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Full Labour Day Race Results: Run, Walk & Jrs

bernews — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:52:02 +0000

Lamont Marshall dominated throughout the 2010 Labour Day 5 Mile Race pulling ahead to take the early lead and finishing in 26:21, almost 3 minutes ahead of second placer Sean Trott. Veteran Kavin.Smith rounded out the top three.

Andrea Banks was 13th overall, and the first female across the line in 34:23, over 2 minutes ahead of the 2nd female runner to finish Catherine Mello. Deborah Norman rounded out the top 3 females.

73-year-old George Jones, a regular on the running circuit, was the oldest competitor in the race and 16-year-old runner Juma Mouchette made a great showing placing 8th overall in 33:19.

Jermiah Steede and Quaashie Douglas won the Junior 2010 Labour Day Junior Champions, and Larry Burchall was the first walker to finish – technically speaking – as there was some issue with the walking route.

You can view photos of the race here, and the full results are below:

5 Mile Road Race Full Results

26:21:00 Lamont Marshall
29:03:00 Sean Trott
29:20:00 Kavin.Smith
30:35:00 James O’Shea
30:58:00 Gerd Balon
32:49:00 Craig Rothwell
33:05:00 Tracey Wright
33:19:00 Juma Mouchette
33:33:00 Eddie Armstrong
34:00:00 Omari Hart
34:15:00 David Signor
34:20:00 Mark Wilcox
34:23:00 Andrea Banks
34:50:00 James Keyes
34:59:00 Andre Starr
35:09:00 Mike Osborn
35:16:00 Allan Fox
35:21:00 Coyatito Smith
35:25:00 Kevin Tucker
35:29:00 Chris Page
35:40:00 Frederick Steede
36:24:00 Ernest Jr Signor
36:36:00 Catherine Mello
37:14:00 Steve French
37:18:00 Darin Cassidy
37:18:00 Paul Sikuku
37:20:00 Deborah Norman
37:42:00 Tony Prentice
37:55:00 Giuseppe Guglielmucci
38:37:00 Dwayne MacDonald
39:07:00 Keith Steede
39:09:00 Scott Hart
39:18:00 Tim Goodyear
39:30:00 Calvin Steede
39:35:00 Wendell Ebbin
39:38:00 Ernest Signor
39:54:00 Otis Ingham
40:06:00 Keith Bell
40:15:00 Gareth Dixon
40:15:00 Q. Robinson
40:21:00 John Thompson
40:46:00 Jennie Kelly
41:15:00 Stanlee Davis
41:26:00 Eddie Fisher
41:55:00 Andre Symonds
42:01:00 John Langston
42:12:00 Will Collieson
42:22:00 Martina Olcheski-Bell
42:25:00 Charles Duffy
42:34:00 Melissa Durrant
42:55:00 Terence Douglas
43:50:00 Shawn Simmons
43:52:00 Tony Hall
44:00:00 Sam Strangeways
44:04:00 Gareth Tavares
44:16:00 Terry Wine
44:19:00 Tony Steele
44:43:00 Sharon Craig
44:58:00 Mari Redmond
45:37:00 Ian Gilbertson
46:42:00 Nicola Smyth
48:02:00 Terri Durrant
48:10:00 Zina Jones
48:15:00 Elizabeth Stewart
48:26:00 Cynthia Thomas
48:43:00 Richard Holden
49:15:00 Leila Watson
49:17:00 Quinton Sherlock
49:36:00 Paul Singh
50:37:00 Kathy Rogers
50:37:00 Edward Harvey
50:50:00 Mayberline Black
51:48:00 Clinton Curtis
52:13:00 Daryl Alexander
52:47:00 Grainne Sweeney
53:04:00 Camilla Hall
53:14:00 Michelle Banfield
53:32:00 Edwina Arorash
54:30:00 Natalie Dyrli
57:31:00 Florence Sharpe-Trott
59:12:00 Naomi MacDonald
59:12:00 Leslie-Jane Smith
59:52:00 Shelton Simons
1:09:55 Sue Molineux
1:10:51 Tim Molineux
1:15:01 George Jones

Walkers Results

26:18:00 Larry Burchall
1:00:38 Joseph Matthew
1:00:50 Sheena Young
1:05:56 Judith Collis
1:07:47 Keisha Allen-Smith
1:18:26 Deborah Easton
1:18:50 Wanda Armstrong
1:18:50 Norjean Douglas
1:40:00 Verna Hollis-Smith
1:40:00 Stephanie Hollis-Smith

Junior Runners Results

8:58 Jermiah Steede
9:35 Nakeno Creighton
9:47 Quaashie Douglas
10:26 Charlie Keyes
10:33 Sean Tucker
11:02 Aliyah Nolan
11:04 Osei Beach
11:05 Messiah Greaves
11:23 Katie Page
11:28 Victoria Davis
11:35 Tyler Kelly
12:22 Scott Redmond
12:23 Zahra Wilson

Craig Cannonier’s Labour Day Address

bernews — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:14:16 +0000

Below follows the address given this morning [Sept 6] by the Leader of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] Craig Cannonier for the Labour Day occasion, which focused on ‘United in the Community’.

