Archive for April, 2012
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Stealing $2 Sausage
In Magistrates Court this morning [Apr.23] a 31-year-old man pleaded not guilty to a charge that he stole a sausage valued at $2 from the Somers Supermarket on York Street in St George’s. Michael Eugene Douglas also pleaded not guilty to a second charge that he uttered threatening words to the manager of the supermarket. The Senior Magistrate granted... Read more of this article
Delegation On Business Development Trip In China
Business Bermuda has organized a business development and relationship building marketing trip in Shanghai and Beijing, China from April 14 through April 20, 2012. Led by Cheryl Packwood, CEO of Business Bermuda and joined by Wayne Furbert, Minister of Business Development and Tourism, Travis Gilbert, Director of Business Development for the Ministry... Read more of this article
Bermuda Born Author Publishes “I Can Fly”
Inspired during her daily walks about her property as she watched birds singing and playing together, Bermuda born author Judith Nell Taylor-Dill presents her book titled, “I Can Fly!”. “I Can Fly!” is a story about a young bluebird who learns that being disobedient can likely lead to trouble, physical pain and even heartache. Main character... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Sexual Assault, Stalking
A 32-year-old man was this morning [Apr.19] granted $15,000 bail following charges of sexually assaulting and stalking a woman. The offences were alleged to have occurred between December 1st 2011 and April 14th 2012. The offences involved allegations of electronic approaches via texting and phone messages as well as an actual physical assault. Senior... Read more of this article
Gibbons Company Retirements & Redundancies
Gibbons Company notified employees internally in early March of the retirement of 9 long serving employees and 3 redundancies across the group. A statement released by the Company said, “The decision came as a result of the continued decline in retail sales and the need for the company to make readjustments to its business model in order to remain... Read more of this article
Andra Simons Selected For “Poetry Parnassus”
Bermudian Andra Simons has been chosen to represent Bermuda at the “Poetry Parnassus” from the 26 June until the 1 July in the UK, which will feature poets and spoken-word artists from all over the world . The event listing describes the event as: “Set to be the largest poetry festival ever staged in the UK, Southbank Centre’s Poetry... Read more of this article
‘Fast Pass Cards’ Launched For Guest Workers
Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief and Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Patrice Minors hosted a joint press conference this morning [Apr.19] to launch the Fast Pass Card initiative. Minister Minors said the initiative is a “great benefit for those guest workers in our community who possess work permits, particularly our friends... Read more of this article
New Regimental Sergeant Major: Gavin Rayner
The Governor, as the Commander in Chief of the Regiment, has appointed Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Gavin Rayner as the Regiment’s new Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM). Now a Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Rayner takes the position as the unit’s senior enlisted man following the retirement of WO1Gavin Lee. Mr Lee preceded his service to the Regiment... Read more of this article
Photos: Agricultural Exhibition Decorated Cakes
The Manchester United football team, Mickey Mouse, the Easter Bunny, fish, a deck of cards, hearts, a guitar, butterflies and the Angry Bird video game were some of the designs featured by bakers young and old at this year’s Agricultural Exhibition. The Special Occasion Cake category requires that decorations must be edible, and marks are given... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Meeting For U/13 & U/15 Cricket
The Bermuda Cricket Board will hold a meeting for players selected in the Under 15 and Under 13 BCB National Academy squads and their parents on Wednesday, May 2nd at the Labor and Training Building, Reid Street, next to Defontes Broadcasting commencing at 6pm. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss: the training schedules and venues, the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Report Released On Student Drug/Alcohol Use
A report released by Government this morning [Apr.19] provides statistics about the use of drugs and alcohol by local school students. The survey was a collaborative effort between the Department for National Drug Control and the Department of Education. The target population comprised all students in grade levels M2 through S4 (10-18 years), attending... Read more of this article
Employers Council Supports Labour Day Decision
The Bermuda Employers’ Council [BEC] said they endorse the decision of Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors to keep the island’s Labour Day Holiday in September. Earlier this week the Minister announced the date would remain the same, after considering a request from the Bermuda Trade Union Congress to move the holiday date... Read more of this article
Maiden Holdings To Release First Quarter Earnings
Bermuda based Maiden Holdings, Ltd. plans to release first quarter 2012 financial results following the market close on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Art Raschbaum, Chief Executive Officer, and John Marshaleck, Chief Financial Officer, will review these results via teleconference and live audio webcast on Thursday, May 3, 2012 beginning at 9:00am Bermuda... Read more of this article
Whale Watchers Asked To Help ID Visiting Whales
Three humpback whales were tagged some weeks ago on the Silver Bank, the humpbacks’ breeding grounds in the Caribbean between Dominican Republic and Turks and Caicos. The satellite tags are on the right side of the whales, just below the dorsal fin on this female below. Satellite tracking suggests these whales are on their way to Bermuda waters... Read more of this article
Two Men Jailed For Stealing Liquor From Hotel
Troy Robinson [44] and Tyrone Ming [51] came back to Magistrates Plea Court yesterday [Apr.18] and pleaded guilty to charges involving stealing $355.80 worth of liquor from the Tucker’s Point Club on 1st April. Robinson was separately charged with one count each of receiving stolen goods and with damaging Police property. He pleaded guilty to the... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Agricultural Exhibition Pigs
The pigs are a long known staple of the “Ag Show”, and this year is no different. They are exhibited on all three days, with prizes offered for the following breeds: Yorkshire, Landrace, Berkshire, Tamworth, Hampshire, Duroc, and Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs. The 2012 Agricultural Exhibition started today [Apr.19] with a steady stream of people... Read more of this article
