Archive for March, 2010
Wade-Fray: All-Time Leader in Games Played
Bermudian basketball player Jenaya Wade-Fray is now officially the all-time leader in games played for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team. The NCAA tournament game held on Sat, March 20 was her 131st game, propelling her to the all time leader position. Her team, the 13th-seeded Lady Mocs, had a 18-point halftime... Read more of this article
Sunday Spotlight: Triple Jumper Brian Wellman
Each Sunday, we will spotlight an accomplished Bermudian, posting a page from our Profile Section on the main site. This Sunday, we profile one of Bermuda’s all time sporting greats – Brian|Wellman. A former world class triple jumper,Mr. Wellman is one of the best Bermudian athletes of any genre. A four time Olympian, Mr. Wellman is the... Read more of this article
58th Wedding Anniversary: Radio Host Shirley Dill
Veteran radio talk show host Shirley Dill and husband Hank celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary today. Married in 1952, they have seven children, ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. For anyone who knows the Dills it’s quite hard to believe they’ve been married 58 years, since both of them barely look old enough to have... Read more of this article
Eyewitness Account: Fri Night Shooting of 3 Men
Bernews spoke with a young man who says he witnessed the shooting of three men on Friday night [March 19]. He details the sudden appearance of two men on a black motorcycle in the area, and the ‘ride by’ close range shooting of three men. Please note, this is not an official bulletin from the Police, and it should not be taken as fact. Update:... Read more of this article
Cub Scouts Raise $570 on White Cane Tag Day
The 22nd Bermuda Cub Scout pack was hard at work selling tags at Harrington Hundreds last weekend. Despite the inclement weather that day, the boys [all aged 8-10] volunteered their time for the Lions’s Club White Cane tag day, which serves to raise money for sight preservation. The Cub Scout pack have the distinction of having raised the largest... Read more of this article
Police Marine Unit Search Seas for Martin Molinski
The Bermuda Police Marine unit have taken to the seas in search of Martin Molinski, who has been missing since March 17. His clothes were reportedly found in the Admiralty House Park area, which suggests Mr. Molinski may have went swimming. The Marine Police were seen yesterday combing the Spanish Point coastal area. The 27 year old British national... Read more of this article
5 Gun Incidents in a Week: 3 Men Shot On Friday
In a week of unprecedented gun violence that has rocked Bermuda, three men were shot on Friday night. At around 10:55pm on Fri, March 19, three men were shot in the parking lot of Place’s Place located on the junction of Court and Dundonald Street. The men were taken to KEMH for treatment of their injuries, and their condition has not been released. Police... Read more of this article
Bermuda Signs Tax Agreement with South Africa
Bermuda has signed our 19th Tax Information Exchange Agreement [TIEA], and our first with an African nation – South Africa. The TIEA agreements serve to facilitate for a full exchange of information on criminal and civil tax matters between countries. Finance Minister Paula Cox stated: Mr. Speaker, the conclusion of negotiations of a TIEA... Read more of this article
Taxi Driver Robbed at Gun Point
Around 10:25pm on Thursday March 18, a taxi driver was flagged down on Watlington Road East, Devonshire. As the taxi came to a stop, a man approached the taxi driver, demanded money while brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. The taxi driver handed over a quantity of cash and the suspect escaped as the passenger on a nearby waiting motorcycle. The... Read more of this article
Allied: Earthquake Claims of $55 to $75 million
Bermuda based reinsurer Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd announced today that its initial loss estimate for the recent catastrophe event in Chile ranges from $55 million to $75 million and its initial estimate for European Windstorm Xynthia is $2 million. Both estimates are pre-tax and net of reinsurance. President and Chief Executive Officer... Read more of this article
Billionaire Steve Forbes To Speak in Bermuda
Billionaire Steve Forbes will be the keynote speaker at a Capital G conference in April. The 1st Annual Capital G Private Wealth Conference on April 13, 2010, will be hosted at the Tucker’s Point Resort. The conference cost is $250 per delegate. Most well known for being Chairman and CEO of Forbes Media [which includes Forbes Magazine], Mr. Forbes... Read more of this article
13 Year Old Attacked by Adult on Front Street
In a truly alarming incident, a 13 year old student returning home from school was attacked by a grown man on Front Street in broad daylight. The man, who appeared to be in his early 20′s, punched the 13 year old in his face and knocked him to the ground in an attempt to steal his cell phone at around 3:15pm. After attacking the teen, the assailant... Read more of this article
