Archive for May 23rd, 2011
Locals ‘Camped Out’ For Parade Tomorrow
In a longstanding tradition, Bermudians are starting to line the parade route this evening [May 23], with people settling into ‘their spots’ for the May 24th Parade tomorrow. Signs of ‘camps’ can been seen along various parts of the parade route, with Cedar Avenue in particular a beehive of activity. Locals, both young and old,... Read more of this article
Nigerian Delegation Visits Bermuda
Premier Paula Cox announced today [May 23] that a delegation from Nigeria, led by His Excellency Dr Kayode Fayemi, Governor of EkiTi State, travelled to Bermuda on a preliminary visit to explore the possibility of forging a strategic partnership with Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Nigerian delegation were keen to learn more about Bermuda and... Read more of this article
Jury Selected: Yankee Rawlins Murder Trial
This morning [May 23] in Supreme Court, the trial of David Cox started to get underway, with the jury being selected. 31-year-old David Cox, of Club Road, Smiths, is accused of killing Troy “Yankee” Rawlins. He denies the charges. On August 9th 2010, 47-year-old Mr Rawlins was gunned down in the entrance of Spinning Wheel nightclub. Mr... Read more of this article
Police To Use “All Resources & Power”
Acting Commissioner of Police Mike Jackman has said the Police Service will use “all of its resources and powers to make the holiday period a safe one; there will be a high profile police presence throughout the island over the next 36 hours.” This follows on the heels of a double shooting that saw two men injured this afternoon. At approximately... Read more of this article
Photos: St. Paul’s Preschool Fashion Show
This afternoon [May 23] St. Paul’s Preschool hosted a Bermuda Day Fashion show at the Christian Education Centre in Paget. The preschoolers were decked out in a wide variety of attire ranging from beach wear to business style clothing. They walked the flower strewn ‘runway’ as proud parents and family members cheered them on. The... Read more of this article
Photos: Victor Scott Students ‘Move More’
This morning [May 23] Minister of Health Zane DeSilva and Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith kicked off the “Move More Bermuda” campaign at the Victor Scott school. Both Ministers gave brief speeches before the students demonstrated their active habits. Minister DeSilva also participated in the hula hooping, and despite his best efforts,... Read more of this article
Woman Charged: Bodily Harm On 2-Year-Old
In Magistrates Court this morning [May 23], a 26-year-old woman – who cannot be named for legal reasons – pleaded not guilty to a charge she had caused bodily harm to another person – namely a 2-year-old child – in November 2010. The court heard the child is in his father’s custody. Magistrate Archie Warner set trial for... Read more of this article
Fire Fighters Attend Spittal Pond Blaze
At approximately 2:30pm today [May 23] The Bermuda Fire Services responded to a brush fire at the Spittal Pond Nature Reserve. At least two fire trucks and at least half a dozen personnel attended the blaze at the 64-acre South Shore wildlife sanctuary. They quickly brought the fire under control. Related Stories Police Investigating Suspicious... Read more of this article
Two People Shot On Palmetto Road
[Updated] A short while ago [May 23] there was a shooting in the Palmetto Road area just west of Devonshire Recreation Club. Bernews unofficially understands that two people may have been shot. The Police have presently blocked off Palmetto Road from the junction of Roberts Avenue on the western side, and from the Dock Hill roundabout on the eastern... Read more of this article
Follow-Up CURB Forums For Black Bermudians
Due to the success of the initial meeting for the black community to discuss internalised racism, CURB will be sponsoring two follow-up meetings to take the discussions further. Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda spokesman said the upcoming meetings will be co-facilitated by Dr. Eva Hodgson and Mr. Cordell Riley and will take place on Wednesday,... Read more of this article
Appointment To Bank’s Core Research Team
Bermuda’s Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [May 23] announced that it has appointed Paul O’Neill to its London, UK-based Core Strategy and Research team. Mr. O’Neill, a former barrister, has several years experience as a portfolio manager with private wealth offices. At Butterfield he will act as senior investment research... Read more of this article
Videos & Photos: Tributes Paid Two Years Later
Area residents, friends and family members of Kenwandee “Wheels” Robinson gathered last night [May 22] in the St Monica’s area to pay tribute to Mr Robinson – who was shot dead in the same area two years ago. Two years ago to the day – on May 22, 2009 – Mr Robinson was fatally shot while in the St. Monica’s Road... Read more of this article
