Archive for January 17th, 2011
Government Electronic ‘Savings Suggestion Box’
The Cabinet Office said today [Jan 17] that the “Civil Service has been given a unique opportunity to suggest ways the Government of Bermuda can save money.” In the Throne Speech it was said that “the Government proposes to restrain growth in spending and to effect savings of at least $150 million in the first year. In addition to... Read more of this article
Videos: Motocross Racing Highlights
Yesterday [Jan 16] the 2010/11 Motocross Season continued at the Southside Moto Sports Park. Keon Glasford won the Pee Wee Class, Logan Jones won the 50cc Class, Kai’Jun Simons won the 65cc 7 – 9 Class, and Zamir Darrell won the 65cc 9 – 11 Class. The 85cc 9 – 11 Class was won by Tyquann Perinchief, Jahdae Trott won the 85cc 12 – 15 Class,... Read more of this article
Gunman Sentenced To 25 Years
[Updated] A gunman convicted last month of shooting a Sandys man three times was sentenced to 25 years in prison when he appeared in Supreme Court this morning (Jan. 17). Quincy Brangman, 32, shot Nathan Darrell, 23, in the neck, chest and thigh near Kitchener Close, Sandys on February 13, 2010. A Supreme Court jury found him guilty of attempted murder... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Motocross Racing
The 2010/11 Motocross Season continued at the Southside Moto Sports Park yesterday [Jan 16]. Keon Glasford took the day’s honors in the Pee Wee Class, while Logan Jones won the 50cc Class. Kai’Jun Simons won the 65cc 7 – 9 Class, while Zamir Darrell won the 65cc 9 – 11 Class. The 85cc 9 – 11 Class was won by Tyquann Perinchief while Jahdae... Read more of this article
Skipper Still Going Strong: Wins in Virginia
Veteran martial artist Frederick “Skipper” Ingham won the Men’s Over 40 forms at the John Chung’s 2010 World Cup Finals Martial Arts Championship held on January 14 and 15 in Reston, Virginia. Mr Ingham, now 80 years old, competed in the over 40 category, and picked up yet another win to add to his collection. Showing himself... Read more of this article
Newstead Belmont Hills In Receivership
[Updated] Bernews unofficially understands the Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa was placed into receivership by the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd. this morning [Jan. 17]. Further details are expected to be announced later today. The old Belmont Hotel — shuttered in 1998 — was purchased by Belmont Hills Property Ltd.... Read more of this article
Photos: Devonshire Colts vs PHC Zebras
Yesterday [Jan 16] Devonshire Colts lost 3-0 to the PHC Zebras in a Premier Division match up at the Police Field. Aquino Grant gave the PHC Zebras the lead in the 20th minute when he scored from inside the box after a build up, Antwan Russell doubled the PHC Zebras lead in the 86th minute and then Lloyd Holder closed out the scoring in the 90th minute... Read more of this article
