Archive for November 22nd, 2011
Two Fires, Same St. George’s Property
On two separate occasions today [Nov.22] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service attended a St. George’s property located near the junction of Slippery Hill and Garrison Lane. . The Police and Fire Services were called for the second time at approximately 5:45pm, and on arrival they found an area of trees and brush ablaze. There were two fire... Read more of this article
Videos: TORC’s Grand Auto-Moto Saloon
This past weekend saw automotive enthusiasts make their way to the Southside Motor Sports Park in St. David’s for TORCs Grand Auto-Moto Saloon — an afternoon featuring drag racing, cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles. Show categories included the following: Best Car, Truck, SUV, Cycle; CableVisions Custom Creations; Pepsi Classic Tuner; Autobahn... Read more of this article
Charged: Cannabis By Nursery School
49-year-old Devonshire parish resident Winston York this morning pleaded not guilty to three charges involving the possession and cultivation of cannabis. Mr York told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that he was not guilty of the charge of possessing the illegal drug cannabis with intent to supply; not guilty of the charge of cultivation of the plant... Read more of this article
Roy-Allan Burch To Compete In Bermuda
Today BASA announced that the most significant swim meet in Bermuda this year is about to take place on 16 December at the BASA Pool in Hamilton, and it will feature two things: top swimmer Roy Allan-Burch makes his return to Bermuda swimming in a specially crafted event that will be covered by TV, and for the first time in Bermuda’s history, the... Read more of this article
Police Seize Cash, Weapons, Drugs
On Saturday [Nov.19] the Police executed a warrant at a residence on Middle Road, Southampton and seized multiple prohibited weapons, a large quantity of cannabis, cocaine and cannabis resin prepared for distribution, and a significant quantity of cash in various currencies. Several men have been arrested. A police spokesperson said, “On Saturday,... Read more of this article
Attempted Armed Robbery On Happy Valley
Just before noon today [Nov.22] three men – one carrying a gun – attempted to break into a Happy Valley residence. One of the suspects threatened persons in the area by pointing the gun at them, and the complainant reports that his 6-month old Pit Bull Terrier was removed from outside the house. Police have arrested two men for a related... Read more of this article
Blakeney & Grant Found Guilty
Sanchey Grant and Jahmel Blakeney were found guilty of attempted murder by a Supreme Court jury this evening [Nov.22]. After telling them that they had to deal with both Blakeney and Grant together, Justice Carlyle Greaves sent the eleven person jury out at 12:50pm today to consider their verdict. The Judge said that the eight woman, three man jury... Read more of this article
Video: OBA Rolls Out Three Candidates
[Updated with video] The One Bermuda Alliance hosted a press conference this afternoon [Nov.22] to introduce three new candidates; Sylvan Richards, Gaylynne Cannonier and Senator Michael Dunkley. Sylvan Richards will be running in Constituency #7 Hamilton South, where the PLP has already selected Diallo Rabain was selected to stand as their candidate... Read more of this article
Capital G’s New Branch On Church St.
Capital G Bank Limited opened of its new bank branch in Hamilton earlier this month. The First Bermuda Group Ltd. [FBG] location in the Maxwell Roberts Building at 1 Church Street was converted into a Capital G Bank branch, providing all Capital G clients with the option of access to teller transactions and personal financial services at two convenient... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre Accreditation
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology [ACR]. Mammography is a specific type of imaging test called a mammogram, which uses a low-dose x-ray to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast disease in women. The ACR... Read more of this article
Tribute Paid To Retiring Dr. Cann
Outgoing Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Cann was recognised for his decades of public service to Bermuda at the Health Financing Summit at Rosewood Tucker’s Point yesterday [Nov.20]. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health Kevin Monkman delivered a heartfelt speech paying tribute to Dr. Cann, who retires at the end of 2011 following 30... Read more of this article
Health Financing Summit Gets Underway
Keynote speaker Ruben Suarez-Berenguela and Minister of Health Zane Desilva yesterday [Nov.21] addressed attendees at the Health Financing Summit which took place at Rosewood Tucker’s Point. The Minister said, “We are here today to ensure Bermuda’s health system measures up to that high standard and provides everyone with equal access to... Read more of this article
