Archive for May 10th, 2012
Outerbridge Defeats Gosling, Bascome Returns
[Updated – Graeme Outerbridge has been elected as the new Mayor of Hamilton, defeating incumbent Charles Gosling with 55.33% of the vote. In St George’s Mayor Kenny Bascome retained his position winning 66.44% [299 to 151] of the vote over challenger Alfonso Harris. Mr Outerbridge’s fellow candidates in “Team Hamilton”... Read more of this article
Video: How Sustainable Is Our Water Supply?
The Sustainable Development Roundtable [SDRT], is hosting Community Conversation discussion entitled “Bermuda’s Water Supply: How Sustainable Is It?” this evening [May 10] at the BUEI Auditorium. The evening will provide a forum for the community to be informed of and understand the factors that influence the production, supply and... Read more of this article
Charity Mourns Co-Founder Judith Stewart
Project Action Co-Founder Judith Stewart passed away Wednesday May 9, 2011 after a period of illness in recent years. Project Action offers free transportation service for seniors and the physically challenged. Project Action Co-Founder Cindy Swan said, “All those associated with Project Action are deeply saddened but most appreciative of Judith’s... Read more of this article
Cannabis: Westgate Prisoner Pleads Not Guilty
Attired in a Westgate orange sweatsuit ensemble, 33-year-old Quincy Brangman sat in the prisoner’s enclosure in this morning’s [May 10] Plea Court facing a charge of possessing cannabis in an Increased Penalty Zone – namely inside Westgate Correctional Facility. The drugs were allegedly found on 28th September 2011. Brangman pleaded not guilty.... Read more of this article
Philip Butterfield Retires As HSBC Bermuda CEO
Philip Butterfield formally retires as HSBC Bermuda CEO today [May 10] with Richard Moseley taking over the helm. Mr. Mosley has been with the bank for approximately three years and the HSBC Group for 32 years. Mr Butterfield steps down as HSBC Bermuda CEO after eight years, but will be staying with the international financial institution in his new... Read more of this article
Grandmother To Court: “He’s Not Cooperating”
Teenager Taaj Muhammad, who had previously been convicted of mugging another teenager and who had been placed on Probation for that offence, was this morning [May 10] sent to the COED facility for nine months after his Probation Order was revoked. The Probation Office had brought Muhammad back to Court because his great-grandmother, who had offered... Read more of this article
UK Couple Gives Up On Returning To Bermuda
A British couple who called on the British Government to fight their case after being asked to leave Bermuda has given up on attempts to return, according to a report on a Hull news website. Stephen Tomlinson was 24 when he moved to Bermuda in 1991. He met his wife Kirsty, who was also on a work permit, in Bermuda and the two married and had two children.... Read more of this article
21-Yr-Old Man Pleads Guilty To Weapon Charge
In this morning’s [May 10] Plea Court, 21-year-old Devon Hairston pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon and of doing so in an Increased Penalty Zone. Hairston was one of the teenagers who was originally charged with the 2008 murder of 18 year old Kellon Hill, however the charges against him in that matter were dismissed. The charge arose... Read more of this article
Cricket: 10th Annual BELCO Cup Launch
BELCO and the Bermuda Cricket Board today [May 10] launched the tenth annual BELCO Cup cricket competition, which takes place May 19-20, with play starting at 11:00am each day. The top four teams from the 2011 season will battle to become finalists on Saturday during the semi-finals [admission is free for these games]. Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club will... Read more of this article
Government House To Close For Fumigation
Deputy Governor David Arkley has advised that Government House will be closed for fumigation from Noon on Wednesday 23 May 2012 until 9:00a.m. Monday 28 May 2012. A statement issued said, “Should any immediate assistance be required during this period, the direct telephone number 292-3600 will be available as normal. In addition Government House... Read more of this article
Fitch Affirms Bank Of Butterfield’s Ratings
Credit rating agency Fitch has affirmed the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited long-term issuer default rating (“IDR”) at A- and its short-term IDR at F1. The Rating Outlook remains Stable. Brad Kopp, Butterfield’s President & Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased that Fitch has affirmed our short-term and long-term ratings,... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Along The End-To-End Route
Over 2,600 people participated in Saturday’s [May 5] Catlin End-to-End, with walkers and cycle riders starting in St George’s Square. The Middle-to-End walkers left from Albouys Point in Hamilton while the Middle-To-End Cycle ride started from Elbow Beach. Also participating in this year’s event were swimmers, rowers and equestrians. Refreshment... Read more of this article
