Archive for June 25th, 2010
Increased Penalty Zone: 3 Years Behind Bars
24 year old Tristan Howard was today (June 25) sentenced in Magistrates Court to three years behind bars after pleading guilty to drug possession with intent to supply, while in an increased penalty zone. The court heard that Mr Howard was found by police officers in possession of the drugs within 300 metres of the Prospect Primary School. Following... Read more of this article
Iron Kids Triathlon Tomorrow: 3 – 14 Yrs
Capital G will host their 22nd Annual Iron Kids Triathlon tomorrow [June 26], at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s. Iron Kids is a swim, bike, run sports event for children 3 years to 14 years old. More than 200 children from the ages of 3 – 14 are expected participate in the triathlon with a Tiny Tots race for children ages 3 to 6 years of age is... Read more of this article
Man Jailed On Money Laundering Charges
A 58 year old Pembroke resident who admitted two counts of money laundering involving tens of thousands of dollars has been jailed. Cordell Simmons pled guilty in Magistrates’ Court yesterday [June 24] to wiring nearly $80,000 to accounts in Jamaica and the U.S. Mr Simons, who currently lives at the Salvation Army Harbourlight Facility, claimed he... Read more of this article
Video: Newport Sailors Encounter Whales
The team that was sailing aboard the J-42 Dolphin in the 2010 Newport to Bermuda Race, which started June 18th, encountered a group of whales along their journey. There are 4/5 whales visible in the video, and the crew can be heard discussing whether they are sperm whales or humpbacks. Related Stories Newport Bermuda Race To Aid Ocean Health Video:... Read more of this article
Human Rights Commission: Somerset Roadshow
The Human Rights Commission [HRC] is putting on a series of ‘roadshows’ intended to educate the public and share information on how to deal with matters affecting Human Rights and real or perceived discrimination. About forty persons attended this first ‘roadshow’ held at St James Hall in Somerset yesterday [June 24]. Lisa Currin, Shade Subair,... Read more of this article
Front Street: Ambulance Collides With Truck
A section of Front Street is presently blocked off following an accident involving an ambulance and a truck. The ambulance has sustained damage to the front, with the truck appearing to have received very minimal damage. The Police are presently blocking the portion of the road, and diverting traffic. Bystanders tell us the truck was pulling out of... Read more of this article
Low Rainfall Causes Water Shortage
As noted by the Bermuda Weather Service, the current amount of rainfall in Bermuda is well below normal. The amount of rainfall to date has been recorded at 17.49 inches, whereas the normal is 25.41 inches. This decrease in the amount of rainfall has caused a high demand for water across the Island and, with it, restricted hours at the Government water... Read more of this article
Andre Curtis In Court On Three Charges
48 year old Andre Curtis appeared before Chief Magistrate Archie Warner today [June 25] to face three new charges. The first related to stealing over $200,000 from Andrew Smith. The second charge related to stealing $98,478 from the Bermuda Government. The third charge related to fraudulent activities conducted through his investment company, He was... Read more of this article
Keytech: Net Income $6.3 Million For 2009/10
KeyTech, whose subsidiaries include The Bermuda Telephone Company, Logic Communications, M3 Wireless, and the Bermuda Yellow Pages, have announced a net income for 2009/10 of $6.3 million, which is down down $4.2 million over the prior year. Keytech attributes the decline to a drop in BTC’s fixed line voice business and a $2.1 million decline in value... Read more of this article
