Archive for October 4th, 2010
Proposed Park Hyatt Hotel: Meeting, Plans
This evening [Oct 4] a standing room only audience of about 180 people listened to Mr Carl Bazarian, developer for the old Club Med site in St George’s, who promised the tightly packed group that construction would begin in November 2011; with completion anticipated some twenty-four months later. He said that the Park Hyatt hotel group was still actively... Read more of this article
Three Men Arrested For Parsons Road Shooting
The Police have confirmed the arrest of three people in connection with today’s [Oct 4] shooting of a 27-year-old man in the Parsons Road area. They revealed no further information about the arrests made. The victim has been treated and released from hospital. Whether it is related or not we do not know, however this morning approximately 1 hour... Read more of this article
Full Ferry Service to Resume Wed Morning
The Department of Marine and Ports has confirmed that full service on all routes will resume Wednesday [Oct 6] morning. The Department says that over the past several days they have “applied its resources to address a host of mechanical and cosmetic defects that have beset various ferry boats for several months.” They said while they “can... Read more of this article
Beach Erosion: A Post Igor Reflection
[Written by Larry Burchall] Over the years, because Horseshoe Beach has always kept its distinctively elegant half moon shape, Bermudians may have become accustomed to the idea that Horseshoe Beach will be there for eternity. Perhaps it will not. Hurricane Igor’s beach mash-up is a reminder that Nature has awesome power. I am not a tree-hugging environmentalist,... Read more of this article
Butterfield Names Jim McPherson Head of Audit
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [Oct 4] announced that it has appointed James McPherson Senior Vice President and Head of Group Internal Audit. Mr. McPherson joins Butterfield from Noor Islamic Bank in Dubai where he established audit and risk review functions for the start-up bank in 2007 and subsequently led those functions as... Read more of this article
Videos: Third Night Bermuda Music Festival
Scroll down for three videos featuring Chewstick, Nikita, and Minister Paula Cox from the third, and final, night of the 2010 Bermuda Music Festival. Also performing that night was 11-year-old Bermudian singing sensation Malcom Hollis [watch video] and superstar singer Toni Braxton [watch video]. You can view videos of the first night of the festival... Read more of this article
27-Yr-Old Man Shot This Morning
Bernews understands there was a firearm incident minutes ago this morning [Oct 4] in the Pembroke area. Whether anyone has sustained injuries or not we do not know at this early stage. We will update as able through the morning, please check back. Update 10:50am: Location of incident is on Parson’s Road, and we unoffically understand that someone... Read more of this article
PLP Candidate Gibbons Takes Campaign Online
Saying “It’s the medium of the next generation,” and it is “indicative of a new ambitious approach to politics and campaigning,” PLP hopeful John D Gibbons has launched a comprehensive online presence including a website, Twitter account, as well as a Facebook profile and page. Mr. Gibbons, who will be running in St. George’s... Read more of this article
Weekend Wrap-up: Articles, Photos, Video Links
This past weekend saw Bermuda suffer our ninth road fatality of the year with the tragic loss of 22-year-old Adam Goodwin, a disturbing incident which saw the 77-year-old father of a politician attacked by four men brandishing weapons, and singers & fans converging for the 15th Annual Bermuda Music Festival. Below you will find links to our articles... Read more of this article
Photos: Races At 2010 Police Gymkhana
After a 22 year hiatus, the Bermuda Police Service’s Gymkhana was held on Saturday 2nd October at the Police Field. The event was open to all pedal cycle riders in primary and middle school, and every cycle rider was recognized. The concept behind the day is to allow youngsters of all ages to participate in bicycle races within a safe environment,... Read more of this article
