Archive for July, 2011
Man Charged With Firearm Possession
This morning [July 27] 26-year-old Gladstone Butterfield was charged in Magistrates Court for being in possession of a firearm, as well as being in possession of ammunition. Bail was denied, and Mr Butterfield was remanded in custody. He did not have to enter a plea, as the matter must be heard in Supreme Court. The day of the incident a Police spokesman... Read more of this article
Deunte Darrell Fit For Cup Match After Accident
Somerset cricket player – and last year’s MVP – Deunte Darrell has been declared fit for the 2011 Cup Match Classic, after he was involved in a bike accident on Monday evening [July 25] on his way to the Cup Match event at Botanical Gardens. The 2010 Cup Match MVP and Top Scorer sustained abrasions to both hands and on his arms, however... Read more of this article
Videos: Cup Match Captains, Club Presidents
Premier Paula Cox hosted both Cup Match Captains, players from both teams, former Cup Match players and both Presidents earlier this week at a reception at the Botanical Gardens. “On behalf of the Government and the people of Bermuda, would like to commend you the players for being upstanding and I want to wish you all the best,” said the Premier. Somerset... Read more of this article
Trio Of Swimmers Competing In China
Julian Fletcher, Roy-Allan Burch and Kiera Aitken are presently competing at the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai, China. Ben Smith, National Coach and Sharks Swim Club Head Coach reported on the performances of the local swimmers, “The 14th FINA World Championships has been amazing over the first 4 days of the swimming competition. On... Read more of this article
Bermuda Radio: Marine Safety Over Holiday
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre has issues marine safety advice for the Cup Match weekend, their full statement follows below: Ahead of the Cup Match Holiday and what is probably the busiest boating weekend on the Bermuda calendar, Maritime Operations Centre staff want you to enjoy the holiday – but also consider some marine safety advice over... Read more of this article
2011 Cup Match Ferry Schedule
Over the next two days [Cup Match -July 28/29], the the Orange Route [Hamilton – Dockyard – St. George’s] will be operating on its regular Monday – Friday schedule with the First Departure departing Hamilton at 9:30am, and the last departure at 5:00pm. The Green Route [Hamilton - Rockaway] will not be in operation, and the blue route [Hamilton... Read more of this article
Patrick Nisbett To Compete In Italy
The fifteenth annual San Patrignano 5*CSI starts this Friday in Italy, and Bermudian equestrian Patrick Nisbett will be among the 52 competitors representing 18 different nations. A plethora of top riders are set to start in this Rolex-sponsored event, a total of fifty two competitors, on 130 horses, representing eighteen nations: Argentina, Australia,... Read more of this article
HSBC Bank Cup Match Celebrations
HSBC Bermuda has been getting in to the Cup Match spirit this week, with pre-event celebrations at the Hamilton Harbourview Centre, St Georges and Somerset branch locations. HSBC Bermuda CEO Philip Butterfield and HSBC staff volunteers are pictured below handing out free car flags in Cup Match team colours in Hamilton: Free snowballs in the team colours... Read more of this article
RenaissanceRe Q2 Net Income Down From 2010
Bermuda based reinsurer RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd reported a 2011 second quarter net income of $24.8 million, a reduction of the $210.2 million net income the Company had in the second quarter of 2010. A statement released by the company said, “RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $24.8... Read more of this article
Photos: Powerboat Racing At Ferry Reach
The Bermuda Powerboat Association hosted a day of racing at Ferry Reach this past Sunday [July 24], with the winners including Chris Roque & Kareem Johnson, Ryan Davidge & Andrew Osborne, Bobby DeCosta & Perry DeSilva, Andy Stoneham & Anthony Stoneham, and Howard Ascento & Jason Dill. View videos of the racing here. Click to enlarge... Read more of this article
Minor Bike/Car Accident on Parsons Road
A minor traffic accident on Parsons Road in Pembroke caused a few delays for early morning commuters today [July 27]. At approximately 8:00am, a motorbike and car collided on Parsons Road, however neither the bike rider or car occupant appeared to have sustained serious injuries. The figures released in the latest Police Statistics Report showed in... Read more of this article
Rain Halts Bermuda Baseball Game in U.S.
The Bermuda YAO Under/12 Baseball team is in an overnight rain delay, after trailing 3-1 in the bottom of the third during their second official tournament game versus Maine at the New England Region Baseball Tournament. Playing through a driving rainstorm, Joey Dougherty was pitching a great game, while Ben Cook recorded Bermuda’s first RBI with... Read more of this article
