Archive for October 24th, 2011
21-Yr-Old Man Shot In Warwick
[Updated - Police confirm a 21-year-old man was shot, and said his injuries are not believed to be life threatening at this time] A short while ago this evening [Oct.24], police attended the Middle Road, Warwick area responding to what we unofficially understand was a shooting. People on the scene have indicated to Bernews that someone may have been... Read more of this article
David Burt Beats Neletha Butterfield
The third time really was the charm, as there has finally been a declared result in the Progressive Labour Party primary contest in Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central. The PLP has confirmed that Senator David Burt defeated the incumbent Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister Neletha Butterfield. The first candidate selection meeting for Pembroke... Read more of this article
Man Injured In 4 Vehicle Accident
Last night [Oct.23] a four vehicle accident sent a 44-year-old man to hospital with a leg injury. A police spokesperson said, “At 7:35 pm on Sunday October 23, Police responded to a reported collision on Middle Road, Southampton at the junction of Industrial Park Road. It appears that four vehicles; a motorcycle, an SUV, a jeep and a car were... Read more of this article
Videos: 2011 CedarBridge Fashion Show
Spectators gathered in Cedarbridge Academy’s North Block on Saturday [Oct.15] to experience a fashion show put on by the students. Student models strutted the stage in clothes representing different themes including school uniform, reconstruction, beach, halloween, casual, vintage and safari. Entertainment was provided throughout the night with a... Read more of this article
ABIC Backs Sir John’s Economic Initiative
International companies based on the island came out today to publicly back former Premier Sir John Swan’s initiative to reverse ongoing economic stagnation. The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] said the Progressive Labour Party Government’s protectionist policies “could be detrimental to Bermuda’s long-term prospects”. Last... Read more of this article
No Foul Play In Former Resident’s Death
Turks & Caicos police have ruled out foul play in the death of a 41-year-old former Bermuda resident whose body was discovered floating in the ocean. Canadian businessman, sailor and triathlete Mark Gushing [pictured at far right aboard his boat] was found dead in the water off Sandpiper Beach in the Leeward area of Providenciales on October 17. The... Read more of this article
TBI Introduces New Long-Distance Call Plan
TeleBermuda International Ltd. [TBI] announced a new long-distance plan, offering customers unlimited calling to the US, UK, Canada and Ireland for a fixed monthly fee. TBI said its Infinity plan will allow customers “to experience the freedom of calling as often as you want and talking for as long as you need for …. $39.95.” “Infinity... Read more of this article
Masterworks Hosts “Whalesong” Book Launch
Documentarian Andrew Stevenson has a whale of a tale to tell — and this week the Bermuda Masterworks Museum will help the naturalist launch his long-awaited book on the migratory humpback whales which pass through the island’s waters every year. “Whale Song: Journeys Into the Secret Lives of North Atlantic Humpbacks” [cover art... Read more of this article
StyleBermuda Features Deandra Brangman
StyleBermuda’s latest photoshoot features Bermudian model Deandra Brangman, winner from the UK Top Model Contest. In her StyleBermuda debut, Bermudian rising star Deandra Brangman hit the roof tops of NYC to shows off the fave looks for the coming season. “With mile long legs and a bright future ahead of her, we can’t help but wonder... Read more of this article
Photos: Netball League Season
The Bermuda Netball 2011/12 League Season continued this past weekend at the Bernard Park. Deborah DeShields scored 41 goals to lead New Life to a 56 – 31 win over the Smooth and Easy Tigers. Kimale Evans chipped in with 15 goals, JahKenya Trott scored 19 goals for the Smooth and Easy Tigers, while JahTuere Trott added 12 goals. The Data Tech Netts... Read more of this article
Disgraced Status Lawyer Loses Appeal Bid
The Law Society of Upper Canada [LSUC] has this month barred disgraced Ontario lawyer Robert Martyn from relitigating his fraud conviction in Bermuda at a disciplinary hearing. Mr. Martyn received a suspended jail sentence in 2005 following his conviction for conspiring to fraudulently obtain Bermuda status. Authorities had granted him the status on... Read more of this article
Lobbying Battle Over “Tax Holiday” Plan
Goaded by battalions of corporate lobbyists, members of the US Congress are working to give a select group of US multinational firms like Apple, Oracle and Pfizer a lavish tax break on a trillion dollars kept offshore in financial centres including Bermuda. The Center for Public Integrity — an American nonprofit organisation dedicated to producing... Read more of this article
