Archive for April 8th, 2011
CellularOne: 4G Capable Phones Arrived
CellularOne today announced the arrival of the 4G capable phones to the island, launching the Motorola Atrix 4G [pictured] and the HTC Inspire 4G, which both operate on the Android operating system. The Company said both the Motorola Atrix 4G and the HTC inspire 4G have theoretical download speeds of 14.4 MB/s which is four times faster than any BlackBerry... Read more of this article
BIU President: Members “Officially Reject” Offer
This afternoon [Apr.8] Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert spoke with the media, and said that the BIU membership had “officially rejected” Government’s most recent pay proposal. He did, however, say that the membership was “extremely concerned about the current economic climate and want to do what that they can to help.” The... Read more of this article
Charity Initiative: May 24th Marathon Derby
This year the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby has opened the ‘charitable giving’ element to all registered charities. As a result, all runners will be able to donate a portion of their registration fee to the registered charity of their choice. Other Derby components include the return of chip timing, online registration and the Derby relay. This year... Read more of this article
Oceania Marina Cruise Ship Makes First Visit
Minister of Transport Terry Lister is pictured below welcoming Captain Luca Manzi from the Oceania Marina, which made its inaugural visit to Bermuda this week. After leaving Bermuda, the Oceania Marina continued across the Atlantic to Funchal, Maderia Portugal. The cruise ship is scheduled to return to Bermuda in December. According to Frommers,... Read more of this article
Video: Military Jets Land in Bermuda
Yesterday afternoon [Apr.7] shortly after the inaugural AirTran flight from Baltimore-Washington International arrived in Bermuda, what appeared to be two Air Force fighter jets were seen approaching the runway at the LF Wade International Airport. The two jets landed, and were followed by a larger aircraft, also military. Although not confirmed by... Read more of this article
Acquitted On One Count: Thompson Drug Trial
[Updated] The jury in the trial of a former Customs Officer charged with conspiring to import over $50,000 worth of cannabis is now deliberating. 36-year-old Bromwin Thompson of Granaway Heights in Southampton was charged with two counts of conspiring to import cannabis; and one count of possessing illegal drugs with intent to supply. During the trial,... Read more of this article
This Sunday: First Power Boat Race Of Season
[Update: Race cancelled due to weather conditions] The Bermuda Power Boat Association is hosting its first power boat race of the season in Dockyard this Sunday, April 10th. Racing begins at 1 p.m. There will be a stall showcasing Bermuda Offshore Model Boat Association [BOMBA], a safety tent sponsored by the Marine Unit of the Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
Two Years in Prison For Phone Card Thief
In Magistrates Court this morning [Apr.8], 43-year-old Delvin “Beaver” Stevens was sentenced to two years in prison for stealing $755 worth of phone cards ,and six months in prison for escaping Police custody. Sentences are concurrent. Yesterday Mr Stevens pleaded guilty to stealing $755 of cell phone cards from the the Esso Collector’s... Read more of this article
Police Name Accident Victim As Timothy Pedro
The Bermuda Police have named the gentleman who passed away following a road traffic collision yesterday [Apr.7] as Timothy Pedro. A Police spokesman said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of, 49 year old Timothy Joseph Pedro of Sousa Estate Road in Devonshire. Police responded to a report of a road traffic collision that took... Read more of this article
Cricket: Papua New Guinea Beat Bermuda
Playing in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 Tournament in Dubai, Bermuda went down by 43 runs to Papua New Guinea. Final score: Papua New Guinea 231/9 Bermuda 188 Bermuda won the toss and elected to field, Papua New Guinea scored 231/9 in their allotted 50 overs, with Tony Ura the top scorer with 52, while Mahuri Dai added 44. Delyone Borden... Read more of this article
Ombudsman To Investigate SDO Criteria
An investigation has been launched by the Ombudsman in reference to the granting Special Development Orders [SDO]. Ombudsman Arlene Brock announced yesterday [Apr.8] that she has launched a “systemic investigation into the scope and research that ought to be gathered (not only by environment officials but also by other relevant officials) to assist... Read more of this article
Volleyball: Bermuda Ladies Win First Two Games
[Updated with videos] The Bermuda National Womens Volleyball team has started off with a bang in the 2011 Bermuda Open, winning their first two games last night [Apr.7], besting two teams from New York. Some of the island’s top volleyball players are facing off against opposition from Toronto & New York in the 2011 Bermuda Open, which started... Read more of this article
