Archive for May 22nd, 2012

Shooting In Pembroke, 51-Year-Old Man Injured

[Updated: A 51-year-old man was shot at approximately 10.20pm this evening in the Rambling Lane area of Pembroke. The shooting victim is presently listed in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit] There is a strong police presence tonight [May 22] in a residential area of Pembroke after what we unofficially understand was a firearm incident. Area... Read more of this article

New Governor Arrives In Bermuda

[Updated with video] Governor Designate George Fergusson arrived in Bermuda at approximately 6.20pm this evening [May 22] on board the British Airways flight from London. Mr Fergusson will become Bermuda’s 88th Governor, taking over from Sir Richard Gozney who served as Bermuda’s Governor for four and a half years. Mr Fergusson’s last overseas... Read more of this article

Bus Service To Stop For Two Hours Next Week

Bus service will be suspended for two hours starting from 10.30am on Tuesday morning [May 29]. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon about Delta’s new flight, Transport Minister Derrick Burgess said the bus service will stop for the workers to attend the meeting. BIU President Chris Furbert also addressed the issue at a press conference... Read more of this article

Video: Union Lifts Boycott Of KFC Bermuda

The Union’s boycott of KFC Bermuda has been lifted effective immediately, Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert said this afternoon [May 22]. The boycott had been in place since April 13, 2012, although whether it had any substantial impact on KFC’s business sales is unclear. The BIU has been embroiled in an ongoing dispute with... Read more of this article

Video: Transport Minister ‘Excited’ By New Flight

[Updated with video] Minister of Transport Derrick Burgess held a press conference this afternoon [May 22] to discuss Delta’s new daily flight between New York and Bermuda. “I am happy to confirm that Delta Airlines shall introduce daily, non-stop service to Bermuda from New York’s La Guardia Airport, beginning April 7th, 2013,”... Read more of this article

Hillary Clinton: ‘Best Wishes To All Bermudians’

U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sent a message of goodwill to the island for Bermuda Day, saying “On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to all Bermudians as you celebrate Bermuda Day this May 24. “The United States and Bermuda share a long history of partnership built... Read more of this article

2012 Bermuda Day Half Marathon Entrants

The list of entrants in the upcoming Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby has now been released, with almost 800 runners scheduled to take part in Thursday’s [May 24] event. The men’s defending champion Chris Estwanik will be in the field, while the defending women’s champion Deon Breary is unable to compete this year due to injury. Chris... Read more of this article

Minister: “Proud To Be Bermudian” Campaign

Government entered into an agreement to acquire the usage rights of the Proud to Be Bermudian song, and will embark on a wide ranging campaign aimed at instilling pride in our residents, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors said. “The mission of the Department is to improve individuals’ sense of belonging to the Bermuda community... Read more of this article

‘High Visibility’ Police Patrols Over Holiday

[Updated with video] The Police Service will be conducting high visibility patrols during the upcoming Bermuda Day holiday with the intent on “deterring those members of the public that might seek to disrupt the holiday with acts of violence and criminality,” the police said this afternoon [May 22]. “Patrol units assisted by their... Read more of this article

Validus Re Names Kean Driscoll As CEO

Bermuda based Validus Holdings, Ltd. announced a number of senior management promotions, with Kean D. Driscoll — currently Chief Underwriting Officer of Validus Re — appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Validus Re. Jeff M. Clements, currently Head of U.S. Property and Specialty underwriting at Validus Re has been appointed Chief Underwriting... Read more of this article

OBA’s Andrew Simons To Run In Pembroke Central

[Updated with video] The One Bermuda Alliance confirmed this afternoon [May 22] that Andrew Simons will stand for the Opposition in Constituency #17 Pembroke Central. Mr Simons will match up against Walton Brown, as the PLP has already confirmed him as their candidate for the area. L-R: Senator Toni Daniels, Michael Branco, OBA Leader Craig Cannonier,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sailors In Connecticut Sailing Champs

Three Bermudian sailors represented their respective secondary schools at the New England Schools Sailing Association (NESSA) Team Race Championship this past weekend at Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut. Connor Astwood (Hotchkiss School), Mackenzie Cooper (Tabor Academy) and Alistair Hutchings (Milton Academy), all former Bermuda Optimist... Read more of this article