Archive for January 25th, 2011
Arnold Francis, QC, Dies At 88
Arnold Francis, QC, JP, OBE, a founding father of the Progressive Labour Party as well as one of Bermuda’s legal trailblazers died today [Jan 25]. He was 88. Mr. Francis passed away at his Pembroke home. He is survived by his wife Ann Francis, one son and four daughters. Born May 17, 1922 Mr Francis’ life as a teacher, athlete, barrister,... Read more of this article
‘Man Without A Country’ Now Canadian
A man officially without a country since 1989, former Bermuda resident Jens Hansen — who moved to his wife’s native Ontario in 2001 — became a Canadian citizen this month. Mr. Hansen worked here for more than a decade and was a mainstay of Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society and other stage productions during his time on the island. Branded... Read more of this article
Laptop, TV, Cash, PlayStation Stolen in Burglary
On Monday [Jan 24] a burglar broke into a Warwick home and stole a 42” flat screen TV, a PlayStation and games, a laptop computer and cash. A Police spokesman said: “Around 6:40pm on Monday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Fairway Drive, Warwick residence. It appears that sometime between 7:30am and 6:30pm that day, an unknown culprit... Read more of this article
India Cites Bermuda Treaty in Tax Crackdown
India’s beleagured government defended itself today [Jan. 25] against charges it was allowing hundreds of billions of dollars to be siphoned from the economy into off-shore bank accounts — citing its recent agreement with Bermuda as an example of its intent to crack down on tax evasion and avoidance. Days after India’s Supreme Court... Read more of this article
CellularOne Launches 4G Wireless Network
CellularOne today [Jan 25] announced the launch of its new 4G wireless network, the first of its kind in Bermuda. CellularOne said: “The new HSPA+ [High Speed Packet Access evolved] network with maximum theoretical download speeds of 21 MB/s is the same network that two of the largest carriers in the United States currently employ and market as... Read more of this article
Five Men Charged: $3.4 Million of Cannabis
Today [Jan 25] in Magistrates Court five men – including the two Carefree IV sailors – appeared on drug related charges stemming from the two marine interceptions this past Friday. All five men were charged with being in the “territorial waters of Bermuda possessing cannabis intended for supply,” with the cannabis said to be... Read more of this article
Minister Hosts Roundtable Talk on Economy
Late yesterday afternoon [Jan 24] as the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Sen. Kim Wilson met with several key stakeholders in the business community to discuss the economy. The purpose of the roundtable was to hear the views of industry on ways to stimulate economic activity and sustain jobs. Concerns heard included law reform, work permit... Read more of this article
2010: Drug Seizures of $29.5 Million
The recently released 2010 Crime Statistics shows that in 2010 almost $30 million worth of drugs were seized, with cannabis making up the bulk of that amount. The 520kg [1,146lbs] of cannabis or cannabis resin accounted for 98% of drugs seized by weight and 90% of the value of drugs seized in 2010, with the report saying this indicates “that it... Read more of this article
Police: 2010 Crime Statistics Report
This afternoon [Jan 25] the Bermuda Police Service released the 2010 Year End Statistics. In 2010 there were 7 people killed and 29 people injured though the use of firearms, which represents a significant increase over 2009 which recorded 4 and 13 respectively. Across all other areas, crime is at its lowest point in the last decade, according to the... Read more of this article
Gerova Unit’s Assets Questioned By SEC
Forbes today [Jan.25] reports the US Securities & Exchange Commission expressed “serious doubts” about the asset values of a money management firm purchased by Bermuda-based reinsurer Gerova last year. The value of Stillwater Capital Partners’ assets are of vital importance to Gerova, says the financial and business news outlet. “The... Read more of this article
49 Accidents & 9 DUI Arrests Last Week
The Bermuda Police Service reported that during the week of Monday, January 17th – Monday, January 24th 2011 there were 49 accidents, with 15 resulting in injury. In addition there were nine people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. Six vehicles were reported stolen during the week; 1 each in Devonshire, Pembroke, Warwick, Sandy’s and... Read more of this article
Business Bermuda Student Essay Contest
Business Bermuda is inviting students between the ages of 13-19 to participate in their Annual General Meeting Breakfast Essay Contest. This year, eight talented Bermudian students will be invited as special guests to attend a private breakfast prior to the start of their AGM on March 3, 2011. Students will be given the opportunity to have breakfast... Read more of this article
