attempt to steal at a Warwick home. He was also accused of similar offenses at an Ord Road, Warwick residence earlier this month, when he was found with possessing equipment for use in burglaries,... Read more of this article
Petition To ‘Save Gombeys Bar Clearwater Beach’
[Written by Don Burgess] An online petition to save ‘Gombeys Bar at Clearwater Beach’ has garnered more than 1,400 signatures. Owner Marlon Laws told Bernews he was flattered by the amount of support he has received since learning that his lease would not be renewed. “I feel really blessed over that,” Mr Laws said. “A lot... Read more of this article
Court: Man Charged With Multiple Sex Offences
[Written by Don Burgess] A man is facing multiple charges of sexual offences against two girls, with the offences allegedly occurring back in the 1990s. The offences allegedly took place from June 1992 to June 1997 against two girls who were under-14 at the time. The 55-year-old man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, appeared in... Read more of this article
Brendon Todd Wins Bermuda Championship
[Written by Don Burgess] Brendon Todd won the Bermuda Championship in style as he tied the course record by shooting a nine-under-par 62 to go -24 under for the tournament. Todd won by four strokes over Harry Higgs. Hank Lebioda finished tied for third after shooting a 63 on the Port Royal Golf Course to finish -18. Aaron Wise and Brian Gay were also... Read more of this article
Golf: Bermuda Championship Round Three
[Written by Don Burgess] Harry Higgs shot a six-under, 65 to take control of the Bermuda Championship heading into the final round. The American is now 17 under and leads compatriot Brendon Todd by two strokes. Moving up to a joint tie for third at -14, are Bo Hoag and Brian Gay. First-round leader Scottie Scheffler, who set a new Port Royal Golf Course... Read more of this article
PGA Tour Bermuda Championships Continues
[Written by Don Burgess] American Brendon Todd moved to a three-way tie top of the Bermuda Championship by shooting an eight under par in the second round at Port Royal Golf Course. The Pittsburgh native is now -11 after two rounds tied with first-day leader Scottie Scheffler and Harry Higgs. Graphic courtesy of the Bermuda Championships Todd had... Read more of this article
Court: Man Facing Firearm Importation Charges
[Written by Don Burgess] A 37-year-old man will have his case heard in Supreme Court, with the defendant facing three firearm importation charges. James Rumley, 37, of both Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Sandys, is facing three counts of bringing in firearm components without a licence. Magistrates Court heard that Mr Rumley allegedly brought in gun... Read more of this article
Looking At Past Bermuda vs Mexico Matches
[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda has had success against Mexico at home in football. The Gombey Warriors take on El Tri Friday night at 10 pm at the National Sports Centre. The two nations have met six times previously with Bermuda winning two of the three at home while losing all three away games. One of those wins came when Mexico was 11th in the... Read more of this article
Reggie Lambe On Upcoming Match vs Mexico
[Written by Don Burgess] Reggie Lambe says the 2-0 victory against Panama last month has inspired a belief that Bermuda can have at least a share of the spoils against Mexico. The Gombey Warriors face Mexico in a Concacaf Nations League A match on Friday at 10 pm at the National Sports Centre. The Bermuda international told Cambridgeshire Live news... Read more of this article
Vasco Investigating ‘Very Serious Allegations’
[Written by Don Burgess] Following social media reports of “racially offensive remarks and gestures,” Vasco da Gama club has started an investigation into what they said were “very serious allegations,” with the club noting that “there is no place for racism in local football, at the club or in general.” At least... Read more of this article
Vaping Related Diseases Increase In USA
[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda’s Health Ministry has urged residents to consider not using e-cigarettes after vaping-related lung diseases increased 52% in the United States. The Center for Disease Control [CDC] released statistics that there are now 805 reported vaping-related lung cases with 13 deaths. The number of people reporting problems jumped... Read more of this article
Court: Man Accused Of Trespass With Machete
[Written by Don Burgess] A Sandys man will have to appear in Supreme Court after being accused of allegedly trespassing on a home in St George’s with a machete. Keith Smith, 51, did not have to enter a plea to a charge of entering a Mullet Bay Road home in February 2019, and causing actual bodily harm with an offensive weapon, a machete. The case... Read more of this article
Court: Man Denies Drug And Ammo Charges
[Written by Don Burgess] A man pleaded not guilty to drug and ammunition charges in Supreme Court. Winston Paynter denied all charges put to him. The prosecution alleged that Mr Paynter between a date unknown and April 11, 2019, conspired with others to import heroin to Bermuda, and that on April 11, 2019, he possessed heroin with the intent to sell... Read more of this article
Court: 42-Year-Old Admits Taking Milk Truck
[Written by Don Burgess] A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty to taking a milk truck, and the court heard that in the process the vehicle and some of its contents were damaged. Ernest Smith admitted to stealing a Dunkley’s truck from Reid Street on May 27, 2019, causing $3,000 in damage to the vehicle and causing $391.45 in damage to its merchandise. Mr... Read more of this article
Court: Man Denies Sexual Assault Charges
[Written by Don Burgess] A 25-year-old man was charged with two counts of sexual assault. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, denied both charges which allegedly occurred in July of this year. He pleaded not guilty to grabbing a woman, and also denied exposing himself to the same woman on the next day. He was granted $3,000... Read more of this article
ELO Ratings: Biggest Win In BFA History
[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda’s 2-0 victory over Panama was the biggest win in BFA history according to the World Football ELO ratings, which is based on various football-specific variables like the margin of victory, importance of a match, and home field advantage. Bermuda picked up 55 points with Sunday’s win over Panama. The previous biggest... Read more of this article
