Archive for September 12th, 2011
Police Investigate: Death of 18 Month Old Baby
The police are investigating the “sudden death” of an 18-month-old boy who was found in an “unresponsive state” at a day care facility this past Friday [Sept.9]. The police said an autopsy has been carried out by a specialist pediatric forensic pathologist from Canada. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
BSX Surpasses Record $2 Billion In ILS Listings
The Bermuda Stock Exchange today [Sept.12] announced that the value of Insurance Linked Securities [ILS] listed on the BSX has doubled in the past year and has now surpassed the $2 billion mark for the first time. The Exchange has been striving to attract ILS such as catastrophe bonds to list since legislation was introduced by the regulator, the... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: 2011 Causeway BBQ/Block Party
On Sunday September 4th, Selena’s 2nd Annual Causeway BBQ & Block Party was held in St George’s, and locals converged upon the East End to earn trophies and barbeque bragging rights. By the end of the afternoon the winners were declared with Richard Robinson winning Best Homemade Burger, Mac McGuinty winning Best Ribs, Best Steak and $250, Craig... Read more of this article
Netflix Now Available In Bermuda
Netflix, the world’s largest Internet movie and TV series subscription service, is opening up their services to citizens around the world, including Bermuda. Netflix has launched in 43 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, with Bermuda residents able to access the service as of today [Sept.12]. The cost is listed at $7.99 per month, however... Read more of this article
Burgess Places 3rd At Penn Bay Regatta
This past weekend 17-year-old Bermuda sailor Blake Burgess placed third in his division at the Penn Bay Regatta. As a freshman, this is a notable achievement for him and his school – Maine Maritime Academy. Burgess started off his first regatta right with a first place and followed it with two top five finishes, another 1st, and two 6th places... Read more of this article
Dame Jennifer Speaks At Warwick Academy
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith visited Warwick Academy this morning [Sept.12], and addressed the students of Warwick Academy at their morning assembly. Minister Smith touched on such areas as leadership, the importance of an education and she also shared with them some insight about her personal and professional pursuits. The full text of her... Read more of this article
Full Text: Bob Richards’ Election Speech
This past weekend, Shadow Minister of Finance Bob Richards narrowly lost the OBA Leadership race, losing by a mere 14 votes to Senator Craig Cannonier. 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%]. Mr Richards is pictured below on the right... Read more of this article
32-Yr-Old Woman Fined For Unpaid Bar Bill
A 32-year-old woman appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept.12] was fined $200 for deception, after not paying a bar bill. She also had outstanding traffic fines exceeding $2,000 which Magistrate Warner initially ruled had to be paid today. Shortly after making that decision, he changed his mind and gave the woman, Taurien O’Loughlin, thirty... Read more of this article
38-Yr-Old Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation
In Magistrates Court today [Sept.12], a 38-year-old Sandys man was remanded into custody until a reappearance at 9:30am tomorrow morning. He was charged with five counts involving the sexual exploitation of a minor. The offences were alleged to have occurred between 1999 and 2005 and alleged to have involved two young girls under the age of 10. The... Read more of this article
Police Recover Another Firearm
Only three days after seizing two guns and ammunition, the Bermuda Police Service has recovered another firearm – this time from the Club Road, Smith’s parish area yesterday afternoon [Sept.11]. A police spokesman said, “Acting on intelligence, police officers attended the Club Road, Smith’s parish area around 4:15pm on Sunday, September... Read more of this article
Youth Sailors Claim Fitted Dinghy Wins
Youngsters ruled the water on Mangrove Bay yesterday [Sept.12] as Owen Seise sailing Challenger II won two of the five races of the day during the final race day of the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Racing Season. Another youngster Dimitri Stevens sailed Contest III to two victories as well. Seise won the Gilbert Bowl and Sandy’s Boat Club Shield, while Stevens... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: 2011 Bermuda Gombey Festival
Yesterday [Sept.11] City Hall Car Park played host to a festival showcasing one of Bermuda’s most well known traditions, with the 2011 Gombey Festival taking place from 2pm until 6pm. In addition to the Gombey dancers, there were food vendors, gombey-inspired face-painting for kids, local gombey crafts and special performances by stilt-walkers. ... Read more of this article
