Archive for December 21st, 2011
38-Yr-Old Man Shot In Southampton
[Updated - At approximately 7.00pm police received a report of a shooting at a East Avenue Southampton residence, and a 38-year-old man has been injured] A short while ago this evening [Dec.21] there was shooting in the Southampton area. An ambulance was seen leaving the scene with a police escort, and unofficial reports indicate that one person was... Read more of this article
Caution Urged On Paget Road
Police issued an advisory this afternoon [Dec.21], asking motorists to be careful approaching the junction of Middle Road and Manse Road in Paget due to a collapsed manhole in the road. “As this was an unforeseen occurrence, it will be rectified as soon as possible. In the meantime, there are cones and signs in the area to warn motorists of the... Read more of this article
Rider Arrested After Striking Parked Bus
Yesterday [Dec.20] a 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after crashing his motorcycle into a parked bus in the middle of the afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30pm on Tuesday December 20th, police attended a reported collision on York Street in St. George’s. It appears that a bus was stationary at a bus... Read more of this article
Digicel & Transact Relaunch Long Distance
[Updated] Digicel and Transact have recommenced the marketing and sales of its international long distance (ILD) over VoIP offerings to all consumers in Bermuda effective 1:00 pm today [Dec.21]. This announcement follows the decision of the Supreme Court of Bermuda last Thursday in which the Chief Justice discharged Digicel and Transact from all undertakings... Read more of this article
Teen Charged With Assaulting Police
17-year-old Troy Hewey, who will turn eighteen on Friday, appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec.21] and pleaded not guilty to a charge of unlawfully assaulting PC Lewis in the Arboretum in Devonshire earlier this week. The allegation was that Mr Hewey was riding a scrambler type motorcycle in the Devonshire park at approximately 1:25pm this... Read more of this article
Videos: Kelly Ripa’s Bermuda Giveaway
Bermuda and the Rosewood Tucker’s Point Hotel were recently featured on the “Live! with Kelly” TV talk show, when all expenses paid trips to the hotel were given away on air. The seven-day, six-night vacations includes spa treatments, meals and are valued at over $13,000. Rosewood Tucker’s Point was one of several prizes on... Read more of this article
Tyler & Nikki Butterfield Ready For 2012
Following a highly successful campaign including an outright victory, three podium finishes and the collection of valuable Olympic points, professional triathletes Tyler and Nikki Butterfield are pleased to wrap up their 2011 season and announce several enhancements to Butterfield Racing as the pair eagerly approaches 2012. New Partnerships Tokio... Read more of this article
Hope Academy’s New Principal
The Ministry of Education today [Dec.21] announced the appointment of Dr. Dena Lister to the role of Principal at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy in Devonshire. Dr. Lister is a an educational veteran with more than 25-years experience in the Bermuda Public School System, beginning her career as a Special Education Teacher at the Cedar Grove School... Read more of this article
51-Yr-Old Arrested After Accident
[Updated - rider arrested for DUI] At approximately 9.15pm last night [Dec.20] there was an accident on Harrington Sound Road near the junction with Wilkinson Avenue in which the motorbike rider crashed into a wall. Emergency personnel responded to the accident, and the rider was taken away by ambulance for treatment to his inuries, which did not appear... Read more of this article
ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier Schedule
The International Cricket Council [ICC] today [Dec.21] announced the schedule for the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 which will take place in the United Arab Emirates in March 2012. Sixteen sides from across the globe will battle it out in the UAE from March 13th to March 24th for the two available slots in the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012,... Read more of this article
Prime’s ‘Important Validation’
Bermuda-based Prime Management Limited, a leading independent hedge fund administrator, announced today [Dec. 21] the successful completion of a Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements [SSAE] No. 16 Type II examination. This internationally recognised examination developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, replaces... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Fall 3% In October
Consumers spent an estimated $81.7 million on retail goods during October 2011, a decrease of $2.5 million [3%] compared to last year. Retailers of building materials, apparel stores and service stations recorded growth, while the motor vehicle sector registered the largest decline in sales of 40.6%. Residents returning to the Island declared overseas... Read more of this article
