Man bailed on knife charge

A young man accused of illegally possessing a knife with a nine-inch blade on Boxing Day has denied the charge.

Stacy Reno Simpson, 22, is said by prosecutors to have been caught with the weapon in Kindley Field Road, St. George's.

Simpson, of Cottage Hill Road, Hamilton Parish, entered his not guilty plea at Magistrates' Court yesterday.

His trial date was set for April 4 by Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo, who granted him $2,000 bail until then.

This newspaper understands that Simpson was arrested during a high-visibility Police patrol in the aftermath of three shootings over the Christmas period.

Officers set up a huge presence at Kindley Field Road to search people heading toward Wellington Oval, St. George's, for Devonshire Cougars' match against North Village Rams. They searched numerous people.

Woman admits impaired driving

A drunk driver has been banned from the roads for a year after almost driving her car into a wall in front of Police.

Magistrates' Court heard yesterday how Rachael Beasley, 24, was pulled over by officers after the incident in the early hours of December 18 in Sandys.

According to Crown Counsel Cindy Clarke, Beasley's eyes were glazed, and she admitted: "I've had a drink at Hog Penny."

The defendant, of Fiddlewood Drive, Warwick, pleaded guilty to driving while impaired. She was fined $800 with ten demerit points along with the driving ban.

Pembroke home burgled

A burglary at a St. John's Road, Pembroke residence took place sometime between 10 p.m. on Wednesday and 10 a.m. on Thursday.

Officers spoke with the complainant who told them someone had gained entry to their home but was unsure if anything had been taken. Police are inquiring.

Foundation gives container to Hands of Love

Bank of Bermuda Foundation has partnered with Butterfield and Vallis to donate turkeys and a container load of grocery items to the Hands of Love Ministry who, in turn, are distributing the goods to over 500 disadvantaged families around the Island who are in need of cheer.

Every year, Bank of Bermuda Foundation donates funds to organisations whose aim is to help and support disadvantaged members of our community.

With the substantial donation, the Foundation is eager to support causes that continue to give beyond the holiday season.

They have assisted the Hands of Love Ministry to continue to provide meals and food to the homeless and needy beyond the holiday season and into April.

Director and secretary of the Bank of Bermuda Foundation David Lang said: "The Hands of Love Ministry has been very active within the community, helping those in need and we hope that with the help of our donation, they can continue to carry out their valuable works.

"By partnering with Butterfield and Vallis we are able to donate funds in a different way — in this case via a truck load of groceries."