Archive for July 26th, 2010
Man Arrested In Connection With Weekend Shooting
The Bermuda Police Service has confirmed that an arrest has been made in connection with this past weekend’s shooting in the Charing Cross Tavern area of Sandy’s Parish. The victim, a 44 year old man who has not been officially named, is listed in stable condition in the hospital. Unofficial reports we have suggest he was shot multiple times. There... Read more of this article
Full Text: Terry Lister’s Campaign Launch Speech
Sandys South MP Terry Lister today [July 26] announced he will campaign to be selected for the top position within the Progressive Labour Party [PLP], which is expected to become vacant when present Premier Dr Ewart Brown retires in October. His full speech from this morning follow below: Good morning. I want to thank everyone for coming today for... Read more of this article
Teen Sailor: Top 20 North American Finish
Local youth sailor Mackenzie Cooper debuted in his first Club 420 fleet racing regatta last week finishing 20th out of 109 boats at the C420 North American Championships. Mackenzie teamed up with crew Tristan Sess (Long Island, NY) for the regatta which was hosted by the Brant Beach Yacht Club in Brant Beach, New Jersey July 20 – 23rd. They were... Read more of this article
XL: Dividend of $0.10 Per Ordinary Share
XL Group announced today [July 26] that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per ordinary share payable on the Company’s ordinary shares. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2010 to ordinary shareholders of record as of September 15, 2010. T The payment of the dividend is contingent on the completion of certain... Read more of this article
Video: Bermudian Featured As AOL Expert
Online media giant AOL.com has selected one of Bermuda’s own to report on the summer’s hottest fashion trends, as AOL.com’s Black Voices, the African-American web portal, highlighted Shiona Turini’s selections this week on their supersite. Ms. Turini, who is the Senior Accessories Editor for Teen Vogue magazine, highlights mixing high-end... Read more of this article
Cup Match Raffle: Choice Of Three Cars
This years Cup Match raffle offers the winner a choice of three cars; a Hyundai Getz, a Hyundai i10 or a Suzuki Celerio. The ‘SCC/HWP Cup Match Mega Raffle’, which is being organised by Somerset Cricket Club, will also offer runners up prizes of high value gas vouchers. Raffle tickets are being sold at a price of only $5 before and at the event,... Read more of this article
BZS Urges Caution To Avoid Injuring Turtles
With the Cup Match weekend rapidly approaching and summer well under-way, the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) and the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, a section within the Department of Conservation Services, urge everyone to take the time to do all we can to reduce our impact on turtles living around Bermuda. The appeal for caution was raised after... Read more of this article
Terry Lister Will Challenge For Leadership
Sandys South MP Terry Lister is presently announcing he will seek the top position within the Progressive Labour Party [PLP], challenging for the leadership role, which is expected to become vacant when present Premier Dr Ewart Brown retires in October. Mr Lister started speaking at a press conference at Alaska Hall on Court Street minutes ago. With... Read more of this article
CADA Urges Safe Driving Over Cup Match
Anthony Santucci, the Chairman of CADA – Encouraging Responsible Alcohol Behavior today advised the public, “In the last four and a half years 61 people have died on Bermuda’s roads. Statistics show that alcohol and or drugs play a role in 7 out of 10 of the deaths on Bermuda’s roads, which means, in the last four and a half years 43 people... Read more of this article
Premier Makes Farewell Speech In Parliament
On Friday July 23rd, Premier Ewart Brown, who is expected to step down in October 2010, delivered a farewell address to the House of Assembly saying “As I close this chapter in service to my country to looks of relief on the faces on the walls my regrets are personal and not political. My list of checked boxes far exceeds the undone and even those... Read more of this article
