Archive for July 11th, 2010
Man Listed As Serious In ICU Following Accident
[Updated] Approximately one hour ago, Police responded to a report of a road traffic collision that took place tonight [July 11] at 10:09pm on North Shore and Jennings Road. Details at this point are sketchy but it appears that a 35 year old man was traveling east on North Shore Road on a motorcycle, when he collided with a taxi which was traveling... Read more of this article
Aaron Evans Finishes 2nd in NACAC Champs
Bermuda National Record holder Aaron Evans put on an outstanding performance to finish 2nd in the 800m at the NACAC Champs in Miami in a time of 1.47.79 this evening [July 11]. The son of Whitney Principal Dr. Freddie Evans, and Northlands Deputy Principal Gina Evans, Aaron Evans was previously a semifinalist in the 800 at the 2007 World Youth Championships... Read more of this article
80 Yr Old Skipper Ingham Claims 5th in USA
Continuing a decades long competitive career that has seen him win numerous awards, 80-year-old Frederick “Skipper” Ingham claimed a 5th place at yesterday’s [July 10] US Open Karate Championships in Orlando, Florida in forms among men over 50. Mr Ingham is pictured below [center] with second and first place winners of the over 50... Read more of this article
Eric West Added To Jack Daniels Golf Tour
Tomorrow [July 12] sees the Jack Daniels Golf Tour return to Port Royal, with a field that consists of many strong players. The tour has now added 24 yr old pro golfer Eric West [pictured], who having just played on the Tour De La Americas recently will now be making his debut on the Jack Daniels Tour. . Earlier this week on July 5th, Scott Roy continued... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host 2012 CARIFTA Games
Word comes this evening [July 11] that Bermuda has been awarded the right to host the 2012 CARIFTA Games after the Bahamas, who was bidding against us, pulled out. Attending the NACAC Congress reading the letter and presenting from the Ministry was the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Ellen-Kate Horton. Bermuda last hosted the event in 2004, which saw the... Read more of this article
Gunshot Victim Released From Hospital
The gunshot victim who was shot in the leg yesterday afternoon was released from hospital later that day after receiving treatment for his injury. Around 2pm yesterday the 30 yr old Paget resident was shot in broad daylight in the area of Somerset Road and Sound View Road in Sandys. The Police have yet to confirm the exact circumstances surrounding... Read more of this article
Premier Meets African Leaders Mbeki & Annan
The Premier is today attending the World Cup final between Spain and Netherlands in South Africa, a trip which has caused local political debate about the Premier’s attendance. While there, the Premier previously had the opportunity to meet former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and one of South Africa’s legendary anti-aparthield... Read more of this article
Photos: 2010 Regiment Cadet Corps Parade
The Bermuda Regiment Cadet Corps and the Sea Cadets Cadet Corps ended their first week of Cadet Camp at the Warwick Camp this morning [July 11]. The troops, led by the Bermuda Regiment Band, marched from Warwick Camp to St. Anne’s Church for a service before being dismissed for the day. Proud parents, family and friends waited as the Cadets came... Read more of this article
First Ever ISL Netball Draft
Last night’s [July 10] Lindo’s/ISL Netball Draft saw McKeisha Smith selected as the first ever pick. The event, held at the Grotto Bay Hotel, saw eight teams select their players in the inaugural event. The Union got the number one draft pick and selected McKeisha Smith, then the Titans drafted Nichole Jones in the second pick of the evening.... Read more of this article
Dept of Tourism Answers GlobalHue Questions
Below follows a transcript of responses from the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] in relation to the Parliamentary Standing Committee [PAC] meeting on the Public Accounts. The meeting centered around specifics of the GlobalHue Advertising Agency contract which was awarded by the Bermuda Government. The multi million dollar contract with the American... Read more of this article
