Archive for November 25th, 2011

Sick Sailor Being Transferred To Bermuda

Crewmembers aboard two merchant ships responded to the Coast Guard’s call for assistance to medevac a Canadian man experiencing signs of a heart attack aboard his sailboat 170 miles southwest of Bermuda yesterday [Nov.24]. The man is currently being transferred to Bermuda, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard 5th District Command... Read more of this article

Vandals Hit East End This Morning

[Updated] This morning [Nov.25] police responded to a report of what they termed “willful damage” outside the Paradise Gift Shop in Kings Square, St. George’s. Multiple plant pots had been smashed, with the remnants strewn in the western end of the Square. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:45pm on Thursday November 24, Police... Read more of this article

Security Minister On Gun Violence

National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief told the House of Assembly today [Nov.25] that despite a recent upsurge in gun violence, serious crime statistics in Bermuda are at the lowest point in more than a decade. Mr. Perinchief urged the island’s media to demonstrate restraint in reporting crime figures, saying while he was not attempting... Read more of this article

Weeks Encourages Recycling Participation

The Department of Waste Management within the Ministry of Public Works has announced details of the 2011 Recycle Mania Week. Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks said: “Recycling is an important part of creating a sustainable future as well as ensuring the incinerator operates at maximum efficiency. “If recyclables such as glass and metal... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Conyers Receives Top Rankings

Bermuda’s Conyers Dill & Pearman has recently received glowing reviews from clients and peers in international law firm league tables as the island remains a jurisdiction of choice for global cross-border transactions. “Legal 500″, a directory of law firms across the globe, has placed Conyers at the top of its recommendations... Read more of this article

Minister: Importation Of Dogs & Cats

[Updated with video] In a Ministerial Statement delivered in the House of Assembly today [Nov.25] Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean spoke on the importation of dogs and cats into Bermuda from the United Kingdom. The Minister said, “The Government has not, and I repeat, has not changed its policy regarding... Read more of this article

Accident: Delays At Paget Traffic Lights

[Updated - road open] As of 3pm this afternoon [Nov.25] there are traffic delays at the Paget traffic lights due to an accident involving a truck and a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider is reportedly injured, but conscious and breathing at the scene. Police and first responders are attending this incident. The police have encouraged motorists to take... Read more of this article

Smith Wins Doubles Title In Bahamas

Bermudian Tyler Smith and her partner Alexandra Axenova from Canada won the ITF Goombay Splash Bowl Tournament Girls Doubles in the Bahamas. Smith teamed up with Axenova, and defeated Americans Breaunna Addison and Kandis Legall — the tournaments Number One Seeds — in the semi-final in straight sets 4-6, 7-5. In the Final, Smith and Axenova... Read more of this article

Sales: Building Materials Up, Vehicles Down

Retail sales in September 2011 decreased by 0.1 percent below the $82.7 million recorded in September 2010 with vehicle sales experiencing the largest decline, according to data released this morning [Nov.25] by the Department of Statistics. Retailers of building materials recorded the strongest growth with an increase in sales of 14.4 percent, which... Read more of this article

Firearms Charges: 72-Yr-Old Tourist

In Magistrates Court this morning [Nov.25], 72-year-old North Carolinian Egbert Haywood, a visitor to Bermuda, was remanded into custody after being charged with firearms offences. Mr Haywood was charged with the indictable offences of being in unlawful possession of a .32 calibre revolver, possessing four rounds of .32 calibre ammunition, and an possessing... Read more of this article

Sandys 360 Christmas Camps For Kids

West End community organisation Sandys 360 has an early Christmas gifts for Bermuda children and their parents — a Winter Wonderland Camp to be held during the upcoming school holidays. The Scotts Hill group will be holding its camps from Decemeber 19-23 and again from December 28-30. “There will be lots of activities including arts and... Read more of this article

Day #4: Team Rock Island Racing

Team Rock Island Racing continued competing in the MotoCross competition known as the Mini O’s (Mini Olympics) in Gainesville, Florida. Otis Ingham competed in the Men’s Open +45 Class where he finished in 5th place. Competing in the 250 C Class, Andre (AJ) Durham finished in 22nd place in Heat 2, while Brandon Renaud finished in 30th place in the... Read more of this article