Archive for July, 2010
Medal Winning Bowling Team Return From CAC
Bermuda’s Bowling Team returned home last evening [July 26] from the 2010 CAC Games held in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. With them they carried the first medal won by Bermuda at these games, a bronze courtesy of Damien Matthews who won it in the singles contest. Also making a fine showing was Delmont Tucker who tucked in right behind Mr Matthews to... Read more of this article
UBP Leader Kim Swan: Cup Match Message
Below follows a Cup Match Message from Opposition Leader Kim Swan: On behalf of my wife Cindy, Parliamentary Colleagues, the Executive and Members of the United Bermuda Party, I extend best wishes to the people of Bermuda for a great 2010 Cup Match. Cup Match is that time of year that demonstrates how a vision birthed during difficult and uncertain... Read more of this article
Escaped Prisoner Alvone Maybury Caught
Escaped prisoner Alvone Maybury was caught minutes ago this afternoon, hiding in a back shed in the exact same area of Glebe Road that the Police had searched for hours on July 23. He was taken, under heavy guard, to Hamilton Police Station at approximately 1:30pm. Two arrests have been made in connection. The 24 year old, who dramatically escaped from... Read more of this article
2010 Cup Match Security: Regiment, CCTV & More
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva said that strengthened security measures would be taken for this year’s Cup Match. He said that there would be a full Firearms Team response capability; that there would be two CCV cameras deployed to record all vehicle numbers and that, in addition, there would be mobile CCTV cameras in use. The mobile cameras... Read more of this article
Video & Photos: Firefighters Extinguish House Fire
At approximately 9:30 this morning [July 27], firefighters put out a blaze that ripped through a two story home in the Knapton Hill, Smith’s area. All the residents [plus their dog] rushed from the home and all are fine, and fortunately there were no injuries. One resident told us he was in the shower, came out and the room was filled with smoke,... Read more of this article
Video: 550lb Atlantic Blue Marlin Caught
The video below shows fishermen aboard Overproof charters reeling in a 550lb Atlantic Blue Marlin off Bermuda on July 23rd, 2010. Because of their relative rarity, beauty, and sporting qualities, marlin are considered one of the most prestigious catches a recreational fisherman can make. Big game fishing has been highlighted lately on the local scene... Read more of this article
$36,800 in Scholarships Awarded
The PHC Foundation held their Awards Ceremony last night [July 26] at the XL House handing out a total of $36,800 to a number of deserving recipients. Guest Speaker Patrick Tannock, President of XL Bermuda, said to the Awardees, “Don’t think because you get your education that everything is done, you have to master your trade in order to make sure... Read more of this article
Warwick Suns Win Basketball League Title
Last night’s [July 26] Bermuda Basketball Association women’s finals held at the Bermuda College saw the Warwick Suns defeat defending champions St. George’s Storm to take the summer league title. With a final score of 23-11, League MVP Marissa Wainwright was the Warwick Suns top scorer with 10 points, and Akeila Furbert added 5.... Read more of this article
CAC: Bermuda Captures First Gold Medal
Bermuda has captured our first gold medal at the CAC Games, courtesy of Tyrone Smith’s 8.22 metre leap in the long jump. This leap was also a personal best for Mr Smith, with his previous being 8.03 metres, which set the Bermuda National Record. To top it off, Bermuda’s own Donna Watson, the President of the Bermuda Track and Field Association,... Read more of this article
Man Arrested In Connection With Weekend Shooting
The Bermuda Police Service has confirmed that an arrest has been made in connection with this past weekend’s shooting in the Charing Cross Tavern area of Sandy’s Parish. The victim, a 44 year old man who has not been officially named, is listed in stable condition in the hospital. Unofficial reports we have suggest he was shot multiple times. There... Read more of this article
Full Text: Terry Lister’s Campaign Launch Speech
Sandys South MP Terry Lister today [July 26] announced he will campaign to be selected for the top position within the Progressive Labour Party [PLP], which is expected to become vacant when present Premier Dr Ewart Brown retires in October. His full speech from this morning follow below: Good morning. I want to thank everyone for coming today for... Read more of this article
Teen Sailor: Top 20 North American Finish
Local youth sailor Mackenzie Cooper debuted in his first Club 420 fleet racing regatta last week finishing 20th out of 109 boats at the C420 North American Championships. Mackenzie teamed up with crew Tristan Sess (Long Island, NY) for the regatta which was hosted by the Brant Beach Yacht Club in Brant Beach, New Jersey July 20 – 23rd. They were... Read more of this article
