Archive for November 2nd, 2010
Firearm Offence: Police Arrest 20-Yr-Old Man
The Bermuda Police have arrested a 20-year-old Paget man in connection with the firearm incident that occurred 8pm last night in the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area. No one was injured in the incident, which saw two men on a black motorcycle discharge a firearm in the area. The Serious Crime Unit also continues its investigations into the shooting... Read more of this article
Minister Lister Welcomes 400 Aviation Delegates
Making his first official appearance as Minister of Transport Terry Lister was on hand at the 20th Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly last [Nov 2] night to welcome the more than 400 delegates who had arrived in Bermuda for the aviation conference and tradeshow. Pictured below are Governor Sir Richard Gozney, US Consul... Read more of this article
Last 6 Months: Argus Makes $6.6 Million
Argus Group Holdings Limited today [Nov 2] announces earnings of $6.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2010. Gerald Simons, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Argus Group, comments: “In this, our 60th year of operations, the strength of our core businesses continues to give us confidence for the future despite the ongoing... Read more of this article
BlackBerry Torch Now On Sale For $549 & Up
Starting from 4:00 pm this afternoon [Nov 2] Digicel will be selling the BlackBerry Torch 9800 Smartphone in their Church Street and Court Street stores. It’s the world’s first smartphone to combine a BlackBerry® QWERTY keyboard with a full touch screen experience and the first to feature the new BlackBerry® 6 operating system. The pricing is... Read more of this article
Teenage Shooting Victim Listed As Stable
The 19-year-old who was shot yesterday is listed as stable in a general ward of King Edward Memorial Hospital as of this afternoon [Nov 2]. Bernews has been made to understand from unofficial sources that the shooting victim may actually be classified as legally blind due to extremely impaired vision. This is not as result of him being shot, but a... Read more of this article
This Saturday: Bermuda Feature on WealthTV
The episode of “Takeoff with Ashley Colburn” that was filmed in Bermuda earlier this year is scheduled to make its debut on Saturday, November 6, at 7pm on WealthTV. WealthTV can be seen on CableVision’s Channel 148. WealthTV HD is on Channel 435 Bermuda CableVision arranged the visit to Bermuda by WealthTV and, together with the Bermuda Department... Read more of this article
Family Centre On Youth Affairs & Families Ministry
Executive Director of The Family Centre, Martha Dismont, applauded Premier Paula Cox’s emphasis on youth and family with the dedication of a Ministry to ‘Youth Affairs and Families’. Yesterday afternoon [Nov 1] Minister Glenn Blakeney was sworn in at Government House, returning to Cabinet. He previously held the Ministry of Environment &... Read more of this article
Video & Bio: Senator David Burt
The youngest member serving in the Lower or Upper House, 31-year-old Senator David Burt was sworn in at Government House yesterday [Nov 1], becoming the Junior Minister for Finance, Environment, Planning and Infrastructure. After attending Florida Air Academy, he studied at George Washington University in Washington D.C, obtaining a Bachelor of Business... Read more of this article
Video & Bio: Minister Michael Scott
Yesterday afternoon [Nov 1] Michael Scott was sworn in at Government House, returning to Cabinet in a different capacity. He has been named Attorney General & Minister of Justice, taking over from Senator Kim Wilson who has been appointed as Minister of the Economy, Trade & Industry. Minister Scott previously held the portfolio of Energy Telecommunications... Read more of this article
Video & Bio: Minister Patrice Minors
Yesterday afternoon [Nov 1] Patrice Minors was sworn in at Government House, returning to Cabinet after a four year hiatus. Premier Cox appointed her to a new portfolio; Minister of Business Development and Tourism. The Tourism portfolio had previously been held by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown, and Premier Cox combined the portfolio with business development. On... Read more of this article
Video & Bio: Minister Glenn Blakeney
Yesterday afternoon [Nov 1] Glenn Blakeney was sworn in at Government House, returning to Cabinet with a similar Ministry. He previously held the Ministry of Environment & Sport, and has been appointed as Minister of Youth Affairs & Families, which sports falls under. Environment has been split into a separate Ministry, now held by Minister... Read more of this article
Video & Bio: Minister Walter Roban
Yesterday afternoon [Nov 1] Walter Roban was sworn in at Government House, making a return to Cabinet. Under Dr Brown, he held the position of Minister of Health, which is now held by Minister Zane DeSilva. Yesterday Minister Roban was appointed as Minister of the Environment, a portfolio which was previously joined with Sports. The son of Matthew... Read more of this article
