Archive for October 25th, 2011
Videos: BLTA Jr Open Tennis Champs
The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s Junior Open Tennis Championships got underway on Saturday [Oct.22] at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium, with a full slate of games. Boys’ 16 Singles number two seed Shiloh Todd went down in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 to Nick Lines in their Quarter-Final match, while Boys’ 10 Singles second seed Tariq Simons defeated... Read more of this article
Operation 5 Loaves and 2 Fish
On Wednesday [Oct.19], the Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist Church launched ‘Operation Five Loaves and Two Fish.’ The goal of the ‘Operation’ was to provide sufficient groceries in order to assist 100-150 families struggling during this difficult economic time. The church invited members of the public to contribute by dropping off non-perishable... Read more of this article
Arch Reports Q3 Income: $162.5M
Arch Capital Group Ltd. reports that net income available to common shareholders for the 2011 third quarter was $162.5 million, or $1.19 per share, compared to $141.6 million, or $0.92 per share, for the 2010 third quarter. The Company also reported after-tax operating income available to common shareholders of $107.4 million, or $0.78 per share, for... Read more of this article
American Tourist Dies While Snorkeling
A 67-year-old female tourist died this morning [Oct.25], having been discovered in an unresponsive state while snorkeling in waters off the west end. There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances but an autopsy is anticipated. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the sudden death of a 67 year old American... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Bike Accident
The Police confirmed today [Oct.25] that 27-year-old Esteban Arellano died early this morning after sustaining serious injuries in an accident this past weekend. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 27 year old Esteban Arellano.” “Mr. Arellano, an American contract worker from Georgia,... Read more of this article
Photo Slideshow: MSA Fair
This past weekend Mount Saint Agnes Academy hosted their annual fair, with this year’s theme being “Cirque du MSA”. Held on Friday October 21st and Saturday October 22nd, the always popular annual event attracted scores of people across the two day period, which saw the school ground’s turned into a fairground with various games,... Read more of this article
Video: Woolridge Speaks On Medal Win
Jermal Woolridge has returned to the island after winning Bermuda’s first medal at the World Wushu Championships in Turkey by earning a bronze in men’s +90kg Division. Woolridge had victories over opponents from Jordan and Germany to reach the semi-finals where he went down to his opponent from China 2 – 0, winning the Bronze Medal. Video interview... Read more of this article
St George’s Ferry Cancelled For Day
The St George’s Ferry has been cancelled for the day due to inclement weather. A Goverment spokesman said, “Until further notice, the St George’s Ferry Service (Orange Route) remains cancelled. This refers to the 2.45pm and 5:00pm from Hamilton.” “Inclement weather and wind speed remains the same as earlier. If the weather improves... Read more of this article
PLP Acknowledge Passing of Cecil Clarke
The PLP said they are “saddened to learn of the passing” of former PLP Member of Parliament Cecil V. Clarke, who recently passed away in Guyana where he has resided for a number of years. Their full statement follows below: The Progressive Labour Party is saddened to learn of the passing of former PLP Member of Parliament, Mr. Cecil V. Clarke.... Read more of this article
Police Launch Attempted Murder Investigation
[Updated] Police said they have launched an investigation into last night’s shooting, which left a 21-year-old man in the Intensive Care Unit, where he remains listed as stable as of 4pm this afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “At about 8:20pm on Monday, October 24th 2011, police officers attended a report of a shooting that occurred... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Drug Importation
In Plea Court this morning [Oct.25], before Senior Magistrate Archie Warner, 23-year-old Kenton Butterfield-Smith faced an indictable charge of drugs importation. The outline of the charge is that between a date unknown and the 19th April 2011, he conspired with others not before the Courts to import a quantity of cannabis. Because the charge is indictable,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Oil Rig Cited In Reef Disaster
Recent undersea pictures and video have shown that conditions in Indonesia’s Timor Sea have deteriorated at an alarming rate, largely caused by a catastrophic 2009 oil spill which occurred following an accident on an oil rig owned by a Bermuda company. Australian and Indonesian experts claimed this week that around 158,000 acre of coral reefs... Read more of this article
