Archive for January 13th, 2011

Possession: Three Appear in Magistrates Court

In Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 13], a twenty-two year-old man plead guilty to the charged of possession of 0.4 grams of cannabis. The charge arose after Police stopped him on Kindley Field Road on 11 September 2010. On being stopped, he dropped a white package that the Police retrieved. When questioned about the package, he said that it was... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Alpha Kappa Alpha Family Health Fair

The Ladies of Sigma Xi Omega, the Bermuda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will host their First Annual Always Keep Active, Family Health Fair on Saturday, January 15th from 10am – 2pm at the Cathedral Hall in Hamilton. As a new year begins, the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha thought it prudent to offer the community the opportunity to get... Read more of this article

2011 KPMG Invitational Mile Traffic Advisories

The Police have issued a traffic advisory for the 2011 KPMG Invitational Mile which will take place tomorrow. Friday 14th January 2011 In connection with the staging of the KPMG Invitational Mile running races and a musical display by the Bermuda Regiment Band and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band, being held on the above date, the following traffic restrictions... Read more of this article

Tourism: Invite Advertising Agencies to Bid

[Written by Cole Simons, Shadow Minister for Tourism] Bermuda’s tourism advertising account should be put out to tender as one way to re-boot the Island’s image and presence in the marketplace. Inviting advertising agencies to bid to win the blue chip contract can help generate ideas and energy in the promotion of Bermuda to the travelling public. This... Read more of this article

BFA Names Under 20 Squad for Suriname

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] today [Jan 13] announced the team that will represent Bermuda at the Under 20 World Cup Qualifiers in Suriname. Coach Gary Darrell has announced that Reggie Lambe will be the captain of the team. Next week they will compete in Group E – Caribbean Football Union Men’s (CFU) U-20 World Cup qualifier in Suriname... Read more of this article

Citywealth List: Butterfield Managing Directors

Five senior Butterfield representatives have been named in an annual Leaders List detailing highly regarded figures in the wealth management, private banking and legal sectors. In Guernsey, Managing Director Bob Moore was mentioned on the ‘Private Bankers and Investment Managers Honours List’ and Managing Director of the trust company Paul Hodgson... Read more of this article

Kim Wilson on Economy & Unemployment Levels

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson spoke on Economy and Unemployment Levels today [Jan 13], saying “the stark reality is that our local economy is contracting and jobs are being shed across industries.” The Minister went on to describe how data is collected, and speak of efforts being undertaken to assist the situation including... Read more of this article

Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp

Bermuda Regiment Commanding Officer Lt/Colonel Brian Gonsalves, accompanied by Regimental Sergeant Major Gavin Lee said that the Bermuda Regiment currently has 152 recruits who are due to start their initial military training this coming Sunday [Jan 16]. Of these 152 recruits, three are female volunteers, and six are male volunteers. The Commanding... Read more of this article

Police Report Three Burglaries Yesterday

Around 5:15pm on Wednesday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Watlington Lane North, Devonshire residence. It appears that sometime between 8am and 5pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into the home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a quantity of cash, electronic items & jewelry. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Around... Read more of this article

Argo Updates Loss Estimate for NZ Quake

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced yesterday [Jan 12] it expects to report in its 2010 fourth quarter financial results approximately $12 million of additional estimated pre-tax loss provisions, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premium, related to new and updated information reported from insureds and cedents on the earthquake that... Read more of this article

Mussenden’s FIFA Committee to Hear Appeal

FIFA’s Independent Appeals Committee, chaired by Bermuda Football Association president Larry Mussenden, will hear the appeals of FIFA members Amos Adamu and Reynald Temarii who were suspended amidst corruption allegations. FIFA, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, is the international governing body of football. Britain’s... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Makes Carlisle Debut

Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells made his first showing in the UK, taking the field for Carlisle Reserves two days after arriving at the club. His team took on the Glasgow Rangers at the Scottish club’s Murray Park in Glasgow. Two second half goals earned Glasgow Rangers a 2 – 0 victory over Mr Wells and his Carlisle United Reserve teammates in... Read more of this article