Archive for March 26th, 2010
Videos, Photos & Report: Forum for Change
Scroll down for 3 videos, 21 photos and a report of the “Forum for Change”, which was held today [Mar 26] on the grounds of the Cabinet building at 12:15pm. In our estimation there were around 150* people in attendance through the entire event, with the affair being somewhat low key, with no interruptions. The speakers were introduced by... Read more of this article
Police Seek Help: Missing Teenager Rechai Young
The Bermuda Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. Update March 27: Appeal cancelled, the teenager has been located. 15 year old Rechai Reeve Young was last seen in Devonshire at 9:25pm on Friday, March 5th wearing black jeans, a black long sleeve thermal shirt, a white T-shirt, a black hat and black sneakers. Police... Read more of this article
Dept of Parks Workers: Day Two of Strike
Workers from the Department of Parks are in day two of their strike, which Bernews understands is in both protest of lack of overtime pay, as well as in support of fellow employees whom they consider to be unfairly disciplined. We were informed that workers were expected to work the three days of the Agricultural Exhibition for time in lieu, versus... Read more of this article
Senator Marc Bean: Full Text of Apology
Senator Marc Bean spoke in the senate yesterday and apologized for recent statements he made concerning BEST protesters. Opposition leader Kim Swan had called upon the PLP senator to apologize, with Premier Dr. Ewart Brown responding that “The leader of the Opposition does not have the moral authority to ask me to reprimand anyone.” After... Read more of this article
21 Young Men Graduate from Mirrors Program
Twenty one young men between the ages of 18-21 successfully completed the third phase of the Mirrors Programme on Sat March 20. The Ceremony was held at the Willowbank Resort and special awards were given to three young men who stood out in the group over the nine month period: Cory Curtis – The Leadership Award Cardell Carter – The Choice Award Ivan... Read more of this article
Frontline Issuing Up To $225 Million of Bonds
Frontline Ltd, a Bermuda domiciled tanker company specializing in transportation of crude oil, said today [Mar 26] that it intends to issue up to $225 million in principal amount of convertible bonds with a five-year tenor. One of the world’s largest oil tanker shipping companies, the Bermuda based company has one of the world’s largest... Read more of this article
Hijacked Bermuda-Flagged Ship Arrives In Bargaal
The European Union Naval Force confirmed that the hijacked Bermuda registered ship MV Talca has arrived off the Somali coastal location of Bargaal, which the Naval Force says is not a known pirate holding area. Bargaal [or Bargal] was the location of a 2007 missile attack by American military forces, with reports from the US that the target was an... Read more of this article
Expert Not Hopeful on Tangled Whale’s Chances
A local whale expert doesn’t hold out much hope for the rope entangled whale he spotted in Bermuda waters last week. Only days after a dead baby whale was found in Bermuda waters, the rope entangled whale was spotted by Mr. Andrew Stevenson of the Whale Research Project. Mr. Stevenson went back out in the waters for around 15 hours on Sunday,... Read more of this article
Terryne Fray wins Junior Athlete Sponsorship
One of Bermuda’s best young cricketers has been awarded a National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Award to attend Gary Palmer’s Cricket Academy in the United Kingdom, starting in June 2010. Terryne Fray is currently Captain of the National U19s and a National Senior Team player who plays for Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club. The Academy’s... Read more of this article
Video: Vanessa James Routine at 2010 Worlds
Watch Bermudian/French figure skater Vanessa James and partner Yannick Bohuer perform their routine during the 2010 World Figure Skating Championships in Turin, Italy. Below is their short program from March 23, where they received a total segment score of 55.60, with a technical element score of 32.28 to place 10th. The duo finished in 12th place overall. 22... Read more of this article
