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Man Charged In Connection With Explosion
A 53-year-old man was charged in Magistrates Court today [May 2] in connection with the explosion at an apartment building in Southampton that resulted in the deaths of Jove and Oscar Mascarinas in May 2022. Robert Tota was charged in connection with the matter, and he was not required to enter a plea as the matter must be heard in the Supreme Court,... Read more of this article
Oscar And Jove Mascarinas Laid To Rest
A funeral for a couple who died in a house explosion in Southampton was held at the New Testament Church of God: Heritage Worship Centre on Dundonald Street, Hamilton, last Saturday. Oscar and Jove Mascarinas tragically lost their lives in the explosion that destroyed their apartment on Hilltop Court on May 2. A Celebration of Life service was held... Read more of this article
BHCS Donates $1,000 To Mascarinas Family
Bermuda HealthCare Services donated $1,000 to the family of Oscar and Jove Mascarinas, who sadly died as a result of a explosion earlier this month in Southampton. Executive Chairman of BHCS Dr. Ewart Brown said, “When we heard about the tragic accident that claimed the lives of Oscar and Jove Mascarinas, we wanted to assist the family in the aftermath... Read more of this article
Funds Being Raised For Mascarinas Family
The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda are accepting donations for the family of Oscar and Jove Mascarinas, who were tragically killed in a house explosion in Southampton earlier this month. In an online post, the Association of Filipinos in Bermuda said, “We are saddened by the news of the recent death of our member, Jove Mascarinas, wife of the... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Jove Mascarinas
The police have confirmed the sad news that a second person has died following the house explosion in Southampton, with the police confirming the death of 50-year-old Jove Mascarinas. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 50-year-old Jove Mascarinas and extends sincere condolences to her family... Read more of this article
Fundraising For The Mascarinas Family
The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda are raising funds for the Mascarinas family after Oscar Mascarinas tragically died following an explosion at his Southampton apartment on May 2, with the explosion leaving his wife in the ICU. The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda said, via social media, “We regret to inform you that one of our members, Oscar... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Oscar Mascarinas
The police have now confirmed the death of 49-year-old Oscar Mascarinas, who died following the explosion in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 49-year-old Oscar Mascarinas and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Mascarinas, a Filipino guest worker, was... Read more of this article
Minister Visits Scene, Expresses Condolences
Earlier today, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks visited the scene of last night’s home explosion incident, which tragically resulted in the death of a 49-year-old man. Minister Weeks commented, “This incident continues to be foremost on our minds today. It was incredibly tragic to learn that one of the injured persons has succumbed to... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 49-Year-Old Man
The police have confirmed the sad news that a 49-year-old man has died following the explosion at a Southampton residence last night, and said his wife is in critical condition in the ICU. The three other men injured in the blast have since been treated and discharged from hospital. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service can... Read more of this article
Explosion In Southampton, Five People Injured
[Updating: There was an explosion at a Hilltop Court, Southampton residence which officials said was likely "caused by a gas leak" and "five occupants of the residence, which is made up of a series of apartments, were conveyed to the hospital to be treated for various injuries" ] Emergency service personnel are responding to an incident in the Southampton... Read more of this article
BFRS: ‘Explosion’ In Warwick, No One Injured
[Updated] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded in Warwick this afternoon [May 17] following a report of explosion. The BFRS said, “At 12:02pm today [May 17th] Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of an explosion that took place on Marl Lane in Warwick. “We responded with one vehicle and four personnel and on our... Read more of this article
Fire Service Responds To “Propane Explosion”
Bermuda Fire and Rescue personnel attended the Hamilton Health Centre on Victoria Street in Hamilton this afternoon [June 1] following a report of “a propane explosion”. The BFRS said, “At approximately 3:38pm on Thursday June 1st, 2017 the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of “a propane explosion” at the... Read more of this article
