Archive for May 21st, 2012
Fire Damages Border Lane North Home
The Bermuda Fire Service responded to a report of a house fire at approximately 2:40am on Sunday [May 20] in the Border Lane North, Pembroke area. They found a two storey house on fire, and two firefighters in breathing apparatus went into the building and brought the fire under control. A bedroom sustained fire damage while the rest of the building... Read more of this article
Restaurant: ‘Pay What You Can For Dinner’
A local restaurant will be offering a night where customers are invited to “pay what they can” for dinner, with the restaurant saying the idea is that during these times of economic challenges, people can still enjoy good food and share love in the community. Island Hi Eatery said there will be no prices on the menu that night, and people... Read more of this article
Almost 70 Entries In Bermuda Day Parade
There are close to 70 entries in the upcoming Bermuda Day parade, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors said this afternoon [May 21]. The parade will begin at 1.30pm at Bernard’s Park, and will move along Dutton Avenue, on to Marsh Folly Road and continue right through to the top of Cedar Avenue. The route will then follow a turn... Read more of this article
Ascendant Appoints New CEO: Walter Higgins
Ascendant Group Limited announced the appointment of Walter M. Higgins III as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Higgins succeeds Bermudian A.L. Vincent Ingham, who retired from the position on 31 December 2011 and presently serves as a Government Senator. Mr. Higgins, who is American, has been a Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Rise 1.9%, Liquor Sales Up 15.4%
Retail sales rose 1.9% in March 2012 to an estimated $85.6 million, with liquor sales showing the strongest increase at 15.4%. In contrast, motor vehicle dealers reported the largest decline in sales of 21.7%. Returning residents declared overseas purchases of goods valued at $3.6 million during March 2012. This was 16.3% lower than the $4.3 million... Read more of this article
ABIR: ‘Continuing Trend Of Job Reductions’
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] released its Seventh Annual Bermuda Economic Impact Survey results, which shows that ABIR members’ directly contribute nearly $1 billion dollars to the Bermuda economy, and also show a “continuing trend of job reductions in Bermuda. Constantine Iordanou, Chair of the Association’s Board... Read more of this article
2012 Labour Force Survey To Start Today
This morning [May 21] Premier Paula Cox announced the launch the 2012 Labour Force Survey that is being conducted by the Department of Statistics. The survey commences today, and spans until June 29th. Premier Cox said, “You may recall in December last year when we shared the final results of the 2010 Census, there were 2,581 persons counted as... Read more of this article
Cricket: Bailey’s Bay Win 2012 BELCO Cup
Bailey’s Bay won the 2012 BELCO Cup after defeating St. David’s yesterday [May 20] at Lord’s. St. David’s Cricket Club and Bailey’s Bay had advanced to the BELCO Cup Finals after winning their semi final games on Saturday [May 19], with St. David’s defeating Willow Cuts, and Bailey’s Bay beating Devonshire Recreation Club. Bailey’s... Read more of this article
Magistrate To Defendant: ‘Buy Food Not Weed’
35-year-old Vincent Darrell, who said that he was the father of four children, pleaded guilty to possessing 13.11 grams of cannabis, was fined $1,000, and was told by Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that he should be “buying food not weed.” This happened in Friday’s [May 18] Plea Court. After entering the plea of guilty, the Senior Magistrate... Read more of this article
BPGA Stroke Play Championships To Kick Off
The Bermuda Professional Golf Association Stroke Play Championships gets underway today [May 21] at Tuckers Point Golf Club. This years tournament will be contested over 54 holes. Daniel Augustus and Dwayne Pearman — the defending champion — will be heavy favourites this year with the two dominating the local Jack Daniels Golf Tour. Chaka... Read more of this article
Delta To Offer Daily Flights From New York
Delta Air Lines today [May 21] announced expanded service to 10 destinations including a new daily flight between New York and Bermuda. The flight will depart Bermuda at 2:05pm, and arrive at LaGuardia at 3:40pm starting from April 8, 2013, according to a statement from Delta. “We’re excited to be announcing new and expanded service to these... Read more of this article
Full Rugby Match Report: Cayman vs Bermuda
On Saturday 19th May 2012, under ominous grey clouds, Bermuda’s National Rugby team took on visiting Cayman Islands in 2012 NACRA Caribbean’s Men’s 15 a-side Championship and World Cup qualifying match. The two sides have become fierce rivals fighting for the coveted Caribbean Championship title. This game is the first step toward the title and... Read more of this article
