Archive for November 6th, 2010
15-Yr-Old Girl Robbed at Gunpoint
In a crime that is nothing short of an outright disgrace, a 15-year-old girl was robbed of her cell phone at gunpoint this afternoon [Nov 6]. The incident occurred in the Par-la-ville area. Bernews understands the young girl was approached by a male wearing a black hoodie. He brandished what appeared to be a gun which he then proceeded to put to her... Read more of this article
Jeep & Taxi Collide on Harbour Road
Yesterday morning [Nov 5] traffic was blocked along Harbour Road due to a traffic accident. The collision occurred just before 9am on Harbour Road in Paget near Lower Ferry. The Police say that it appears that a taxi and a SUV were involved, and as a result both lanes of Harbour Road were temporarily blocked, causing traffic to be diverted. Both vehicles... Read more of this article
Tonight: Daylight Saving Time Ends
Daylight Saving Time ends tonight, with time being “turned back” one hour at exactly 2am on Sunday November 7th. Daylight Saving Time started in March 2010. Daylight saving time is the practice of temporarily advancing clocks during the summertime so that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less. Typically clocks are adjusted... Read more of this article
Premier Attends 2010 Fashion Collective Show
The Bermuda Fashion Collective Show was held on November 4th at City Hall, and featured fashions by local designers Ashley Aitken, Dana Cooper, Dean Williams, Shay Ford, Talibah, Amethyst, and Torri Simons. Shay Ford, 28, didn’t take up fashion in school but stayed in the creative field, and has a style which “leans towards a mixture of Vintage... Read more of this article
Results: Cross Country at Botanical Gardens
The Bermuda Track and Field Association’s 2010-11 hosted a Cross Country race at the Botanical Gardens this morning [Nov 6]. Winners included Messiah Greaves, Sajan Harvey, Zakiyyah Showers, Marcus Brangman, Shuntae Hendrickson, Juma Mouchette, Shaquille Dill, Chayce Smith, Victoria Fiddick, David Brown, Midge Oliver, Eddie Fisher and more. The full... Read more of this article
Fahy on Throne Speech: Business & Finance
Michael Fahy, BDA Spokesperson for Finance and Business, responded to portions of the Throne Speech dealing with the business and the economy. His full statement follows below: We are pleased to hear the confirmation that the Government will implement savings of at least $150 million. We will scrutinise carefully where such savings will be made and... Read more of this article
Video: Ministers Take Questions from the Media
Yesterday afternoon (Nov 5) Government Ministers held a press conference after the Throne Speech, and took questions from the media. In response to various questions Minister of Transport Terry Lister spoke on the Taxi situation, Senator Kim Wilson spoke on the Equal Pay Act, Education Minister Dame Jennifer spoke about education, Premier Cox spoke... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Roban Speaks On Environment
After yesterday’s [Nov 5] Throne Speech Minister of Environment, Planning & Infrastructure Walter Roban spoke, addressing various matters including coral reefs, planning applications, water resources, energy conservation and more. Matters of the environment were addressing during the Throne Speech, the relevant portions are below: During... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Minors on Tourism & Business
After yesterday’s Throne Speech Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors spoke, speaking on plans for both business and tourism, with a focus on business. You can watch Minister Minors below, and view other videos from yesterday’s post-Throne Speech press conference here. Related Stories Video & Bio: Minister Patrice... Read more of this article
Video: Minister DeSilva Addresses Health Care
Newly appointed Minister of Health Zane DeSilva addressed the media after the Throne Speech yesterday [Nov 5] saying “that the Ministry of Health is focused on the future,” and that our future encompasses a “modern hospital which provides world class services that reduces the need for Bermudians to travel overseas.” Minister... Read more of this article
Video: Dame Jennifer Speaks on Education
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith spoke after the Throne Speech yesterday [Nov 5] saying she intends to “under promise and over deliver so you won’t hear her saying a whole lot today about what education is going to do.” Saying “we have our work cut out for us,” Dame Jennifer said she “would rather get to work... Read more of this article
Video: Attorney General Post-Throne Speech
Attorney General and Minister of Justice Michael Scott spoke after yesterday’s [Nov 5] Throne Speech saying the Ministry seeks to “strike an appropriate balance between the administration of justice and effective rehabilitation.” The Throne Speech had outlined steps the new administration will take to reduce the “violence that... Read more of this article
