Archive for September 2nd, 2011

Katia Weakens, Strengthens To Hurricane Again

[Updated] Hurricane Katia has weakened to a tropical storm as it moves across the Atlantic Ocean, however forecasters say it could strengthen again. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph [110 km/h] with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected today, but Katia could become a hurricane again... Read more of this article

Spalding Denies Killing Shaki Crockwell

36-year-old Derek Spalding pleaded not guilty to murder and using a firearm in Supreme Court yesterday [Sept.1]. Mr Spaulding was charged last month with the 2007 murder of Shaki Crockwell. 25-year-old footballer Shaki Crockwell, a national level football player and captain of the Boulevard Blazers, was found dead on Friday, 24th August 2007. His had... Read more of this article

New Service: Send Money Via Text Messaging

Bermuda Residents can now transfer money in minutes to numerous world wide destinations via text messaging. Bermuda Financial Network [BFN] has introduced new technology that offers international payment options to anyone with the simplest cell phone, to those with more sophisticated devices like Ipads, tablets, smart phones, or computers. Locals will... Read more of this article

Video: Sharptail Eel Caught Off The Rocks

An afternoon of fishing off the rocks brought up an expected catch – a Sharptail eel. There have been several instances of locals catching the eels – which can grow up to 3 feet long – while fishing off the rocks this summer. The video below [which appears to contain some swearing, so please turn down your volume if desired] shows... Read more of this article

X-Men: First Class To Screen At Arboretum

Due to recent flight interruptions and ensuing shipping delays Transformers: Dark of the Moon has yet to arrive in Bermuda as originally scheduled. As a result Movies in the Park will now present X-Men: First Class as tonight’s 11pm late feature at the Arboretum. A spokesperson said, “We apologize to everyone who was looking forward to seeing... Read more of this article

Reuben Bean Returns From Seminar

Well- known local martial artist, self defense instructor and founder of Jiketsu Centre, Reuben Bean, has recently returned from an intense four-day seminar in New Jersey with the Self Defense Company [SDC] which is accredited by the US Department of Defense. The four-day seminar, held on August 17-20, included all facets of close quarters combat from... Read more of this article

St. David’s Respond: Lionel Cann’s Statement

The St. David’s County Cricket Club sent a letter to the media in response to statements made by cricketer Lionel Cann. The letter appears in full below: Dear valued Members, Sponsors and Fans, We feel compelled to react in response to the article published in the Sports section of the September 1st Royal Gazette. We would first like to reaffirm our... Read more of this article