Archive for February 26th, 2012
23-Yr-Old Man In ICU After ATV Crash
[Updated - he has now been moved to a general ward] A 23-year-old man is in the Intensive Care Unit after an accident which saw the four wheeled ATV he was traveling in smash into a utility pole on North Shore yesterday [Feb.25]. The other car occupant — also a 23-year-old man — was injured as well, and is presently on a general ward at... Read more of this article
Football: Corona & First Division Results
Football games in the Corona League and First Division took place yesterday [Feb.25], with Tomiko Flood the big scorer of the day, finding the back of the net 5 times to lead Lock N Key to a 11 – 1 win over St. David’s. West End United 2 Lobster Pot 2 Dwight Basden scored twice for West End United, while Lobster Pot got goals from Khanai Fray and... Read more of this article
British Airways Offers Seat Sale
British Airways is offering a seat sale for residents of Bermuda travelling to the UK between February 28th and May 21st 2012, with an average saving of $200 on the cost of a ticket to London. Bermuda Manager Marianne Wilcox said “We know that many of our customers have been waiting for this and we are delighted to announce a seat sale that can be... Read more of this article
$39.8 Million For Financial Assistance
The budget for financial assistance this coming year is $39.8 million, Minister Glenn Blakeney said at the press conference following the Budget on Friday [Feb.24]. Minister Blakeney said, “The government recognizes that there is a continuing need to provide assistance to members of our community who find themselves in a financial deficit in... Read more of this article
Two Motorcycles Collide In Devonshire
Just after 1pm today [Feb.26] there was an accident involving two motorbikes at the junction of Middle Road and Montpelier Road in Devonshire. Police officers, the fire service and ambulance all attended the scene, which resulted in one of the motorcyclists being taken to hospital via ambulance with what is unofficially understood to be non-serious... Read more of this article
Videos: 2012 Telford Electric Magic Mile
Hundreds of children turned out yesterday afternoon [Feb.25] for the 2012 Telford Electric Magic Mile Races which were held at the National Sports Center in Devonshire. The popular annual event is open to children from ages 4 and up, and always draws a strong crowd. You can read the full results here, and watch 15 minutes of the ‘action’... Read more of this article
BASA Qualification Time Trial Results
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association held a Qualification Time Trial Meet at the BASA Pool yesterday [Feb.25]. Jesse Washington recorded the fastest time in the Mixed 50 Short Course Meter Freestyle clocking a time of 26.98, while Nicholas Patterson was second with a time of 27.07 and Vaughn Rowse finished third in 27.84. In the Mixed 100 Short... Read more of this article
Women’s Futsal League Results
Women’s Futsal League action continued yesterday [Feb.25] at the Bermuda College, with Dandy Stars Two and North Village Lady Rams walked away with wins, and PHC Lady Zebras and Somerset Hurricanes drew 2 – 2. Dandy Stars Two 4 Hamilton Parish 2 Although Dandy Stars Two controlled most of the game, Hamilton Parish made it interesting especially... Read more of this article
Zacks Retains RenaissanceRe Rating
Zacks investment analysts said a decision by the board of directors of Bermuda’s RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd to authorised a 3.8% increase in its quarterly dividend had not helped to boost stock prices. The company will now pay a dividend of 27 cents per share, up from 26 cents paid on December, 2011. The shareholders of record March 15, 2012... Read more of this article
UN Committee Attacks ‘Archaic Concept’
Bermuda’s continuing constitutional status as a British Overseas Territory is completely at odds with the modern world the newly elected chair of the Special Committee on Decolonisation at the United Nations has said, calling for new strategies to ensure the “final disappearance of the archaic concept of colonialism”. Speaking after his election... Read more of this article
‘Atlantic’ Spotlights ‘Mr. Happy Man’
The film “Mr. Happy Man” — the story of 88-year-old Johnny Barnes, who spends each morning wishing Bermuda’s commuters well — is spotlighted at “The Atlantic” magazine’s on-line site along with its director Matt Morris. The magazine’s film critic Jason Sondhi selected “Mr. Happy Man”... Read more of this article
Local Educator Offers Success Strategies
While back home, accomplished educator Beth Critchley Charlton will hold a public talk for local teachers, parents and the community at large to share strategies on re-engaging students in the art of learning. The state of public education continues to remain a societal issue in Bermuda, and Mrs. Charlton, daughter of well-known social worker and civil... Read more of this article
