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Alleged Pedophile Caught In Jamaica Today
An alleged pedophile once reported to have been possibly hiding in Bermuda was arrested this morning [May 27] in Jamaica. Harold Crooks, a Jamaican national who was wanted for allegations of sexual assault, was arrested this in Ochos Rios. The Jamaican press had reported in March 2010 that the alleged pedophile may have been hiding in Bermuda. Mr.... Read more of this article
Family Want Canada To Pressure Murder Case
The family of murder victim George Lynch want the Canadian Federal Government to “pressure the Bermudian Government to bring the killers to justice in the death of a Canadian citizen”. Mr Lynch, a born Jamaican, moved to Canada when he was 25 and was a naturalized Canadian, as are some of his family members. He had a degree from York University,... Read more of this article
Premier’s Reggae Namesake Shot Three Times
Jamaican reggae singer “Mad Cobra”, whose real name is Ewart Brown, was shot last night in Jamaica and is reported to be in serious condition. The DJ is best known for his hit song from the 1990′s ‘Flex’, which was widely played around Bermuda. Jamaican authorities say the 42-year-old singer was shot Tuesday night, with... Read more of this article
Two Jamaican Nationals Murdered in 47 Days
The fact that two Jamaican nationals have been gunned down within 47 days is notable, as this is the only time in decades that two foreign nationals of the same country have been murdered in such close proximity in Bermuda. The most recent time, to our knowledge, was over fifty years ago when there was a spate of killings in Bermuda that involved English... Read more of this article
Murder Victim Named, 2 Men Arrested
The Police have named the murder victim from last night as George Lynch, and confirmed the arrest of two men, which we understand happened outside the Supreme Court. Mr Lynch, a Jamaican national who was married to a Bermudian, worked at King Edward Hospital as a houseman. His wife Nekesha Holdipp is a teacher at Victor Scott School. They have two... Read more of this article
Prison Comparison #2: Bermuda vs Jamaica
Below is a direct comparison of a Bermudian prison and a Jamaican prison, provided by a man who spent time in both. This follows up on our post showing a general overview of prison conditions in Bermuda compared to three overseas prisons. The Bermuda government had stated on April 6 that they are looking into the feasibility of tranferring prisoners... Read more of this article
Jeneko Place: Bermuda’s Future Usain Bolt?
Comparing the times of Bermuda’s 16 year old sprinter Jeneko Place to four Olympic Gold medalists times when they were his age, shows an astounding thing – Jeneko is clocking faster times. Jeneko was the top Bermudian athlete at the 2010 Carifta Games, winning two medals in the highly competitive 100 and 200m races. The entire team did an... Read more of this article
Reports of Alleged Pedophile in Bermuda Persist
As we first reported almost a week ago, there was news out of Jamaica that fugitive Harold Crooks, a former high ranking police officer, may be hiding in Bermuda. Mr Crooks is wanted in Jamaica on charges of sexual molestation of a minor. The former commandant of the Island Special Constabulary Force is believed to have fled Jamaica to avoid a trial... Read more of this article
Pedophile Suspected to Be Hiding In Bermuda
The Jamaican press is reporting that an alleged pedophile may be hiding in Bermuda for the last few days. The fugitive is Harold Crooks, a former high ranking Policeman who was a commandant of the Island Special Constabulary Force [ISCF]. The report says that Jamaican police suspect the suspect sneaked out of Jamaica on March 17, entered the USA, before... 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
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
Report: 2010 CARICOM Inter-Sessional in Dominica
CARICOM held their 2010 Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community in Roseau, Dominica, on March 11/12. Bermuda’s Premier Dr. Ewart Brown attended the conference, which had been a point of mild contention prior to his travel. During his trip, aspects of the 2010/11 budget pertaining to transport... Read more of this article
