Archive for February 15th, 2011

Continuing Care Unit Celebrates Valentine’s

Yesterday [Feb 14] Health Minister Zane DeSilva attended the Continuing Care Unit’s Annual Valentine’s Luncheon at King Edward Memorial Hospital. The luncheon is organised by CCU’s Activities Team, headed up by Capri Smith, which runs daily activities to improve the quality of life of hospital residents. The luncheon is a celebration of Valentine’s... Read more of this article

Photos: Devonshire Cougars vs NVCC Rams

Sunday afternoon [Feb 13] Devonshire Cougars and North Village Rams met up for a Premier Division at Devonshire Rec. The lone goal of this game came in the 40th minute, when a bad clearance by Devonshire Cougars goalkeeper Ricardo Brangman fell to the feet of North Village Ram’s striker Ralph Bean Jr who scored from the edge of the box resulting... Read more of this article

Ministers Answer SDO Questions On CITV

Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban and the Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors both appeared on CITV’s “In the Know” programme to recently to address public concerns answer questions regarding the recently tabled Tucker’s Point Special Development Order. The Ministers... Read more of this article

Bermudian Led Georgia City’s MLK Tribute

A Bermudian pastor led the tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at his historic Georgia church last month when the murdered Civil Rights leader’s life and mission of non-violence were celebrated in the city of Newnan. Pastor David O. Trott was the keynote speaker at the 2011 observances honouring Dr. King held on held January 7-8. Newnan,... Read more of this article

Two Women Jailed for Drug Importation

Two women were sentenced to prison terms, after pleading guilty in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 15] to charges they imported and possessed cannabis resin. Shaniqwa O’Brien, 20, and Desiree Burrows, 21, both received sentences of 18 months in prison. — The DPP’s evidence was that on 8th January 2011, the two women arrived in Bermuda... Read more of this article

Arch: Australia Disasters Hurt Results

Bermuda based Arch Capital Group Ltd. yesterday [Feb. 4] reported net income available to common shareholders for the 2010 fourth quarter was $227.7 million, or $4.54 per share, compared to $284.7 million, or $4.75 per share, for the 2009 fourth quarter. The Company also reported after-tax operating income available to common shareholders of $129.5... Read more of this article

Yearwoods Win Medals in Championships

Bermudians Ashley and Nicole Yearwood competed in the Joe Gawry’s Southeastern Middle School Championships in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with Ashley winning two gold medals and Nicole winning a silver medal. Ashley was part of the Baylor School women’s 200 yard freestyle relay gold medal winning team that set a new record in the competition. Ashley... Read more of this article

Dame Jennifer: ‘The Arts Are Essential’

The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art isn’t just a showcase for culturally significant work reflecting the island’s past — the Botanical Gardens facility will help to ensure the spirit of creativity continues to thrive here both now and in the future, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith said yesterday [Feb. 14]. Dame Jennifer... Read more of this article

Photos & Results: Weekend Motocross Racing

Motocross Racing took place this past weekend [Feb 13] at the Southside Moto Sports Park. Keon Glasford and Rajae Whitte took the day’s honors in the Pee Wee Class, while Logan Jones won the 50cc 7 – 9 Age Group Class. Zendai Ingham-Fubler won the 65cc 7 – 9 Class, while Jayden Ming won the 65cc 9 – 11 Class. The 85cc 9 – 11 Class was won... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Vital Military Role Explored

Bermuda’s vital role as a fortress colony in 20th century British military planning along with the transformative impact overseas service had on both the island’s soldiers and Bermudian society as a whole during World War One (1914-18) and World War Two (1939-1945) are topics explored in a recently published book. In “Distant Drums: The... Read more of this article

Stan Wins South American Champs Qualifier

Current National Optimist Champion Sam Stan won the local South American Championship Qualifier Series this past Sunday [Feb 13] in convincing fashion. The series, sailed in the Great Sound, determined the seven eligible Bermuda sailors who will be asked to attend the 2011 IODA South American Championships in Algarrobo, Chile, from March 14 –... Read more of this article