Archive for July 27th, 2011
Photos: Car Destroyed By Fire In Warwick
[Updated] Just past 6pm this evening [July 27] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of a car on fire in the Rockland Estates, Warwick area. The fire appeared to have started out small in the engine of the car until it engulfed the entire car in flames, as pictured in the photo series below: However the fire grew in size: Till... Read more of this article
Validus 2011 Q2 Net Income: $109.9 Million
Bermuda based Validus Holdings, Ltd. today [July 27] reported net income of $109.9 million for the 2011 second quarter, compared for the 2010 second quarter. A statement released by the companys said, “Net income available to Validus of $109.9 million, or $1.05 per diluted common share for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $179.8... Read more of this article
Pink Ferry Route Fare Increase Postponed
Today [July 27] a spokesperson for the Department of Marine and Ports, within the Ministry of Transport said, “The proposed fare increase on the Pink Route which was scheduled to take effect on Monday, August 1, 2011 will now be postponed to a later date to be announced. All passes that have been sold at the current price can be used on the Pink... Read more of this article
Literacy Day: Elliot Primary Partners With ACE
On Friday 17 June 2011 Elliot Primary School held its second annual Literacy Day. Throughout the day students participated in various reading activities designed to encourage them to improve their literacy skills. The event was organised by teachers and parents, together with ACE employees who participated in the Literacy Day as a part of the ACE Employee... Read more of this article
West Indies Cricketer Visits Youth Clinic
After arriving last night, West Indies player Ramnaresh Sarwan spent this morning [July 27] working with young cricketers at the Berkeley Institute School Field in a joint partnership with Digicel and the Bermuda Cricket Board. Mr Sarwan attended the Digicel Youth Cricket Summer Clinic, organized by the Bermuda Cricket Board at the Berkeley Institute... Read more of this article
Police Seize 40 More Marijuana Plants
Police have made their sixth seizure of cannabis plants in recent weeks, this time in the Radnor Road, Smiths area yesterday. A Police spokesperson said, “On Tuesday July 26, The Bermuda Police Service seized 40 of what are believed to be cannabis plants in various stages of growth in the Radnor Road, Smiths area. An investigation into this seizure... Read more of this article
“BIU Demonstrated Leadership By Example”
United Bermuda Party leader Kim Swan has called on the One Bermuda Alliance to end its “bombardment” against the Bermuda Industrial Union saying, “Now is not the time to for a political party to wage war with the union.” In an editorial published in the July 22, 2011 edition of The Worker’s Voice, the former Opposition Leader praises... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Firearm Possession
This morning [July 27] 26-year-old Gladstone Butterfield was charged in Magistrates Court for being in possession of a firearm, as well as being in possession of ammunition. Bail was denied, and Mr Butterfield was remanded in custody. He did not have to enter a plea, as the matter must be heard in Supreme Court. The day of the incident a Police spokesman... Read more of this article
Deunte Darrell Fit For Cup Match After Accident
Somerset cricket player – and last year’s MVP – Deunte Darrell has been declared fit for the 2011 Cup Match Classic, after he was involved in a bike accident on Monday evening [July 25] on his way to the Cup Match event at Botanical Gardens. The 2010 Cup Match MVP and Top Scorer sustained abrasions to both hands and on his arms, however... Read more of this article
Videos: Cup Match Captains, Club Presidents
Premier Paula Cox hosted both Cup Match Captains, players from both teams, former Cup Match players and both Presidents earlier this week at a reception at the Botanical Gardens. “On behalf of the Government and the people of Bermuda, would like to commend you the players for being upstanding and I want to wish you all the best,” said the Premier. Somerset... Read more of this article
Trio Of Swimmers Competing In China
Julian Fletcher, Roy-Allan Burch and Kiera Aitken are presently competing at the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai, China. Ben Smith, National Coach and Sharks Swim Club Head Coach reported on the performances of the local swimmers, “The 14th FINA World Championships has been amazing over the first 4 days of the swimming competition. On... Read more of this article
Bermuda Radio: Marine Safety Over Holiday
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre has issues marine safety advice for the Cup Match weekend, their full statement follows below: Ahead of the Cup Match Holiday and what is probably the busiest boating weekend on the Bermuda calendar, Maritime Operations Centre staff want you to enjoy the holiday – but also consider some marine safety advice over... Read more of this article
