Archive for November, 2010

CableVision Adds Christian TV Network ‘Daystar’

Bermuda CableVision today [Nov 30] announces the addition of the Christian television network ‘Daystar‘ to its line-up. Now available on CableVision’s Channel 146, Daystar is the world’s fastest-growing Christian television network. Daystar’s arrival in Bermuda marks another milestone in the network’s growing global presence,... Read more of this article

Photos & Results: Harness Pony Racing

On Friday, November 27, Harness Pony Racing took place at the Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, Devonshire. Winners included Tyler Lopes & Captain Chaos, Nick DeCosta & Iron Mike, Antoine Sealey & It’s About Time, Cleveland Maybury & Lyndia’s Delight, Mark Richardson & Bowtie’s Pocketwatch and Devon Slabach... Read more of this article

Appeal: Whereabouts of Motorcycle & Victims

At a press conference held yesterday [Nov 29] the Bermuda Police stated that the shooting victims were riding a black Qingqi motorcycle bearing the number BS047. The shooting, which occurred on Saturday [Nov 27] has tragically left one man paralyzed, and another in the Intensive Care Unit of King Edward Memorial Hospital. The Police say that indications... Read more of this article

Wikileaks: No Bermuda Cables Released Yet

On “Day 2″ of “Cablegate” – the release of over 250,000 secret documents from the US government – there isn’t much more Bermuda-related news to report. As we first posted yesterday morning, Bermuda is expected to be mentioned in the data, however no cables pertaining to Bermuda have been released as of yet. At... Read more of this article

Final Try-Outs For Basketball League

Final Try-outs for the Bermuda Basketball Association (BBA) Men’s City league will be held Tuesday November 30th at Somersfield Academy. try-outs will be held between 6pm-9pm. All players who are interested in playing in the city league as well as the Bermuda National Team will have to participate in the following try-out to be eligible. Coaches... Read more of this article

Amputee Golfer in Goslings Invitational

One of golf’s most colourful and inspiring personalities is in Bermuda for the Gosling Invitational which started today [Nov 29]. Ken Green had a solid career in the 1980′s, racking up five wins and competing on the 1989 United States Ryder Cup team. In June 2009, he was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident which killed his brother,... Read more of this article

Man Jailed: Ice Queen Spitting Incident

In Magistrates Court today [Nov 29] Roger Lightbourne Jr and Yusef Williams were fined after appearing on charges of threatening behaviour to two Ice Queen employees last week. Mr Lightbourne recieved an additional fine, andwas jailed on charges of causing damage to a Police vehicle and assaulting a Police officer. The incident occurred at about 9:30pm... Read more of this article

[Found] Police Seek Help: Missing Man

Update Nov 30 7:40am: Police stated that Cavon Trott has been located… The Bermuda Police Service are seeking the assistance of the public with locating a missing man. 53 year old Cavon Lyn Trott [known as Animal or Boogie] of Hill View in Warwick was last seen on Ord Road in Warwick. He is described as approximately 6’ 2”, medium build, short... Read more of this article

49 Yrs Ago: Chimp’s Space Trip Ends in BDA

Enos, NASA’s pioneering space chimp, splashed down off Bermuda 49 years ago today [Nov 29] after orbiting the earth twice and was brought to the island’s US Kindley Air Force Base to recuperate — paving the way for the manned orbital missions of the celebrated Mercury astronauts. Though they arguably were better at their jobs than... Read more of this article

Minister: Success of E-Waste Recycling Day

Minister of Public Works Derrick Burgess Minister of Public Works today [Nov 29] hailed the Ministry’s final e-Waste day for 2010 as a great success. Approximately 200 people took advantage of the e-Waste recycling day that was held on Saturday, 27 November, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tynes Bay Waste-to Energy- Facility, Palmetto Road, Devonshire. Residents... Read more of this article

No Burglaries, Police Arrest 5 for Robbery

Police report that over the past weekend there were no reported burglaries, and that five individuals were arrested for robbery. In addition there were 8 people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and 8 individuals arrested for drug related offences. There were also 13 reported accidents, with 6 resulting in injury and 5 vehicles reported stolen. As... Read more of this article

Artists Offer “Art with a Message” for Holidays

Local artists Sharon Wilson and Monica Jones celebrate the joy of the season by bringing 2 weeks of socially relevant art to Bermudians. The pair have announced the opening of temporary art boutiques to be operating at different locations throughout Bermuda in the weeks leading up to the holidays. The artists, who have teamed up due in-part to the interconnecting... Read more of this article