Archive for September 1st, 2011
Dunkley Explains Decision To Run For Deputy
Senator Michael Dunkley – who had been widely speculated as a potential OBA Leadership candidate – has explained why he declined to run for leader, instead submitting his name for consideration for Deputy Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance. Senator Dunkley cited his commitment to serving the people of Smith’s North and said, “It’s... Read more of this article
Three Year Sentence For Knife Possession
49-year-old Dean Burgess of Pembroke was this morning [Sept.1] sent to prison for three years for possessing a bladed article whose blade exceeded three inches; and for possession of that article within three hundred yards of Prospect Primary School – an increased penalty zone. Mr Burgess, unrepresented, had pleaded guilty to the charge of possession... Read more of this article
BCB Acquisition: Trust/Corporate Service Co.
Bermuda Commercial Bank [BCB] has entered into an agreement to amalgamate Paragon Trust Ltd. and Charter Corporate Services Ltd. with two of BCB’s subsidiaries. The current offices of Paragon and Charter at “Trinity Hall”, 43 Cedar Avenue in Hamilton, will become the centre for Private Wealth services for BCB. The amalgamation is expected... Read more of this article
Female Charged With Knife Robbery
This morning [Sept.1] in Magistrate’s Court, 19-year-old Zharrin Simmons of Deepdale Road Pembroke faced three charges. Since the charges were indictable, she was not required to enter a plea. The charges were that on 27th August 2011, on Hermitage Road in Devonshire, she robbed a couple of a Blackberry and gold jewelry; and in an increased penalty... Read more of this article
Cannonier/Richards To Run For OBA Leader
[Updated] This morning [Sept.1] the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] is announcing their candidates for party leader, and you can tune in live below. The election will be held on Saturday, September 10th at the Fairmont Southampton at 7:30pm. In addition to Leader, the Deputy Leader, Party Chairman and Deputy Party Chairman will also be elected. The winning... Read more of this article
Top Ten Finish For Smith At World Champs
Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith placed 9th at the IAAF World Championships being held in Daegu, South Korea. Mr Smith had three attempts competing in 18 men Group B. His best attempt saw him leap 7.91m, hiis second attempt was a leap of 7.79m, before he leaped 7.91m on his third attempt that saw him finish 9th in the group. Mr Smith said, “It is very difficult... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Celebrating Wellness Event
On Wednesday, September 7th 2011, the Department of Health will host ‘Celebrating Wellness’ – part of Caribbean Wellness Day 2011 [Sept.10] World Physiotherapy Day [Sept.8], and the ongoing ‘Move More Bermuda’ campaign. Celebrating Wellness aims to encourage the public to exercise regularly and lead a healthy lifestyle, and... Read more of this article
Traffic Delays Due To Wall Collapse
[Updated] Morning commuters faced traffic delays this morning [Sept. 1] after a wall collapsed on Harbour Road in the Paget area. Traffic was restricted to one way as of 10am, with those heading out of Hamilton diverted along another route. Bystanders suggested the collapse may have been predicated by the recent rainfall. Works and Engineering were... Read more of this article
