Archive for August, 2011

Agreement: Comprehensive Review Of Prisons

The Prison Officers Association and the Government signed an agreement today [Aug.26], to move forward with “an independent comprehensive review of the Department of Corrections, with the aim of producing a 5 year strategic plan.” Attorney General and Minister of Justice Michael Scott said the review aims to address concerns and to ensure... Read more of this article

BCB Suspend O’Brien, Jones, Desilva

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] confirmed the results from their Disciplinary Hearings held yesterday [Aug.25]. George O’Brien (Willow Cuts) was levied with a suspension from all cricket until Sunday September 4, 2011. Malachi Jones (Willow Cuts) and Jordan DeSilva (Somerset CC) were suspended from all cricket until Sunday September 11, 2011. Related... Read more of this article

Westgate Inmate Hospitalized After Assault

A 51-year-old prison inmate is listed in stable condition after being hospitalized following an assault at the Westgate Correctional Facility on Monday [Aug.22]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:20am on Monday, August 22nd, police received a report of an assault at the Westgate Correctional Facility.” “It appears that one male... Read more of this article

TLF Internship Programme Awards

Graduates of the third Technology Leadership Forum (TLF) Internship Programme, which aims to encourage Bermuda’s youth develop further their interested in Information Communication Technology (ICT), were celebrated at a ceremony at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club last night [Aug.25]. The 2011 TLF interns participated in an intensive 12 week summer internship... Read more of this article

KFC: First Half Sales Decline By $81k

In a report to shareholders, Kentucky Fried Chicken (Bermuda) Limited said their first half gross sales declined by $80,970 compared to the prior year. The statement released said they have “not been immune to a general weakness in discretionary consumer spending with half year sales declining for a second consecutive year.” KFC said they... Read more of this article

Crime Stoppers To Launch New Campaign

Bermuda Crime Stoppers will launch their latest anti-crime campaign on Monday 29th August 2011, with media and radio commercials highlighting the need for the public to address the ‘gun problem’ that has affected our country over the last few years. The “WE DON’T HAVE TO BURY OUR HEADS IN THE SAND” Campaign asks members of the public to come... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing 31-Yr-Old Woman [Found]

[Updated] The police have appealed for the public’s assistance in locating a 31-year-old woman who was last seen in the Parsons Road and Friswells Hill areas. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 31 year old Ayesha Lake.” “Ms. Lake is described as approximately... Read more of this article

Shipwreck Featured On National Geographic

National Geographic is carrying an article featuring a local shipwreck project, in which the 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. Items including wine and perfume have been excavated from the Mary Celestia... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition

The Bermuda Department of Tourism is hosting the 16th Annual Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition on September 3, 2011. The competition, which takes place at Horseshoe Bay Beach, encourages travelers of all ages to showcase their creativity as they construct sculptures made of the island’s natural pink sand. With sculpting kicking off at 10 a.m. and... Read more of this article

Groundswell Lionfish Tournament Postponed

With the local marine forecast calling for increased swell activity and strong winds for the weekend ahead, Groundswell, the charitable body behind this year’s lionfish tournament has been forced to postpone the event. Speaking yesterday, Groundswell president Matthew Strong said, “Whilst weather may prevent our attempts to be on the reef culling... Read more of this article

Carnival Fantasy Cruise To Bypass Bermuda

Due to Hurricane Irene – the first hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic Season – the Carnival Fantasy will skip its visit to Bermuda this week. The Carnival Fantasy is loading in Charleston today [Aug.25], however due to the approaching storm, it will bypass Bermuda and visit Cozumel, Mexico and Key West, Florida. The Fantasy returns to Charleston... Read more of this article

21 Employees Affected By HWP Job Cuts

[Updated] As a consequence of the August 8th fire, HWP said they have “been required to lay off and to give notice to a number of its team members. The total number of staff affected is 21.” Jonathan Brewin, President and CEO, “We are not in a position to employ the same staff levels (as we did prior to the fire) due to the financial impact... Read more of this article