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Second ‘Drug Sub’ Caught In Caribbean
The U.S. Coast Guard says it believes “drug subs” are becoming more commonplace in the Caribbean Sea after it intercepted a second vessel in the area. Officials interdicted a cocaine smuggling, self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) vessel, commonly referred to as a “drug sub”, in the western Caribbean Sea on September 17. Used... Read more of this article
UK Woman Convicted, Ordered To Pay Police
An English woman who caused a flight to be diverted to Bermuda after kicking and biting airline staff was convicted in a U.K. Court and ordered to pay £2,476 [$4,100] costs to the Bermuda Police. In November of last year, a flight traveling from the UK to the Dominican Republic was diverted to Bermuda due to the behaviour of Ms Close. She remained... Read more of this article
Dr Kevin Brown Found Guilty: 21 Charges
40-year-old Dr Kevin Antario Brown was found guilty by a California jury of 21 charges related to sexually assaulting nearly a dozen patients, including a 15-year-old and an undercover Los Angeles police officer. The jury deadlocked on eight other charges. After a trial that lasted almost three weeks, the jury began deliberations on Thursday [Aug.11],... Read more of this article
Premier’s Statement: Bermudians In London
In light of the rioting in London this week, Premier Paula Cox today encouraged Bermudians living in London and the rest of the UK to be safe. The Premier said that as London is a popular destination for Bermudians travelling abroad, the Government is concerned for the safety of Bermudians, in particular, the many young Bermudians who are studying,... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Unload ‘Drug Sub’ Stash in Miami
The U.S. Coast Guard unloaded almost 15,000 pounds of cocaine worth more than $180 million at the Coast Guard base in Miami on Tuesday [Aug.2]. Earlier this week the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed they intercepted the first drug smuggling submarine in Caribbean waters. The submarine had was seized well away from Bermuda – off the Honduran coast – however... Read more of this article
Norwegian Police “Seeking Clues” In Bermuda
According to a report from Reuters, investigators are checking whether Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik had “financial help” and are “seeking clues” in Bermuda and Antigua. The right-wing extremist killed 76 people last month in twin attacks that shocked the world. Anders Behring Breivik confessed to the dual terrorist... Read more of this article
First Interception Of “Drug Sub” In Caribbean Sea
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed today [Aug.1] that they intercepted their first drug smuggling submarine in Caribbean waters, and have recovered $180 million worth of drugs from the ‘drug sub’. The submarine was seized well away from Bermuda – off the Honduran coast – however it marks the first time a drug smuggling submarine... Read more of this article
Former Langbar Chief Jailed For One Year
Stuart Pearson, the former chief executive of Langbar International, has been jailed for one year and disqualified from acting as a director of a company for five years. Langbar, originally called Crown Corporation Ltd, was incorporated in Bermuda in June 2003 Yesterday [June 20], Mr Pearson was found guilty of three counts of making misleading statements... Read more of this article
Australian Court: Lloyd Rayney Pleads Not Guilty
Former Bermuda prosecutor Lloyd Rayney has formally pleaded not guilty in an Australian court to murdering his estranged wife Corryn Rayney. Prior to moving to Australia, the couple lived in Bermuda in 2003 and 2004, with Mr Rayney employed by the Department of Public Prosecutions. Mrs Rayney was last seen in August 2007, with her body discovered in... Read more of this article
Three Arrests After US/Bermuda Investigation
[Updated] Following a joint investigation between both Bermuda and U.S. agencies, three men were arrested yesterday afternoon [June 1] for offences relating to the importation of a significant quantity of controlled drugs. In addition, what the Police term a “substantial sum of cash” was recovered. The arrests came after a prolonged investigation... Read more of this article
US Bank Director’s Secret Bermuda Account
US prosecutors yesterday [May 18] charged a Boston bank director with failing to report income hidden in a secret HSBC bank account in Bermuda, the “Wall Street Journal” has reported. The leading financial and business newspaper describes the proesution as the latest move by Washington in ongoing efforts to combat off-shore tax evasion. Michael... Read more of this article
Former CEO ‘Made False Statements’
The former CEO of a Bermuda-based investment company made false statements to induce investors to buy worthless shares, a London jury has been told. Geoffrey Pearson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 13 counts of making misleading statements to the financial markets between June and October 2005 while he was CEO of Langbar International Ltd. Langbar is... Read more of this article
