Archive for March 21st, 2011
Photos & Videos: Vigil In Memory of James Lawes
[Updated with videos] This evening [Mar.21] a vigil was held at Union Square on Dundonald Street, in memory of James “Junior” Lawes who was fatally shot in a triple shooting in the area one year ago. The gathering was also to support all families who have lost loved ones to gun violence, and to call for an end to the gang violence in Bermuda. Just... Read more of this article
M3 Donates $2,500 to Bermuda Heart Foundation
M3 Wireless today [May.21] announced that $2,500 has been donated to the Bermuda Heart Foundation as a result of the February Heart Smart Month BlackBerry Promotion. During the month of February, five dollars from the sale of every BlackBerry Smartphone at M3 was donated to the Bermuda Heart Foundation. In addition, M3 added its own donation to make... Read more of this article
Social Work Month at Both Hospitals
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] joins a global campaign marking Social Work Month with lobby displays and information booths this week at both King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute (MWI). Members of the public are invited to stop by the lobby at both hospitals on Tuesday, 22 March from 10:00am to 2:00pm to learn... Read more of this article
HIP Insurance Premiums To Rise April 1st
Today [Mar.21] the Minister of Health Zane De Silva announced the new increased rates for the Health Insurance Plan [HIP] and the FutureCare Plan which will become effective on April 1, 2011. Minister DeSilva said, “The HIP premium will again increase on April 1st, 2011 from $298.93 to $385 per person per month. This is a premium increase of... Read more of this article
Bermuda to Host ACSDA Assembly This Week
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] is ready to host the Americas’ Central Securities Depositories Association’s [ACSDA] General Assembly from this Wednesday [Mar.21] thru Friday. Mr. Neville Caines, BSX Operations Manager, said, “The BSX is looking forward to its role as host and, confirming the significance of the event to Bermuda, is grateful... Read more of this article
Rosheena Beek Launches New Children’s Book
Premier Paula Cox, Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith, and Minister of Public Information Neletha Butterfield were among the attendees of Rosheena Beek’s book launch for her first children’s book, “I Find It So Hard!” which features illustrations created by 17-year-old phenom Leon Forde. The book launch and book signing... Read more of this article
Governor & Premier to Attend London Conference
Business Bermuda will host its Bermuda Financial Services Conference in London next month, with panel members to include both Premier Paula Cox and Governor Sir Richard Gozney. The event will be on Thursday 7 April 2011 at the Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park, London, England, and will include a keynote speech by Premier Paula Cox. “Business Bermuda is... Read more of this article
Murder Trial: Witness Details Myer’s Background
This afternoon [Mar.21], in the Antonio Myers murder trial case, the jury listened to a statement from the mother of Antonio Myer’s child that detailed family relationships. 30-year-old Kumi Harford was killed at around 5am on St. Monica’s Road on December 5th, 2009. Antonio Myers, 25, of Rambling Lane, Pembroke was charged with the murder in May,... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Bermuda College Play & Talent Show
The Bermuda College ‘BC Players Drama Club’ will be performing on April 7th and 8th at City Hall, and have promised to deliver “two nights of explosive talent plus two plays under one majestic roof.” In addition, an art gallery by Bermuda College students and alumni will be displayed in the lobby area.” On April 7th, watch... Read more of this article
Majestic Capital Expected to File Bankruptcy
Bermuda-based Majestic Capital Ltd expects to file for bankruptcy protection after its sale to a private equity firm fell through, according to a Reuters report today [Mar.21]. “Insurer Majestic Capital Ltd said it expects to file for bankruptcy protection after its sale to a private equity firm fell through, triggering an 85 percent fall in its... Read more of this article
Two Men Charged: Armed Robbery
This morning [Mar.21] two men appeared in Magistrates Court in connection with the armed robberies last week, facing over ten charges between them, including using a firearm – which was an imitation. 19-year-old Jaron Roberts and 18-year-old Kamrone Whiting, both of St George’s, were charged in connection with the robberies which occurred... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Jahmel Blakeney To Be Extradited
The Police have confirmed that Jahmel Blakeney “will be extradited to Bermuda in the near future to face attempted murder charges relating to the November 2009 shootings of two persons at the Southside Cinema.” The charges relate to the November 13, 2009 shooting of both Shaki Minors [then 26] and Cedarbridge teacher Renee Kuchler [then... Read more of this article
