Archive for April 11th, 2011
Weekend Arrests: 6 DUI & 24 Warrants
This past weekend there were six people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. In addition, Police officers also arrested twenty four people for outstanding warrants and conducted thirty three liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island. Related Stories Magazine And Ammunition Recovered Flood Receives Commissioner’s... Read more of this article
Multiple Vehicle Accident: City Hall Parking Lot
At approximately 1:45pm today [Apr.11], there was an accident in the City Hall Parking Lot that involved multiple vehicles. Police responded to the accident, which caused a parking lot lane to be blocked, and brought many interested looks from passing pedestrians. Bystanders told us that the accelerator pedal got stuck in the white SUV which caused... Read more of this article
Blinding Heights Podcast #15 Online
The The Blinding Heights Podcast #15 is now online, featuring State Line Empire, John Oszajca, Toy Horses, Distant Lights, Stonehoney, Reality Addiction, Waiting For Brantley, Johnny Panic and Will Black. The musical podcasts feature new indie rock songs handpicked by Will Black to showcase independent recording artists from around the world. The... Read more of this article
Students Invited to Perform: ‘Bermuda Glee’
The Argo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of international property casualty insurer Argo Group, announced today that it is partnering with teachers in the public and private school system to present Bermuda Glee, a 10-day performing arts intensive this summer modeled on the hit TV series Glee. At a press conference at The Berkeley Institute, the venue... Read more of this article
Allied World Japan Estimate: $75 Million
Bermuda based Allied World Assurance Company Holdings announced today [Apr.11] that it expects approximately $75 million in losses and loss expenses from the March 11, 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This amount is pre-tax and net of reinsurance recoverables. The March 11, 2011 Tohoku earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 is one of the largest... Read more of this article
Western Parish Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow
Members of the public living in the western parishes are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting held by Western Commanding Officer, Acting Chief Inspector Mark Clarke and members of the Western Division at 7pm tomorrow [Apr.12] at Port Royal Primary School located on Church Road in Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Officers will be addressing... Read more of this article
Fans Running Away With Bailey’s “Circus”
She gets by with or without a little help from her friends. But there’s no doubt aspiring Bermudian pop singer Bailey Outerbridge’s debut track “Circus” enjoys a remarkable degree of professional polish thanks to input from some entertainment industry veterans who are among the teen music prodigy’s biggest boosters. Bailey,... Read more of this article
New Book In “Daddy and I Explore” Series
Author of the “Daddy and I Explore” book series, David E. Chapman, was joined by HSBC Bermuda CEO Philip Butterfield, Acting Education Minister Walter Roban, local farmer Gerry Wilmot and Prospect Primary students and teachers this morning [Apr.11], as he handed out copies of his latest book in the series. Each book in the “Daddy and I Explore”... Read more of this article
Visitors: “End of The World is Almost Here”
The end of the world is almost here – according to literature being handed out by a group of people in Hamilton today. The group consists of approximately 30 visitors to the island who traveled here for a two-day stay during which they are spreading the word of the impending “end of the world.” The group was out and about today [Apr.11]... Read more of this article
Police Seek Witnesses To Fatal Collision
Police are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to the fatal road traffic collision that occurred around 6pm Thursday, April 7th 2011 at the junction of Middle Road and Parsons Lane in Devonshire, claiming the life of 49 year old Timothy Pedro. Anyone that may have seen this collision or have any information about it is encouraged to contact PC Steven... Read more of this article
Future Is Bright For ‘Extinct’ Cahow
Bermuda’s Nonsuch Island is now the chief battleground in the Cahow’s war against extinction — and for the first time in centuries, the critically endangered national bird appears to have gained the upper hand. The re-discovery of Bermuda’s Cahow – a species thought to have been extinct for more than 300 years —... Read more of this article
Cycle Accident: North Shore Road
At approximately 11:20am today [Apr.11], emergency services responded to an accident on North Shore Road just east of Flatts. It appears that a single bike was involved in an accident. Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel attended to an injured man until an ambulance arrived. EMTs attended to the man who appeared to have sustained injuries to... Read more of this article
