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Police Seeking “Critical Witnesses” To Collision
The police said they are conducting an investigation into the road traffic collision that claimed the life of 33-year-old Jereme Cumbermack yesterday morning [Jan 5] in Warwick, and are specifically appealing to the occupant[s] of a dark colored motorcar that was travelling in a westerly direction on Middle Road immediately behind the motorcar involved... Read more of this article
CADA Recommend Check Points, Testing, ABC
CADA says it was “encouraged” to read that the Premier and Minister of National Security has termed the number of road fatalities in Bermuda a “crisis.” On January 2, in response to the recent spate of road deaths, Premier Dunkley said, “The seriousness of this situation is underscored by the fact that if 15 members of our community... Read more of this article
33 Year Old Man Dies Following Traffic Collision
[Updated: Police confirm the death of 33 year old Jereme Cumbermack of Sandys, marking the 1st road traffic fatality of 2015] The spate of collisions continue, with this morning [Jan 5] seeing traffic delays due to a collision on Middle Road in Warwick. The police have advised there was a major collision at Morgan’s Road and Middle Road in Warwick... Read more of this article
Cargo Ship Sinks Off Vietnam With 19 Crew
A cargo ship — operated by Bermuda-registered Gearbulk Holding Limited — sank off East Vietnam Sea on Friday [Jan 2] carrying at least 19 Filipino crew members. The New York Times reports that only one man is known to have survived, and e lone survivor — the chief cook on the ship — is refusing to cooperate with rescuers, making... Read more of this article
Premier: Road Safety Will Be A Priority In 2015
[Updated] The Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley today expressed his sincerest condolences to the families of the two men killed in road traffic collisions in the past few days, adding that addressing “dangerous road practices” will be a “priority of the government in 2015 and beyond.” The New Year’s... Read more of this article
62 Year Old Man Dies Following Collision
[Updated] The police have now confirmed the death of 62 year old Timothy Wright of Warwick following a two vehicle collision in Pembroke, marking the first road fatality of 2015. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 62 year old Timothy Wright of Warwick following a two vehicle collision in Pembroke. “Mr... Read more of this article
19 Year Old Dies After Motorcycle Collision
[Updated] The police have confirmed the death of 19 year old Stephen Chioke Edwards of Sandys following a motorcycle collision in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 19 year old Stephen Chioke Edwards of Sandys, and extends condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Edwards was... Read more of this article
23 Year Old Man Dies In Motorcycle Collision
[Updated: The police have now confirmed the death of 23 year old Shawn Williams] Emergency services responded to a collision involving a motorcycle on Paynters Road in Hamilton Parish at approximately 1.45am this morning [Dec 21]. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel and Police attended the scene and tended to the injured rider until an attending... Read more of this article
Police Clarification On Peter Woolcock’s Death
The police said that while it was initially reported that Peter Woolcock was struck by a car on Par-La-Ville Road, subsequent analysis “suggests that Mr. Woolcock fell from the sidewalk onto the passing car, likely due to a pre-existing medical condition he was suffering from at the time.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
Video: In Memory of Cartoonist Peter Woolcock
A video clip produced by LookTV serves to honour the life and work of Peter Woolcock, who was killed yesterday [Dec 4] after being struck by a car in the Par-La-Ville Road area. The video features Mr. Woolcock, a talented cartoonist whose work regularly appeared in the Royal Gazette, as he discusses his career, which had spanned 54 years at the time... Read more of this article
Premier’s Condolences: Death Of Mr Woolcock
[Updated] This evening Premier Michael Dunkley extended his condolences following the passing of Peter Woolcock, who died earlier today after being struck by a car. Premier Dunkley said, “Mr. Woolcock amassed a successful career as a comic strip artist and as a political cartoonist. He published numerous books and was best known in Bermuda for his... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 88 Year Old Man
[Updated with statement from Premier] A male pedestrian was injured this morning [Dec 4] after being involved in a collision with a car in the Par-La-Ville Road, Serpentine Road Pembroke area. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10am today, Thursday December 4th first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision in the Par-La-Ville... Read more of this article
