Archive for May 19th, 2012
Launch Of BTC’s New PRISM Network
The Bermuda Telephone Company [BTC], launched its new fiber based network — called PRISM — which BTC said will “provide both the highest capacity on the island and the end-to-end Quality of Service performance necessary to ensure that one network can deliver a mix of voice, video, mobile, and data traffic along with mission critical... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda’s Rugby Team Beat Cayman
[Updated with photo gallery] Bermuda’s national rugby team started off their defense of their NACRA Caribbean title, beating the Cayman Islands this afternoon [May 19] at the North Field of the National Sports Center in Devonshire. At the end of the first half, Cayman was leading 3 – 0. The first half was fairly brutal, with the Cayman Island... Read more of this article
First Tropical Storm Of 2012 Season Forms
[Updated] The 2012 Hurricane Season is off to an early start, with Tropical Storm Alberto — the first named storm of the season — forming today [May 19]. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center [NHC] said that Alberto is about 140 miles off Charleston South Carolina, and has sustained winds of more than 40 mph, with gusts at nearly 60... Read more of this article
Crew Evacuated After Yacht Strikes Whale
[Updated] A yacht sailing from Bermuda was abandoned yesterday [May 18], and the crew were evacuated after striking a whale and sustaining damage to the hull. Skipper Joost Gehrels, doubted that the boat — called Outer Limits — could safety return to Bermuda and issued a MayDay to request immediate assistance. Bermuda Radio contacted vessels... Read more of this article
Videos: 2012 Bermuda College Graduation
Over 100 students graduated from Bermuda College on Thursday [May 17], achieving a variety of Associate Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, with sixteen of the graduates receiving bachelors degrees after taking part in the College’s partnership with Mount Saint Vincent University baccalaureate degree programme in Business Administration and Child... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Wins Time Trial In Colorado
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy won a Time Trial in Boulder, Colorado last night [May 18] during the first night of racing at the Superior Morgul. Ms Duffy — who recently qualified for the 2012 Olympics — was easily the fastest rider in the debut of the time trial portion of the three-day series of races. She finished in 16 minutes, 29 seconds,... Read more of this article
Man Injured In Single Vehicle Accident
A 37-year-old man was injured in a single vehicle bike accident in Sandys on Thursday night. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:50pm on Thursday May 17th, police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision on Somerset Road in Sandys near the junction with Scaur Lane involving a motorcycle. “It appears that the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hogges Open Season With 1 – 1 Draw
The Bermuda Hogges kicked off their 2012 USL Premier Development League season last night [May 18] with a 1-1 draw at the BAA Field. The game started with the Bermuda Hogges looking to dominate play, but it was the visitors the New Jersey Rangers who had the ball in the back of the net in the 20th minute only to have it ruled out for offside. Minutes... Read more of this article
29-Year-Old Man Arrested: Suspicion Of DUI
“Around 3am on Friday May 18th, police were on mobile patrol along Front Street in the City of Hamilton when they noticed a car that was travelling erratically. Officers pursued the vehicle and stopped it along Crow Lane in Pembroke,” said a police spokesperson. “They approached the driver, a 29 year old Warwick man who appeared to... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Governor’s Farewell Ceremony
Dignitaries, locals and visitors filed onto the Cabinet grounds yesterday [May 18] to witness the farewell ceremony held for outgoing Governor Sir Richard Gozney and wife Lady Gozney. The Governor arrived at the ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage, escorted by a police motorcade and proceeded to inspect Bermuda Regiment troops one last time as Governor.... Read more of this article
BIFF To Screen “The Kid With A Bike”
BIFF today announces that it has secured “The Kid with a Bike” for the big screen in Bermuda. The film will be shown as the next instalment in BIFF’s monthly BIFFlix series on Sunday, May 27, 2012, 6.30pm at Tradewinds Auditorium at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) on Crow Lane in Hamilton. “The Kid with a Bike” won the Grand... Read more of this article
Police: Online & Home Repair Scam Warnings
The police issued a warning about internet scams, as well as warning the general public to be “wary of unknown persons” offering to carry out home repairs and requesting money up front. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to once again advise the public to be vigilant when considering purchasing items... Read more of this article
