Archive for April 18th, 2010
Photos: Devonshire Cougars Victory Celebrations
Following their multiple victories at today’s [Apr 18] FA Cup Final, Devonshire Cougar’s players and fans made their way from National Stadium to their club on foot. Marching to the beat of a drum, waving flags and more, the jubilant football players and fans were in extremely high spirits. Cougars won over the Somerset Eagles in a hard... Read more of this article
Possible Third Man Involved in Teen Stabbing
Police are now saying that a third man may have been involved in the incident that resulted in a 17 year old being stabbed multiple times yesterday lunchtime. The victim is currently in the Intensive Care Unit in stable condition. The 17 year old St. George’s man that was arrested in connection with the incident yesterday has been released on Police... Read more of this article
Road Traffic Fatality Victim Still Unidentified
Almost two days after a man was struck by a car and killed, his identity still remains unknown. The gentleman was walking along North Shore Road at around 1:15am on Apr 17 and hit by a car traveling towards Somerset. The driver of the car, a 27 year old Hamilton Parish man, was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and causing death by dangerous... Read more of this article
Race For Last: Gary Moreno & Magistrate Wolfe
Well known ZBM senior journalist Gary Moreno and Magistrate Juan Wolfe came out in support of the community at the Rise Above Family Fun Day today. Both gentlemen were surprise late entries in the adult tie-your-shoe race, and ended up in a fierce battle for last place. Both of them started off strong, holding in their own in the field [which also included... Read more of this article
Rise Above Fun Day: Politics Put Aside
The community action group Rise Above Bermuda held a “Family Fun Day’ this afternoon [Apr 18] today at the Victor Scott School field. The concept was to help heal after the well know tragic events that occurred on the school field on Good Friday. Some of Bermuda’s politicians came out this afternoon in support of the event, with Senator... Read more of this article
BA: Bermuda Flights Cancelled for Day #5
Due to the ash cloud from the volcanic eruption Eyjafjallajökull, British Airways has just announced all flights have been cancelled for Monday, April 19th, the fifth day of severe disruption, meaning there will be no inbound or outbound flights to Bermuda. The cancellations are stranding thousands of passengers, including Bermuda’s Premier Dr. Ewart... Read more of this article
Friday Night: Police Bust in Devonshire
In our travels Friday night [Apr 16] we happened upon what appeared to be a random Police stop-n-search in Devonshire. There were approximately 12 officers traveling in two support vehicles, and we saw at least one police dog sniffing the scene. - - We saw at least one young man [who looked around 17/18] get arrested, which we were told was for warrants... Read more of this article
Photos: Annual Exhibition Flower Displays
As always, there was a beautiful selection of flowers and plants on display at the Annual Exhibition held each year in April. Judged categories included: Annuals, Bulbous Plants, Herbaceous Perennials, Woody Perennials, Roses, Orchids, Potted Plants, Model Gardens, Miniature Garden, and Flower Arrangements. For more photo galleries of the Ag Show click... Read more of this article
Stabbing Incident: Possible Gang Connection?
Yesterday lunchtime a 17 year Somerset man was stabbed multiple times in the upper body during an altercation at the bus stop opposite Traditions Restaurant in Middle Road, Southampton. He is presently hospitalized, with the last condition released being critical, but stable. A 17 year old St Georges man was arrested in connection with the alleged... Read more of this article
Photos: Ag Show Equestrian Events
Always one of the main events in the ring at the Annual Agricultural Exhibition, the equestrian events are a popular crowd pleaser. All went well except for one unfortunate rider who took a spill, but fortunately they weren’t seriously injured and were able to walk off the grounds. Nick DeCosta was the overall Adult Champion, winning the George... Read more of this article
