Archive for September 26th, 2010
Cigarettes Stolen From Gas Station
It appears that Bermuda’s criminals like a little puff, as for the second time in five weeks a burglar[s] broke into a gas station and stole cigarettes. Around 6:10am yesterday [Sept 25], the Police received a report of a burglary at the Collectors Hill Esso Service Station in Devonshire. They say that it appears that sometime between 11pm on... Read more of this article
Photos & Slideshow: 2010 Gombey Festival
This afternoon [Sept 26] the Gombey Festival was held at City Hall car park, featuring performances from local groups as well as visiting groups from the Caribbean. Local groups performing including Warner Gombey Troupe, Warwick Gombey Troupe, The New Generation Places Gombeys, H&H Gombeys and the Richardson Gombey Troupe. In addition, there were... Read more of this article
Photos: 2010 Beach Flipper Relay Race
The ‘Give Back Games’ saw executives and staff from some of Bermuda’s leading companies competing in Beach Olympics on Thurs, Sept 23rd to raise money for charity. The companies, each representing a charity of their choice, competed in events like the Frisbee Goal Throw, the Sea Kayak Race the Flipper Relay. Guy Carpenter & Company won... Read more of this article
Fine Leg Byes Win Evening Cricket League
The Fine Leg Byes won the Bermuda Evening Cricket League, beating the Police Team in the finals to win the league title. The photo below, courtesy of Tori Lindo, shows the Skipper Paul Lindo for the Fine Leg Byes accepting the trophy from the Honorable Mr. Jim Woolridge and Mr. Steven West. The winning team: Related Stories Gerhard Erasmus Named... Read more of this article
Double Trouble: Shot Two Separate Times
As most people are painfully aware, gang-related shootings have become common in Bermuda, with victims being targeted on two separate occasions also becoming far more prevalent. In the last week alone, two shooting victims have faced down the barrel of a gun previously. The 29-year-old who was shot on Sept 23 while the Police were in the area, was... Read more of this article
BELCO: Expects Last Customers Completed
BELCO said that as of 6:00pm last night [Sept 25], only 19 customers remain without power, and the company expected to complete the work last night. They further stated that was their final update on Hurricane Igor power restoration, and they thanked the community for their patience and cooperation throughout the restoration process. After the passing... Read more of this article
Video: Dr Ewart Brown ‘Prescribing For A Nation’
The video below, ‘Prescribing For A Nation’, is an 18-minute film about Premier Dr Ewart Brown, produced and directed by American Lee Hirsch, which was screened at the recently held Gala Dinner. In the video Dr Brown explains, from his perspective, his view of his own performance as Premier, a post he is due to step down from in a few weeks.... Read more of this article
