Archive for October 7th, 2010
Premier’s Roundtable With “Most Vocal Critics”
Outgoing Premier Dr Ewart Brown will be hosting a Media Roundtable this coming Monday allowing members of the media to question him on issues related to his tenure, with the general public also invited to attend. The Premier said “Many of the representatives selected to participate in the panel are among some of my loudest and most vocal critics.... Read more of this article
Capital G to Merge With First Bermuda Group
Capital G Bank Limited and First Bermuda Group (FBG) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the preliminary terms of a merger between the two institutions, which they expect the merger to be completed within the next six weeks. As of August 31, 2010 Capital G Bank held deposits in excess of $1.035 billion and a loan portfolio... Read more of this article
Two Hospitalized: Accident on North Shore
[Updated] There is presently a traffic delay this afternoon [Oct 7] on North Shore in Devonshire, right outside Robinson’s Bay. The accident involved a car and a bike, and the Police are presently on scene. Both vehicle drivers were transported to hospital with what we understand are non-life threatening injuries. The car was traveling in the... Read more of this article
PGA Grand Slam: Cricketer Brian Lara To Play
The man with the highest individual score in first-class cricket will attempt to shoot low at the Port Royal Golf Course when he participates in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf Pro-Am, October 18th, 2010. International cricket sensation Brian Lara will play the event as a guest of Premier Dr Ewart Brown and the Bermuda Department of Tourism. “I was playing... Read more of this article
Mirrors Programme Coaching for Success
The Ministry of Culture and Social Rehabilitation announced that the Mirrors Programme successfully completed the three day Coaching for Success training session at the Willowbank Resort in Sandys at a completion ceremony held yesterday [Oct 7]. Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation Neletha Butterfield, Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary... Read more of this article
Police Statement On Keishon Smith Arrest
[Updated] Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva released a statement about the report that Mr. Keishon Smith was arrested, and held overnight, for a ticket has had paid 5 years ago saying “Mr. Smith was arrested on a warrant that was indeed valid.” He continued on to say that “Our records show that Mr. Smith did, in fact, pay a... Read more of this article
Three Suspects in Shooting Released On Bail
All three men arrested in connection with the shooting on Parsons Road in Pembroke that occurred earlier this week have been released on Police bail after being arrested on Monday. 27-year-old Jeremiah “Rocks” Dill was shot, around 10:30am on Monday, October 4th and treated at the hospital and released the same day. The Police arrested the... Read more of this article
Security: Flight to Bermuda Grounded in Philly
[Updated] A US Airways flight bound for Bermuda this morning [Oct 7] has been grounded before takeoff from Philadelphia International Airport due to a security problem. Passengers were removed from US Airways Flight 1070 and the plane has been towed away and is being searched. The international media is reporting that Philadelphia police say initial... Read more of this article
Premier & Minister In India: Sign Tax Agreement
Bermuda today [Oct 7] signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with India. The signing of the agreement took place at a ceremony at Ministry of Finance in New Delhi, India and was attended by Premier Dr Ewart Brown and Minister of State for Finance, Mr. S.S. Palanimanickam, who signed the agreement for India. Also in attendance was the Minister... Read more of this article
Toni Braxton Files Bankruptcy: $50 Million Debt
Fresh off her performance in Bermuda last weekend, superstar singer Toni Braxton just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California, claiming she could have up to $50 million in debt. Reports say the documents claim she is worth between $1 to $10 million, with possible debts up to $50 million TMZ reports this morning that the documents show that Ms... Read more of this article
Presentation: Journey from Bermuda to Uganda
Scheduled to be held next Tuesday, “Cassandra in Uganda” is an interactive presentation which chronicles the experiences of local girl Cassandra Matcham in Uganda. Cassandra’s passion for giving and her sense of adventure whisked her from Bermuda’s shores to the Ugandan countryside. Join The Chewstick Foundation, on Tuesday, October... Read more of this article
Online Wedding Contest: Guests To Arrive
The Bermuda Department of Tourism ran a marketing promotion this summer in which the internet heavily featured, with winners due to arrive in the island this week. In April of this year the online contest launched in which contestants submitted their details, the specific wedding theme they would like to win, 10 reasons why they want to get married... Read more of this article
