Archive for September 14th, 2011
Harford Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges
The trial of 28-year-old Jakai Harford ended this morning when he admitted possessing cannabis and cocaine on January 8, 2011. Mr. Harford was sentenced to a total of five years in prison. ZBM News reported that Police found the drugs on Mr. Harford’s property. Justice Carlisle Greaves ordered the money found by police during the raid be forfeited... Read more of this article
Man Charged: Threatening Girlfriend’s Mother
In Magistrates Court this morning [Sept.14], Pelealkhali Williams was given a three month prison sentence, suspended for twelve months, after he pleaded guilty to a charge of using threatening words to the mother of his girlfriend, but not guilty to a second charge of using threatening words to his girlfriend. The DPP told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner... Read more of this article
TS Maria: Flights & Ferries Cancelled
The two American flights tonight [Sept.14] from NY JFK and Miami and their return flights tomorrow morning are cancelled and Jetblue’s flights to and from BOS and NY JFK for tomorrow are cancelled. Also, the Department of Marine and Ports has advised that The Bermudian service scheduled for St. George’s and Hamilton today and tomorrow has been... Read more of this article
2011 Built Environment Access Awards Winners
The winners of the Built Environment Access Awards 2011 were announced this afternoon [Sept.14]. The winners are as follows: Restaurant: Dog House Restaurant; Professional: O.B.M. International; Supplier: Washington Properties; Hotel: Fairmont Hamilton Princess; Retail: Pulp & Circumstance; Other: Commissioner’s House. The award recipients pictured... Read more of this article
Disruption In School Bus Service
There has been a disruption of bus service today [Sept.14], with reports that at least two high schools may have been affected. CedarBridge Academy sent an email notice to parents this afternoon saying, “Good Day Parents, We were advised this afternoon that there would be no school buses sent at the end of the school day.” “To ensure... Read more of this article
Williams, Ararat, Simmons Cases Joined
Ezra Willams, 26, Ezra Ararat, 25, with their left and right forearms, respectively, still bandaged; and Zharrin Simmons, 19, appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept.14] to have their cases joined into one action. All three are alleged to have robbed two persons on Hermitage Road in Devonshire, and been in possession of a knife. Ms Simmons... Read more of this article
National Security Minister Urges Caution
With the Island set to feel some of the effects of Tropical Storm Maria in the coming hours, Minister of National Security, Wayne Perinchief, warns the public, especially those on bikes, to use caution when travelling on exposed, wet roadways. A statement issued by the Ministry said, “TS Maria will be around around 130nm to our west during the... Read more of this article
Police Cadet Recruitment Underway
The Bermuda Police Service is currently recruiting young people interested in joining the Police Cadet Programme. All applicants are expected to sign a contract with satisfactory sureties to serve as a Constable in the Bermuda Police Service for at least three years after completing an Associate Degree. Applications can be picked up at Somerset, Hamilton... Read more of this article
White Mountains Reorganizes Business
In an filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange dated 10 September, 2011, White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. announced the reorganization and rebranding of its global reinsurance business. All reinsurance operating entities will be consolidated under Sirius International Insurance Corporation and the reinsurance group will operate as the Sirius Group... Read more of this article
McGavick Will Not Run For U.S. Senate
Mike McGavick, chief executive of Bermuda-based re/insurer XL , has no plans to stand for election to the U.S. Senate next year, according to a Reuters report. “I have no political ambitions whatsoever, my ambitions are all about what XL can become,” he told Reuters. “We’re having a lot of fun, it’s a great time in the... Read more of this article
U.S Author Offers Local Business Coaching
Tom Deans, PhD is a multi-generational business owner, international bestselling author and speaker will team up with a local coupon site to offer a special bundle of his best selling book and in-depth coaching and mentoring services to business owners in Bermuda. Mr Deans transitioned from CEO of the family’s multi-national companies to best selling... Read more of this article
Ryan Purnell Named ‘Player of the Week’
Bermudian footballer Ryan Purnell has been named the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference [CACC] Men’s Soccer ‘Player of the Week’ for the week ending Sunday, Sept. 11. Mr Purnell, a 5-8 senior midfielder, led Philadelphia to a 2-0 week with three goals and one assist. He tallied two goals and one assist in a CACC win over Concordia,... Read more of this article
