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Signet Completes Zale Corporation Acquisition
Bermuda-based Signet Jewelers Ltd — the largest specialty retail jeweler in the US and the UK — has completed its acquisition of Zale Corporation for $21 per share in cash and a total consideration of $1.46 billion following the approval of the transaction by a majority of Zale’s stockholders at the Zale special meeting held earlier... Read more of this article
Signet Jewelers Agrees To Acquire Zale Corp
Bermuda-based Signet Jewelers Ltd. has agreed to acquire Zales in a $1.4 billion deal. The acquisition will strengthen Signet’s presence with some of the most recognizable jewelry store brands in the world, each operating as stand-alone brands including Kay Jewelers, Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Zales, and Peoples. Signet... Read more of this article
Man Jailed For Stealing From His Grandparents
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Mar 25] a 20 year old man was sentenced to twelve months in prison for stealing jewellery and other items from his grandparents Warwick residence. John Devonte Johnson, of no fixed abode, had earlier pleading guilty to stealing almost $6,000 worth of jewellery and other items from his grandparents Warwick... Read more of this article
Minister Dunkley: Regulating “Cash For Gold”
Government is considering legislation pertaining to the “cash for gold” industry, Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said today [Mar 10] in the House of Assembly. Minister Dunkley said, “Honourable Members will be aware of the recent growth in the trade of ‘cash for gold’ in Bermuda. Presently, Gold Standard... Read more of this article
Museum Displays 400 Year Old Crystal Earrings
The Instagram page of the National Museum of Bermuda has posted a picture of a pair of earrings that were recovered from an underwater site off of the island’s western shore, carrying a piece of history within them. According to the National Museum of Bermuda Instagram page, “These Crystal earrings were recovered from the wreck of the San... Read more of this article
Alexandra Mosher Wins Holiday Window Contest
The City of Hamilton announced that Alexandra Mosher Studio Jewellery in the Washington Mall is the winner of this year’s Christmas Window Display Competition. A host of Hamilton retailers entered, and honourable mentions were earned by the Island Shop and the Irish Linen Shop. One of the island’s most well known artisans, Ms Mosher launched... Read more of this article
New Bermudian Accessories E-Store Opens
A new Bermudian e-store has launched, offering affordable fashion accessories for women, men, and children. Locally owned and operated by Preece and Susan Paul, Maximum Xccessories promises to specialize in quick delivery. The store’s online inventory includes body jewelry, bracelets, earrings, hair and hats, jewelry storage, accessories for men... Read more of this article
Woman Admits Stealing Cutlery & Jewelry
A 50-year-old woman today [Nov 26] appeared in Magistrates Court where she pleaded guilty to stealing approximately $26,000 worth of silver cutlery and $19,000 of jewelry from an household she had been employed at as a housekeeper. Terry Rogers pleaded guilty to three charges of stealing the items belonging to a family household where, over the past... Read more of this article
Court Appearances For Weekend Crimes
Two incidents during the Remembrance Day holiday weekend resulted in the prompt arrest of three suspects, with the accused men appearing in Magistrates’ Court yesterday [Nov 14] to face charges, the Police said. “The first incident was a reported robbery that occurred around 5:30pm Sunday, November 10th where a 45 year old Paget man was robbed... Read more of this article
Man Arrested After Armed Robbery Last Night
A 31 year old man has been arrested following an armed robbery last night [Nov 10] in the Princess/Angle Street area, which saw a group of men attack a 45 year old man, and rob him of his jewellery and cash. The suspects attacked the victim with motorcycle helmets and one had what the police say “appeared to be a firearm.” A police spokesperson... Read more of this article
Fifth Screening Of Jewel Thief Documentary Film
The Bermuda Documentary Film Festival has scheduled a fifth screening of the documentary film The Life and Crimes of Doris Payne. The film will screen on Saturday November 9 at 3 p.m. in the Tradewinds Auditorium of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Four previous screenings of the film have sold out. Tickets are available at the Oceans Gift... Read more of this article
Man Admits Stealing $7,500 Worth Of Jewelry
Sinclair Fox, 64, pleaded guilty to a charge of burglarizing a jewelry store on Front Street on June 17, 2013 and stealing two rings and a watch with a total value of $7,500. The store owner discovered the offence when he opened the shop and noted that shop fixtures had been displaced. After checking the store’s CCTV, Police were called and Fox... Read more of this article
Astwood Dickinson Unveils New Signature Piece
Astwood Dickinson unveiled the 7th release from their exclusive Signature Collection on Tuesday evening [June 11] during a shopping event at the Front Street store. The $950 18kt gold Elephant pendant/pin is designed and handmade in Bermuda in the company’s Front Street workshop by jeweler Julian Pitkin. This pendant/brooch also features a diamond... Read more of this article
Two Women Deny Receiving Stolen Goods
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [May 2] Chanel Smith,24, and Vanessa Blyden, 22, pleaded not guilty to unlawfully receiving jewelry and other items while knowing or believing them to be stolen. The allegation was that Ms Smith had received items valued at over $6,000, while Ms Blyden had received items valued around $1,600. The Court heard... Read more of this article
Burglar Sentenced To Three Years In Jail
Tracyston Mallory, 26, was sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of multiple burglaries — including trying to rob the same house twice. The first burglary was in January 2013, at a Vesey Street residence where Mallory entered and got away with jewelry and cash valued at over $3,000. The second was in February 2013 at a Valley... Read more of this article
Man Pleads Guilty: Receiving Stolen Gold Jewelry
In Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 10], Oronde Dillas, 21, pleaded guilty to the alternate charge of receiving goods, knowing them to be stolen, on 17th November 2012. The Prosecutor told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that Dillas had taken the jewelry, said by the owners to be worth $3,250, to a gold exchange store in Hamilton. Police were informed... Read more of this article
