Archive for May 18th, 2010
Video: Evacuation Of Bermuda Cruise Passenger
Scroll down for the rescue video of a US Coast Guard Helicopter hoisting a passenger off the Veendam Cruise Ship en route to Bermuda two days ago. The Veendam had just departed New York late Sunday afternoon [May 16] en route to Bermuda, when the Coast Guard received a call at 9:15 pm that night from a crewmember aboard the cruise ship Veendam, reporting... Read more of this article
Premier’s Surprise Birthday Celebration
Premier Dr Ewart Brown was surprised this morning by a mini birthday celebration by his staff. The Premier turned 64 years old, and yesterday made reference to his soon-to-be senior citizen status, jokingly referencing that he will soon collect his “free bus and ferry pass” at the HSBC Bank opening on Front Street. - - One of his staff... Read more of this article
Witness: Calming Kids After Court Street Shooting
Various eyewitness testimony was heard today in the Supreme Court trial of Cervio Cox in relation to the May 23, 2009 shooting in which three people were shot in broad-daylight on Court Street. One eyewitness statement read out described the mother calming her children down after the incident, and fielding their questions as to why people were shooting. The... Read more of this article
Photos: Refurbished Elbow Beach Hotel
Scroll down for a photo gallery showing the recently refurbished Elbow Beach Hotel, which since partially closing on November 30th, 2009 has undergone a $5.5 million upgrade. The 102-year-old hotel now features 98 luxury cottage rooms and suites with a new range of facilities. The suites and rooms have been enhanced with the addition of advanced in-room entertainment... Read more of this article
Alliance: Bill Could Impede Freedom Of Speech
Saying that aspects of the Bill “as currently suggested could be restrictive and impede freedom of speech in the long run” and that “the Bill could be incredibly financially constraining to the media” the Bermuda Democratic Alliance has said they will come to a view later today how their MPs will be voting. The proposed Media... Read more of this article
Expert Talk: Digestive Disorders & Food Allergies
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will present a community lecture tomorrow [May 19] at 6:00pm at the Botanical Gardens Visitor Centre. Members of the public are invited to learn about health concerns that affect over 600 people in our community. “Food Intolerances and Digestive System Disorders: Celiac Disease, Food Allergies and More” will... Read more of this article
