Archive for May 14th, 2010
9 Beaches To Receive $80 Million Upgrade
The Premier and Minister for Tourism said today that 9 Beaches Resort will close and re-open in May 2011 as a newly re-developed resort. David Dodwell, President of IRC Sandys Ltd and Owners of 9 Beaches Resort, has teamed up with Nordica Development of Canada and promises to put $80 million into re-developing the 9 Beaches Resort, in a project that... Read more of this article
Live Blogging: Bermuda Liquor License Debate
[Update: Bill effectively passed] Today in the House of Assembly Bermuda’s Liquor License Act 1974 is being debated, with amendments discussed including ratio of security guards to patrons in nightclubs, mandated training and allowing the Police to close a nightclub for 24hrs if they feel it is in the best interest of public safety. Minister... Read more of this article
CADA Welcomes Debate on Liquor Licence Act
Mr. Anthony Santucci, Chairman of CADA, said today that CADA wholeheartedly welcomes and supports the debate that is taking place in the House of Parliament on the amendments to the Liquor License Act. CADA was involved during the preliminary aspects of considering changes to the Liquor Licence Act, providing a report which was instrumental to providing... Read more of this article
Another Stabbing Victim Won’t Talk to Police
Another stabbing victim has declined to tell the Police about the incident which resulted in him being stabbed. The victim, a 27 year old Warwick man, claims he was unable to recall how he was injured and declined to make a formal statement. At approximately just past midnight today [May 14] an altercation took place between three men at the Swizzle... Read more of this article
Kellan Lewis Jailed For 12 Yrs For Manslaughter
18 year old Kellan Lewis was today sentenced in Supreme Court to 12 years in prison, as a result of his manslaughter conviction in the 2008 death of 18 year old Kellon Hill. The lone defendant of the original five to have been convicted, Kellan Lewis was acquitted of the more serious charge of murder, but found guilty of manslaughter and possession of... Read more of this article
PACE Bill: Allows Police to XRay Suspects
[Update: Bill effectively approved] Today during the debate in the House of Assembly, various MPs spoke on the Police and Criminal Evidence Amendment Act 2010, better known as PACE The Bill seeks to give officers, of at least the rank of Inspector, the powers to order an xray and/or ultrasounds if they have reason to believe a suspect has swallowed... Read more of this article
Full BDA vs Cayman Rugby Match Video Online
Just under two hours of video showing the Bermuda Senior National Rugby Teams playing the Cayman Islands on May 2nd is now online. Cayman led 15-7 at the half, however Bermuda came back and scored 19 unanswered points to win the match 26-15. The match was recognized by the International Rugby Board as a full International match, with caps being awarded... Read more of this article
Premier Brown’s Statements: India and Russia
Below follows the full Ministerial Statements from Premier Dr. Ewart Brown on the Indian movie to be filmed in Bermuda, and his recent trip to Russia to deal with matters relating to Bermuda’s Aircraft Registry from the debate on the House of Assembly today [May 14]: Statement on the Indian movie to be partly-filmed in Bermuda: Mr. Speaker, honourable... Read more of this article
Live Blogging Parliament’s Debate
Below we are live blogging today’s [May 14] sitting of the House of Assembly for any political junkies. So far the Premier has spoken on his trip to Russia, Minister Neletha Butterfield has spoken on the May24th parade and the PACE Act amending Police powers has been spoken on. To refresh your screen press the ‘F5′ key: 10am: Acting Speaker... Read more of this article
Ex-Base Chief Dies on Bermuda Cruise
72 yr old Richard T. Haase died on Friday, May 7, at King Edward Hospital after falling seriously ill that morning while on vacationing aboard a cruise ship. Mr Haase, an American from Pennsylvania, had formerly worked in Bermuda for the US Government. He served in the US Army from 1955 to 1976, retiring from active duty and moving on to become Chief... Read more of this article
