Archive for February 1st, 2012
Photos/Video: Fisherman Catches 920lb Tuna
[Updated with video] Off Argus Banks today [Feb.1], lone fisherman Andrew Card spent two hours fighting a giant 10-foot-long Bluefin Tuna, winning the battle and finally landing the fish. However, by the time the determined fisherman got the big fish to the surface, hungry sharks had bitten off portions of the tuna’s tail. At dockside, even with... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Women’s Rugby Action
Bermuda Rugby Football Union league action continued this past weekend at the Warwick Academy School Field with Mariners and Teachers Ladies taking to the field in the first game of the day. Renegades and Police Ladies went up against each other in the second ladies game. The Mariners Ladies and Teachers Ladies played to a 2 – 2 draw when Genie Black... Read more of this article
Lt. Col. Gonsalves Contract Extended
Government House announced today [Feb.1] that they have extended Bermuda Regiment Commanding Officer Lt Col Brian Gonsalves’ contract. The statement said, “His Excellency the Governor of Bermuda and Commander in Chief of the Bermuda Regiment, Sir Richard Gozney, KCMG CVO, is glad to announce that, in the light of advice from the Bermuda... Read more of this article
OBA MP Louise Jackson To Retire
One Bermuda Alliance MP Louise Jackson is set to retire from Parliament, and will not contest the next election. Known for her fierce advocacy for seniors, Mrs Jackson presently holds the Constituency #20 Pembroke South West seat, which she was won [under the UBP] with 85% of the vote vs the PLP’s Laverne Furbert [711-145] in 2007. One Bermuda... Read more of this article
UBP Welcomes New Governor
The United Bermuda Party issued a statement welcoming incoming Governor George Fergusson, and thanking outgoing Governor Sir Richard Gozney for his service. Government House announced yesterday [Jan.31] that Sir Richard Gozney will leave in May 2012, and Mr Fergusson will take up his appointment in the same month. UBP Interim Leader Kim Swan said,... Read more of this article
2012 Ag Show Catalogue Released
The Department of Parks has released the catalogue for the 2012 Agricultural Exhibition, with the 81 page document providing all the information for potential exhibitors of all categories. The always popular annual event will be held on April 19, 20 and 21st. The 81-page catalog is below [PDF here], click ‘Fullscreen’ for greater clarity: Related... Read more of this article
Rugby U/17 Team For Vegas Tour
[Updated with video] Bermuda will be taking part in the Las Vegas Rugby Invitational, with a team of twenty-four Under/17 players selected to represent Bermuda in the tournament scheduled for February 8th – 12th. Bermuda have been drawn in Group B alongside BC 3, Stern Math and Science High School and the Notre Dame Hounds. Bermuda kick the tournament... Read more of this article
Saul Froomkin QC Joins ISIS Law
Former Attorney General Saul Froomkin QC has joined ISIS Law Limited. ISIS Law Director, Sharon Beesley, said, “Saul has a wealth of experience and we are very excited that he is joining the ISIS Law team. Saul will lead our litigation department and will provide great value to our clients.” Saul Froomkin is one of the most experienced and well-known... Read more of this article
Festival Review: “Mother to Mother”
[Bermuda Festival Review: Mother to Mother – written by Alan C. Smith] Mother to Mother, a one woman play, performed masterfully on the City Hall Theatre stage by singer, playwright, actress Thembi Mtshali-Jones, was rewarded with a standing ovation on Tuesday, January 31st. The play, based on a story by Sindiwe Magona and adapted for the stage by... Read more of this article
Leamington Caves House For Sale: $10.9M
The Leamington Caves House in Harrington Sound is for sale, with a price tag of $10.9 million. The property contains 7 bedrooms, and full baths and 6100 square feet of living area, and the listing says the “extensive Leamington Caves with lighting and railings are a part of this totally renovated and expanded former Plantation Restaurant.” The... Read more of this article
Premier’s Final Town Hall Tonight
Premier Paula Cox will host the third, and final, of a series of Town Hall meetings to discuss the upcoming National Budget tonight [Feb.1] at the Francis Patton School in Hamilton Parish starting at 7.30pm. Premier Cox will be joined by Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport Derrick Burgess, Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith, Minister of... Read more of this article
Bermuda Attends Brussels OCT-EU Forum
Following the Premier’s visit to Brussels in June 2011, the Overseas Countries and Territories Association [OCTA] invited Bermuda to attend as an observer the 10th OCT-EU Forum in Brussels. On that occasion the Premier expressed an interest in reviewing the current arrangements, with a view to assess whether it is now more appropriate with the... Read more of this article
