Archive for July 19th, 2011

Photos & Results: IBC Criterium Series Race 3

Geri Mewett of Team Hincape rode away with race three of the IBC Criterium Series in Hamilton on Sunday [July 17]. The US based Bermuda rider was visiting to run a junior camp for two dozen young cyclists last week. Darren Glasford of Team Winner’s Edge and Damian Sharp of Fast Forward Bicycle Works rounded out the top three. Geri Mewett outsprints... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing 13-Year-Old Boy [Found]

[Updated - teenager found] The Police have appealed for assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old boy. Jahtwon Trott was last seen four days ago, and is known to frequent the Middletown/St. Augustine Road/Fentons Drive area. Jahtwon has been reported missing before. A Police spokesman said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the... Read more of this article

Land Policy Review Working Group Meets

Following the announcement on July 8 by the Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief of the formation of a Land Policy Review Working Group, the Group has held its first meeting to discuss the relevant issues. Comprised of technical officers from the Ministries of Finance, Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy, The Sustainable Development... Read more of this article

Platinum Reports Net Loss Of $20.4 Million

Bermuda based re/insurer Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. today [July 19] reported a net loss of $20.4 million and a loss per common share of $0.55 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. The results for the quarter include net premiums earned of $172.4 million, net favorable development of $16.4 million, net investment income of $34.0 million and net... Read more of this article

Resident Confronts Burglar During Break-In

A home occupant received minor injuries after confronting a burglar who broke into his home early this morning [July 19]. The burglar broke into a Patience Avenue, Sandys parish residence and was confronted by the male occupant, however the burglar managed to escape with a laptop computer, cellular phone and jewelry. The home occupant received relatively... Read more of this article

15-Yr-Old & 16-Yr-Old Arrested For Assault

Two teenagers were arrested after an 18-year-old man was hospitalized after being assaulted while walking on Washington Street this past Saturday [July 16]. The victim underwent surgery after jaw was broken during the assault, and has since been released from hospital. A Police spokesperson said, “Two young men, aged 16 and 15 years old respectively,... Read more of this article

David Cox Sentenced To Life In Prison

David Cox was today [July 19] sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 47-year-old Raymond Troy “Yankee” Rawlins. The Judge ordered that Mr Cox must serve a minimum of 38 years in prison before he can be considered for parole. On August 9th 2010, Mr Rawlins was gunned down in the entrance of Spinning Wheel nightclub on Court Street.... Read more of this article

Yusef Te’Jour Riley Awarded $20,000 Scholarship

[Updated with video] 17 year old basketball star Yusef Te’Jour Riley has been awarded a $20,000 scholarship by Digicel to continue his studies at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Mr. Riley aspires to be a lawyer and will pursue a double major in Political Science and English at the prestigious university while competing in basketball. He received... Read more of this article

ICC Cricket: Bermuda Beat Suriname

[Updated - Bermuda win] Bermuda will take on Suriname in the second ICC Americas Region Division One Twenty20 match at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Fort Lauderdale starting at 2.30pm today [July 19] Bermuda won the toss and elected to bat first. Karran Bayney and Sylvan Taylor are the Umpires on Duty The team for Bermuda... Read more of this article

The Reefs Earns Travel + Leisure Hotel Award

For the 14th consecutive year, The Reefs has been named among the Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda and Bahamas in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The Reefs’ La Serena Spa also made its debut on the list, being named among the Top 10 Best Hotels Spas in the Caribbean. The Reefs was the only Bermuda hotel and resort spa to be honored... Read more of this article

Allied World Supports Young Environmentalists

Hundreds of children are connecting with nature this summer through the Bermuda Zoological Society’s Aqua Camps—thanks to a $15,000 gift from Allied World Assurance Company. The funding is helping to support the holiday education programme for kids aged four to 11. The annual one-week camps offer youngsters a chance to connect with nature and learn... Read more of this article

Johnny Barnes In The Cup Match Spirit

With Cup Match ready to kick off at the end of next week [July 28/29] Johnny Barnes – well actually the statue bearing his likeness on East Broadway – is in the full Cup Match spirit. Ribbons of the traditional Cup Match colours adorn each side of the statue, greeting commuters as they head into Hamilton. Related Stories Kes The Band... Read more of this article