Archive for September 4th, 2010
75-Yr-Old Man Missing For 8 Days
Concern continues to mount as 75-year-old Calvin Hansey has now been missing for eight days. Mr. Hansey was last seen at his residence on Friday, August 27th at around 7pm by a family member. A few days ago the Bermuda Police Service said they are “increasingly concerned“ about the “welfare and well being“ of Mr. Hansey. Police officers have... Read more of this article
Cricket U/13 Man of Match Awards
Four young cricket players were awarded Man of the Match for outstanding performances during the 2010 Under 13 St Kitts & Nevis Invitational. Delray Rawlins was named MVP for the Bermuda team, after achieving 87 runs from 6 innings with 48 runs being his top score. Bermuda finished 5th in St. Kitts and Nevis U13 Invitational Cricket Competition... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: 2010 Sandcastle Competition
The 16th Annual Bermuda International Sand Sculpture Competition was held today [Sept 4] at Horseshoe Bay Beach. Prizes for amateur sand sculptors were $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place.Team Sandtastic, a Florida-based group of expert sculpters, created a Bermuda themed main display using 100 tons of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Nabors: $700 Million Revolving Credit Facility
On Sept 2nd Bermuda-headquartered Nabors Industries Ltd. announced the receipt of commitment letters with respect to an unsecured revolving credit facility with an aggregate principal amount of up to $700 million. The term of the credit facility is expected to be four years. The facility is also expected to include an accordion feature that would allow... Read more of this article
Photos: Marine Police Arrest Man Hiding In Caves
A man’s attempt to evade Police by jumping overboard didn’t go according to plans, as it resulted in the Marine Police locating him hiding in a cave and arresting him while he was dressed in nothing but boxer shorts. To add to this unusual situation, a Police car responding to the incident arrived and promptly smashed into the back of a... Read more of this article
Photos: Three Vehicle Crash Outside Aquarium
At approximately 11am this morning [Sept 4] there was an accident involving three vehicles on North Shore just outside the Aquarium. The first vehicle was a truck, followed by a van and then a private car. The scene appeared to indicate there were no serious injuries, however we have limited information as we had to rush from the scene to cover the... Read more of this article
Photos: Waves Crashing at Spittal Pond
For the third time this hurricane season, a weather system weakened as it approached Bermuda, sparing the island from any ill effects. Tropical Storm Fiona was due to come within 10 miles of Bermuda early this morning [Sept 4], however last night it was downgraded to a depression, and at 11:40pm last night the US National Hurricane Service downgraded... Read more of this article
Bermudian Wins College Basketball Scholarship
Bermudian basketball player Jason Lowe has received a full basketball scholarship to attend Red Deer College in Canada. The 6ft 6in athlete was a member of Bermuda`s Gold Medal winning team at the 2009 Island Games, and played for the Somerset Flyers in the local Premiere Basketball League. Mr Lowe will be a new addition to the Red Deer basketball team,... Read more of this article
Victim Silent: Armed Robbery Charges Dropped
Yesterday [Sept 3] armed robbery charges against three men were dropped as the alleged victim declined to assist in the prosecution. The incident occurred on July 1, 2010 with three men gaining entry to a home on Wellington Point Lane in St George’s at midday. The assailants demanded money, as the Police termed it, “brandished what appeared to be... Read more of this article
22-Yr-Old Man Shot in Friswells Hill
[Updated] Bernews understands that a man was just shot in the Friswells Hill, Pembroke area this morning [Sept 3] and his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening at this time. At this early juncture we have limited information, but will update as able through the night. Update 1:04am: The exact location in Friswells Hill appears to be Middle... Read more of this article
