Archive for August 1st, 2011
Gambling Ship Crew Seeking Lost Wages
Pablo Riera, his son Pablo Jr. and Juan Aleman – the three crew members of the gambling ship ‘Niobe Corinthian’ – will be seeking judgment for lost wages in the Supreme Court on August 3, 2011. The Workers Voice reported in the July 22, 2011 issue that the ‘Niobe Corinthian’ will be auctioned by the Provost Marshall... Read more of this article
Waterspout Forms In Castle Harbour Area
Just after 3pm this afternoon [Aug.1] two funnel clouds formed in the Castle Harbour area with one becoming a waterspout which remained for about 10 minutes before dissipating back into a funnel cloud, which dissipated a few minutes later. Bermuda Weather Service meteorologist Michelle Pitcher said, “Just after 3pm local time the first of two... Read more of this article
“Sailboat With Substantial Narcotics Onboard”
[Updated] This afternoon [Aug.1] an eastern European national was arrested after his sailboat was found to have what the Police term a “substantial amount” of narcotics onboard. Customs are responsible for interdiction of drugs at our borders, and the Bermuda Police Service are on scene at the McCallan’s Wharf in St. George’s,... Read more of this article
Upcoming: HSBC National Junior Par 3 Champs
The Fairmont Southampton will play host to the HSBC National Junior Par 3 Championship on August 6 – 7, 2011. This event is one of the key features of what the Bermuda Junior Golf Association [BJGA] has proclaimed as “The Week of Junior Golf,” which along with the HSBC National Junior Par 3 Championship includes the 6th Annual Ross “Blackie”... Read more of this article
Burch Shatters Record, Qualifies For Olympics
The Cup Match cricket on Friday wasn’t the only great sporting performance by local athletes that day – as halfway across the world in China, Bermudian swimmer Roy-Allen Burch shattered the Bermuda record in the 50 metre freestyle and qualified for the 2012 London Olympics. Mr Burch was joined by Julian Fletcher and Kiera Aitken in represented... Read more of this article
$3.4 Million Drug Case: Five Men Plead Not Guilty
Today [Aug 1] five men appeared in Supreme Court, with officials alleging the five conspired to import cannabis said to be worth $3.4 million. They all pleaded not guilty, were released on bail, and will stand early trial next year. Carlos Rogers, and Kwesi Hollis -who had sailed from the Dominican Republic, were charged alongside three other men... Read more of this article
West Hamilton Holdings Ltd Rights Offering
West Hamilton Holdings Limited announced the results of its fully underwritten Rights Offering. The Offer commenced on July 4, 2011 and expired on July 22, 2011 without an extension. The Offer gave Eligible Shareholders the right to subscribe for common shares in the Company on a one for one basis at a price of BD$6.50 per share to raise approximately... Read more of this article
Hockey: Bermuda Lose 6-0 To Uruguay
[Updated] The Bermuda Women’s National Field Hockey Team lost their second game in the 2011 Pan American Challenge Cup, being defeated 6-0 by Uruguay today [Aug.1]. Uruguay scored in the 3rd, 34th, 48th, 59th, 63rd and 69th minutes to rack up their 6-0 point win. The Challenge Cup is presently being held at the Deodoro Hockey Complex in Rio de Janeiro,... Read more of this article
Lionel Cann Wins Cup Match ‘Safe Hands’ Award
[Updated with video] Lionel Cann was selected as the 2011 Cup Match Classic Safe Hands Award Winner, and presented with his award, $1,000 and two airline tickets this morning [Aug.1]. He won the Calvin “Bummy’ Symonds Trophy for his brilliant catch that saw him run some 30 yards from his mid-off position to dismiss Somerset Cricket Club’s Malachi... Read more of this article
Boat Carrying 20 People Runs Aground
[Updated] Yesterday evening [July 31] the 34-foot ‘Balley Ho’ ran aground off Spanish Point with 20 persons onboard. The boat struck a reef and began taking on water at approximately 9:15pm. Boat passengers were transported via other vessels to Darrell’s Wharf, and as of this morning, the boat remains in position just off Spanish... Read more of this article
‘Green Building’ Certification For ACE Building
The ACE Building in Bermuda has been awarded Leadership in Engineering and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the USGBC’s internationally recognized green building certification program for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. The ACE Building is the first building... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Spectators At 2011 Cup Match
The 2011 Cup Match holiday concluded in the best possible way for St. George’s fans, however a good time was had by the vast majority of locals from east to west. The two-day Cup Match game was an action packed game that ended in thrilling fashion, however as usual much of the holiday’s entertainment happened off the pitch. Our second set... Read more of this article
