Archive for May 16th, 2011

Video: Ship Diverts & Injured Man Brought Ashore

Video: Ship Diverts & Injured Man Brought Ashore

After sustaining injuries a crew member from a Greek-flagged ship was transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital this evening [May 16], after the ‘Samjohn Light’ cargo ship diverted to the island. On Friday afternoon [May 13] the 35-year-old Greek crew member was working on board the ‘Samjohn Light’ when he fell of scaffolding and... Read more of this article

Bermuda Democratic Alliance Is Dissolving

Bermuda Democratic Alliance Is Dissolving

After just two years on the island’s political scene, the Bermuda Democratic Alliance will be dissolving tomorrow [May 17] as its three Parliamentarians join with former United Bermuda Party MPs to form a new combined opposition party, the One Bermuda Alliance. BDA chairman, Michael Fahy said, “Today seven MP’s from the UBP resigned... Read more of this article

Murder Trial: Gun Used In Other Shootings

Murder Trial: Gun Used In Other Shootings

This afternoon [May 16], in the Kevin Warner murder trial, having heard the read-in evidence from the Florida-based ballistics expert used by the Bermuda Police, and in explaining to the Jury, Justice Carlyle Greaves said: “This is a busy firearm.” The Justice was referring to the evidence from the expert which said that the bullets recovered from... Read more of this article

Appleby Unveils Management Changes

Appleby Unveils Management Changes

Bermuda-headquartered Appleby, the world’s largest offshore legal firm, has revamped its management structure “to broaden its strategic mandate” according to a top UK legal journal. “The Lawyer” reports today [May 16] that in a series of elections held earlier this month, group managing partner Peter Bubenzer was elected as... Read more of this article

Squash Tournament Video & Results

Squash Tournament Video & Results

The 2011 World Distributors Bermuda Tire Charity Squash Tournament was held this past weekend [May 14/15] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Micah Franklin defeated Patrick Foster to win the Men’s Division One Final, while Magda Cawthorne defeated Denise Kyme to win the Ladies Division One Final. Friday 13th May Men’s... Read more of this article

Harbour Nights Launch For New Charity CD

Harbour Nights Launch For New Charity CD

With this week’s launch of ”Ride The Wave,” Volume 2, Bermuda’s singers and musicians are once again demonstrating their hearts are as big as their talent. The 37-track double CD — featuring a wide array of Bermudian performers including Troy Anthony, Mishka and  Joy T. Barnum –will be officially launched at... Read more of this article

Seven UBP MPs Resign To Seal OBA Merger

Seven UBP MPs Resign To Seal OBA Merger

[Updated] Seven of the United Bermuda Party’s nine Members of Parliament today [May 16] announced they have resigned from the party to join with the Bermuda Democratic Alliance’s three Parliamentarians in order to form the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA]. John Barritt, Pat Gordon-Pamplin, Trevor Moniz, Grant Gibbons, Louise Jackson, Bob Richards... Read more of this article

No Age Group Prizes: May 24th Marathon

No Age Group Prizes: May 24th Marathon

April Vesey the Road Race Committee Chair for the Bermuda Track and Field Association [BTFA] sent out an email about several aspects of the upcoming May 24th Marathon Derby, Part of the email stated that, “They are also not having the usual Friday night awards ceremony. They are only giving prizes to the first 3 males and females. There will be... Read more of this article

Minister Visits Hamilton Fire Station

Minister Visits Hamilton Fire Station

Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief visited the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Hamilton Station last week to meet with the senior command of the Service. The Minister also addressed the Recruit course presently underway. Noting that these recruits have recently been trained to the Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate), the Minister... Read more of this article

Videos: Newly Merged CellOne Opens Doors

Videos: Newly Merged CellOne Opens Doors

Today [May 16] the new CellOne retail store officially opened on #18 Church Street in Hamilton, two weeks after the announcement that M3 Wireless will be merging with CellularOne. The new company is keeping the pre-existing CellularOne management team and will operate under the CellularOne brand, although it has been rebranded slightly as CellOne,... Read more of this article

Police Issue Internet Fraud Advisory

Police Issue Internet Fraud Advisory

The Police have issued an internet fraud advisory reminding members of the public to be vigilant regarding internet fraud. A Police spokesman said, “Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to be vigilant regarding internet fraud via online classifieds websites where items can be bought and sold.”... Read more of this article

KEMH Hosts: Emergency Medical Services Week

KEMH Hosts: Emergency Medical Services Week

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) are celebrating the Island’s first-ever Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. Acting Minister of Health Michael Weeks, officially launched the campaign this morning in the lobby at KEMH, along with representatives from Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB). Display boards,... Read more of this article