Two People Injured In Motorcycle Accidents

Two people were taken to hospital after two separate accidents yesterday [May 19]. A 33 year old man, was injured after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a taxi in Paget, and a 41 year old was injured after his motorbike collided with an SUV in Sandys parish. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3am [...]

WEDCo: ‘Work Will Be Awarded Via Tender Process’

The contract tenders for the demolition, erection and completion of the Victoria Place Housing project in Sandys have not been issued yet, WEDCo Chairman Walter Lister said this afternoon [May 20]. Speculation had arisen on a talk show that the contract had been, or will be, awarded to Correia Construction. The cost for the entire [...]

Jessica Lewis Qualifies For 2012 Paralympics

[Updated with video] Marking the first time in history a Bermudian has qualified for the track and field portion, Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has qualified for the 2012 London Paralympic Games. Ms Lewis just concluded taking part in several summer track meets in the US and Canada in her continuing bid to enter the 2012 Games. [...]

Machete Wielding Men Commit Robbery In Sandys

Two people were robbed of items including a Blackberry after two men wielding a machete approached them in an area in Sandys parish. The assailants also damaged the victim’s car before escaping on foot. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:45am on Saturday, May 19th police attended a reported robbery in the Benny’s Bay Road, Sandys [...]

Police: Drugs Seized & Four People Arrested

The police have confirmed that two men and two women were arrested on Friday [May 18], and a quantity of drugs were seized from a Spanish Point residence. A police spokesperson said, “As a result of specific information, officers from the Public Protection Department executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at [...]

Slideshow: Snooker Tournament Final Day

The final day of competition of the 2012 International Snooker League Tournament was held yesterday [May 19] at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel. Herb Lehmann was crowned the International Snooker Champion after he defeated Paul Flemming in the Singles Scratch Final. Slideshow below by John Manderson: Larry McDonald and Pat Brake took on and defeated [...]

BELCO Cup: St David’s & Baileys Bay Advance

St. David’s Cricket Club and Bailey’s Bay will advance to the BELCO Cup Finals after winning their games yesterday afternoon [May 19]. Willow Cuts 76 St. David’s Cricket Club 77/1 At Lord’s in St. David’s, the home team won the toss and sent visiting Willow Cuts to bat in a match that was reduced to [...]

Videos: Summer Age Group Swim Meet

The second day of the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s [BASA] Makin Waves Summer Age Group Championships got underway with rainy conditions at the BASA Pool at 9am yesterday morning [May 19]. Jessica Burton recorded the fastest 8 and Under Girls 100 Meter Freestyle with a time of 1:26.01, Skylar Trott finished second with a time [...]

Video: Minister Furbert Interviewed By NESN

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert was interviewed by the New England Sports Network [NESN] during his recent trip to Boston for the annual “Bermuda Day” partnership with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The partnership highlights Bermuda through a series of cultural events, promotions and industry networking functions via numerous Boston [...]

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Ardellis Ltd.

A.M. Best Co.has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Ardellis Insurance Ltd. (Ardellis) (Bermuda). The outlook for both ratings is stable. The ratings of Ardellis reflect its conservative underwriting leverage, strong level of capitalization and profitable operating results driven by its excellent underwriting performance. Partially offsetting [...]

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