Archive for May 20th, 2010
Former UBP Erwin Adderly Makes a Comeback
Former MP Erwin Adderley is making a comeback, and was introduced today [May 20] as the United Bermuda Party [UBP] candidate for Pembroke West, Constituency 19. Mr. Adderley said he was returning to politics as is deeply concerned about the direction Bermuda is heading with unchecked violent crime, continuing failure to reform education, collapse of... Read more of this article
Biker Fleeing Police Hits Car & Escapes on Foot
Around 6pm yesterday [May 19] a man escaped from Police on foot after crashing his bike into a car. A police vehicle was traveling along Middle Road in Warwick when they saw a young man riding a motocross cycle on the road without a helmet. When officers attempted to pull the man over, he starting speeding towards Somerset and proceeded to collide with... Read more of this article
Man Bike-Jacked By Four Men on Bikes
Around 9:30 pm last night [May 19], a man was forced off his bike by four men with weapons, who then proceeded to chase him and steal his bike. The victim was riding in motorbike on Bishop Spencer Road in Pembroke, when two motorcycles, each carrying two men, approached him from behind. The four men on bikes forced the victim to stop, and “brandished... Read more of this article
CableVision Honours Autism Activist Erica Smith
Bermuda CableVision today awarded its latest Community Service Award to Erica Smith, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Tomorrow’s Voices Bermuda Autism Early Intervention Centre. Mrs. Smith was presented with the award at a ceremony held at BUEI this morning, attended by Minister of Education Elvin James and Minister of Energy, Telecommunications... Read more of this article
Satellite Falling Out Of Orbit To Disrupt TV
A falling satellite will cause interruption of local CableVision viewing for approximately two weeks. Terry Roberson, CEO of CableVision, says that as a major cable network satellite feeding our island is falling out of orbit, that the falling may cause temporary interruptions as the network switches its feeds to a more reliable satellite. Channels... Read more of this article
New Company Headquarters In Bermuda
Saying that they believe Bermuda to be an “attractive location” with a “deep pool of local insurance talent”, a reinsurance company announced today it has established new headquarters for its insurance operations in Bermuda. GEROVA Financial Group, Ltd, an international reinsurance company, has new offices in the Cumberland... Read more of this article
Census Taking Starts Tomorrow: What To Expect
Interviewers will begin visiting homes tomorrow [May 21], and will continue knocking on doors until August 31, and if needed until September 30th at the latest. The information that households will be asked refers to the actual Census Day of today [May 20] If the interviewer visits at an inconvenient time, a more suitable time can be arranged for their... Read more of this article
Rangers To PHC: You’re Tenants, We’ll Be Back
During the prize-giving, the President of six time BELCO Cup winners Southampton Rangers sent a message to the 2010 winners PHC; letting them know they have to pay rent as they are tenants, and that Rangers will be back to collect the Cup later on. The comment by President Randy Raynor was met with laughter, and PHC’s Kyle Lightbourne then went... Read more of this article
BDA’s 1st Climate Controlled Self Storage Opens
Island Self Storage is set to officially open today [May 20], becoming Bermuda’s first climate-controlled self-storage facility. It offers 299 storage units ranging from 25 square feet up to 300 square feet. Pictured below is Island Self Storage Ltd. CEO Glen Smith [left] helping Doug Davies of Graphix Signs with some final preparations before today’s... Read more of this article
SDA Church: “A Man’s Legacy” Free Seminars
The Midland Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church Men’s Ministry is offering a free program called “A Man’s Legacy.” The program is designed to help sons, fathers and husbands in verbalizing their love for their wives, children and parents. Midland Heights Adventist Church will be hosting a Kickoff Domino Tournament to introduce the concept to... Read more of this article
Police: Visible Presence For May 24th
On the heels of the Government announcing they would have CCTV along the May 24th parade route and at Bernards Park, the Bermuda Police announced today [May 20] they would be taking great effort to ensure public safety over the Bermuda Day Holiday, saying they don’t want bloodshed and shootings as Bermuda has experienced on other events. At a... Read more of this article
Reports: Vanessa James Splits With Bonhuer
Online reports are indicating that Bermudian/French figure skater Vanessa James may have split with her skating partner Yannick Bonheur, and has paired with Maximin Coia. Although unconfirmed by the Figure Skating Union, figure skating fans on the internet are abuzz with the talk. The pair made history at the 2010 Olympics, when they became the first... Read more of this article
