Archive for March 17th, 2011
BEST Urges Responsible & Civil Conduct
As Senators prepare to debate the Tucker’s Point SDO tomorrow, BEST said they have “been informed that Tuckers Point plans to ferry paid employees of the hotel with placards to the Cabinet Building tomorrow,” and have urged all people who plan to attend to “conduct themselves responsibly and with civility.” BEST and CURB... Read more of this article
NASA Image Of The Day: Bermuda
A photo of Bermuda captured by a satellite in orbit is featured on NASA’s website today [Mar.17]. NASA said, “On March 14, 2011 the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard the Aqua satellite captured this natural-color image of the Island of Bermuda glowing like a gem in the Atlantic Ocean.” “Sandy beaches... Read more of this article
Photos: Royal Couple Visit Berkeley
Their Royal Highnesses, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, continued their tour of Bermuda stopping at the Berkeley Institute this afternoon [Mar.17], where they unveiled a commemorative plaque in honour of the first-ever Royal Visit to the school. The Royal Couple were met by the Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith and Berkeley principal Michelle... Read more of this article
Four Letters: In Support of the SDO
Bernews has received four additional letters of support from staff members at Tucker’s Point, detailing their reasons for supporting the SDO which will be debated in the Senate tomorrow. They follow in full below: Winfield Chuck Simpson, Maintenance Department: Out of respect, and support to Mr. Ed Trippe and the Tuckers Point Club Associates... Read more of this article
SDO Walk Numbers: 2,000 or 909 People
Paul Telford, the Rooms and Spa Director at Tucker’s Point Hotel & Spa, made a number of points in favour of the SDO, and also touched on the walk held recently saying the “accurate count,” was 909 walkers that showed up and asking “where did 2000 come from?” On March 6th, a group of environmental and social/historical... Read more of this article
Ministry Responds to “Malicious Allegations”
The Ministry of Environment has refuted statements made by the environmental group BEST saying, “The Government strongly requests that Mr. Hayward cease and desist from spreading such malicious allegations, clearly designed to influence the outcome of the Senate debate on the SDO.” The Tucker’s Point SDO has already passed in the House,... Read more of this article
Earl of Wessex Visits Somersfield Academy
A greeting party of Somersfield students – some holding British flags – met His Royal Highness The Prince Edward Earl of Wessex when he arrived at Somersfield Academy today [Mar. 17]. His Royal Highness arrived and was met by students and Head of School Dr. Jim Christopher who introduced him to Chairman of the Board of Governors Tom Vesey and The... Read more of this article
Seen a Blue Hose in Southampton?
The Bermuda Fire Service is asking the public to look out for a piece of equipment which is described as a 50 foot long blue high pressure hose, and was lost in the vicinity of Heron Bay School in Southampton on the evening of March 8th. The black and white photo shown to the left depicts the model. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue... Read more of this article
Photos: Countess Visits Academy Students
[Updated] This morning [Mar.17] the Countess of Wessex toured Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy where she met both students and faculty. The Countess was met by Principal Ms Dena Butterfield Lister and introduced to Dame Jennifer Smith, Minister of Education; Mr. Warren Jones, Permanent Secretary, Education; Mr. Joze Lopez, the school’s PTA President... Read more of this article
Teen Injures Hand in Motorcycle Accident
A 17 year old young man from Pembroke sustained a hand injury and was taken to the hospital via ambulance after being involved in a collision with another motorcycle last night [Mar.16] A Police spokesman said, “Around 10:30pm on Wednesday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish... Read more of this article
Murder Trial: Sergeant Testifies on Gang Ties
This morning [Mar.17], in the ongoing trial over the murder of Kumi Harford, the Crown put Police Sergeant Alexander Rollin on the witness stand, who said that the defendant Antonio Myers was a high-ranking member of the Middletown gang. 30-year-old Kumi Harford was killed at around 5am on St. Monica’s Road on December 5th, 2009, when he was hit by... Read more of this article
Two Arrests After Front Street Scuffle
Two 18-year-olds are expected to appear in court after being arrested following a scuffle on Front Street early this morning [Mar.17]. A Police spokesman said, “Around 3:15am on Thursday, Police responded to a reported disturbance on Front Street in the City of Hamilton near the junction with Parliament Street.” “Officers observed... Read more of this article
