The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the UK has formally quashed Julian Washington’s conviction for murder and attempted murder. A spokesperson said,, “To secure Julian’s conviction, the prosecution in Bermuda relied upon the testimony of a DNA expert at trial. The jury were told Julian’s DNA was found on bullet casings recovered from […]
1st, November 2024, 09:12pm
The City of Hamilton’s Christmas tree lighting is set for November 29 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, featuring photos with Santa and live entertainment. A spokesperson said, “As the holiday season approaches, the City of Hamilton invites everyone to gather at City Hall on November 29th from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for the […]
1st, November 2024, 09:09pm
The second spring senior bowling league at Warwick Lanes delivered another day of intense competition. Men Handicap Game: McNeil Simmons 248 Alpheus Santucci 242 Willoughby Tucker 238 Handicap Series: Alpheus Santucci 651 Elvin Thomas 639 McNeil Simmons 637 Scratch Game: Alpheus Santucci 197 McNeil Simmons 188 Elvin Thomas 169 Michael Vassell 169 & Willoughby Tucker […]
1st, November 2024, 09:08pm
“It’s time for the Department to prioritize our teachers’ well-being and the quality of education for our students,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers said, adding that “our children deserve a classroom that’s staffed, safe, and ready to learn.” The comments from the Union follow after CedarBridge Academy was closed for a day earlier this week “due to […]
1st, November 2024, 08:59pm
Nominations are now open for Bermuda’s 43rd Annual Sports Awards, honoring top athletes and teams until December 31, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 43rd Annual Sports Awards, celebrating Bermuda’s outstanding athletes, teams, and sports ambassadors. The nomination […]
1st, November 2024, 08:55pm
The Bermuda ball hockey winter league saw two high-scoring matches at the PCC Hockey Rink. Hamilton Princess defeated Appleby 6-3, while BDA Spirits edged Frontier 7-6 in overtime. John Portelli and Mathew Benson each scored twice for Hamilton Princess. Mathew Katzsch and Richard Campbell also added goals. Chris Merritt, Jordan Gunter, and Adrien Faucher scored […]
1st, November 2024, 08:52pm
Bermudian Bryce Montgomery has been reassigned by National Hockey League [NHL] team the Carolina Hurricanes from the Chicago Wolves to the Bloomington Bison. He played his first game for the Bison at home to the Toledo Walleye on October 20, a 4-2 defeat, scoring the first regular season goal in the East Coast Hockey League […]
1st, November 2024, 08:46pm
Johnie Berntsson, Chris Poole, Nick Egnot-Johnson, and Eric Monnin advanced to the Bermuda Gold Cup semi-finals after winning their quarter-final matches. A spokesperson said, “The final four skippers advancing to the semi-final were decided on Day 3 of the Bermuda Gold Cup in Hamilton Harbour. Defending 2023 event winner Johnie Berntsson [SWE] joins Chris Poole […]
1st, November 2024, 08:43pm
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre announced a leadership transition, with CEO Lynne Woolridge set to retire, Dr. Chris Fosker appointed as Designate CEO and Medical Director and Katrina Darrell to step into the newly established position of Chief Operations Officer. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, Bermuda’s leading cancer organisation, is announcing a leadership […]
1st, November 2024, 08:41pm
Enstar Group Limited announced that its subsidiary has completed a loss portfolio transfer with QBE Insurance. A spokesperson said, “Enstar Group Limited announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has closed a previously announced ground-up loss portfolio transfer transaction with subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited [QBE] to reinsure a portfolio of US commercial […]
1st, November 2024, 08:37pm