Archive for May 26th, 2011
PLP To Hold “Election Action Days”
The PLP will be hosting ‘Election Action Days’ on May 28 and June 4. An email was sent out to members saying: “We all know that this next election is very important,” and asking them to join them and “go door to door to educate and register thousands of new voters throughout the island.” Premier Paula Cox said: “I’m... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 May 24th At Victoria Park
After a day filled with cyclists, runners and a parade, locals and visitors turned out to Victoria Park to be entertained by acts on stage under the rotunda. Some of Bermuda’s best home-grown talent performed to the crowds who stood, sat and walked around the grounds. Vendors were set up throughout the park selling food, toys, snow balls and The... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Sinclair Packwood Cycle Race
Around 70 cyclists took part in the 2011 Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race on Bermuda Day, racing at top speed from Somerset to Hamilton. Darren Glasford from Winners Edge won the Mens Race finishing in 26:37.3, Nicole Mitchell from Winners Edge won the Female Race in 26:46.0, and Dominique Mayho won the Juniors Race in 26:37.6. The full results of the... Read more of this article
Witness Testifies: Murder Of Yankee Rawlins
Taking the witness stand today [May 26] was a Crown witness who said that he had known David Cox, the alleged shooter, all his life; having grown up with him in Pembroke Parish. 32-year-old David Jahwell Cox of Club Road, Smiths is charged with premeditated murder and using a firearm to commit an indictable offence. He denies the charges. On August... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: AirTran Flight & Cheerleaders
[Updated with videos] AirTran’s inaugural flight from Atlanta landed at LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [May 26], carrying 20 of the cheerleaders from the Atlanta Falcons Football Club who flew in for their annual swimsuit calendar photo shoot. They are pictured below along with Minister of Transport Terry Lister. In addition,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hogges 2011 Squad Announced
The Bermuda Hogges have officially announced their 2011 Squad for the USL Premier Development League season, which will kick-off Friday, May 27th, against Reading United and two days later, Sunday, May 29th; they will play New Jersey Rangers. There had been media speculation that three Bermudians who had played professionally - Nahki Wells, Reggie... Read more of this article
22 Yr Old Female Fined: Cocaine Possession
In Magistrates Court this morning [May 26], 22-year-old Danielle Eatherley pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. The Court heard that on 30th January 2011, Ms Eatherley had been at The Beach on Front Street where Police had arrested her on another matter. She had been taken to the nearby Police station where, before she was searched, she admitted... Read more of this article
Argo: Brazil ‘Key Component’ Of Strategy
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., the Bermuda-based international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, announced today [May 26] that Pedro Purm Jr. has been selected to serve as chief executive officer for its commercial property and casualty insurance operations in Brazil. Mr. Purm will oversee the creation and operation... Read more of this article
Tourist Fined $2,000 For Importing Marijuana
The day after a female tourist was jailed for 30 days for importing marijuana, another female tourist appeared in court also charged with importing marijuana. In Magistrates Court this morning [May 26] 53-year-old American tourist Teresa Sheridan pleaded guilty to importing an illegal drug into Bermuda. She had arrived at LF Wade International at 2:10pm... Read more of this article
Bermuda ‘Sistering’ With Atlanta District
The Atlanta district of Buckhead and Bermuda will be “sister communities,” thanks to an agreement reached by the uptown community’s business leaders. A delegation from the Buckhead Coalition, a chamber of commerce type nonprofit organisation, arrived in Bermuda today [May 26] to exchange formal proclamations with Hamilton officials. The... Read more of this article
Woman Charged With Stealing $19,000
In Magistrates Court this morning [May 26], Natercia Jimenez was faced with a number of counts involving dishonesty, stealing, false accounting, and falsifying or concealing accounting information. The court alleged that between 1st June 2007 and 10th September 2009, she had taken $19,000 belonging to the Town & Country cleaning company. With... Read more of this article
India Film Institute Scholarship Launched
The National Training Board [NTB], within the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced the launch of the Whistling Woods International Scholarship which will be available for two Bermudian students, and offer them the chance to study in India. In February 2010 the Bermuda Government and Whistling Woods International Ltd. Institute for Film,... Read more of this article
