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Photos: ‘Stand Up Bermuda’ May 24th Float
[Updated with video] The newly formed Stand Up Bermuda group entered a float in today’s [May 24] Bermuda Day parade which displayed the names of the island’s murder victims from recent years, and garnered a third place award in the Best Community/Volunteer/Political Division of the Bermuda Day Float contest. Members of Stand Up Bermuda... Read more of this article
Videos & Photos: Tributes Paid Two Years Later
Area residents, friends and family members of Kenwandee “Wheels” Robinson gathered last night [May 22] in the St Monica’s area to pay tribute to Mr Robinson – who was shot dead in the same area two years ago. Two years ago to the day – on May 22, 2009 – Mr Robinson was fatally shot while in the St. Monica’s Road... Read more of this article
May 24th Float To Honour Murder Victims
The newly formed ‘Stand Up Bermuda’ group has been hard at work over the past few days preparing their float for tomorrow’s Bermuda Day Parade. Over this past weekend members of the group met up at Sousa’s Landscaping in the Camp Hill area to work on the float, which will contain the name of all the murder victims over the past... Read more of this article
Vigil Held In Memory Of George Lynch
Around 20 people gathered last night [May 6] for a candlelight vigil in memory of George Lynch who was gunned down last year while standing outside a Hamilton parish home. Born in Jamaica and later moving to Canada, Mr Lynch settled in Bermuda and worked at King Edward Hospital as a houseman. He and his Bermudian wife Nekesha Holdipp had three daughters... Read more of this article
Eight Years Later: Vigil For Shaundae Jones
Eight years ago today [Apr.27], 20-year old Shaundae Jones was fatally shot after leaving a nightclub in Dockyard. His murder remains unsolved. Tonight at 8pm there will be a vigil at the Rubber Tree in Warwick in his memory. In the early hours of Sunday, April 27 2003, Mr. Jones travelled with friends by car to Club Malabar in Dockyard. He left... Read more of this article
Hip Hop Artist Mona Li$a: “Island Not the Same”
Bermudian hip hop artist Mona Li$a has released a new song ‘Island Not the Same,’ which she was inspired to write after her cousin and good friend Jahmiko Leshore was murdered last month. On March 1st, 2011, 26-year-old Mr Leshore was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire when he was shot multiple times, sustaining... Read more of this article
Moment of Silence Held For Randy Robinson
Prior to the beginning of the Friendship Final this afternoon [Apr.10] there was a moment of silence in honour of Randy Robinson, who was fatally shot on March 31st on Border Lane in Devonshire. The 22-year-old footballer, who previously played for the Devonshire Cougars, was a member of the North Village team and was expected to play in the game today. A... Read more of this article
Videos: Vigil In Memory of Kimwandae Walker
Last night [Apr.2] there was vigil at Victor Scott School in memory of Kimwandae “Biggs” Walker, who was gunned down in front of his two young children during a Good Friday kite flying event one year ago to the day. The event also called for peace in the community, and for a stop the increasing gun violence. There appeared to be close to... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid On Murder Victim’s Birthday
Close to one hundred people gathered last night [Mar.26] on Hermitage Road in Devonshire to pay tribute to Jahmiko Leshore, and to call for an end to all gun violence. On March 1st, 2011, Mr Leshore was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire – yards away from where the vigil was held – when he was shot multiple times,... Read more of this article
Tonight: Vigil In Memory Of Jahmiko Leshore
At 7:30pm this evening [Mar.26] there will be a Candlelight Vigil held to remember murder victim Jahmiko Leshore, and also to call for an end to all gun violence. The event will be held on Hermitage Road in Devonshire – by the Mid Atlantic Wellness Institute entrance. Candles will be provided, and everyone is welcome to attend and show their support... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Vigil In Memory of James Lawes
[Updated with videos] This evening [Mar.21] a vigil was held at Union Square on Dundonald Street, in memory of James “Junior” Lawes who was fatally shot in a triple shooting in the area one year ago. The gathering was also to support all families who have lost loved ones to gun violence, and to call for an end to the gang violence in Bermuda. Just... Read more of this article
Monday Evening Vigil For Murder Victim
This coming Monday [Mar.21] a candlelight vigil will be held at 6:00pm at Union Square on Dundonald Street. The vigil in being held in memory of James.Lawes who was murdered one year ago today, and also to gather and show support for ending all gun violence. Just before 11pm on March 19, 2010, three men were shot during a drive-by shooting in the parking... Read more of this article
