Archive for September 28th, 2011
Photos: MCC Beat Bermuda Select
Playing today [Sept.28] at the National Sports Center, Bermuda lost to MCC [MCC 270/9 Bermuda 123]. At the National Sports Center the visiting MCC won the toss and elected to bat, after their 50 overs they reached 270/9. Will Jones was their top scorer with a knock of 129, while Chris Thompson scored 64, and Steve Hobson scored 33. Dion Stovell was... Read more of this article
Clay Smith Resigns As U/13 Coach
The Bermuda Cricket Board confirmed that Clay Smith has resigned his position as U13 National Academy Coach. He has been Head Coach of the U13s for the past four years. National Coach David Moore said, “Clay Smith has notified me that he is taking a sabbatical from cricket coaching for the foreseeable future.” “From my position as... Read more of this article
Police Advisory: Scam Email
The Police have issued yet another advisory about scam emails, it follows in full below: Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other scams that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data. Currently an e-mail is circulating, allegedly from... Read more of this article
Two Missing Teenagers Located
The two teenagers who had been reported missing have been located safe and well. This afternoon [Sept.28] a police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 14 year old Devonte’ Simmons and 15 year old Leshun Wolffe. Both teenagers have returned and are safe and well.” Related... Read more of this article
Photos: 2007 World Cup Team vs MCC
On Monday night [Sept.27] the 2007 World Cup Bermuda Cricket Squad met up with the visiting MCC cricket team at the Somerset Cricket Club, with Bermuda walking away with the victory. [Bermuda 179/8 MCC 75]. Lionel Cann was the top scorer with 72, while Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock was the pick of the Bermuda 2007 World Cup team bowlers with... Read more of this article
Cooper’s Sponsors Miss Bermuda
A.S Cooper and Sons, Ltd. announced today [Sept.28] that they will be sponsoring Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge in her bid to become the next Miss World in London this November. Miss Outerbridge will receive a number of outfits from the A.S. Cooper Group of stores that will assist with her wardrobe requirements for the 3 week trip to the UK for the duration... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Debate On The Economy
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson today announced that the Ministry has partnered with the Association of Bermuda International Business Companies, Bermuda Employers Council and the Bermuda Hotel Association to host a public forum on the economy. The forum, to be entitled ‘The Great Debate: You and the Economy’ is intended to engage... Read more of this article
Man Charged In $3 Million Drug Case
Facing charges said to involve a total of over $3 million worth of illegal drugs, 39-year-old Kenneth Jamal Zuill of Happy Valley Road, Devonshire, was released this morning [Sept.28] on $50,000 bail with two like sureties. Mr Zuill faced three charges, all drug-related, one of which was indictable which means that it can only be dealt with in Supreme... Read more of this article
Videos: Powerboat Racing
The Bermuda Powerboat Association action continued on Sunday [Sept.25] at Ferry Reach. Graham Sutherland/McNeil Wilson powered D25 to victory crossing the line 1st overall, while 2nd overall was David and Mark Selley and 3rd overall was Chris Roque and Kenny Maybury in FB 16. In the ‘FB Class’ Chris Roque/Kenny Maybury were first, while Tonka Simpson/Seth... Read more of this article
Video: Transport Minister On Buses
Yesterday [Sept.27] Transport Minister Terry Lister said 35 – 55 of the island’s buses were out of commission many days due to maintenance issues. Mr Lister said, “We can operate the system brilliantly with about 35 buses down. We can limp along with 45 buses down, and we’ve struggled over the last two weeks with a range of low days... Read more of this article
Toyota’s Sales Team Visits Island
Bermuda Motors welcomed leading members of Toyota’s regional sales force to the Island this week. Miami-based Hiroshi Kitahara (Vice-President, Toyota Tsusho America), Enrique Patino (Sales and Marketing Representative) and Harry Bodan (Section Manager, Caribbean) were in Bermuda to learn more about local market conditions and discuss plans to introduce... Read more of this article
Ophelia: ‘Potential Threat’ To Bermuda
[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that Tropical Depression Ophelia is a ‘potential threat’ to Bermuda, and its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 254 nm to the south south-east at 6am on Saturday October 1st. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “Maximum sustained winds are near... Read more of this article