My friends

To those who labour day and night to care for our children, to look after our elderly, to provide services to our visitors, to keep our island safe… to all of you I say it is because of you that I am proud to be a Bermudian.

For 400 years we have laboured for the rights of all. For 400 years we have struggled against injustice. And for 400 years we have challenged each other to live up to what it means to be a Bermudian.

And throughout these past 400 years we have overcome the obstacles, we have overcome the trials, we have overcome the tribulations and we are still here.

After 400 years of fighting our good fights, our just fights, our honourable fights, we are still here. We are still here, my friends because we know what we stand for as a people.

And the drumbeat will not cease, my friends. We must continue to fight the good fight. We must continue to choose our destiny because this is the legacy of our forefathers.

No matter how great the mountain, no matter how steep the climb, no matter how painful our history has been, we are here.

I want to remind you, my friends, that we have overcome divisions that could have destroyed this country. And if we did it then, we can do it now.

Let us, then, re-imagine our future with hope. Let us fashion this future together. A future of peace and tranquillity. A future of prosperity and social justice for all. Let us, together and with one voice, look forward to this future with hope.

Thank you and may God bless us all

Insurance Legend Bob Clements Dead At 77

bernews — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:26:51 +0000

Robert Clements, one of the key figures in the history of the Bermuda insurance world, passed away yesterday [Sept 5]. The 77-year-old businessman had been battling cancer.

Widely credited for his involvement in establishing Bermuda as a global insurance centre, Mr Clements began his career at Royal Insurance Co. in 1957 and was involved with major insurance companies including Marsh, Ace, Arch and XL. He was instrumental in many of the commercial property and casualty insurance industry’s most successful ventures, and considered something of a transformer of how capital is applied to insurance market shortages.

Forbes Magazine said “Robert Clements became a legend making big money in Bermuda insurance.” During a decades long career Mr. Clements is described as having “revolutionized the Bermuda insurance industry,” with others calling him a “founding father” of the Bermuda insurance world.

The Robert Clements/ACE Scholarship, which offers Bermudian students the opportunity to study for undergraduate or graduate degrees in disciplines related to the insurance industry, was established in 1996 and offers an annual fully-funded, four-year scholarship at accredited overseas universities.

Read more about Mr Clements career here.

Photos: Labour Day March

bernews — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:37:51 +0000

Bermuda’s Labour Day holiday came about at the instigation of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU], at that time led by then-PLP MP Mr Ottiwell Simmons. The BIU had always sought a public holiday that was dedicated, as was the US Labour Day, to all workers.

Following the 1981 General Strike, and rather than give the European 1st May as the holiday date, the government-of-that-day led by Mr John W Swan MP, UBP (now Sir John.Swan) elected to give a Bermuda holiday but put it on the same date as the US Labour Day holiday. Bermuda’s first Labour Day holiday was on Monday September 6th 1982 – just a year after that BIU-led General Strike.

This morning [Sept 6] at Union Square all three leaders of the island’s political parties addressed the crowd; Premier Dr Brown [PLP], Kim.Swan [UBP] and Craig Cannonier [BDA]. Various union groups converged for the march, as well as the Bermuda Regiment Band and majorette groups.

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17-Yr-Old in ICU Following Bike Accident

bernews — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:12:12 +0000

A teenager is today in the Intensive Care Unit following an accident last night [Sept 5] in Warwick. The 17-year-old Southampton man was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance following a collision with a car just before 10pm last night.

The incident occurred on Middle Road in Warwick near the junction with Morgan Road involving a car and a motorbike. The Police say that it appears that both the car and cycle were traveling east on Middle Road, with the car in front of the auxiliary cycle, and the vehicles collided as the car attempted to turn into Lindo’s Family Foods.

The driver of the car, a 40 year old Sandys parish man, was not injured. The auxiliary cycle received front end damage while the car received damage to its right side. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to contact PC Lesa Stovell on 295-0011

Weekend Shooting: Police Appeal For Witnesses

bernews — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:59:00 +0000

The Bermuda Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the shooting that occurred around midnight on Saturday, September 4th in the Middle Terrace, Friswell’s Hill, Pembroke area.

A 22 year old Pembroke man was shot in his leg, and was taken to King Edward Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released.

