Archive for November, 2010
Police Appeal for Witnesses: Double Shooting
Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with any information about yesterday’s [Nov 27] shooting of two men in the Mission Lane, Pembroke area. An active investigation is underway by the Serious Crimes Unit. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact 295-0011 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers... Read more of this article
Opinion: Burchall On Migrant Workers Wages
[Written by Larry Burchall] The BIU jumping to the defence of the people they call Migrant Workers is like a steak eater jumping to the defence of beef cattle. Over twenty years ago, in 1988, the agreed Union rate for a Bermuda mason was $21 an hour and a skilled labourer was supposed to be paid the union rate of $13.00 an hour. Twenty years later,... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Cedarbridge Winter Pops Concert
Some of CedarBridge Academy’s finest musicians and young composers have been invited to perform at Walt Disney World in April 2011, and they will be hosting a concert next month to help raise funds. CedarBridge’s Winter ‘POPS’ Concert will be held on December 9th at 7:30pm at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium, with proceeds going towards... Read more of this article
BMA: Fine Reflected ‘Serious Nature of Breaches’
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] says while no evidence of money laundering was discovered during its recent investigation of the First Bermuda Group, the $100,000 fine levied against the firm in September reflected the “serious nature” of its breaches of Bermuda’s tough new Proceeds of Crimes Regulations. In its latest regulatory... Read more of this article
Videos: Performances at Tree Lighting Ceremony
Hundreds of people turned out on Friday night [Nov 26] for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall. The five videos below show parts of the event including; the Town Crier welcoming everyone, remarks by the Deputy Mayor, School Groups, the combined Bermuda Regiment Band and Bermuda Island Pipe Band, an ‘explosion’ seen on the top of City Hall, and... Read more of this article
Videos: BFA Women’s Football Game Nov 26
Last night [Nov 26] the Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s 2010/11 league season officially got underway at the Bermuda Football Association training facility in Prospect. Five teams will compete for the league title over the next twelve weeks to see who will be the new league champion. Tuff-E-Nuff took on United Stars 7:30pm, and Extreme took... Read more of this article
Gosling’s Invitational Round 1 & 2 Tee Times
Over 100 golfers are set to take part in the Gosling’s Invitational starting tomorrow [Nov 28]. The event will see golfers from both Bermuda and overseas face off at the Belmont Hills Golf Course in a professionals vs amateurs format. The Professional Division has a prize purse of $60,000, and there are also prizes for on offer for Junior Amatuers... Read more of this article
Report: Reinsurers View On Risk Models
Reinsurers need to stop viewing risk models’ predictions as infallible, says a leading financial intelligence magazine. In a commentary published on November 24, Michael Loney, editor of the internationally respected “Reactions”, responded to a withering report which recently appeared in a Sarasota newspaper chastising Bermuda reinsurers... Read more of this article
Photos: 2010 Thanksgiving Basketball Classic
The 2010 Bermuda Thanksgiving Classic got underway yesterday [Nov 26]. In good Bermuda fashion, the Gombeys came out as part of the opening ceremony, with the drummers playing as the teams involved in the tournament were lead onto the court [video] in front of the packed bleachers. Metro Prep and Chaparral High played after the opening ceremony, which... Read more of this article
Container Ship Diverts to Assist Sailor
At approximately 8:50am this morning [Nov 27], the 26 foot sailboat ‘Summer Delight’ with one person aboard made contact with local officials saying the boat had suffered damage to the sails and requested assistance. The sailor was traveling from Nova Scotia, Canada to Bermuda, and made the call when he was located approximately 47 nautical... Read more of this article
Both Shooting Victims: Critical Condition in ICU
[Updated] Officials have confirmed with Bernews that as of 1:45pm today [Nov 27] both shooting victims from this morning are in the Intensive Care Unit of King Edward Memorial Hospital, and both are listed in critical condition. Unofficial reports from sources indicate one victim was operated on after sustaining gunshot wounds to the head, while the... Read more of this article
Miss Bermuda Pageant To Make A Comeback
It appears that the Miss Bermuda Beauty Pageant is set to make a comeback in 2011. A new website and Facebook page ‘The Miss Bermuda Pageant’ has been launched. The text from the Facebook page says that “For the first time in over 10 years, Blanc Limited will be producing The Miss Bermuda Pageant.” “Scheduled to take place... Read more of this article
