Archive for March 19th, 2011
8-Yr-Old Author Launches Second Book
8-year-old author Malaikah Abdul-Jabbar and her family hosted a book launch today [Mar. 19] at the Daisy & Mac Store on Queen Street. “It’s been almost a year and she has now completed her second book,” said Malaikah’s mother, Azuhaa Coleman. “It is called ‘A Different Kind of Bermuda’ and it explores Bermuda through the eyes of an... Read more of this article
Live Stream: National Squash Championships
[Updated] The National Squash Championships are underway at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. Live video is available below, and the commentator is top squash player Micah Franklin. Update: Stream over. The National Squash Championships concluded at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. First on the court was Kim Morbey and Jane... Read more of this article
‘Rise & Report May Have Been To Save Face’
Saying “the decision to rise and report progress may have been a move to save face from a potential Government embarrassment,” Dr. Katherine Michelmore said she hopes it “represents a recognition on behalf of Government that there is much wrong with this SDO and how it has been presented to the public.” Dr. Michelmore, spokesperson... Read more of this article
Dr. Barbara Ball Laid to Rest
Dr Barbara Bertha Ball, MRCS, LRCP, OBE, JP [13 June 1924 - 14 March 2011] The Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Mr David Arkley, Premier Paula Cox and Deputy Premier Derrick Burgess, and Leader of the Opposition Kim.Swan were all in attendance at this afternoon’s Catholic Mass for the late Dr Barbara Ball. Others came from the Cabinet,... Read more of this article
Monday Evening Vigil For Murder Victim
This coming Monday [Mar.21] a candlelight vigil will be held at 6:00pm at Union Square on Dundonald Street. The vigil in being held in memory of James.Lawes who was murdered one year ago today, and also to gather and show support for ending all gun violence. Just before 11pm on March 19, 2010, three men were shot during a drive-by shooting in the parking... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: 2011 St. Baldrick’s Event
[Updated] Hair fell and over $400,000 was raised last night [Mar.18], as residents had their heads shaved to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation as friends, family and donors cheered them on at BAA. Stylists and barbers shaved volunteers’ heads to raise money to support children’s cancer research, and early estimates indicate that the... Read more of this article
Murder Accused: “I Shouldn’t Have Come Back”
Yesterday [Mar.18] the Court heard that a man accused of murdering a rival gang member was arrested after arriving in Bermuda from a Miami flight, and told the arresting officer, “I knew I should not have come back. I knew you guys were looking for me.” 30-year-old Kumi Harford [pictured] was killed at around 5am on St. Monica’s Road on... Read more of this article
Photos: Under 16′s Rugby Team Clean Up
Almost 30 players of the Bermuda National U16′s Rugby Team took part in the KBB pickup at Rocky Hill Park, St Georges on Saturday March 19th. The National Under 16 program is in its second year of operation and has been particularly successful in attracting a broad range of boys from a variety of schools both in the public and private sector.... Read more of this article
