Archive for November 30th, 2010

Upcoming: Warwick Academy Christmas Fair

Warwick Academy will be hosting their Christmas Fair this coming Saturday, December 4th from 10:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. Both entrance and parking are free. The promotional text for the event follows below: Bring your children to Kiddeland for some fun games and fun prizes and let them try the Giant Slide. Then stop in at the Santa Center for a visit... Read more of this article

Mason Forms New Engineering Practice

Bermudian engineer Philip Mason has established his own engineering consulting company, Mason and Associates Ltd. Home inspection is one of the services the new firm is offering and Mr. Mason, the firm’s founding owner and director, said he was offering “a new kind of peace of mind”. He will undertake full home inspections that cover... Read more of this article

Upcoming: IT Security Threats Roadshow

IT security threats such as intrusion attempts, malware, spam and phishing attacks, and other vulnerabilities, and how organizations can manage these threats will be the topic of discussion at Thursday’s [Dec 2] Security Services Roadshow hosted by BCS, IBM’s local agency. The event, to be held at the Elbow Beach Hotel will feature a presentation... Read more of this article

Hockey Match Reports: Nov 27/28

[Text provided] Women’s A League, Swifts A vs Budgies A, Final score: 4-5 Budgies started the game off strong, passing well and moving the ball forward. Budgies’ Lakae Dill opened the scoring from a penalty corner in the 15th minute, Dill doubled the Budgies lead in the 21st minute on a solo run when she rounded the Swifts’ goalkeeper at the top... Read more of this article

Michael Douglas: First Interview Since Treatment

In his first interview since the completion of treatment for Stage IV throat cancer, former superstar resident Michael Douglas discusses his Bermudian mother Diana Douglas (“A lovely lady, super-bright — still pisses me off and does the ‘Sunday Times’ crossword in ink!”), he and wife Catherine Zeta Jones’ decision... Read more of this article

[Confirmed] Bermudian Fatally Shot in New York

[Updated] Since we are being asked about it by so many of our readers, we are addressing the reports of two Bermudians being shot in New York, with one being fatally wounded. Despite our best efforts, at this point we are still unable to gain any form of official confirmation despite approaching numerous entities including local authorities, the British... Read more of this article

U.S. Consulate Responds to Wikileaks Data

The US Consulate in Bermuda has responded to the leaked secret documents being released by whistle blowing website Wikileaks saying they “condemn such unauthorized disclosures.” The statement issued this afternoon [Nov 30] by the Consulate says “Our relationship with Bermuda is based on respect and shared goals, and we expect this... Read more of this article

Videos: Kimwandae’s Mother Appeals For Peace

[Updated] In a heartfelt plea this afternoon [Nov 30] the mother of Kimwandae Walker, who was murdered on Good Friday of this year, spoke with the media, calling for the community to come together. Michelley Walker appealed for peace and asked people to speak up for the families and the children of those of have been left fatherless. She called for... Read more of this article

Videos: Harness Pony Racing

On Friday, November 27, Harness Pony Racing took place at the Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, Devonshire. Winners included Tyler Lopes & Captain Chaos, Nick DeCosta & Iron Mike, Antoine Sealey & It’s About Time, Cleveland Maybury & Lyndia’s Delight, Mark Richardson & Bowtie’s Pocketwatch and Devon Slabach & GV Crystal... Read more of this article

Beach & Mochrie Called To The Bar

The island has two more practicing attorneys, as Marcelle Beach and Amanda Mochrie of Trott and Duncan have both been called to the bar. Ms. Beach is pictured below on the left, with Ms. Mochrie on the right along with Trott & Duncan Senior Director, Delroy Duncan. Bermudian Marcelle Beach gained a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Social Anthropology... Read more of this article

Selling Back Power: BELCO’s Interconnection

Customers of renewable energy company Solar Bermuda are the first to start selling back power to the Island’s electrical grid under BELCO’s Interconnection Policy, which was announced on November 3. The Interconnection Policy allows homeowners with alternative energy systems up to 15 kilowatts (kW) to sell excess power back to BELCO. Solar Bermuda... Read more of this article

Historic ‘Top Secret’ Bermuda Nuke Docs Online

While Bermudians anxiously await the publication of any leaked US diplomatic communiques relating to the Bermuda in the ongoing Wikileaks “Cablegate” document dump, once-top secret communications between the White House and Downing Street almost 40 years ago spelling out the island’s possible role in the event of a global nuclear... Read more of this article