Archive for April 7th, 2010
Confusion Over Government Autism Grant
At the City Hall event on April 1 declaring World Autism Awareness Day, it was announced that a $20,000 grant would be provided by government to the Bermuda Autism Support and Education [BASE]. Yesterday, a Government spokesperson sent out a statement clarifying that the grant would not be provided to BASE, that the wrong information had been provided... Read more of this article
Photos: Youth Sailors World Champs Day 1
Five of Bermuda’s Youth Olympic hopefuls started competing at the Byte CII World Championships in Cannes, France today [April 7]. The 16 race regatta began today, and will take 5 days to complete, ending on April 11. Alex Davis led the team during the opening ceremonies followed by the rest of Team Bermuda consisting of Rahiem Steede, Kalin... Read more of this article
Ex-Prisoner Speaks: Bermuda Vs Overseas
Following Government’s revelation that they are considering sending prisoners overseas, we spoke with a gentleman that has experience in both. He has been incarcerated in Bermuda, as well as in North America, Jamaica as well as another Caribbean island. He was involved in drug trafficking, and spent time incarcerated for a variety of drug offenses... Read more of this article
Oil Company Cancels Plans to Move to Bermuda
On the heels of the announcement yesterday of a Bermuda based exempt company moving to the USA, another international business has canceled plans to move its headquarters to Bermuda. In March 2009, Oil and gas developer Dragon Oil Plc had announced plans to create a Bermuda-incorporated holding company under a corporate restructuring. Dragon Oil said... Read more of this article
Shooting: Teen Named as Mikaela Outerbridge
The teenage girl shot at Dandy Town this past weekend has been named as Mikaela Outerbridge by the Bermuda Sun. The Somerset resident remains in hospital on a general ward making a strong recovery, with doctors deciding whether to remove a bullet lodged in her arm or not. The daughter of Anthony Outerbridge and Lavonne Ball, the Cedarbridge Academy... Read more of this article
Senator Dunkley: “Totally Inadequate Response”
Calling the Government announcement concerning measures that will be taken to combat the wave of shootings, “totally inadequate“, Shadow Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley says the “government has been soft on crime and, as a result, gangs have had the room to flourish“. Following a six hour emergency meeting of Cabinet,... Read more of this article
Four More Men Arrested For RAA Shooting
The Bermuda Police have confirmed the arrest of four more men in relation to the Easter morning violence at the RAA Club in St Georges. On April 4th, 18 yr old Shawn Williams was shot and a 19 year old man stabbed at around 3:05am during a reggae party at the club. Both men are presently in stable condition on a general ward at the hospital. The police... Read more of this article
