Archive for April, 2011

Cycling: Glasford Fastest at IBC Opener

102 riders took to the line on Sunday to contest the season open of the IBC Criterium Series, the first race of the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s regular season held at Southside, St. David’s. Darren “Shakee” Glasford, riding for team Winner’s Edge, rode away with line honors in the “Adult A” race, out-sprinting Damian Sharp of Team Fast... Read more of this article

Photos: 2011 Peppercorn Ceremony

The Peppercorn Ceremony which took place this morning [Apr.27] in St. George’s began in 1816 and is now one of Bermuda’s oldest and most colourful traditions. Marked by pomp, circumstance and pageantry, the King’s Square ceremony requires the Governor to accept the annual peppercorn rent paid by Freemasons for use of the State... Read more of this article

Health Ministry Clears Up “NHP Misinformation”

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Health said they wish to “alert the public to the fact that grossly inaccurate information is currently in public circulation regarding the National Health Plan [NHP] Consultation Paper.” Saying that they hope to properly inform the public on the details and implications of the Consultation Paper, the Ministry... Read more of this article

Videos: Medal Winning Carifta Team Returns

The medal-winning Bermuda Track and Field Carifta Team arrived back in Bermuda last night [Apr.26] to a crowd filled LF Wade International Airport. Minister of Youth, Families, Sports and Community Development Glenn Blakeney said, “I was extremely proud of the way our youngsters performed, Jamaica put on a excellent event and will have a tough act... Read more of this article

BPSU March: BDA & UBP Leaders Respond

Both the leaders of the BDA and UBP have commented to yesterday’s march on Cabinet by members of the BPSU. BDA Leader Craig Cannonier said that “Government is out of touch and until they start exhibiting the willingness to work for the people, the unrest will intensify and the country will continue to suffer,” while Opposition Leader... Read more of this article

Premier Receives Woman of the Year Award

At the 3rd Biennial Women’s Empowerment Summit being held today [Apr.27] in the Bahamas, Premier Paula Cox was honoured as the Regional Female Leader of the Year. Oyster Publications Ltd., producers of the yearly event, hailed Premier Cox’s contribution not only to the political arena but also to the progress of women in it. This morning Premier... Read more of this article

Eight Years Later: Vigil For Shaundae Jones

Eight years ago today [Apr.27], 20-year old Shaundae Jones was fatally shot after leaving a nightclub in Dockyard. His murder remains unsolved. Tonight at 8pm there will be a vigil at the Rubber Tree in Warwick in his memory. In the early hours of Sunday, April 27 2003, Mr. Jones travelled with friends by car to Club Malabar in Dockyard. He left... Read more of this article

Train With Beyonce & Rihanna’s Choreographers

Next month some of the top choreographers in the industry will host master classes in Bermuda. NAACP, BET and MTV Video Music Award winner JaQuel Knight, who choreographed Beyonce’s hit music video “Single Ladies,” is amongst those who will be on the island. Other choreographers who have worked with top entertainers including Rihanna,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Umpire To Travel to Botswana

Bermuda Cricket Umpire Association [BCUA] Vice President Stephen Douglas has been selected to officiate at the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League [WCL] Division 7 Tournament to be held in Gaborone, Botswana, May 1 to May 8, 2011. The World Cricket League Division 7 Tournament is a six-team competition in which Botswana, Germany, Japan, Kuwait, Nigeria and... Read more of this article

Airport Introduces New Long Range Radar

Minister of Transport Terry Lister today [Apr.27] announced that the L.F. Wade International Airport has completed the re-certification of its long range radar that will increase its detection range out to 240 nautical miles, thereby enabling it to track a greater number of flights traveling over the Atlantic Ocean. As part of its longstanding agreement... Read more of this article

Dame Jennifer Tours UWI’s Jamaica Campus

Bermuda’s Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith is introduced to University of West Indies [UWI] Professor Gordon Shirley by vice-chancellor Professor E. Nigel Harris [centre] yesterday [Apr. 26]. Dame Jennifer led a contingent from Bermuda which toured the Mona campus this week as the UWI and Bermudian educational institutions move to strengthen... Read more of this article

RenaissanceRe Bottom Line Hit By Disasters

Bermuda re/insurer RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. said yesterday [Apr. 26] the company’s bottom line had been rocked by $427.4 million of losses related to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, Australian flooding and the quake in New Zealand. The re/insurer said core earnings declined during the first-quarter. Catastrophe costs for Bermuda’s... Read more of this article