Archive for March, 2011
Entries Accepted: ‘Green Workplace Awards’
Greenrock unveiled the first annual “Green Workplace Awards” in partnership with The Bottom Line magazine to recognize large and small businesses for their environmental and sustainability efforts – the first of its kind for Bermuda. The Green Workplace Awards [GWAs] were formally announced during Greenrock’s Earth Hour public gathering held... Read more of this article
Reactions to Tucker’s Point SDO Passing
This past Friday, the Senate voted 7-4 to approve the Tucker’s Point SDO, and it will now head back to the House of Assembly, where MPs will vote on the amended SDO. MPs are widely expected to vote to pass the amended SDO. Reactions from Tucker’s Point Resort, BEST Chairman Stuart Hayward, PLP Senator David Burt, UBP Senator Michael Dunkley,... Read more of this article
Videos: Fire Limbo & Spinning for Earth Hour
Locals gathered at City Hall last night [Mar.26] to celebrate Earth Hour, and as the lights went off the gleen of fire could be seen as Fire Limbo Dancers and Fire Spinners entertained the crowd as steel pans played in the background. Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid On Murder Victim’s Birthday
Close to one hundred people gathered last night [Mar.26] on Hermitage Road in Devonshire to pay tribute to Jahmiko Leshore, and to call for an end to all gun violence. On March 1st, 2011, Mr Leshore was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire – yards away from where the vigil was held – when he was shot multiple times,... Read more of this article
Day 1 FEI Jumping Challenge Results
Day 1 of the 2011 FEI World Jumping Challenge took place at the National Equestrian center on Vesey Street yesterday [Mar.26] Leading Category A is Claire Howard and her mount Just a Rose, after Two Rounds the pair have scores of 68.53 and 67.36, meanwhile Michael Rodrigues and Scooby doo were Eliminated. Nick DeCosta is leading Category B after Two... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Earth Hour Celebrations
At 8.30pm last night [Mar.26] lights switched off around the globe for Earth Hour, and locals gathered at City Hall to enjoy a night of performances marking the worldwide event. The evening’s events, organized by Greenrock and the City of Hamilton, started at 7:00 pm and continued until approximately 10:00pm with lights being turned off at 8:30pm... Read more of this article
Tonight: Vigil In Memory Of Jahmiko Leshore
At 7:30pm this evening [Mar.26] there will be a Candlelight Vigil held to remember murder victim Jahmiko Leshore, and also to call for an end to all gun violence. The event will be held on Hermitage Road in Devonshire – by the Mid Atlantic Wellness Institute entrance. Candles will be provided, and everyone is welcome to attend and show their support... Read more of this article
Shots Fired: Third Gun Incident In 24hrs
[Updated] Bernews unofficially understands that Police are investigating a report that a gun was fired in the Rambling Lane area of Pembroke a short while ago this afternoon [Mar 26]. There are a number of Police officers presently on scene. Rambling Lane is blocked off by a Police car, and Police are visible on the Parsons Road side. From the Curving... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Windreach Annual Walk & Roll
[Updated with video] This morning [Mar.26], at Clearwater Beach, Windreach held its 10th Annual Walk & Roll. WindReach is a fully accessible, inclusive facility which serves people with a wide range of physical and intellectual challenges and its mission to enrich the quality of lives of people with special needs. A spokesperson said “The... Read more of this article
Teenage Shooting Victim Listed As Stable in ICU
As of noon today, last night’s shooting victim is listed in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit of King Edward Memorial Hospital. Just before midnight last night [Mar.25], the 16-year-old male was shot in the Rambling Lane, Pembroke area. This marked the second firearm incident for the night, following an incident at the junction of Cedar... Read more of this article
Officials Report On Inspection Of ‘Cow Ship’
The Department of Environmental Protection confirmed they have inspected the M/V Friesian Express – a ship carrying 1,400 cows – which arrived on the island on the evening of March 21st, 2011. The sea freighter made an unscheduled call to Bermuda after experiencing mechanical difficulties while on route from Delaware to Turkey. On board... Read more of this article
Today: Car Wash Fundraiser for African Homes
If you have a desire for baked goods or need your car cleaned today [Mar.26] – you can solve those two issues and help a good cause at the same time, as Bermuda Overseas Missions is hosting a car wash and bake sale today, to raise funds for a trip to Zambia to build houses for orphans affected by AIDS. The car wash is at B&V across from BAA... Read more of this article
