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Rugby Community Pays Tribute To Edwards
The Bermuda rugby community came together at the Somersfield Academy School field in order to remember Stephen Edwards yesterday [Jan 1], playing a memorial match in his honour, while his teammates in the UK also paid tribute saying he represented the club with “class both on and off the pitch.” Mr. Edwards, 19, died following a serious... 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
Eron Hill Column: “Sleep in Peace Green Eyes”
[Opinion column written by Eron Hill] It’s so Hard to Say Goodbye To Yesterday! Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but love leaves a memory no one can steal. Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. I write today to those who have lost love ones,... 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
19 Yr Old Pleads Not Guilty To Causing Death
In today’s [Nov 3] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignments, Calin Maybury pleaded not guilty to causing the death of Mr Melvin Smith by careless driving on 2nd August on Kindley Field Road; and causing grievous bodily harm by careless, in the same incident, to another person. No trial date was set, however the 19 year old defendant must return for... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Mr. Wayne Dears
[Updated] The police have now confirmed the death of 51 year old Wayne Dears, who passed away following a motorcycle collision that occurred on October 16th. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 51 year old Wayne Dears of Hamilton parish and extends condolences to his family and friends. “Mr.... Read more of this article
49 Year Old Winston Jones Dies In Collision
[Updated] Following the welcome news that there was no loss of life during the hurricane, police have confirmed the tragic fact that a man has died following a road traffic collision this afternoon [Oct 18]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:30pm on Saturday, October 18th first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision involving... Read more of this article
