Archive for April 19th, 2010
Victim of Beating Moved to Intensive Care
A 19 yr old Devonshire man who was the victim of a beating by 2 or 3 men on Thursday, has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit. The incident occurred around 1pm on Thursday, April 15th on Woodlawn Road in Sandys Parish near the junction with Middle Road. The Police say it appears that the man was attacked by two or three men, who used a combination... Read more of this article
Traffic Victim Identified as Andre Hendrickson
After approximately 48 hrs, the man who was struck and killed by a car on North Shore Road early Sat morning has been identified as a 41 year old Southampton man. The police say no further information will be released until his next of kin have been notified. Update: Tues Apr 20, 6pm: Man has been officially identified as Andre Hendrickson The driver... Read more of this article
Airlines: Bermudians Stranded for the 6th Day
British Airways has just announced that they will cancel flights for Tuesday, April 20 – the 6th day of cancellations. Numerous Bermudians, including the Premier, are stranded in England, due to the cancellations which are due to safety concerns from the volcanic ash. Many other locals have had their vacation plans disrupted, and unable to leave... Read more of this article
Education Ministry: 3 Public Meetings in May
The Ministry of Education has scheduled three public meetings which they say are designed to hear public input on their recently released five year blueprint for strategic plan for Education. The meetings are: In the east, at Whitney School on Monday, May 3. In the central area, at CedarBridge Academy on Tuesday, May 4. In the west end, at TN Tatem... Read more of this article
Canada: Police Break up ‘Bermuda Shorts Day’
The annual ‘Bermuda Shorts Day’ at a Canadian University ended with much aplomb; the arrival of the Police, a student carted off by ambulance and another student arrested after attempting to steal an ambulance. Bermuda Shorts Day is a decades old tradition at the University of Calgary, which started 50 years ago when one student decided... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: Road Safety Improvement Measures
Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Transport Mr. Kim Swan, is calling for increased measures to improve road safety include better road lighting through the use of solar-powered lights, cats eyes on centre lines, traffic-calming measures such as speed bumps, speed cameras, random Police checks, and fast-tracking of random roadside breathalyzer... Read more of this article
Iceland Volcano Send Business to Bermuda?
[Written by Larry Burchall] Could Iceland’s exploding volcano send reinsurance business to Bermuda? As reported in today’s “The Scotsman”, Chris Yates, an aviation security analyst with Jane’s Information Group, said it was essential to protect the safety of airline passengers. “I can understand the anxiety of the airline industry,... Read more of this article
Photos: Rise Above Family Fun Day
Community action group Rise Above Bermuda held a Family Fun Day at Victor Scott School field from 2-7pm on Sunday, April 18th. The event was prompted by the tragic murder of Kimwandae Walker at the same field during Good Friday kite flying celebrations on April 2. Mr Walker was murdered in broad daylight in front of numerous people and children, including... Read more of this article
Tyler Butterfield: Top 10 Finish at World Cup
Tyler Butterfield made a very strong showing at the 2010 Monterrey World Cup in Mexico yesterday, placing 8th in a field of over 50 competitors. The event consisted of a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike, and a 10km bike. After a middle of the pack swim, and strong bike and run, Mr Butterfield placed 58 seconds behind the winner and 33 seconds behind second place.... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Longriders at Family Fun Day
Members of the Bermuda Longriders Association came out on Sunday, April 18th in a show of support for the Family Fun Day at Victor Scott School field hosted by community action group Rise Above Bermuda. The event was held due to the tragic occurrence on Good Friday, where a 35 year old man was shot and killed at the same field. The Bermuda Longriders... Read more of this article
