Archive for October 18th, 2010
Womens Council Established: Members Named
Minister Neletha Butterfield announced the members of the new womens council today (Oct 18) saying “The Ministry of Culture and Social Rehabilitation, through the Department of Human Affairs, had undertaken a review of the 1997 report of the task force on women’s issues…..and, that I was placing a renewed focus on women with the intention of creating... Read more of this article
Hardy Says Beazley Bid Opportunistic
Bermuda-headquartered (re)insurer Hardy Underwriting publicly confirmed that its board this morning (Oct 18) unanimously rejected the approach by larger rival Beazley. The Board of Hardy noted the announcement made by Beazley plc, confirming they received an unsolicited letter on October 6th 2010 from Beazley setting out details of an indicative proposal... Read more of this article
Premier, Brian Lara & Ernie Els Play Cricket
An impromptu cricket game took place today (Oct 18) at the 16th Hole of the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton. Premier Dr Ewart Brown, West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara and top golfer Ernie Els all stopped their round to play Cricket during the 28th PGA Grand Slam Pro-Am. Photos courtesy of Montana Pritchard for The PGA of America. Mr Els, considered... Read more of this article
Hairy Chested Man Burglarizes Paget Home
A shirtless suspect described as a bald man with a hairy chest broke into a Grape Bay Drive, Paget residence last Friday (Oct 15) stealing a quantity of cash. Around 6:05pm on that day, the Police received a report of a burglary at a Grape Bay Drive, Paget residence. The victims. who were visitors to the island, said that sometime between 2:30pm and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Access Awards Winners
Today (Oct 18) the National Office for Seniors and the Physically Challenged (NOSPC) acknowledged various establishments who are making Bermuda accessible to all. There was one award given out per category. Categories and their corresponding winners included; Hotel (the Fairmont Southampton Resort), Retail (A.S. Coopers & Sons), Professional (s.h.y.... Read more of this article
Burglar Steals Laptops from Preschool
Over the weekend a heartless burglar broke into a preschool and stole two laptop computers from the West End school. Around 4:20pm on Saturday, Police received a report of a burglary at Chatterbox Preschool in Southampton. Sometime between Friday evening and Saturday morning, a culprit broke in and stole two laptop computers as well as loose change.... Read more of this article
Andre Curtis Pleads Guilty To One Charge
Andre Curtis plead guilty to a charge of carrying on an investment business without a licence in Supreme Court today (Oct 18), and was released on bail pending sentencing. The 48-year-old had been due to stand trial this week on two charges, however he plead guilty to one charge today. He denied a charge that he provided misleading statements, with... Read more of this article
Two Men Charged With Last Month’s Shooting
This morning [Oct 18] two men appeared in Magistrates Court charged in relation to the shooting of 29-year-old David Godwin last month. 23-year-old Jah’mico Jamal Trott and 22-year-old footballer Dunn-ya Taylor were charged with attempting to murder Mr. Godwin. Mr. Taylor alone was also charged with using a firearm, and Mr Trott is charged with... Read more of this article
All Four Attack Victims Leave Hospital
(Updated) Three visitors experienced a vacation nightmare yesterday when a burglar(s) broke into their hotel rooms, robbed them while injuring them in the process. In addition, a local man was also robbed an injured in the same time frame while walking along Happy Valley Road. All four were taken to hospital for treatment, with three being discharged... Read more of this article
PGA Grand Slam Getting Underway
The 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf is getting underway today (Oct 18). Vying for the title will be U.S. Open Champion Graeme McDowell, PGA Champion Martin Kaymer, David Toms and three-time major champion Ernie Els, with Mr Toms replaced an injured Louis Oosthuizen. Local octopus Squirt has predicted Martin Kaymer of Germany to be the eventual winner. The... Read more of this article
Historical Photos: Boat Passengers Escape in 1915
History comes alive via the photos below showing people streaming off a wrecked boat almost 100 years ago. The Pollockshields wrecked in 1915, and came back to the public attention yesterday due to tourists discovering an ammunition box from the 95-year-old wreck in the waters of the Coral Beach Hotel. With the approach of the first World War, the boat... Read more of this article
Westjet Sale: Roundtrip to Toronto $273
Westjet, the newest airline to serve Bermuda, is having a seat sale which brings the price for a roundtrip ticket from Bermuda to Toronto, Canada down to $273 with all taxes and fees included. Tickets must be booked by this Thursday (Oct 21), for travel between November 1 and December 15, 2010. Tickets can be booked via Westjet.com or Expedia.com. Westjet... Read more of this article
