Archive for July, 2011
Basketball: Bermuda Win in the Bahamas
Bermuda came from ten points down in the first quarter to defeat the Cayman Islands 54 – 48 in their fourth match of the Caribbean Men’s Senior Basketball Championships taking place in the Bahamas. At the end of the first quarter Bermuda was down 23 – 13, but outscored Cayman in the second quarter 10-9. Bermuda pulled back into the game and leveled... Read more of this article
$1,800 Raised For Sanitation Worker’s Fine
$1,800 in donations has been collected so far in an effort to pay the $2,000 fine for a sanitation worker who was convicted of slapping a teenage girl after she insulted him. Last week The Royal Gazette reported that a 43-year-old Corporation of Hamilton trash truck worker who slapped a 16-year-old girl was fined $2,000 in Magistrates Court. Michael... Read more of this article
Live Blogging: Cup Match Day #1
[Updated- First day of play over: Somerset 97 & 39/1 St George's 188.] Locals are making their way into St George’s Cricket Club and camp sites can be seen from east to west, as the first day of the 2011 Cup Match Holiday gets underway today [July 28]. The Bermuda Weather Service predicts today will experience: “One or two showers will... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2011 BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay Beach is jammed with people as the 6th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration is taking place at the South Shore beach today [July 28]. With live entertainment, football and volleyball tournaments, East vs West Tug-o-War, beach tennis and more – the event is a popular part of the annual Cup Match Holiday. Apart from a brief incident... Read more of this article
Two Arrested After Fight At Horseshoe Bay
[Updated] Two people were arrested a short while ago this afternoon [July 28] following an incident in the area of the BeachFest Celebrations at Horseshoe Bay Beach. The Police confirmed that they responded to a report of a disturbance at Horseshoe Bay Beach, and that two people were arrested and remain in custody. A heavy police presence remains, and... Read more of this article
Photos: Car Destroyed By Fire In Warwick
[Updated] Just past 6pm this evening [July 27] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of a car on fire in the Rockland Estates, Warwick area. The fire appeared to have started out small in the engine of the car until it engulfed the entire car in flames, as pictured in the photo series below: However the fire grew in size: Till... Read more of this article
Validus 2011 Q2 Net Income: $109.9 Million
Bermuda based Validus Holdings, Ltd. today [July 27] reported net income of $109.9 million for the 2011 second quarter, compared for the 2010 second quarter. A statement released by the companys said, “Net income available to Validus of $109.9 million, or $1.05 per diluted common share for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $179.8... Read more of this article
Pink Ferry Route Fare Increase Postponed
Today [July 27] a spokesperson for the Department of Marine and Ports, within the Ministry of Transport said, “The proposed fare increase on the Pink Route which was scheduled to take effect on Monday, August 1, 2011 will now be postponed to a later date to be announced. All passes that have been sold at the current price can be used on the Pink... Read more of this article
Literacy Day: Elliot Primary Partners With ACE
On Friday 17 June 2011 Elliot Primary School held its second annual Literacy Day. Throughout the day students participated in various reading activities designed to encourage them to improve their literacy skills. The event was organised by teachers and parents, together with ACE employees who participated in the Literacy Day as a part of the ACE Employee... Read more of this article
West Indies Cricketer Visits Youth Clinic
After arriving last night, West Indies player Ramnaresh Sarwan spent this morning [July 27] working with young cricketers at the Berkeley Institute School Field in a joint partnership with Digicel and the Bermuda Cricket Board. Mr Sarwan attended the Digicel Youth Cricket Summer Clinic, organized by the Bermuda Cricket Board at the Berkeley Institute... Read more of this article
Police Seize 40 More Marijuana Plants
Police have made their sixth seizure of cannabis plants in recent weeks, this time in the Radnor Road, Smiths area yesterday. A Police spokesperson said, “On Tuesday July 26, The Bermuda Police Service seized 40 of what are believed to be cannabis plants in various stages of growth in the Radnor Road, Smiths area. An investigation into this seizure... Read more of this article
“BIU Demonstrated Leadership By Example”
United Bermuda Party leader Kim Swan has called on the One Bermuda Alliance to end its “bombardment” against the Bermuda Industrial Union saying, “Now is not the time to for a political party to wage war with the union.” In an editorial published in the July 22, 2011 edition of The Worker’s Voice, the former Opposition Leader praises... Read more of this article
