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"Rain fails to dampen community spirit"

Families danced in the rain as singers put out the message of peace at a Stop The Violence event at St David’s Cricket Club. Jamaican reggae stars Etana and Marlon Binns, and Toronto’s Eyesus gave memorable performances at the fun day aiming to encou...
Feb 13, 2012
Court

"I don’t hate my son’s killer"

The father of murder victim Shaki Crockwell said he harbours no hatred for his son’s killer. Derek Spalding, 36, was convicted by a jury on Friday of shooting the football star dead in revenge for a drug debt. The victim’s father, Danny Crockwell, 51...
Feb 13, 2012
Crime

"Evangelists use megaphone to spread message of hope"

Evangelists of the New Testament Church of God say they’re hitting back at gang violence by launching a mission of hope to troubled areas of the Island. “The Lord told me to evangelise at the parks and fields,” explained church member Crystal Anderso...
Feb 13, 2012
Court

"‘Justice has been served’"

The grieving father of murdered footballer Shaki Crockwell said he would sleep easier in his bed last night after his son’s killer was finally brought to justice. Derek Spalding was convicted by a unanimous verdict of shooting Mr Crockwell dead on Au...
Feb 11, 2012
Politics

"Govt to host public forum on anti-gang initiatives"

Key figures in the fight against gangs are to hold a public forum to explain action they are taking to combat gang culture. The move was announced in the House of Assembly this morning by National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief, who said he was a...
Feb 10, 2012
Court

"Man apologises for nearly running down police officer"

A 27-year-old Warwick man was sentenced to three years’ probation after nearly running down an officer while trying to avoid arrest. Aswad Wilson pleaded guilty In December to assaulting an officer last October, in an attempt to pervert the course of...
Feb 10, 2012
Editorials

"The Bermuda Stop List"

What is shocking about the fact that Boulevard Football Club forfeited its match against Somerset Trojans after two of its players were given what amounted to death threats if they crossed Somerset Bridge is that no one was very shocked by the news. ...
Feb 10, 2012
Court

"Hotel worker on sex charge"

A worker at a hotel kitchen was charged in Magistrates’ Court with sexually assaulting a male co-worker. The alleged assault was said to have taken place in the workplace, between October 2011 and January 9, 2012. The defendant, a 33-year-old guest w...
Feb 09, 2012
Court

"Murder was the first of its kind in Bermuda, jury told"

Murder accused Derek Spalding could face a jury’s verdict today, following closing arguments depicting him as a criminal who sought to use maritime experience as a means of smuggling drugs into Bermuda. Prosecutor Carrington Mahoney told the court th...
Feb 09, 2012
Crime

"Govt acts after football players lives’ are threatened"

Government is working on a plan to separate gang violence from football after a recent Boulevard match was forfeited due to threats against its players. An emergency meeting was held this week with Government Ministers, the Bermuda Football Associati...
Feb 09, 2012
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