Archive for September 18th, 2011

Dr Gibbons: Appt. Of Dr Glaze ‘Raises Questions’

Dr Gibbons: Appt. Of Dr Glaze ‘Raises Questions’

Shadow Education Minister Dr. Grant Gibbons questioned the recent announcement that Canadian educator Dr. Avis Glaze [pictured] has been engaged, asking “why the Government continues to hire outside talent to implement education reform.” Dr Gibbons also questioned the Education Minister’s statement that Dr. Glaze’s efforts will be “at... Read more of this article

PLP To Announce Candidate Tomorrow

PLP To Announce Candidate Tomorrow

The PLP is expected to announce their candidate for the upcoming by-election in Constituency #12 Devonshire South Central tomorrow [Sept.19]. The by-election was called due to the resignation of John Barritt, and is scheduled for November 1st. Mr Barritt has held the seat for 18 years, winning a large percentage of the vote in the four general elections... Read more of this article

Photos: Corona League Football RUBiS Shield

Photos: Corona League Football RUBiS Shield

The 2011 Corona League Season kicked off at the BAA Field yesterday [Sept.17]. Play got underway at approximately 3:00pm with Vasco Mariners taking on North Village for the RUBiS Charity Shield. Eugene Calder capped off making his debut in the league by giving the North Village Rams the lead in the first half. Vasco’s veteran Quincy Aberdeen equalized... Read more of this article

Photos, Videos & Results: Squash Finals

Photos, Videos & Results: Squash Finals

The 2011 Bermuda BluePrinting Team Squash Championships held their finals last night [Sept.17], with all games being played at the BSRA Club on Middle Road, Devonshire. The results from yesterday’s championship finals are below. Tight Like My Shorts are the Bermuda BluePrinting Team Squash Championships 2011 Champions having beaten team Ireland.... Read more of this article

70-Yr-Old Driver Arrested For Impaired Driving

70-Yr-Old Driver Arrested For Impaired Driving

Early this morning [Sept.18] a member of the public stopped a car that was seen being driven in an erratic manner. Police were called to the scene in Southampton and subsequently arrested the driver of the car on suspicion of drunk driving. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:30am on Sunday, police attended a report of an impaired driver on... Read more of this article

Rugby: 2011 Sandy’s Tournament Results

Rugby: 2011 Sandy’s Tournament Results

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s season opened at the Warwick Academy School Field with the 2011 Sandy’s Tournament yesterday [Sept.17]. In Ladies action, Nikki Jones scored a Try to give the Renegades a 1 – 0 win over the Mariners, while Amber Karaz and Katie Wright scored a Try each to help Teachers defeat the Police 2 – 0. The match... Read more of this article