Archive for August 4th, 2010
Police: Gun Fired in Sandys on Sunday
Three days after the incident occurred the Police have finally confirmed this afternoon they believe a firearm was discharged on Sunday, saying “is believed that a firearm was discharged at the victim a 31 year old male; thankfully he did not receive any injuries”. It is unclear at this time why the Police took so long to release the confirmation. The... Read more of this article
Celebrities To Attend Premier’s Goodbye Gala
There will be a “star studded weekend” in September for the Premier’s Farewell Gala Weekend featuring a dozen stars including Terrence J and Rocsi from BET’s 106 & Park, actresses Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell-Martin of ‘Martin’ fame, actor Duane Martin, Grammy award winning singer Gladys Knight, talk show... Read more of this article
Totally Tae Kwon Do’s Bermuda Feature
Bermuda’s martial arts community is featured in “Totally Tae Kwon Do”, an online magazine which is UK based and electronically distributed. With five pages of Bermuda-related content, the e-magazine showcases the history of taekwondo in Bermuda since the 1980s, coverage of the Bermuda Taekwondo Open held this year, as well as detailed... Read more of this article
2010 Round the Island Race: Marshalls Needed
The Bermuda Power Boat Association (BPBA) is looking for members of the public who own boats to act as Course Marshals for the 2010 Around the Island Race to be held on Sunday, August 15, 2010. In the interest of having a safe race for the general public as well as the racers themselves, the BPBA are trying to get as many race marshals as possible to... Read more of this article
Supreme Court Quashes Beach Bar Decision
Yesterday [Aug 4] in Supreme Court, Justice Ian Kawaley in a historic ruling quashed Environment Minister Glen Blakeney’s decision allow a beach bar to be built on Warwick Long Bay. The Minister’s decision came after the Development Applications Board refused the application, and several experts including an Independent Planning Inspector... Read more of this article
Police: No Gun At Cruise Terminal
Following an incident yesterday [Aug 3] which saw numerous cruise ship passengers delayed as Police searched for a weapon, the Police this morning say they are “satisfied that the presence of a weapon could not be verified” and said they appreciated the cooperation of those who were inconvenienced. The Police also confirmed today that, as... Read more of this article
Police Respond To Cup Match Marijuana Allegation
Following an allegation made by UBP Senator Michael Dunkley that Police turned a blind eye while patrons smoked marijuana at Cup Match, the Police have responded saying there were 150 officers in and around the Somerset Cricket Club grounds and they received no complaints of cannabis smoking from the public. The Royal Gazette reported that Senator Dunkley... Read more of this article
Government Launches Washington Website
The new website of the Government of Bermuda’s Washington DC Office went live today, and is quite well done with a sleek design and good functionality. The Government says the site, Bermudadc.com, aims to extend the reach of the Washington Office to all Bermudians at home and to those in the US as the DC Office staff work to promote the agenda... Read more of this article
Burchall Report: PLP Delegates & Votes
[Written by Larry Burchall] One man, one vote, each vote equal value. Between now and the end of October, that is not true. Not true at all. In October the PLP will hold its annual general conference, and under its constitution every few years its party leadership is up for grabs. With Dr Brown stepping down this year, there has to be a selection of... Read more of this article
World Champs: Nelson Adds Another Medal
Two days after winning a gold medal in the World Masters Championships, Colleen Nelson has added a bronze medal to the tally. The 61-year-old swimmer picked up the bronze in the Women’s 60 – 64 age group 50 metre breaststroke, clocking a time of 43.66 yesterday [Aug 3]. Two swimmers from Germany, Brigitte Kuehl and Annerose Trobisch took... Read more of this article
Videos: So You Think You Can Dance
The National Dance Foundation of Bermuda contest to win two free tickets to the finale of the Emmy-award winning TV series So You Think You Can Dance is underway, and you can help to choose the winner. Eight dancers learned a routine by Napoleon and Tabitha D’Umo, who are top hip hop choreographers, and a panel of judges chaired by member of the former... Read more of this article