In particular, detectives are interested in speaking with anyone who may have been in the Middle Terrace, Pembroke area between 11:45pm on Friday and 12:15am on Saturday and heard or saw anything suspicious.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.

Photos: Labour Day Road Race

bernews — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:39:46 +0000

Lamont Marshall and Andrea Banks claimed top honours at this morning’s [Sept 6] Labour Day Race, after they both broke away early in the race to take in an early lead. The 5-mile race started at 9:30am at the BIU building on Union Square, with runners passing through Pitts Bay, North Shore and Blackwatch Pass to make their way back to the finish line at Union Square. Ms Banks and Mr Marshall are pictured below at the finish line:

Update 6pm: Full results of all races here

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Full Text: Kim Swan Labour Day Speech

bernews — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:17:29 +0000

Below follows the full speech given this morning [Sept 6] by the Leader of the Opposition Kim.Swan for the Labour Day occasion:

Good Day brothers and sisters of Labour.

Whilst it is always a honour to address you on Labour Day, the past year has been tough on everyone in Bermuda.

In Bermuda today we face serious challenges economically and socially and not since WW2 have we been so challenged.

With unprecedented joblessness, prolific murders and a growing gang culture fuelled by the drug trade.

We all agree that we have a multitude of problems all hitting us all at once.

At the Annual Labour Day Banquet last Friday night keynote speaker Mr. David Bascome spoke of the importance of Unity and Responsibility.

Today our country desperately needs for its people to Unite and take Responsibility for turning our country around.

Brothers and Sisters I feel your Pain!

As a former President of the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association, I have great empathy for the plight of workers in Bermuda ~ especially those in hospitality ~ like Musicians, Taxi Operators, Golf Professionals, Hotel Workers, Tour Operators, Retailers, but, those concern are universal as the challenges we face are widespread throughout our country, with workers and their families across the spectrum experiencing difficulties and tough times.

With both the impact of the global economic downturn and the state of our local economy ~ life has been made more difficult for workers, working families and employers in Bermuda.

Personally, I know how it hurts when you find it difficult to work in your chosen field or profession.

During this prolonged recession many of our people have had to be humble and take employment where ever they can find it.

I salute them!

More than ever the working man and woman need the representation and the reassurance that their union family provide.

We in the United Bermuda Party have often mentioned the need for Leadership by example.

Today, I would like to highlight one such example.

Today, I must give credit and acknowledge an announcement made earlier this year and emphasised at the 3rd Quadrennial Delegates Conference.

Earlier this year BIU President Chris Furbert announced that hotel employers and hotel workers agreed to accept a wage freeze ~ a major announcement that demonstrated good faith.

Clearly it was an act of hotel employers, employees and the union working together and acting responsibly during tough times.

An act that builds a trust bond between the employer, employee and their union; and more importantly preserved jobs during uncertain times.

In my estimation this announcement by BIU President Chris Furbert and the Hotel Employers was huge!

A major announcement that demonstrated Leadership and good faith.

Going forward this country needs to follow that cooperative spirit and keep our business viable and our people employed.

Indeed, Mr David Bascome’s call for Unity and Responsibility has already been practised by the union and employers in Bermuda.

Something good and extremely positive that I feel Bermuda needs to be reminded of and the parties involved celebrated.

Workers will always need representation ~ as long as the workers of this island experience injustice, unfairness and abuse exist; the labour movement will be there.

The cause of justice, fairness and respect will always require an advocate to protect the worker.

That’s why we are here!

But with this real example demonstrated we do have a model to embrace during difficult times.

On behalf of my colleagues in the United Bermuda Party, I salute the labour movement.

Photos: Jet Ski Races At Ferry Reach

bernews — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:55:23 +0000

Earlier today [Sept 5] the Bermuda Powerboat Association drivers made their way to Ferry Reach for an afternoon of competition. Winning the first Jet Ski Race was Vermonde Virgil, while the second Jet Ski Race was won by Alex Gibbs. In the Powerboat Class, Brian Smith & Gregory Focke in A98 finished won the A Class, Chad Sutherland & Graham Sutherland won the B Class, Shawn Butterfield & Jermal Woolridge won the C Class race and Jermaine Butterfield & Cleveland Maybury won the D Class.

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Photos: Gombeys & Premier Open Loughlands

bernews — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:40:10 +0000

Yesterday [Sept 4] the final phase of the Loughlands housing development was opened by the Gombeys and various politicians who joined to formally cut the ribbon. The development was initially announced in March 2006 as a public/private partnership between developer Gilbert Lopes and the Government of Bermuda, which was facilitated under a Special Development Order.

The 96 two and three bedroom homes were made available to first time home buyers, with Colonel Burch saying at yesterday’s presentation that “It is important to note that Government did not make a profit on nor have we subsidised this project, but simply acted as an agent to facilitate sales to Bermudian families.”

