Archive for September 3rd, 2011
53-Yr-Old Man Arrested: Murder Of Ida James
The Bermuda Police confirmed the identity of the 66-year-old lady who was found dead yesterday [Sept.2] as Ida James, and said a 53-year-old male from Pembroke has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Ms. James, and remains in police custody. Ms James, a former social worker, was found dead at her home in Berry Hill Road in Paget yesterday. The sister... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Harbour View Homes
There was a ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon [Sept.3] to mark the completion of Phase 1 of the Bermuda Housing Corporation’s [BHC] Harbour View Village in St. David’s. Pictured below: Rev. Alex Smith; BHC Project Officer Derreck Bean; new homeowners/lottery winners Serene Cartwright and her daughter Nihya-Persia Cartwright-Walker, Joanne Wellman... Read more of this article
Photos: 30th Annual Labour Day Banquet
The annual Labour Day Banquet was held at the Fairmont Southampton Resort last night [Sept.2], starting off the 30th Anniversary of the celebration of Labour Day in Bermuda. Those in attendance included Premier Paula Cox, Deputy Premier and former BIU President Derrick Burgess, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith, Minister Kim Wilson, Attorney General... Read more of this article
10-Yr-Old Sailor Bests Bromby & White
On Wednesday [Aug.31] RBYC Sailing Coaches Tom Herbert-Evans and Paul Doughty crewed for 10 year old sailor Matilda Nicholls. The RBYC Optimist sailor helmed the 26ft J80 Tiddlywink in RHADC’s Wednesday Night Racing Series. Bermuda’s Olympic sailors Peter Bromby, Lee White and Glenn Astwood were all competing in the race with boats as large... Read more of this article
American Couple Win Sept 11 Cruise Lawsuit
Ten years after an American couple backed out of their Bermuda cruise after the 9/11 attacks, a U.S court has ruled that Norwegian Cruise Line must refund the cost of their tickets. The Boston Herald reported that: “A decade after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks frightened the Worcester couple out of embarking on a cruise to Bermuda five... Read more of this article
Videos: Trinidad vs Bermuda Football Highlights
Bermuda took on Trinidad & Tobago last night [Sept.2] for the first game of the FIFA World Cup CONCACAF Qualifying Group 2. The game was played in Port of Spain, Trinidad and saw Bermuda go down 1-0. Courtesy of the Trinidadian media, below are two videos clips showing game highlights, and a post-game interview with Bermuda’s coach. Game... Read more of this article
BFA Released Football Players List
With the Bermuda Football Association Season set to get underway on Monday September 5th with a Premier Development League double-header at the Bernard Park, the BFA sent out the list of players that have released themselves during the first Release Period May 1st – July 15, 2011.The list below will show the clubs that have lost players and the clubs... Read more of this article
Hurricane Katia To Pass 260nm To Our West
[Updated] Hurricane Katia is now a potential threat to Bermuda, according to the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS]. BWS forecasters said Katia’s closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 327 nautical miles to the south, at 12pm on Tuesday September 6, 2011. “Winds and showers will continually increase Monday through... Read more of this article
Photos: Definitions by Deane Fall Fashions
The Moonlight Bazaar featured a fashion display on Thursday night [Sept.1] at the Moon Nightclub on Front Street, featuring fall fashions from Definitions by Deane showcased by local models. The fashion line is produced by Anthony Dean Williams, a local fashion designer/dress maker who underwent professional training at The Fashion Institute of Technology... Read more of this article
