Archive for December 2nd, 2011
Tourism Board’s Strategic Imperatives
Introducing gaming, removing some entry barriers for new hospitality players and an organisational shift in leadership are some of the concepts recommended in the Tourism Board’s blueprint for resuscitating the industry. Released by Government today [Dec.2], the report — titled “Establishing the Foundation for the National Tourism Plan”... Read more of this article
Fletcher & Blackburn Break Records
Bermudian swimmers Julian Fletcher, Roy-Allan Burch and Lisa Blackburn are competing as guests at the USA Winter National Swim Championships in Atlanta. 40-year-old Lisa Blackburn finished the 100m breaststroke in a time of 1:13.21, and was able to lower her own national record set at this summer’s CCCAN Championships by 2 hundredths of a second. Fletcher... Read more of this article
Barbados Association Makes Donation
Earlier today [Dec.2] members of the Barbados Association Of Bermuda visited St John’s Anglican Church in Pembroke to present a donation, saying they “think its important to give back to the community they have adopted as their home.” The Association recently held celebrations recognizing the anniversary of Barbados Independence, and... Read more of this article
Woman Pleads Guilty: $20,000 Fraud
57-year-old Helene Louise Sutcliffe returned to Plea Court this morning [Dec.2] and pleaded guilty to 15 charges involving fraud, having stolen from her own mother. The five incidents of fraud were $5,000, $8,000, $3,000, $3,528.69 and $1,500 –- all in 2011. She faced ten more charges; five of making or creating a false letter of authorization, and... Read more of this article
Omega Insists Haverford Deal Proceed
London insurer Omega insisted this afternoon [Dec. 2] rival Haverford go ahead with a $78.4 million deal to buy 25 percent of its shares after its Bermuda suitor said the agreement was no longer valid and it wanted a cheaper price. Omega Insurance Holdings Ltd. “sees no reason why the offer would not proceed” said in a statement. Haverford,... Read more of this article
National Trust St. George’s Walkabout
It’s will begin to feel a lot like a Bermuda Christmas tonight [Dec. 2] at the National Trust’s annual holiday season walkabout in St. George’s. Trust executive director Jennifer Gray says the walk in the old town — which has become something of a Bermuda Christmas tradition in recent years — will be held on from 6:30-8:30 p.m. “The... Read more of this article
Mail ‘Return To Sender’ Policy Relaxed
Speaking today [Dec.2] in the House of Assembly, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors said that “mail with minor address infractions will now be delivered.” The Post Office Amendment Act 2009 established a requirement for the proper addressing of all mail, and stipulated that all mail not properly addressed would be returned... Read more of this article
Perinchief: Crackdown On Parole Violators
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief today [Dec.2] told Parliament the Bermuda Police Service and the island’s court system had entered into a new agreement to crack down on parole violations. Mr. Perinchief said while new legislation promised in the recent Throne Speech to “mitigate the risk” of parolees reoffending is being... Read more of this article
72-Yr-Old Gun Suspect: $100,000 Bail
72-year-old U.S. Citizen Egbert Haywood, a visitor to Bermuda, appeared again in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec.2] with the Court hearing bail arguments. Mr Haywood was previously 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 an... Read more of this article
Soccer Programme Awards Ceremony
On Monday [Dec. 5] HSBC and the Bermuda Brazilian Football School [BBFS] will present certificates and other special awards to the graduates of the HSBC-BBFS Life Skills Programme. During the past seven weeks, the students have received football coaching from Dennis Brown, Jermaine Smith and Cal Blankendal. The coaching has been combined with life... Read more of this article
4-Yr-Old Girl Hurt, Driver Arrested
[Updated - 68-yr-old woman arrested] A 4-year-old girl received minor injuries last night [Dec.1], when she was struck by a car on Frog Lane, Devonshire. The female driver of the vehicle originally left the scene, but has since been identified. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7pm on Thursday December 1, Police received a report of a collision.... Read more of this article
Energy Limbo Contest Fully Subscribed
The Department Of Energy’s contest – Energy Limbo: How Low Can You Go – is now fully subscribed. Furthermore, due to the overwhelming response from the public, they have expanded the contest to include 25 contestants, rather than the original 20. The contest is an energy cutback competition which sees participants compete for the biggest... Read more of this article
