Archive for August 5th, 2011

S&P Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating

Standard & Poor’s announced this evening [Aug.5] that it has downgraded the U.S. credit rating, the first time the U.S has been downgraded since being awarded the top credit ranking by the New York-based company in 1941. “The downgrade reflects our opinion that the fiscal consolidation plan that Congress and the Administration recently agreed... Read more of this article

Videos: St George’s Celebrate Cup Match Victory

[Updated with videos] Last week he was on the pitch and this week he was riding a horse to St. George’s Cricket Club [SGCC] to celebrate his team’s victory in the 2011 Cup Match Classic. A long standing tradition, the post-Cup Match victory march was held this evening [Aug.5] in St George’s. After team captain Oronde Bascome climbed on... Read more of this article

U/15 Cricket Team Named For Canada Tour

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced the team that have been selected to compete in the ICC U15 Americas Northern Division Championship in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, August 21 – August 26, 2011. The competition format is a double round robin 40 over games. Bermuda will compete against USA and Canada. Participation in this tournament has been made... Read more of this article

10-Yr-Old Sailor Wins Championship In Wales

10-year-old Bermuda sailor Matilda Nicholls beat 85 others to win her division during the British National Sailing Championship today in Wales. Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association sailor Matilda Nicholls was crowned the UK National Champion of the 86 boat Regatta Racing Fleet at the Volvo Gill Optimist British National and Open Championship which concluded... Read more of this article

Squash Team To Defend Caribbean Title

The Bermuda Men’s Squash Team heads to Cayman Islands tomorrow [Aug.6] to start the defense of the Caribbean Men’s Team Squash Title they claimed in 2010. The team of Micah Franklin, Noah Browne, Chris Stout, Anthony Fellowes and Spencer Moss will compete in the Caribbean Individual Championships first followed by the Team event. The team is... Read more of this article

Missing Teenager Found “Safe & Well”

Following an appeal for public assistance, the police have reported that 17-year-old Jonathan Burch-Dacosta has been found “safe and well.” Yesterday, the police have appealed for the public’s assistance in locating the teenager, after he was last seen this past Sunday [July 31] in Sandys parish. Today a police spokesman said, “The Bermuda... Read more of this article

Michael Pond Receives $2,754 Donation

[Updated with video] This afternoon [Aug.5] former Corporation of Hamilton sanitation worker Michael Pond received donations totaling $2,754 to pay his court fine and assist him while he looks for new employment. Over 100 people donated when Mr Pond was fined $2,000 after slapping a teenage girl. The check to pay the fine was made payable to the Accountant... Read more of this article

Santucci: “Not Engaged By Transport Department”

[Updated] The day after the Transport Minister told Bernews that Anthony Santucci was hired as a consultant for four months, Cabinet Secretary Donald Scott released a statement saying, “It is categorically untrue that Mr. Santucci has been engaged by the Ministry of Transport.” Yesterday Minister Lister told Bernews via email that: “Mr.... Read more of this article

Latvian Sailor Faces Gun & Ammo Charges

This morning [Aug.5] a 28-year-old Latvian national appeared in Magistrates Court charged in connection with the recent seizure of a firearm and ammunition from a sailboat. Janis Zegelis was charged with importing a firearm into Bermuda without a license, possession of a 9mm firearm, importing 192 rounds of 9mm ammunition without a license and possession... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Sunshine League’s Moon Walk

The Sunshine League’s 12th annual Moon Walk event will be held on Saturday August 13th at 7:30pm starting at Warwick Long Bay Park. “Come join us for a walk under the full moon from Warwick Long Bay Playground to Church Bay and back (about 5.5 miles in total). Spend this evening walking hand in hand with a loved one, the kids or catching up... Read more of this article

Fairmont Summer Work Experience Programme

Fairmont Bermuda’s Student Work Experience Program offers career-oriented internships that allow students to showcase their talents and develop the interpersonal and management skills required for success in the hospitality industry. Available positions within the hotel are matched with students – through a variety of internships, co-op and school... Read more of this article

Bermuda Regiment Band Head To Canada

This week, the Bermuda Regiment Band and Corps of Drums travels to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to participate in Fortissimo 2011. Now in its 14th year, the event takes place on the lawns of Parliament Hill. There is a special link between Bermuda and the Permanent Force, The Royal Canadian Regiment, the oldest permanent force infantry regiment of the Canadian Army,... Read more of this article