Archive for November 24th, 2011

73-Yr-Old Charged: Sexual Exploitation

A 73-year-old man – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was charged with four counts of the sexual exploitation of a minor under the age of fourteen in Magistrates Court this morning [Nov.24]. The four offences were alleged to have occurred over the six year period between 6th February 2005 and 6th August 2011. After accepting his plea... Read more of this article

Video: Tribute To Victims Of Violence

Bermuda singer Mona Li$a has released hip hop requiem to all the victims of gun violence on the island. Earlier this year Mona Li$a, aka Simona Eversley, recorded “Island Not The Same” after her cousin Jahmiko Leshore was shot multiple times in Devonshore, sustaining mortal wounds. His girlfriend was pregnant at the time, and gave birth... Read more of this article

Remarks: Unreasonable Hardship Forum

Yesterday [Nov.23] the Public Forum on Human Rights [Unreasonable Hardship] Amendment Act 2011 was held at the Cathedral Hall, with Minister of Youth, Families and Sports Glenn Blakeney among those addressing those gathered. The Human Rights [Unreasonable Hardship] Amendment Act 2011 seeks to provide protection to persons with disabilities against... Read more of this article

41-Yr-Old Man In ICU After Accident

[Updated] Around 7:15am this morning [Nov.24] there was an accident on Middle Road in Southampton in the vicinity of Five Star Island involving a motorcycle and a bus. The motorcycle rider sustained a head injury and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. The motorcycle rider involved in this serious collision, a 41 year old Hamilton... Read more of this article

Belhaven Farm: No More Cow Deaths

Officials confirmed that following the death of eight cows in three days at the Belhaven farm in Devonshire, there have been no more deaths, however one bull has a runny nose. The farm remains under quarantine status. This morning [Nov.24] a spokesperson said, “As a standard procedure the Department of Environmental Protection is continuing with... Read more of this article

Shark Encounter Among BZS Auction Prizes

What’s being described as a “safe and sane” tiger shark encounter is one of the prizes on offer in a new on-line Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] silent auction. The auction is dedicated to the memory of former BZS president Bill Scott and is aimed at raising $100,000 in his name to help fund the society’s ongoing education projects... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Fatiyama’s Fashion Show

Hamilton shoppers will treated to some glamorous trends — as well as some smoothly choreographed moves — when a fashion flash mob descends on Reid Street on Saturday afternoon [Nov. 26]. Elliot Street boutique Fatiyama — which combines vintage ’70s, ’80s and 90s fashions with modern looks — is organising the “Glam... Read more of this article

2011 Digicel & CellOne Black Friday Prices

Both CellOne and Digicel will be having special ‘Black Friday’ sales tomorrow [Nov.25], with prices starting as low as $9. CellOne will be selling items including the BlackBerry Curve 9300 for $9, iPhone 4S from $899, and the iPad2 from $799, while Digicel will be selling the BlackBerry Torch 9800 for $199, a BlackBerry Curve 9300 for $49,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Rowers Win Bronze Medal

Michael Swain and Ryan Worth competed in the biggest rowing event in North America the Head of the Hooch, where the pair picked up a Bronze medal. Swain’s main event was in the Men’s Master 4x, Worth, Swain, Mike Schay and Anders Holmberg won the Bronze Medal with a time of 16:05.0. “We were fastest down the course but we won the Bronze Medal... Read more of this article

Sandys Win Middle School Netball Champs

The Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Netball Tournament continued at the Bernard Park after the matches were previously rescheduled due to rain. In the Semi-Final, Sandys Secondary Middle School defeated Dellwood 10 – 8, and Somersfield defeated Whitney Institute Middle School 8 – 6. The Sandys Secondary Middle School then... Read more of this article

Catlin Hosts London Investor Seminar

Bermuda’s Catlin Group Limited, the international speciality property/casualty insurer and reinsurer, is hosting an Investor Day in London today [Nov.24]. The topics to be covered include capital management and investment strategy. Catlin Group Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, is an international specialist property/casualty insurer and reinsurer... Read more of this article

Tucker’s Point Staff Training Overseas

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has launched the Cross Exposure Training Programme at Rosewood Tucker’s Point in Bermuda. The programme provides select employees with training opportunities to experience and learn from other properties within the Rosewood collection. Bermudians Laura Bolton, Andre Cannonier and Antonio Moniz are the first employees... Read more of this article