Archive for November, 2010
BELCO: Pro Development Program Re-accredited
BELCO announced that its professional development programme for engineers has been reviewed and recommended for re-accreditation through 2013 by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Institution of Engineering Technology (IET). IMechE and IET are international engineering institutions that provide an approved route for graduate engineers... Read more of this article
Home Invasion Beating Victim Airlifted Overseas
The Police have provided detailed official information about the incident which occurred last night [Nov 22], saying that about 10pm a 41-year-old Warwick man arrived at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment, with the injuries first reported to have been sustained in a traffic accident. Some 5.5 hours later, about 3:30am today, Police say... Read more of this article
The Michael Dolding Prostate Cancer Foundation
[Written by Tamsyn Doran] In 2009 the total of 312 new cases of cancer were reported on our small island. Of these 57 cases or approximately 19% were prostate cancer cases in men. Of these 16% were ages 50 – 59, 32% were ages 60-69, 43% were ages 70 – 79 and 8% were ages 80-89. This same year a total of 79 hospital deaths related to cancer were... Read more of this article
Earl Cameron Documentary Planned
A British businessman has decided legendary Bermudian actor Earl Cameron is long overdue for his close-up — and is raising funds for a feature-length documentary about the trailblazing performer who broke the colour bar for black entertainers in UK film and television. Born in Pembroke, Mr. Cameron, 93, moved to Britain prior to World War Two... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer: Out of Office Service Project
Local insurer, Freisenbruch-Meyer Group (FMG), launched their “Out of Office” community service project on October 12th, 2010, targeted towards Bermuda’s seniors. Each year one long term Home Insurance client with an evident need for maintenance assistance will be selected and a group of staff volunteers will take a day to assist with upkeep and... Read more of this article
Sally Bassett & ‘The Dangerous Spirit of Liberty’
Bermuda’s role in what was called the “contagion” of slave rebellions which spread throughout Britain’s Caribbean and North American colonies in the late 18th century was scrutinised at a recent University of the West Indies forum. In the story Sarah (Sally) Bassett, one of the most renowned figures in Bermudian history and... Read more of this article
Man Seriously Injured During Burglary
This morning [Nov 23] a man is hospitalized after he was seriously injured during the commission of a burglary in the Cobbs Hill Road, Warwick area. Bernews understands his injuries to be quite serious in nature. Police say they “responded to reports of a burglary that took place sometime last night.” They say that “as a result a... Read more of this article
BASA: No World Champs For Lisa Blackburn
Lisa Blackburn, one of the island’s top local swimmers, recently competed at the Brantford Swim International in Ontario, Canada. Ms. Blackburn placed an impressive 2nd in her specialty event, the 100 Breaststroke, behind previous world record holder, Amanda Reason of Toronto. Her time of 1:12.9 in the final was only 4 tenths of a second above... Read more of this article
Premier Opens Health Financial Summit 2010
This morning [Nov 22] Premier Paula Cox Premier opened the 2010 Health Financial Summit. Her full remarks follow below: Good Morning and Welcome All. A quality 21st Century healthcare package that is affordable; is a national priority! Your attendance today at this Health Financing Summit provides an ideal opportunity through dialogue, collaboration... Read more of this article
CMN Donation Towards Infant Warming Cart Scale
CMN recently made a donation to the Bermuda Hospitals Board towards the purchase of a new infant warming cart scale which will be used at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The new warming scale will help protect newborn babies against sudden heat loss and ensure that they are comfortable while being weighed for the first time. For over 10 years,... Read more of this article
American Dies on Sailboat Enroute to Bermuda
[Updated] Around 4:55pm yesterday [Nov 21], Police received a report of a sudden death at sea onboard a sailboat enroute to Bermuda. The deceased is a 64 year old American man. The two survivors, a 63 year old American man and a 25 year old American woman, were rescued by another vessel and arrived safely in Bermuda this morning. The American Consulate... Read more of this article
2010 National Keelboat Championships
The 2010 Bacardi National Keelboat Championships were completed this weekend for the J105, International One Design and Etchells Classes. The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club were the host club for the annual Bermuda Sailing Association (BSA) event. Winds eased throughout the day on Saturday forcing the sailors to continue to “change gears” and adjust... Read more of this article
