Archive for July 6th, 2010
Jamel Hardtman Arrested By Regimental Police
Well known radio personality and Bermudians Against the Draft [BAD] member Jamel Hardtman was arrested by Regimental Police today [July 6] for what the Regiment stated was the “military offence of failing to perform his military duties.” Regimental Spokesman Major George Jones said “The Defence Act 1965, as upheld by the Privy Council,... Read more of this article
Premier Meets Kissinger At FIFA World Cup
Premier Dr Ewart Brown, who is presently in South Africa attending the FIFA World Cup, met former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at the pre-game VIP reception prior to the Uruguay-Holland semi-final game taking place today [July 6] in Cape Town. 87 year old Henry Kissinger is a German-born American political scientist who fled Germany in 1938... Read more of this article
Poll: 74% Against Gov Takeover Of City
The results of the public opinion poll conducted between June 29 and July 4, 2010 show that 7 in 10 residents (72%) are not in favour of a Government take-over of the Corporation of Hamilton. The majority of residents felt that the Government should be focusing their attention on Fighting Crime (52%) or Improving Education (36%). Only 1% felt that attention... Read more of this article
Bevy Of Free Prizes Available For College Students
The College Student Networking Event to be held on July 22nd is offering thousands of dollars worth of free prizes including a laptop, Nintendo Wii, iPod, iPad, iPod nano, Amazon Kindle, Blackberry, Xbox 360, $750 worth of travel vouchers, $100 calling card, a $250 deposit account all topped off with two internships on offer. With less than three... Read more of this article
Four Time Olympic Medalist Enters Argo Cup
Team Origin’s Ben Ainslie (GBR), the 2009 Argo Group Gold Cup champion, has now confirmed his entry to defend his title in the October 5th World Match Racing Tour event in Hamilton, Bermuda. Ainslie, the three time Olympic gold medal winner and winner of one silver, took the 2009 finals 3-1 over Adam Minoprio. He etched his name on the coveted King... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: Premier As The Provocateur-in-Chief
Kim.Swan, Leader of the Opposition, has expressed his concerns over “Government ministers use inflammatory language” and expressed concern that there no one in Government exerting discipline or setting a better example for ministers saying that we see “the Premier as the provocateur-in-chief”. Mr Swan’s full statement follows... Read more of this article
Teresa Perozzi To Take On US Fighter
Teresa Perozzi, arguably the best female boxer in Bermuda’s history, will get back in the ring taking on American Cimberly Harris in a six round bout at Berkeley Institute Gymnasium on Saturday, July 24th. Ms Perozzi is a WIBC and NABC middleweight boxing champion who has been ranked as high as 5th in the world. Her professional record stands at 6... Read more of this article
Government Report: Balance Of Payments
The Government Statistics Department has released the Balance of Payment Report for the first quarter of 2010. The report covers all economic transactions between Bermuda and the rest of the world. It includes the current account and the capital and financial account. The full report is below, click ‘full screen’ for great clarity: Related... Read more of this article
Two Men Charged With Firearm Offences
Two men were charged in Magistrates Court in connection with the alleged armed home invasion that occurred in St George’s on July 2nd. Detroy Smith and teenager Wesley Stovell were charged with a number of counts including conspiracy to rob with a firearm, trespassing with a firearm, stealing and possessing a firearm. They were not required to... Read more of this article
XL Foundation Donates $30,000 To Victor Scott
Following news that Government would not provide the funds, XL Foundation stepped up this morning [July 6] with a $30,000 donation to Victor Scott Primary School, in order to provide funding for their summer school program which helps over 40 children with learning difficulties, and emotional or behavioral problems. In addition to this corporate donation... Read more of this article
Cricket Pics: Bermuda Strongly Defeated By UAE
Bermuda’s National Cricket Team suffered a strong defeat at the hands of the United Arab Emirates cricket squad yesterday [July 5] at the National Stadium during the first day of the ICC Intercontinental Shield match. Captain David Hemp won the toss and elected to bat, and Bermuda were bowled all out for 56 in their first innings, with the United... Read more of this article
