Archive for March 23rd, 2011
British MP: “Disrespectful” & “Out of Order”
This evening [Mar.23] Minister of National Security Lt. Col. David Burch had strong words for Andrew Rosindell, a British MP who recently visited the island, saying he was “disrespectful”, “out of order” and that his behaviour was “a breach of every solitary protocol that exists across the planet.” Speaking in the... Read more of this article
Murder Trial: Defendant’s Mother Testifies
The mother of a man accused of murder took the stand today [Mar.23] in the Supreme Court murder trial of 25-year-old Antonio Myers, who is accused of murdering a rival gang member – charges which he denies. Having heard evidence that one particular 40 calibre pistol and one particular 9mm pistol had been used in a series of shootings, the Crown... Read more of this article
Tucker’s Point SDO Debate to Resume
Minister of the Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban confirmed this evening [Mar.23] that the Government and Tucker’s Point Club have been working continuously since Friday’s Senate session to consider the concerns expressed by Senators. Approximately 4.5 hours into the debate this past Friday, Senator David Burt [PLP]... Read more of this article
Ben Ainslie Invited Back: 2011 Argo Gold Cup
[Written by Talbot Wilson] Can Ben Ainslie, invited this year as a non-Tour Card skipper and winner of the last two Argo Group Gold Cup regattas, make it a hat trick? The two-in-a-row Gold Cup winner from Great Britain, who is targeting his fifth Olympic medal in 2012, has been invited back to to Bermuda to defend his title in the 2011 Argo Group Gold... Read more of this article
Bermuda Educators Council Council Members
The Bermuda Educators Council announced the new 2011-2015 Council Members as per the results of the Council Election held yesterday [Mar. 22] Council Director, Sheila Hendrickson explained, “Pursuant to the provisions in the Bermuda Educators Council Act 2002 and the Council’s Electoral Scheme Rules, 11 Council Members are appointed through an election... Read more of this article
Video: Gombeys in Atlanta’s Peachtree Center
This afternoon [Mar.23], Atlanta residents were treated to a little slice of Bermuda when the Gombeys danced through the Mall at Peachtree Center as part of a Bermuda Department of Tourism promotion. The day also included live steel pan music, tons of prizes and as well as a giveway in which one lucky person will win a 3-night, 4-day trip to Bermuda... Read more of this article
Health Dept: No Radiation Risk for Bermuda
There is currently no need for Bermuda residents to be concerned that they will receive harmful doses of radiation from the events presently underway in Japan, according to the Department of Health who is monitoring the information from the World Health Organization and other authorities on the risk to areas of the world outside of Japan. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Minister: Faith Community Outreach Programme
At a press conference held this morning [Mar.23], Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson announced the ‘Faith Community Outreach Programme’, which will see Government partner with the churches. Minister Wilson said, “I stand before you today to launch our Faith Community Outreach Programme. Through this programme, participating... Read more of this article
Platinum Estimates NZ & Aussie Loss
Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. announced its preliminary loss estimates for the 2011 Australian floods and Cyclone Yasi and the 2011 New Zealand earthquake, saying they currently expect the 2011 Australian floods and Cyclone Yasi and the 2011 New Zealand earthquake will have a net negative impact of approximately $25 million and $135 million,... Read more of this article
Student To Design Logo: FireFighters Walk
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] will be participating in the Middle-To-End Walk on May 7, 2011, wearing t-shirts with a logo designed by a Victor Scott student. The BFRS want the Victor Scott Primary School students to draw a picture that best represents their slogan, “Walking for Our Future.” and the winning picture will become the... Read more of this article
Gov. Marketing Centre Closed for Stocktaking
The Government Marketing Centre, a division of The Department of Conservation Services, Ministry of Public Works, will be closed for stocktaking on Thursday 31st March, 2011. A spokesperson said, “During the closure, only emergency requests for agricultural supplies will be accommodated. Clients are therefore encouraged to check supplies and... Read more of this article
TEDxBermuda: “Ideas Worth Spreading”
TEDxBermuda has announced that its inaugural event will launch April 23, 2011. The half-day event will take place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute and will bring together both local and international thought leaders for insightful presentations on game-changing ideas, current events and major issues impacting the island and the world. Tickets... Read more of this article
