Archive for September 3rd, 2010
Warning Cancelled: Fiona Downgraded
[Updated] The US National Hurricane Service confirmed this evening [Sept 3] that Hurricane Hunter planes have flown through Fiona, and confirmed it has weakened from a tropical storm to a tropical depression. It’s maximum sustained winds have decreased to 30 mph, and forecasters say that “additional weakening is expected and Fiona could... Read more of this article
Three Men Rob 74-Year-Old Taxi Driver
A 74-year-old taxi driver was robbed in broad daylight by three men whom the Police say are believed to be 18 – 24 years of age, however fortunately the victim was not injured. At 2:50pm yesterday [Sept 2] Police received a report of the incident. They say it appears that earlier the taxi driver, picked up three young men from outside Brown &... Read more of this article
Dr Michelmore On Tynes Bay Waste Facility
[Written by Dr Katherine Michelmore, BDA Deputy Leader and Spokesperson on the Environment] There have been a number of articles in the local press recently regarding planned refurbishment of the Tynes Bay Incinerator. Trash has been temporarily stored in bales at Morgan’s point due to the inability of the waste facility to process the country’s... Read more of this article
Video: Alvone Maybury Court Appearance
24-year-old Alvone Maybury was charged in Magistrates Court today (Sept 3) with six charges relating to the shooting attempt made at Troy “Yankee” Rawlins in December 2009 on Court Street. He was escorted by multiple prison guards to and from court in a very calm scene. Video below: Related Stories Eron Hill Acquitted On All Nine Counts Privy... Read more of this article
Front Street Assault: Man in ICU
A 32-year-old man is in the Intensive Care Unit after he sustained serious injuries after being assaulted by a group of men around 1:30am this morning on Front Street. The Police received a report of a disturbance/assault outside The Bistro at The Beach on Front Street in Hamilton early this morning, and say it appears that the victim, a Pembroke resident,... Read more of this article
Vote! Support An Inspirational Bermudian
Bermudian writer Dejon Simons has entered an online writing contest in which the winners receive a “chance to hit the road in style”, as the website is giving away 80 free nights in any of Fairmont’s dozens of eligible luxury hotels all over the world. The selection procedure involves online voting, so we are asking our readers to... Read more of this article
Maybury: Attempted Shooting of Yankee Rawlins
24-year-old Alvone Maybury was charged in Magistrates Court today (Sept 3) with six charges relating to the shooting attempt made at Troy “Yankee” Rawlins in December 2009 on Court Street. Mr Maybury was charged with offences including: Dec 16th 2009: charged with being in possession of a firearm Dec 16th 2009: charged with being in possession... Read more of this article
Video: Michael Douglas On Throat Cancer
Actor Michael Douglas appeared on the David Letterman show and discussed his recent throat cancer diagnosis. Mr Douglas is presently undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatments in the US, and said his family is presently in Bermuda. David Letterman jokingly responded to by pointing out Mr Douglas sent his family right into a hurricane’s path.... Read more of this article
Fiona Drawing Closer, Gaston Downgraded
While Bermuda is presently under a Tropical Storm warning due to Fiona which is expected to pass within 10 miles of us this weekend, the good news is Tropical Storm Gaston which was building behind Fiona in the Atlantic Ocean has been downgraded, with forecasters saying this morning [Sept 3] it has weakened, saying dry air hindered its development hence... Read more of this article
Terry Lister Town Hall: Sports & Culture
The two subjects at PLP Leadership candidate Terry Lister’s town hall meeting last night [Sept 2] were Culture and Sport. In his opening statement, Mr Lister stressed the need and his intention, if he becomes Party Leader and Premier, to provide a higher level and quality of support for all sporting activities but with better attention paid to... Read more of this article
Tonight: Bermuda Society of Arts Fall Show
The Bermuda Society of Arts will hold their Fall Show, with the public opening being held tonight (Sept 3) from 6pm -8pm at the City Hall Arts Centre, with free admission. Artists works being displayed include Alex Allardyce, Dany Pen, Ed Przelomski, Jackie Stevenson and Sally Simons. The exhibition, sponsored by Trott and Duncan, Ignition, Freisenbruch... Read more of this article
Open Registration For HIP Insurance
An open registration is now on for the Government of Bermuda’s Health Insurance Plan, HIP. The open registration will be in effect until Wednesday September 15th, and there is no requirement for a medical examination during this period. The monthly HIP is $298.93, which had raised 24% (from $241.15) on 1st April 2010. Persons who are interested in... Read more of this article
