Archive for October 17th, 2010
Premier Addresses Three Attacks on Tourists
This evening [Oct 17] the Ministry of Tourism and Transport issued a brief statement in response to today’s early morning assaults on three visitors with the Premier saying he joins “with residents in condemning such cowardly acts.” The victims, a 60 and 61-year-old American married couple and a 28-year-old Australian man, were injured... Read more of this article
Cricket Star Brian Lara Plays Practice Round
International cricket star Brian Lara completed a practice round of golf today [Oct 17] at the Port Royal Golf Course. The legendary cricket player said the course played tough and he would be pleased to break 80; he’s a five handicap golfer. Mr. Lara is in Bermuda for the PGA Grand Slam as a guest of Premier Dr Ewart Brown and the Bermuda Department... Read more of this article
Photos: 95-Year-Old Ammunition Pulled From Sea
Earlier today [Oct 17] a group of visitors pulled a chest from the ocean, which after a delayed time that saw the Police Bomb Squad clear the area, was determined to be ammunition from a ship that wrecked off Bermuda in 1915. The guests had flown into Bermuda to celebrate a wedding, with the majority coming in from New York and staying at the Coral... Read more of this article
Man Robbed By Two Men on Happy Valley
Just before 2:45am this morning [Oct 17] a 28 year old Pembroke man, was walking along Happy Valley Road in Pembroke when he was accosted by two men, robbed of his wallet and injured. The assailants escaped on foot, and the victim was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The suspects are described... Read more of this article
Three Tourists Hospitalized After Two Burglaries
Three tourists are hospitalized after being injured in two separate robbery incidents this morning at the Grotto Bay and Wharf Hotels. Around 5:10am today [Oct 17] Police responded to a report of a burglary at Grotto Bay Beach Hotel in Hamilton parish. They say that a man “brandishing a bladed article and a blunt object” broke into a room,... Read more of this article
Early Morning Gunfire In Sandys Parish
Around 3:40am this morning [Oct 17] Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the Broome Street, Sandys parish area. On arrival officers conducted a thorough search of the vicinity, and forensic evidence found suggested that a firearm had been discharged; however no one has reported being injured. An active investigation into this matter... Read more of this article
Bermudian Invention Featured on iPad App
An invention by one of Bermuda’s own has made its way into the latest technology, being incorporated into an iPad app. The iPad tablets, released earlier this year, are controlled by a multitouch display and are fast growing in popularity and use. The Harris Matrix, invented by Dr. Edward C. Harris, is considered by many to be the “industry... Read more of this article
Bermuda Wins Three Medals in Argentina
Bermuda captured three medals at the recently Pan American Wushu Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina, courtesy of outstanding performances from Garon Wilkinson, Shannon Ford and Samir Furqan. On the last day of competition Garon Wilkinson competed in the Traditional Northern Open Hand Forms and Other Weapons 26 to 35 years divisions as part of... Read more of this article
Washington DC: Premier’s Final College Dinner
Last Thursday [Oct 14] outgoing Premier Dr Ewart Brown hosted his final College Dinner, which was held in Washington DC at the City Club of Washington. Approximately 20 Bermudian students from the DC, Virginia and Maryland area attended the dinner, which was organized by the Bermuda Government’s DC Office. Also in attendance were Minister of Energy,... Read more of this article