Below Minister David Burch marches with the H&H Gombeys, marking the formal opening of Saturday’s events at Loughlands:

Below Premier Dr Ewart Brown, Minister of Health Walter Roban, MP Michael Weeks and the Deputy Premier Paula Cox take in Loughlands activities:

Premier Dr Brown joins Minister Burch, BHC General Manager Barrett Dill and Loughlands’ newest tenants in the formal ribbon cutting:

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Minister Burch’s remarks follow in full:

Good afternoon and thank you for joining us on this most special of occasions – the completion of the Loughlands Housing Development.

Premier, Deputy Premier, Cabinet colleagues, current residents of Loughlands, new residents of Loughlands – friends all.

So special an occasion is this, that we had to have the finest Gombey Troupe in the Island – in this most Bermudian of traditions – to begin today’s proceedings. Thank you H & H Gombeys.

It was the 1st of March, 2006 that I announced the public private partnership between developer, Mr. Gilbert Lopes and the Government of Bermuda to redevelop this site.

Late in 2005, Mr. Lopes approached the Ministry of Works & Engineering and Housing with a view to establishing a partnership with government to provide affordable housing for Bermudians. Mr. Lopes, the owner of the Loughlands Estate, expressed his desire to do his part to assist with this country’s housing crisis.

This government having committed itself to the provision of homes for Bermudians at prices that the average hard-working man and woman can afford jumped at the opportunity.

The agreement called for the redevelopment of the estate into ninety-six housing units 28 – 3 bedroom and 68 -2 bedroom units and a day care facility.

Before that though we had to seek the support of the Historical Buildings Advisory Committee for the project, as the Loughlands main building is a grade ‘3′ listed building. The late Hon. Nelson B. A. Bascome, JP, MP was the chair and readily agreed.

At that time the land was zoned for “Tourism development,” – so we had to secure the agreement of the Minister of Tourism and Transport, Dr. the Hon. Ewart Brown, JP, MP – who immediately recognised the priority of providing opportunities for Bermudian home ownership and did not hesitate to lend his support to the rezoning of the land in order to accommodate this development.

The project required a Special Development Order, so through the support of then Minister of the Environment, the Hon. D. Neletha Butterfield, JP, MP a Special Development Order was secured.

Then we wanted to have Customs duty relief for materials to further reduce the cost of the units, so the support of the Minister of Finance, the Hon. Paula A. Cox, JP, MP was sought and secured.

So – if you have any understanding of how Cabinet style Government works you will readily see that before going to Cabinet for approval – a majority of Ministers had already signed on – thus making the approval process by the full Cabinet easy.

It was envisioned that Government, through the Bermuda Housing Corporation, would initially own the lands and buildings on the redeveloped site once occupancy was received – so that individual purchasers could finalise their arrangements. Upon the completion of Phase I, a Condominium Association was formed to manage and own the site. Completed units at each phase were then re-sold to first-time homeowners. Today marks the completion of Phase IV – all 96 units will soon have been sold to first time home owners.

It is important to note that Government did not make a profit on nor have we subsidised this project, but simply acted as an agent to facilitate sales to Bermudian families.

More than housing, this project represents genuine economic empowerment. Young professionals who could not see a means of ‘owning a piece of the rock’ soon learned that this Government’s commitment to same was not just words. Making homes available to first time homeowners at prices that are simply unavailable in the ordinary marketplace – represents the “hand-up” that honest, hard-working young Bermudians deserve and we are happy to provide.

I am pleased to say that these families have not just bought a house but have created a community in the good old fashioned Bermuda tradition – where they know their neighbor, where they look out for each other, where they care for all the little people in the neighbourhood and most of all are living together in peace.

The development of the Day Care Centre has not proceeded as we had planned and has suffered some setbacks as a result of changing funding priorities. I anticipate an announcement soon after consultation of a revised plan for its delivery.

The economic realities of Bermuda today demand innovative solutions, so I want to publicly thank Mr. Gilbert Lopes for coming forward and doing his part to help his fellow Bermudians. I also want to thank all those artisans, craftsmen and professionals who had a hand in making this a reality. I particularly want to thank Mr. Charlton Dill, the Chairman of the BHC Board and the entire Board, former General Manager Major Glenn Brangman, current GM Major Barrett Dill and his staff but particularly Mr. Blake Lambert who in addition to having direct oversight of this project has had to personally deal with Gilbert and me for the last 4 and a half years – mercy. Give that bye a medal.

This has been a long journey but all of us draw tremendous comfort and joy from being able to help our fellow Bermudians in home ownership. I can assure you that we shall not cease until all our people are adequately housed.