Archive for March 14th, 2011

Students Attend Westminster Abbey Ceremony

Two students studying in the United Kingdom were awarded the opportunity to attend this year’s Commonwealth Day Observance with the Government of Bermuda London Office. Nursing student Christina Belboda and business student Christina Caisey attended the ceremony, as Bermuda as an Associate Member of the Commonwealth is awarded an invitation every... Read more of this article

17-Yr-Old Seriously Injured: Airlifted to Boston

[Updated] Emergency services this afternoon [Mar 14] responded to an accident on North Shore Road west of Shelley Bay Beach. Traffic was blocked off in both directions as police diverted traffic away from the scene. It is understood from bystanders that one person was taken by ambulance to the hospital. The person’s condition is not known at... Read more of this article

28 Weekend Arrests: Outstanding Warrants

Over this past weekend, the Bermuda Police arrested twenty eight people for outstanding warrants, and three people on suspicion of impaired driving. In addition, Police conducted twenty three liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island. Related Stories ‘Further Stepping Up Of Heightened Presence’ Bladed... Read more of this article

Videos: BIU Pays Tribute to Dr Barbara Ball

[Updated with additional videos] Past and present Presidents of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] hosted a press conference this afternoon [Mar.14], speaking on the passing of trade union pioneer Dr Barbara Ball last night. Present were three past or present BIU Presidents; Chris Furbert, Deputy Premier Derrick Burgess and Ottiwell Simmons. Dr Ball... Read more of this article

Tucker’s Point Responds: Historical Aspects

Over the weekend, the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] provided over 70 points from their perspective as to why the Tucker’s Point Special Development Order [SDO] should not be granted, with a dozen of them centering on the social and historical aspects. Almost 100 years ago, the Government of the day ordered a compulsory purchase,... Read more of this article

PLP Pay Tribute to Dr. Barbara Ball

The Progressive Labour Party released a statement about the passing of Dr. Barbara Ball, saying, “We recognize and appreciate the considerable sacrifice and skills of this valiant woman of the people. Dr. Ball spent forty-four years of her life fighting for the rights of the working class people of Bermuda, and the Progressive Labour Party thanks... Read more of this article

21 Students Start Hospitality Training

The Bermuda Hospitality Institute [BHI] has accepted 21 students into START, an American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute certificate program. Over 40 applicants applied. “We are pleased with the diversity of this inaugural group,” said BHI CEO, Karla Lacey. “There’s a cross section of schools represented – both public and private,... Read more of this article

Motocross Racing Results

The 2010/11 Motocross Season continued at the Southside Moto Sports Park yesterday [Mar.13]. Keon Glasford took the day’s honors in the Pee Wee Class, while Lazai Outerbridge won the 50cc 4 – 6 Age Group Class, while Logan Jones won the 50cc 7 – 9 Age Group Class. Kai-Jun Simons won the 65cc 7 – 9 Class, while Zamair Darrell won the 85cc 9... Read more of this article

Upcoming: 2011 BHPA Spring Show

The Bermuda Horse & Pony Association [BHPA] will be holding their annual Spring Show on Saturday, March 19th and Sunday, March 20th at the National Equestrian Centre, on Vesey Street in Devonshire. The judge will be Cathy Kassel Geitner from Aiken, South Carolina. The course designer for the Jumping, Equitation over fences and Hunter classes will... Read more of this article

Fire Service Responds to Small Housefire

Just after 1pm today [Mar.14] both the Bermuda Fire Service and Police Service responded to what appeared to be a very small house fire in the Cedar Park, Devonshire area. No flames were visible, but area residents said initially smoke could be seen coming from one of the upper windows. Residents also told us that the house is presently unoccupied,... Read more of this article

Anti-SDO Petition To Close at Midnight

The online petition against the Tucker’s Point Special Development Order [SDO] will be closed out at midnight tonight [Mar.14], and organisers have asked that any concerned residents who are in objection to the SDO, who may not have signed the petition, do so before it is closed out. Presently topping 1,700 signatures, the petition says, “We... Read more of this article

Montpelier Estimates NZ Quake at $75 Million

Days after the Japanese earthquake which is expected to impact Bermuda reinsurers, Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. today [Mar.14] announced a preliminary estimate of losses from the February earthquake in New Zealand and the January floods and Cyclone Yasi in Australia. Montpelier estimates its pretax net loss from the New Zealand earthquake will be $75... Read more of this article