Archive for July 24th, 2010

Teresa Perozzi Claims 7th Pro Win Tonight

Flash report: Bermuda’s top female boxer Teresa Perozzi proved herself yet again, beating American Cimberly Harris in tonight’s [July 24] match at the Berkeley Institute Gymnasium. Ms Perozzi, the foemer WIBC and NABC middleweight world boxing champion, now has a professional record of 7 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. Full event coverage, including... Read more of this article

Bermuda Hogges Footballers Lose 2-1

Bermuda Hogges Football Club are on their last leg of the road trip in the United Soccer League PDL league season. This being the first of a two game road trip, Hogges took Carolina Dynamo tonight [July 24]. Dynamo struck first, scoring in the 10th minute of the first half. With 1 minute remaining before the half, or in the 44th minute, Shayne Hollis... Read more of this article

DeSilva On March: Episode Of The Racism

Minister Zane DeSilva addressed the incidents that occurred yesterday at the “Save our City” rally. His full statement follows below: On Friday July 23, my family and I experienced yet another episode of the racism that this White segment of the Bermudian population continues to deny exists. We constantly hear from the combined Opposition... Read more of this article

Government Offering $200,000 In Cultural Grants

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is encouraging the public to apply for the Cultural Legacy Fund for the fiscal year of 2010/11 in time for the application deadline submission – Friday, 6th August, 2010. The Cultural Legacy Fund is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Social Rehabilitation which aims to give a significant... Read more of this article

Premier On Public Access To Information Act

The Public Access To Information Act 2010 [PATI] was debated in the House of Assembly last evening [July 23], and MPs unanimously approved the bill, and Premier Dr Ewart Brown said the legislation should be implemented within two to three years. The Premier said “there are many who are anxious to peer through the files of the Office of the Premier,... Read more of this article

Police Appeal For Shooting Witnesses

Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield has said that Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the shooting yesterday [July 23], in particular anyone who may have seen a man wearing a white T-shirt on a grey motorcycle riding away from the scene at speed. A 44 yr old man was shot around 5:10pm yesterday in the area of the Charing Cross... Read more of this article

DeSilva’s Speech On Municipalities Reform Act

The Municipalities Reform Act 2010 saw extensive debate in the House of Assembly yesterday [July 24], which lasted into the evening. A group, estimated to be a few hundred strong, had marched from City Hall to protest the bill. Prior to the House debate and passage of the Bill, Minister Zane DeSilva delivered a Ministerial brief to Members of Parliament. The... Read more of this article

Tyler Butterfield Wins Bermuda’s 4th CAC Medal

He went in as a medal contender and did not disappoint, as Bermuda’s top male triathlete Tyler Butterfield has just collected a bronze medal at the 2010 Central American & Caribbean (CAC) Games, which are being held in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico from July 17th through August 1st. Mr Butterfield topped off his win by running the last kilometer... Read more of this article

Group Attacks Man At Bernard’s Park

Late this morning [July 24] a man was beaten by a group of men at Bernard’s Park. Eyewitnesses tell us that between 5-10 bikes sped on to the field, the riders jumped off, beat the man, and left as quickly as they arrived. Those present tell us that the assailants used their fists, feet and helmets to attack the man, saying they saw no knives... Read more of this article

Bermuda Wins 3rd CAC Medal: Flora Duffy

One of Bermuda’s top female triathletes has proved herself again by capturing a silver medal at the 2010 Central American & Caribbean (CAC) Games, which are being held in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico from July 17th through August 1st. She completed the course in a time of 2:08.46, coming out of the water 9th with a swimming time of 20:18, had the... Read more of this article

Teresa Perozzi Weighs In For Match Tomorrow

Promoter and president of Jiketsu Martial Productions, Reuben Bean is anticipating another exciting night of professional boxing and mixed martial arts action at ‘Smashdown’ to be held tomorrow night. This evening [July 23] the fighter’s weighed in, and both female fighters made the required weight of 160lbs. Bermuda’s top female... Read more of this article

Bermuda U/17 Footballers Beat Bahamas 5-1

Bermuda’s under/17 World Cup qualifying team got off to an excellent start in their two leg series against host country Bahamas, earning a very impressive 5-1 victory at the game today [July 23] which was played at the Baillou Hill Sporting Complex in the Bahamas. Thanks to Chikosi Basden, Bermuda opened their account in the 13th minute of play, and... Read more of this article