Archive for October 29th, 2010
Photos: Premier Paula Cox’s Swearing In
This afternoon [Oct 29], Paula Ann Cox was sworn in as the new Premier of Bermuda. The ceremony took place at Government House at around noon today. You can view videos of Premier Cox being sworn in here, and videos of the Premier addressing the media and answering some questions here. Premier Cox, along with Bermuda’s new Deputy Premier Derrick... Read more of this article
Causeway To Close at 7pm Tonight
[Updated] Government has confirmed that the Causeway will close at 7pm tonight [Oct 29] due to the approach of Tropical Storm Shary. They say that “it is anticipated that the Causeway will reopen around 11.00 p.m., once the 50 knot winds have eased.” 7:50pm: At this time officials are allowing one way traffic through, with Police on scene... Read more of this article
Videos: Premier Cox Answers the Media
After being sworn in by the Governor this afternoon [Oct 29], Premier Paula Cox answered some questions posed by the media. She addresses finance, saying that her administration will seek to achieve savings of $150 milliion in the first year, with the 2011/12 budget containing a 5 point plan to achieve that objective. She says under Cox leadership Government... Read more of this article
Government Update On Tropical Storm
Government has provided an update on Tropical Storm Shary, which they say will make a direct hit at 9.00pm tonight as a weak Tropical Storm. Their full statement follows below: The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the Island. And Bermuda can expect to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Shary as it makes its approach. According... Read more of this article
Man Robbed of Blackberry at Knifepoint
Early this morning [Oct 29] a 25-year-old man was robbed by two men carrying what the Police term “a bladed article.” The victim, who was not injured, had his wallet and Blackberry stolen. The victim, a 25 year old Paget man, was walking along Gorham Road in Pembroke just after 1am this morning, when he was accosted by two men on a motorcycle,... Read more of this article
Videos: Paula Cox Sworn In As Premier
Paula Cox was sworn in this afternoon [Oct 29] as the new Premier of Bermuda. The ceremony took place at Government House, and the room was tightly packed with supporters, MPs, family and friends. With loud and audible cheers to be heard, the new Premier said she would put in place “fierce and fearless” Cabinet team this coming Monday. She spoke... Read more of this article
Planning Approval: Waterloo House Development
The Waterloo House site on 100 Pitt’s Bay Road has now had approval from planning for a 5-storey mixed development of office and residential use. The development will include underground parking, new docks, over 90,000 sq ft of office space and approximately 20,000 sq. ft of residential, all of which will be available to let. The office space will... Read more of this article
Dale Butler’s Reaction To Delegates Vote
MP and former PLP Leadership candidate Dale Butler has responded to last night’s decision saying “The delegates decision is final and I respect it.” The energetic ex-educator continued on to say that “There was a whole list of things they did not touch on but what ruffled them indicated the BIG Conversation was a failure:... Read more of this article
Swan: Same Leadership That Got Us In This Mess
Leader of the Opposition Kim.Swan has extended his best wishes to our new Premier Paula Cox, and continued on to say that “I see Premier Cox as a continuation of the same leadership and the same government that got us into this mess in the first place, particularly the financial mess we find ourselves in.” Mr Swan pointed out that “As... Read more of this article
Teen Plays 2 Events in 1 Day: Places 2nd & 3rd
Teenage tennis player Shiloh Todd had a whirlwind competition schedule which saw him play, and place well, in two tournaments overseas. Shiloh played in the Atlanta Juniors Championship under 14s Level 4 round robin tournament and the Blackburn GA Satellite Level 5 under 16s tournament – both held in Atlanta. On Sunday, October 24, Shiloh had... Read more of this article
Businessmen: Water Park Plans Are Theirs
A pair of businessmen who have been developing plans for a Bermuda water park in recent years say they were stunned when Government this week announced a competing attraction would be getting the go-ahead. Jamal Hawker and Roy Wenting of J&R Attractions issued a statement in which they expressed surprise that Bermuda Family Entertainment Ltd.’s... Read more of this article
6 Videos: PLP Leadership Election
Last night [Oct 28] Bermuda experienced a shift in leadership, with former Premier Dr Ewart Brown stepping down, and an internal PLP vote resulting in former Deputy Paula Cox taking the top spot, with Derrick Burgess being selected as the Deputy Leader. The conference was held at the Devonshire Recreation Club, with delegates starting to file in at... Read more of this article
