Archive for June 10th, 2011
PLP Mourn Loss of John Evans
The PLP has released a statement following the death of John Evans. It follows in full below: The Progressive Labour Party is deeply saddened by the death of Mr. John Evans, husband of our departed Dame Lois Browne-Evans, and father of Donald, Tina, and Nadine. Born in Trinidad, West Indies, Mr. Evans migrated to Bermuda after marrying the former Lois... Read more of this article
Brunson Places 15th at NCAA Championship
Bermudian Jasmine Brunson is one of the 18 student-athletes from the Clemson Track & Field program that traveled to Des Moines, IA to compete in the 2011 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Ms Brunson was the only Bermudian participating in the NCAA Championship this year. Competing the Women’s Long jump finished 15th out of 24 competitors with her... Read more of this article
National Health Plan Consultation Paper
This morning [June 10] Minister of Health Zane Desilva delivered a Ministerial Statement about the National Health Plan Consultation Paper, saying “The initial consultation period is now over and the written feedback has finally ceased to trickle in. I am very happy to report that we received over 100 written submissions. Written feedback was... Read more of this article
Murder Trial: David Cox Found Guilty
[Updated with videos] David Cox has been found guilty of murdering Troy “Yankee” Rawlins. The jury convicted him by unanimous verdict, and immediately after the verdict Mr Cox’s lawyer rose and asked that sentencing be delayed in order to allow mitigating factors to be submitted. Mr Cox was remanded in custody and will be sentenced... Read more of this article
Senator Furbert: Regrets Comments About Song
This afternoon [June 10] a statement by Senator Laverne Furbert said that she regrets the comments she made about the ‘Proud to be Bermudian’ song recently. Senator Furbert said, “I regret the recent public comments that I made regarding the song, Proud to be a Bermudian.” “I may have overreacted, and as a journalist I... Read more of this article
Former UBP MP Darius Tucker Joins PLP
Former UBP MP Darius Tucker announced in the House of Assembly this morning [June 10] that he will join the PLP. In 2009 Mr Tucker, who represents Constituency #7 Hamilton South, opted to resign as the UBP Whip and sat in the House of Assembly as an Independent MP up until today. Mr Tucker follows in the footsteps of former UBP Leader Wayne Furbert... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Bermuda Gymnastics Championship
This coming Saturday [June 11] the 2011 In-House Bermuda Gymnastics Championship will be held at the National Training Center, in St. David’s [the pink building just past White's supermarket in Southside]. The admission fee is $5, and there will also be a bake sale and raffle. All funds will go directly towards the Island Games team’s travel... Read more of this article
KPMG Staff Donate $18,000 To Red Cross
The staff of KPMG in Bermuda donated $18,600 to benefit the disaster relief efforts of the Red Cross for both the Japan earthquake and the devastation left by the recent US tornados. The funds were raised through a series of staff events, including a Casino Night, an office raffle and a hugely successful auction of items donated by Partners and Directors. The... Read more of this article
Dame Jennifer: “Number of Posts Lost is 97″
[Updated] Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith spoke about reductions this morning [June 10] saying that the “total number of posts lost is 97.” Dame Jennifer said, ” To be clear, persons affected include: para-professionals on one year contracts – a total of 30; persons who are unqualified and unregistered – a total of 12;... Read more of this article
Three Remanded: Alleged Grievous Bodily Harm
Three men appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [June 10] in relation to the altercation at Snorkel Park which resulted in a cruise ship worker being hospitalized. Magistrate Archie Warner, dealing with the three men charged with causing grievous bodily harm to two male cruise ship workers, remanded all three in custody until a hearing on 24th... Read more of this article
Dept of Tourism Launches Bermuda iPhone App
The Bermuda Department of Tourism has launched a new iPhone application, the ‘Bermuda Travel & Vacation Guide.’ The free app, developed and built by iCrossing, allows vacation planners to access Bermuda’s most popular activities, sightseeing locations, golf courses, beaches, hotels, shops, restaurants and nightlife. The app’s... Read more of this article
Lindo’s ISL Schedule Change
The 2011 Lindo’s ISL tripleheader that was scheduled for Sunday June 19th has been moved to Saturday June 18th. The Apex will play the Titans at 2 pm. The Kings play the Union at 4 pm, and the Arsenal battle the Royal at 6 pm. Saturday’s marquee matchup between the Knights and Storm remains at 8 pm. The change makes opening weekend a Saturday quadruple... Read more of this article
