Archive for June 23rd, 2011

Photos: 150 Yr Old Wine Found in Shipwreck

[Updated with additional photos & video] The storm-tossed remains of an American Civil War blockade runner have yielded long-buried secrets to an international team of archaeologists working with Bermuda’s Department of Conservation Services. A secret stash of wine, lodged inside the bow of the wreck of the Mary Celestia, which lies immediately... Read more of this article

Budget Cuts: Five Positions At MWI Not Renewed

Speaking in the Senate yesterday [June 22] Senator Dr Katherine Michelmore, Shadow Minister for Health, told the Senate that MWI was making cutbacks due to finances, and expressed her concern over the effect this may have on mental health services. MWI’s budget was reduced $1 million this fiscal year. A MWI spokesperson confirmed that, “Where... Read more of this article

Man Hospitalized: Multiple Stab Wounds

[Updated] A 35-year-old man was rushed via ambulance to King Edward Memorial Hospital at approximately 12:30am this morning [June 23] after receiving what we understand to be multiple stab wounds. We understand the incident occurred in Sandys parish, however further details are not confirmed at this time. We expect to receive an official statement from... Read more of this article

Upcoming: BEPRO Series of Lunch and Learns

Bermuda’s Emerging Professionals [BEPRO] will be hosting a three-part Series of Lunch and Learns which will focus on Personal Finance. Some of the Island’s top Financial Institutions including Banks, Insurance Companies, and Asset Management businesses will partner with BEPRO to present on topics which will not only broaden, but enhance the attendee’s... Read more of this article

BF&M Announce 2011 Q1 Earnings: $5.7 Million

BF&M Limited today [June 23] announced net earnings for the 3 month period ended 31st March 2011 of $5,698,673, resulting in a return on shareholders equity of 10%. These results compared with net earnings of $5,916,313 for the comparable 3 month period in 2010. President & CEO, John Wight stated that “we were satisfied overall with the company’s... Read more of this article

Tonight: Properties Of The Bermudian Dialect

At 6:30pm today [June 23] there will be a presentation at the North Street Citadel, Salvation Army [across from Dellwood] by Britanni Fubler. The presentation will focus on the “lexical, phonological, and phonetic properties of the Bermudian dialect.” Ms Fubler said, “Our dialect is unique! We should be proud of our dialect and it... Read more of this article

Senator Burt: Affordable Housing Is A Priority

Senator David Burt, the Junior Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy, spoke in the Senate yesterday [June 22] about Government’s recent housing initiatives and the importance of providing affordable housing. Senator Burt said, “We as the government must cater to all in society, not just persons who already own one... Read more of this article

‘Conscious’ To Perform At Chewstick Tomorrow

Roots reggae band “Conscious” is taking the stage for the continuation of The Chewstick Foundation’s intimate artist performance series, Griot Sessions tomorrow night [June 24] at 8 pm. The whole band is eager to grace the Chewstick stage and bring their talent and inventive, soothing vibes to Bermuda in a different way. Dewhurtz, an emcee who... Read more of this article

Rosewood Acquired for $229.5 Million

Hong Kong-based New World Hospitality hotel management company has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, a privately held hotel management company based in Dallas, Texas. The closing date for the $229.5 million purchase is 29 July 2011. Rosewood recently signed on to operate the Tucker’s Point Hotel &... Read more of this article

2011 Tourism Ambassador Programme

This year there are 14 Senior Ambassadors and 11 Junior Ambassadors participating in the Tourism Ambassador Programme. Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors said, “While this is the fourth year that we’ve had the Ambassador Programme, this is the second year that we’ve added the senior component to the mix. “And... Read more of this article

Premier Unveils Plaque Honouring Mary Prince

Yesterday [June 22] Premier Paula Cox participated in a celebratory reception at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, and unveiled a commemorative bronze plaque honouring the life of Mary Prince, an abolitionist and author who lived near the site of Senate House [University of London]. The unveiling was hosted and... Read more of this article

Netball: YMSC Bluebirds Win Summer League

The Bermuda Netball Summer League Season came to an end at Bernard Park on Tuesday [June 21] evening. Losing their last game yesterday to record their only loss of the season, the YMSC Bluebirds are the 2011 BNA Summer League Champions with a record of 10 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. In their final game the YMSC Bluebirds went down to BMA 21–18. Chaquita... Read more of this article