Archive for June 1st, 2011
Over 60 Students Receive Technical Certifications
Last week Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson presented over sixty Berkeley Institute students with technical certifications during the school’s annual “Technical Showcase” on May 27th. The majority of students received their National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certificates, transcripts and wallet cards,... Read more of this article
Expert: Defendant’s DNA Found At Scene
Today [June 1] an expert witness testified that the DNA of a man accused of murder was found on a baseball cap at the crime scene. 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 9th 2010, 47-year-old Raymond Troy “Yankee”... Read more of this article
July 21: College Student Networking Event
Business Bermuda will host the 13th Annual College Student Networking Event (CSNE) on 21st July 2011 at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. For the past 12 years, Business Bermuda has worked to ensure that Bermuda’s business professionals have the opportunity to meet those upcoming university and college graduates who are available for employment and... Read more of this article
Three People Deny Money Laundering
Three people denied money laundering charges at the Supreme Court monthly arraignment session this morning [June 1]. Omari Gyasus Kevin Franklin, Dennisha Sahima Simmons and Allana Tait all pleaded not guilty to laundering money between May 2007 and May 2010. Omari Franklin faced counts involving money laundering, drug possession, possession of drug... Read more of this article
July 1: Tynes Bay Fees To Increase
The Ministry of Public Works is advising waste haulers that effective July 1, 2011 the rates for commercial waste disposal at the Tynes Bay Waste-to-Energy facility will increase. A spokesperson said, “These increases are necessary to support the ongoing cost of waste disposal operations at the Tynes Bay facility and to ensure the long term sustainability... Read more of this article
Moratorium: Over 75 Work Permits Not Renewed
This morning [June 1] Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson spoke in the Senate about a variety of employment matters. She said since the implementation of the moratorium on work permits in certain job categories, including landscaping, cleaning, and kitchen porters, more than 75 work permits in these categories have reached term and have... Read more of this article
Not Guilty Plea: Sexual Exploitation, Assault
At the Supreme Court monthly arraignment session this morning [June 1], a 36-year-old man pleaded not guilty to a number of charges including sexually exploiting a young person. The man – who cannot be named or depicted for legal reasons – stands accused of the sexual exploitation of a young person, deprivation of liberty, assault, possessing... Read more of this article
CableVision Opens Washington Mall Location
Today, Bermuda CableVision officially opened the doors of its new Customer Care Centre in Washington Mall and welcomed its first customers to the new location. The grand opening celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Charles Gosling, Mayor of Hamilton Charles Gosling, Minister for the Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy... Read more of this article
Jana Matusz: Artist in Residence
Jana Matusz from Boston is the new Artist in Residence who has been on the island painting since April. The opening reception for the exhibit will be on Friday, June 17th in the Rick Faries Gallery at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. Doors open at 5:30pm. Jana studied art at Harvard University, Oxford, the Academy of Fine Art in Krakow, Poland,... Read more of this article
Murder: Myers To Be Sentenced On June 22
At the Supreme Court monthly arraignment session this morning [June 1] , the sentencing date for convicted murderer Antonio Donovan Myers was set for 22 June 2011. 30-year-old Kumi Harford was killed at around 5am on St. Monica’s Road on December 5th, 2009, when a hail of bullets struck his car as he was driving home. Dr Cumberland, the forensic pathologist... Read more of this article
Want To Be In A Local Music Video?
Bermudian artist “Propa” will be having a video shoot for his new hit dance song “Super Bad” at the Moon Night Club on Sunday, June 5th, 2011 at 8pm. The musician and his team are inviting dancers and anyone who is willing to be seen world wide to come out on Sunday and support our local artist. Propa — real name Jamel Thomas... Read more of this article
Noel-Simmons Resigns As UBP Candidate
One time UBP candidate Devrae Noel-Simmons has resigned as the UBP candidate for Warwick South Central, Constituency #26. Mr Noel-Simmons contested the December 15, 2010 Warwick South Central by-election to fill the seat once held by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown. On May 3, members of the UBP voted to dissolve the party and merge with the BDA to form... Read more of this article
