Police fire Taser gun at man

A Taser gun was used to subdue a man this weekend as he violently resisted Police arrest.

It was the first time a Taser had been used by officers since they were introduced to the Island in April.

The incident took place around 4.10 p.m. on Saturday on Middle Road in Devonshire.

"As a precaution, we have reviewed the use of Taser and can report that all the protocols in place regarding the use of the device were followed, including aftercare which was given to the affected individual," said a Police spokesperson. "The use of Taser is designed to reduce the risk of injury to the arresting officer or officers as well as the individual or individuals being arrested."

The man is expected to appear in court in due course.

BTC upgrades DSL speeds

Surfing the Internet on the Island should be a little easier for Bermuda Telephone Company (BTC) customers.

The company has announced that it has completed updates to its system to allow DSL speeds of up to 15 percent higher.

BTC President Francis Mussenden said: "This upgrade represents a significant investment in our infrastructure that will allow customers to see an immediate improvement in their service."

He said the upgrade, which was completed on May 17, was one of a series of steps to improve the broadband service.