Rumours Regarding Identity of Puckerin Murderer False
Mon, 2010-01-04
The Bermuda Police Service understands that the name of an individual is being circulated in the community via cellular phone messages, with the messages claiming that individual is responsible for the murder of Perry Puckerin. However, the individual in question was in Police custody at the time Mr. Puckerin was fatally shot. Therefore he cannot be the murderer.
Read MoreMurder of Perry Puckerin
Mon, 2010-01-04
Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro - The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the shooting death of Perry Mosley Puckerin
and extends sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Puckerin. Mr. Puckerin was shot down in the prime of his life at 34 years old.
Winter Marine Advisory
Mon, 2010-01-04
This weekend was a particularly busy one for the Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit, which received numerous calls of vessels either taking on water or breaking their moorings due to the stormy weather over the last few days. One incident of note involved a 60ft. sailing vessel which broke its moorings in Ely’s Harbour and drifted ashore. A Police Marine Unit vessel attended; was able to free the sailboat and re-secure it to another nearby mooring.
January 4 - Daily Report
Mon, 2010-01-04
Fatal Shooting in Hamilton parish - The Bermuda Police Service will be holding a press conference at 12 noon today at the scene of the latest fatal shooting, Hamilton Parish Workman’s Club. All media are encouraged to attend.
Arrest
January 3 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2010-01-03
Fatal RTC - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 21 year old Earl Ingemann of Sandys parish. Mr. Ingemann was a passenger in a car involved in a serious single vehicle road traffic collision on Kindley Field Road in St. George’s in the vicinity of Stone Crusher Corner around 3:35am Friday, January 1st. He sustained serious head & chest injuries and was taken to KEMH before being airlifted overseas for further medical treatment; however he subsequently succumbed to his injuries. The Bermuda Police Service extends sincere condolences to the family & friends of the deceased. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
Update on Surf Warning on South Shore Beaches
Sun, 2010-01-03
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - Now that the worst of the stormy weather has passed, the Surf Warning signs that were erected by the Department of Parks at National Parks/Beaches on the South Shore have now been taken down.
However, the public is being urged to use extreme care and caution if in or around the seas in these areas. Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve has also been re-opened for public access.
Weather UPDATE - Gale Warning In Effect Through Today
Sun, 2010-01-03
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - Although the worst of the stormy weather has now passed, residents are advised that a Gale Warning remains valid through today, tonight and even into tomorrow morning. The Bermuda Weather Service says the worst conditions predicted for today are west to northwest winds of 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots.
In the early hours of this morning, wind gusts of 45 to 58 knots were reported by Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre (Bermuda Radio) at their hilltop site. Bermuda Maritime Radio has also reported that a number of boats are off their moorings.
Stormy Weather UPDATE - Reminder to Causeway Traffic
Sat, 2010-01-02
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - Residents are advised that a Storm Warning remains valid for Bermuda tonight with the predicted occasional sustained winds of 35 knots with gusts to 50 now occurring at exposed elevated locations. This condition is predicted to continue until tomorrow morning. The Causeway is being monitored throughout the night and it will remain open as long as weather conditions permit. Motorists are advised that if tonight’s weather conditions make crossing hazardous, they may experience some brief delays as Causeway traffic is restricted on short notice.
Stormy Weather UPDATE - Storm Warning for Tonight
Sat, 2010-01-02
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - As the Island continues to feel the effects of its first winter storm of 2010, the Bermuda Weather Service has advised that a Storm Warning will also be issued for tonight as short periods of sustained winds around 50 knots overnight are expected between 11p.m. and 6a.m. Sunday.
The Causeway will remain open but motorists are advised that they may experience some brief delays on the Causeway as traffic will be restricted on short notice if tonight’s weather conditions warrant.
The Bermuda Weather Service will issue further advisories to the public as necessary.
Stormy Weather UPDATE – The Causeway is Open
Sat, 2010-01-02
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - The Causeway was reopened this morning to all motor vehicles. In light of the predicted Storm Force winds that battered the Island and marine areas overnight, the EMO closed the Causeway from at midnight in the interest of public safety. The Causeway was reopened to traffic at 8:15 a.m. this morning.
The Bermuda Weather Service has advised that the Island is still under a Gale Warning for the remainder of the weekend with showers and much colder air today. Further advisories will be issued to the public as necessary.
