Archive for June 16th, 2010

Female Pedestrian Struck By Motorbike

In the eighth report since March of an accident involving a pedestrian, at around 9am today (June 16), a lady was struck by a motorcycle right after she got off a bus. The Police say that it appears that the pedestrian, a 32 year old St. George’s woman, had exited a bus and as she attempted to cross the road, a motorcycle traveling east on North Shore... Read more of this article

Kim Swan: Extension Victory For Common Sense

Leader of the Opposition Kim Swan has called the extension for the deadline for the new regulation requiring Bermudians who live with or are married to non-Bermudians to obtain a land licence a “victory for common sense” as well as the hard work of Shadow Attorney General Mr. Trevor Moniz and others. Mr Swan also said Minister Burch’s... Read more of this article

Foreign Spouse Licence Deadline Extended

The deadline for the new regulation requiring Bermudians who live with or are married to non-Bermudians to obtain a land licence has been extended from June 22, 2010 to December 31 2010. Effective that date, property owning couples of whom one is non-Bermudian, must obtain licences costing $1,375.00. Minsiter of Immigration Colonel Burch said “it... Read more of this article

Bill To Be Tabled: Parental Responsibility

Senator Kim Wilson today [June 15] gave a speech on the Parental Responsibility Bill 2010, which she says will be tabled in the House of Assembly this term. Senator Wilson said the Bill is “intended to ensure that parents uphold their responsibilities toward their minor children”, and that we “have to hold parents individually accountable... Read more of this article

Ex NFL Quarterback Boomer Esiason To Visit BDA

Over the next few weeks, the Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDOT) will partner with mega broadcaster CBS Radio to promote the Island’s close proximity and beauty as part of the North America summer marketing strategy. The initiative includes a visit next month by ex-NFL Quarterback, turned radio jockey, Boomer Esiason during which he will broadast... Read more of this article

Reports of Gunshots In Sandys

The Police responded to reports of gunshots in the Honeysuckle Lane area in Sandy’s overnight. Upon Police arrival they conducted a search of the area, however at this time were unable to officially confirm if any shell casings or evidence of gunshots were found. The Police are presently investigating the reports, and maintained a high police... Read more of this article

Photos: Tribute Sheets Fly For Freddy Maybury

In a long standing and sad Bermuda tradition, tribute sheets to Monday’s shooting victim now hang in the Sandy’s Parish area. 34 year old Frederick Maybury was fatally shot in the very early hours of Monday June 14th while standing outside Woody’s Restaurant on Malabar Road in Sandy’s. The Police said there is “some indication”... Read more of this article

Tylenol Recall: Identifies Products Sold in Bermuda

The parent company of Tylenol issued a recall yesterday [June 16] for one lot of 50-count Extra Strength Tylenol Rapid Release Gels, which they have identified as being sold in Bermuda, as well as the U.S., Trinidad and Tobago, and Puerto Rico. The company says this recall is a follow-up to the product recall announced on January 15th, 2010 and the... Read more of this article

American Filmmaker To Conduct Seminar

The Bermuda Film Festival [BIFF] in conjunction with the Bermuda College will be hosting a filmmaking lab ‘Shut Up and Make Movies’ from June 28-30. The event will feature PJ Pesce, director of ‘Lost Boys 2: The Tribe’ and creator of the cult animated TV series ‘The Adventures of Chico and Guapo’. Mr Pesce will introduce... Read more of this article

Sailors Shatter Record By 19 Hours

Skipper Karl Kwok and his crew onboard the Beau Geste [pictured to the left] completely shattered the Bermuda Ocean Race record by almost 19 hours. The race started from Chesapeake Bay, Maryland on Friday June 11, with Beau Geste crossing the St George’s finish line yesterday morning [June 14]. The Hong Kong-based boat finished the 752-nautical... Read more of this article