Archive for March 22nd, 2011
Police Training Exercise At Sonesta
Word began to spread this morning [Mar.22] that there may have been a firearm incident in the Sonesta Beach area in Southampton, with reports ranging from a shoot-out to men having fired at the Police. Various versions began to circulate via Blackberry messenger. Bernews attended the area and found at at least three marked police cars, one unmarked... Read more of this article
BDOT Promotion: Gombeys Perform in Baltimore
The people of Baltimore were treated to a performance by the Gombeys, as the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] has completed the first half of a four-city sales blitz. First stops were Boston and Baltimore, and the next stops will be Atlanta and New York, respectively. The BDOT team spread the word about the upcoming launch of AirTran’s new nonstop... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests: 7 DUI & 34 Warrants
This past weekend [Mar.19/20] there were 7 people arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and 34 people for outstanding warrants. A Police spokesman said, “Over the weekend there were 7 people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. Police officers also arrested 34 people for outstanding warrants and conducted 24 liquor license checks at various... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Miss Bermuda Contestants
Seventeen young ladies will be entering the upcoming Miss Bermuda Pageant, which is making a comeback after being in hiatus for many years. The show will take place on June 12 at the Fairmont Southampton, with tickets going on sale March 31st. The Miss Bermuda Pageant is under the direction of Milika Seymour, a former winner of the Miss Big and Beautiful... Read more of this article
Kirklands Prepare for Euro ISAF World Cup
Olympic hopefuls, brothers Jesse and Zander Kirkland have arrived in Palma, to begin their important 2011 Euro ISAF World Cup campaign, which will be crucial in preparing for the 2011 World Championships to be held in the end of the year in Australia. Zander Kirkland said, “It has been just under 5 weeks since we have last seen a 49er and we both... Read more of this article
Patrick Nisbett Finishes 8th in Spain
Patrick Nisbett competed in the Sunshine European Tour in preparation for the World Jumping Championships in Spain. Competing in the XVII CIRCUITO HIPICO DEL SOL 2011 in Spain, Mr Nisbett had a top ten finish in the Grand Prix finishing 8th riding Cantaro 32, the pair clocked a time of 38.32 with 4 fault points. In the Big Tour B Class, he finished... Read more of this article
Gale Warning Issued for This Afternoon
The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Small Craft Warning, Gale Warning and Thunderstorm Advisory for today [Mar.22], saying they expect, “Winds west-southwesterly strong to gale force gusts to storm force, veering northwesterly and easing strong with gusts gale force overnight.” The low is predicted to be near 13°C/56°F. Forecaster Ken... Read more of this article
AXIS Estimates NZ/Aussie Loss: Up to $315m
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited estimated that the total net impact of the New Zealand earthquake and loss events in Australia that have occurred to date in the first quarter of 2011 will be between $275-$315 million. Loss estimates are pre-tax and net of reinstatement premiums. A spokesperson said, “The total net impact of the New Zealand earthquake... Read more of this article
Harford Murder: Gun Linked to “Wheels” Murder
During the Antonio Myers murder trial yesterday [Mar.21], an expert witness testified that one of the guns used in the Kumi Harford killing had also been used in the murder of Kenwandee “Wheels” Robinson. 30-year-old Kumi Harford [pictured] was killed at around 5am on St. Monica’s Road on December 5th, 2009. Antonio Myers, 25, of Rambling... Read more of this article
Tool Thief Gets Three Years in Prison
40-year-old Andrew Arorash, said to be of no fixed abode, appeared in Magistrates Court yesterday [Mar.21] charged with stealing $1,900 worth of tools from DeCosta Construction Co Ltd and, having entered a guilty plea, was sentenced by Magistrate Archie Warner to three years in prison. The Prosecutor told the Magistrate that the tools had been locked... Read more of this article
