Archive for February 6th, 2011
Denton Hurdle Memorial Match Scores
Today [Feb 6] the Denton Hurdle Rugby Memorial matches were held at National Stadium, with Teachers RFC playing the pick of the other rugby clubs on the island. The match is held in memory of rugby great Denton Hurdle, who passed away in 1985 due to complications from a heart condition. At the time of his untimely death Mr Hurdle was only 28 years... Read more of this article
Thieves Strike West End Over Weekend
The Police have reported three residential burglaries and one robbery this weekend, all of which occurred in the west end. Around 12:35am yesterday [Feb 5], Police responded to a reported robbery in which a 25 year old man was accosted while walking, and had his wallet stolen. A Police spokesman said: “It appears that the victim, a 25 year old... Read more of this article
2010 Consolidated Fund Financial Statements
On Friday [Feb 4] Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox tabled audited financial statements relating to the Consolidated Fund for the year-ended March 31, 2010. The Consolidated Fund is the general operating fund of the Bermuda Government through which Government conducts the majority of its financial transactions. The Consolidated Fund financial... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos & Results: Budgies vs Swifts
In “A” division women’s hockey yesterday [Feb 5], the Budgies played the Swifts. The first goal came in the 2nd minute when Budgies’ Keishae Robinson scored a field goal. Erica Furtado then doubled the Budgies lead with a 41st minute field goal. Ryanne Bardgett then pulled a goal back for the Swifts one minute later. Erica Furtado... Read more of this article
Patrick Nisbett Finishes 5th in Austria
Patrick Nisbett and his horse Canatro competed in their first show together since competing in the World Equestrian Games. The pair suffered one small time fault to finish 5th in the Gold Tour Class Villach Austria. Mr Nisbett, who is based overseas, started riding at the age of 4, and went on to become one of the island’s top equestrians. Related... Read more of this article
Change in Mexico’s Tax to Benefit Insurers
The Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox announced today [Feb 6] that arising out of the bilateral Agreement on Exchange of Information with respect to taxes [TIEA] between the United Mexican States and Bermuda a modification has been made to Mexico’s tax law that lowers the withholding tax rate to Bermuda entities, especially to Bermuda captive... Read more of this article
What’s It Like? Bermudian Jailed Abroad
As readers are aware, there are presently three Bermudians incarcerated in a Puerto Rican prison, awaiting trial on charges of possessing 700lbs of cannabis. Bernews was aware of a prior case in which a Bermudian was caught smuggling drugs and incarcerated in Puerto Rico. Checking official records shows that at one point he was held in the exact same... Read more of this article
Police Respond To “Reported Disturbance”
Last night [Feb 5] the Police responded a “reported disturbance” at the BAA field, which was hosting the football game between Boulevard Blazers and Southampton Rangers. Four men were initially detained by the Police, two were subsequently released without charge, while the other two men were arrested for using offensive words and outstanding... Read more of this article
Minors Offers Support for Tucker’s Point SDO
Yesterday morning [Feb 4] in the House of Assembly, Government tabled the Special Development Order 2011, and later that afternoon a press conference was held at the Tucker’s Point Resort, during which Minister Patrice Minors offered her support for the Special Development Order [SDO], which would allow Tucker’s Point to build additional residences... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Sandys 360 24hr Swim-a-thon
Sandys 360 Sports, Aquatic & Enrichment Centre celebrated its first anniversary this weekend. The west end community sports centre is hosting activities which will help to raise $250,000 for youth development programs including a 24 hour swim-a-thon that began at 5pm Friday [Feb 4]. The public was invited to put together teams of six family, friends... Read more of this article
