Archive for June 7th, 2010
Full Movie: LookBermuda’s “Riddle of the Crest”
Scroll down to watch LookBermuda’s recently launched “Riddle of the Crest” full 30 minute film, which is the first in a series of educational films. Thedocumentary features Dr. Philippe Rouja, Bermuda’s Custodian of Historic Wrecks, along with Bill Gillies, Dr. Steve Blasco, Teddy Tucker and Dr. Edward Harris. The film explores the ship... Read more of this article
60lb Wahoo Caught At 2010 ILTT Tournament
A 60lb wahoo was the biggest catch today [June 6]; the first day of the 45th International Light Tackle Tournament [ILTT]. Hosted by the island’s oldest fishing club, the Bermuda Anglers Club [BAC], the event has attracted anglers from Bahamas, USA and Bermuda. The 60lb wahoo was caught on a 12lb test by well known Bermudian fisherman Danny Fox,... Read more of this article
Marsh & McLennan To Sell Kroll for $1.13 Billion
Bermuda based Marsh & McLennan Companies will be selling its risk consulting subsidiary Kroll Inc to Altegrity Inc for $1.13 billion, in an all-cash transaction. The transaction, which is expected to close by late September, is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. MMC President and CEO Brian Duperreault said: “Over... Read more of this article
Photos: ICC and Twenty20 Cricket Championships
Bermuda hosted the 2010 ICC Americas Regional Division 1 Championships from May 28 to June 4, followed by a 20/20 Tournament on June 5/6. Bermuda, USA, Canada, Cayman Islands, Argentina and Bahamas competed in the eight-day tournament, at the National Sports Centre and and various other club grounds. Canada won the ICC, USA won the Twenty20 and our... Read more of this article
USA Wins Twenty20 Cricket, Bermuda 4th
The final day of the Americas T20 Championship saw the USA win the top title. In the morning session at Somerset, Bahamas finally won a game by defeating rivals Argentina by 8 runs to capture 5th place. You may recall in the 50 over series these two tied with scores of 333 each with the Bahamas losing 3 wickets for two runs at the end of their innings.... Read more of this article
Fourth Report of a Taxi Robbed At Gunpoint
The Police have reported yet another case of a taxi driver being robbed by suspected gunpoint, with the incident occurring at around 3am yesterday [June 5]. This is the fourth report of a taxi driver being robbed at gunpoint in the last three months; following a May 27th incident in Hamilton Parish, an incident on May 22 in which a female was said... Read more of this article
Accident: Bus & 80-Yr-Old Car Driver
At approximately 11:30am yesterday [June 5] there was a road traffic collision at the junction of Middle Road and Tee Street in Devonshire involving a bus and a car. The car driver, an 80 year lady, the bus driver and passengers were not seriously injured. The Police say that it appears that the bus was traveling in a westerly direction on Middle Road... Read more of this article
Photo Gallery: Majorette Competition
Yesterday [June 5] the Majorette Competition was held at Shelly Bay Park. The very well attended event saw numerous groups perform including Heron Bay Bollywood Dancers, Exquisite Dance Group, Warwick Majorettes, Graffiti Dance Crew, PHC Majorettes, Centre Drum Corps and more. Scroll down for photos, and for a few videos of the event click here. Click... Read more of this article
