Archive for January 24th, 2011
Sudden Death of 60-Year-Old Man
The body of a 60 year old man was found inside a Pembroke home yesterday [Jan 23], and Police say an autopsy is anticipated. A Police spokesman said: “Around 12:40pm on Sunday, Police responded to a report of a sudden death at a Northlands Lane, Pembroke residence. The lifeless body of a 60 year old Pembroke man was found inside the residence.... Read more of this article
Man Airlifted Overseas Following Car Accident
A 32 year old Smith’s parish man has been airlifted overseas for further medical care after being involved in an accident last night [Jan 24] which saw the car demolish a Moongate and wall before flipping upside down over an embankment. At around 10:30pm last night Police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue attended the single vehicle road traffic collision... Read more of this article
BDA, PLP & UBP Respond to Poll Results
All three political parties have responded to the survey results released today [Jan 24] by Research Innovations on a number of factors including personal views of the three leaders of Bermuda’s political parties, economic conditions and voting intentions. The survey, which queried 403 Bermuda residents, showed that Premier Paula Cox is viewed the... Read more of this article
Delegation Attends GAIM USA 2011 Conference
Business Bermuda led a delegation of Bermuda international business executives at the GAIM USA 2011 Conference in Boca Raton, Florida from January 18 through January 20. The delegation was led by Susan Stirling, Marketing Director of Business Bermuda and included Greg Wojciehowski, Chief Executive Officer of the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Rod White, Group... Read more of this article
Knife Wielding Burglar Escapes With Cash
Early this morning [Jan 24] a knife wielding home intruder broke into a Pembroke residence, injured one resident, and escaped after stealing a quantity of cash. The suspect is described as a tall dark skinned male of slim build, wearing a long dark coloured hooded jacket and long dark coloured pants. A Police spokesman said: “Around 3:35am on... Read more of this article
November Retail Sales Fall 2.8%
Consumers spent an estimated $83.6 million in the retail industry during November 2010, according to statistics released today. This represented a decrease of 2.8% or $2.4 million less than in November 2009. All sectors experienced year-over-year declines in sales activity with the exception of apparel stores and service stations. Residents returning... Read more of this article
17 Yr Old Charged with Firearm Offence
Before Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo, in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 24], a seventeen year-old teenage male facing indictable charges involving a firearm, was remanded into custody to re-appear for mention in February 2011. Leo Burgess was charged with breaking into a house in the west end and stealing watches, bracelets, and a bag said to contain... Read more of this article
Sunshine League Denim for Children Day
The Sunshine League Children’s Home is celebrating its 92nd anniversary of supporting Bermuda’s foster children this coming Friday [Jan 28]. The League is inviting members of the community to participate in their 2nd annual Denim for Children Day on the date of their anniversary. All people need to do is donate $3 or more to the Sunshine League... Read more of this article
Saluting Bermuda’s Young Artists
The Bermuda Society of Arts gallery will be celebrating the work of the island’s young masters beginning next week. Hundreds of watercolours, pastels, drawings and other artwork will be on display when the 46th annual Schools’ Art Show opens on January 31 at the City Hall venue. “For the past 46 years, thousands of students from public... Read more of this article
Workshop: Multi-Sensory Approaches to Learning
Wednesday, January 19th saw Tomorrow’s Voices Autism Centre continue to strengthen the skills and knowledge of teachers, para-professionals, learning supports, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and parents when it held its fifth monthly workshop in its year-long Training Institute. In the spirit of partnership, collaboration and information-sharing,... Read more of this article
72-Yr-Old Sailor’s Boat Spotted off Spain
Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre this morning [Jan 24] said that the previously overdue sailing vessel ‘Oberig’ which departed Bermuda in September 2010 has been sighted off Cartagena, Spain. The 34 foot sloop departed Bermuda on the 24th September, 2010 bound for Europe with a single handed 72 year old Ukrainian sailor onboard. Family members... Read more of this article
Golf & Blood Donation Promotion Launched
This morning [Jan 24] at the Riddell’s Bay Golf and Country Club, Southampton the first ever golf and blood donation promotion was launched. Minister of Health Zane DeSilva, representatives from Riddell’s Bay Golf & Country Club [RBGCC] and Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] gathered on the golf course for the official launch. When you donate blood... Read more of this article
