Archive for August, 2010
Electronic Monitoring: Operational Next Month
Speaking on the GPS monitors that the justice system expects to bring into use, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Senator Kim Wilson told a press conference this morning that “It is anticipated that the Electronic Monitoring System will be fully operational by the end of September.” She further said that “The system will allow... Read more of this article
Bermuda U/13s Finish 5th In St Kitts
The Bermuda Under/13 Cricket team finished 5th in the St Kitts & Nevis 13 And Under Tournament. The following players represented Bermuda; Jahnoi Bean, Jomei Bean-Lindo, Detre’ Bell, Jackai Benjamin, Tariq Brown, Ayinde DeSilva, Alex Dore, Azende Furbert, Christion Gibbons, Khairi Joyiens, Delray Rawlins, Antoine Seaman, Braxton Stowe and... Read more of this article
Police Seek Help: 75-Year-Old Man Missing
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 75 year old Calvin Hansey Sr. of Pembroke. Mr. Hansey was last seen at his residence three days ago; on Friday, August 27th at around 7pm by a family member. He is described as dark skinned, 5’9” tall of slim build and clean shaven. He was last seen wearing a white... Read more of this article
Car Impounded After Driver Flees Collision
Following an accident on Saturday night [Aug 28] in which one of the drivers left the scene, the Bermuda Police located the car, and subsequently impounded the vehicle. Around 11pm on Saturday night, Police received a report of a two car collision resulting in injury near the junction of Roberts Avenue and Parsons Road in Devonshire. The Police say... Read more of this article
Tragedy Strikes Local Riders Competition
Two of Bermuda’s motorcycle racers were present at a tragic occurrence at an American racetrack yesterday [Aug 29] which saw a 13-year-old boy become the youngest rider to ever die on the 101-year old track. Bermuda’s Cody Sousa-Saints and Bruce Degrilla Jr were taking part in the United States Grand Prix Racing Union event at the Indianapolis... Read more of this article
Premier Meets With Indian Delegation
Last week Premier Dr Ewart Brown met with members of a delegation from India that visited Bermuda last week. Pictured below left to right are Ravi Kotti [Senior Director of American Solutions Inc, a global computer software services provider] Dr. Brown and head of the Indian Delegation Ven Subramanian. Related Stories 56 BOM Volunteers, Students... Read more of this article
Full Statement: Proceeds of Crime Regulations
The Proceeds of Crime Regulations (Supervision and Enforcement) Amendment Act 2010 has been Gazetted and brought into effect. Minister of Justice and Attorney General Senator Kim Wilson said that “This Act is part of the ongoing effort to strengthen Bermuda’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing framework to ensure a high level... Read more of this article
Youth Olympians Return From Singapore
Last night [Aug 28] three of the four teenage athletes who represented Bermuda in the 2010 Youth Olympics in Singapore returned to the island. The three pictured at the airport last night [sprinter Jeneko Place, sailor Owen Siese, and middle distance runner Taylor Ashley-Bean] all captured top 10 finishes in the world class event. Also flying the flag... Read more of this article
Premier Meets With Cabinet Interns
The third year of the Cabinet Office Internship Programme started on August 2nd 2010. Harold Laude, Glenisha Robinson, Kara Simmons and Warren Simmons are the first of the seven successful candidates to enter the programme this year. On September 7th, Derek Lamb, Jana Outerbridge and Jennifer Phillips will join them. Pictured below left to right are... Read more of this article
Photos: Small Fire Outside Somers Warehouse
At approximately 6pm this evening [Aug 29] there was a small fire outside a Pembroke business. There were small flames visible shooting up from a tall wooden container located just outside of the Somers Warehouse building, located by the round-a-bout on Cemetery Road. A couple driving by had noticed the fire, stopped their car and called 911. The Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos: Kitesurfers at Somerset Long Bay
24 hours after a kite-surfing accident that saw a 35-year-man airlifted to the USA in critical condition, kitesurfers can be seen at the same spot in the West End. This afternoon [Aug 29] over half a dozen kitesurfers were out in the waters at Somerset Long Bay where the higher-than-normal winds allowed them to do “tricks”, twisting and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Wins Caribbean Youth Tennis Title
In what was nothing short of an outstanding showing from Bermuda’s teenage tennis players, they traveled to Curacao and captured the overall Caribbean Title, first and third place in the boys, and second place in the girls. Youth tennis players from 14 islands were represented at the ITF 13 & Under Caribbean Development Championships 2010... Read more of this article
