Archive for September 11th, 2011

U.S. Consul Lays Wreath At 9/11 Memorial

Earlier today [Sept.11] U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton visited the 9/11 memorial in the Botanical Gardens where she laid a wreath and observed a moment of silence. Ms Shelton then attended the 9/11 memorial service hosted by the Right Revd. Patrick White at the Anglican Cathedral at 4:00 pm, where she participated in the service along with Premier... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Maria “Potential Threat”

[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service said that Tropical Storm Maria is a “potential threat” to Bermuda, and its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 333 nm to the south-west at 12pm on Wed, Sep 14, 2011. “Tropical Storm Maria is expected to reach hurricane status as it moves a few hundred miles to... Read more of this article

Premier Cox Congratulates Cannonier/Dunkley

Premier Paula Cox congratulated the new Leader and Deputy Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance, saying “I extend best wishes to Senator Craig Cannonier on his election last evening as leader of the OBA, and to all successful candidates in the OBA’s executive elections; notably Senator Michael Dunkley on his impressive 75% victory in becoming... Read more of this article

Photos: One Bermuda Alliance Election Night

Last night [Sept.10] hundreds of people made their way to the Fairmont Southampton, to participate in the One Bermuda Alliance’s [OBA] first Leadership Election. With a scheduled 7.30pm start, the proceedings started later then expected, and the final results were announced at approximately 12.30am. Almost 700 people voted in the election, with... Read more of this article

Full Text: Michael Branco’s Election Speech

Last night’s [Sept.10] OBA Leadership Election saw three people vying for the two Deputy Chair positions; Michael Branco earned 516 votes, with former UBP Senator Jeanne Atherden receiving 505 votes, and gym owner Karen Magnum garnering 258 votes. The founder of Fireminds Ltd and now Senior Vice President of Ignition, Mr Branco obtained his undergraduate... Read more of this article

Full Text: Michael Fahy’s OBA Speech

Michael Fahy spoke at the beginning of last night’s [Sept.10] OBA Leadership elections, saying: “Our island is too small to have divisions. Each of us in this room has a real opportunity to demonstrate to the rest of Bermuda that we do not believe in division – rather we believe in opportunity and inclusiveness for all.” Mr Fahy... Read more of this article

Full Text: Craig Cannonier’s Election Speech

Last night [Sept.10] Senator Craig Cannonier was elected leader of the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA], beating fellow candidate Bob Richards by 14 votes. There were 680 votes cast in the leadership race; 6 spoiled [0.88%], Senator Cannonier received 344 votes [50.44%], while Bob Richards got 330 votes [48.52%]. Senator Cannonier and his family are pictured... Read more of this article

Full Text: Michael Dunkley’s Election Speech

Senator Michael Dunkley is the new Deputy Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance, after gaining almost 75% of the vote [506 to 163] over veteran MP Trevor Moniz at last night’s leadership elections. You can read the speech below, and watch it on the video replay here. It starts at approximately 53 minutes into the video, drag the bottom bar to fast... Read more of this article

Football: North Village Rams Win Charity Cup

After a scoreless first half at the BAA Field last night [Sept.10], the North Village Rams took the lead when Sammy DeGraff calmly put the ball away in the 51st minute. The North Village Rams lead was doubled in the 79th minute when DeGraff scored from the penalty spot. Devonshire Cougars goalkeeper Clyde Darrell got a hand to DeGraff’s spot kick... Read more of this article