Archive for February 14th, 2012
Petition On Duty Delivered To Premier
A hard copy of the e-petition “Bermudians and Residents for No Duty Increase” was given to Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox this morning [Feb.14], containing almost 3,400 signatures. The cover letter [PDF here] said, “Please find attached a petition on behalf of Bermudians and Residents for No Duty Increase. With over 3,400 individuals... Read more of this article
2012 Garbage & Recycling Schedule
The Department of Waste Management within the Ministry of Public Works recently mailed out the 2012 garbage and recycling schedule to all households and post office boxes in Bermuda. The calendar provides useful information on regular waste and recycling collection days, changes to the collection schedule due to public holidays and other waste management... Read more of this article
Video: Actress’ Valentine’s Day Film
In celebration of Valentine’s Day [Feb. 14.], Bermuda’s Broadway sensation Rebecca Faulkenberry has written and directed a short film featuring two of her “Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark” co-stars playing young New Yorkers who have a fateful encounter on the subway. Ms Faulkenberry, who plays the title character’s love... Read more of this article
Argus Launches Insurance For Seniors
The Argus Group has launched “Home Essentials,” a new home insurance product designed specifically for Bermuda’s seniors. The new product is available at 25% below the market price for home insurance and has been endorsed by Age Concern as a product that meets the needs of the island’s growing senior population. An Argus spokesperson... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gymnasts Compete In Chicago
The Bermuda Gymnastics team returns to the island today [Feb.14] after their second consecutive weekend of competition. Following success at last weekend’s Manhattan Classic meet, Tabytha Hofheins (14, Warwick Academy), Danielle Wall (12, BHS) and Sydney Mason (13, BHS) joined team captain Morgan Beckles (16, BHS) at the IGI CHicago Style Classic... Read more of this article
Daren Herbert Play Opens In Vancouver
The curtain has gone up on the latest Canadian theatrical production featuring Bermuda actor Daren Herbert – a Vancouver revival of Lynn Nottage’s hit Off-Broadway play “Intimate Apparel.” Being staged by British Columbia’s Arts Club Theatre Company, the largest theatrical company in Western Canada and one which helped... Read more of this article
BPSU “Emergency Meeting” Tomorrow
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] called an “emergency membership meeting” for 4pm tomorrow [Feb.15] at the St Paul AME Centennial Hall on Court Street. Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox recently proposed that Government workers take a one-year 8% pay cut in exchange for a one-year freeze on their pension contributions. Related Stories BPSU... Read more of this article
First “Unsung Hero”: Wilfred Furbert
At yesterday’s [Feb.13] press briefing on 2011 tourism statistics, Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert introduced a new quarterly initiative called “Unsung Heroes” saying “the aim of this programme is to recognise individuals in our community who do not directly work in hospitality, but carry out deeds that impact the tourism industry.”... Read more of this article
Businessman Given Absolute Discharge
Appearing in Magistrates Court yesterday, [Feb.13], 48-year-old businessman Barry Capuano received an Absolute Discharge after pleading guilty to a charge of using threatening behaviour to Police who had been called to his Somerset home earlier this month. The Court heard that the Police had responded to a call from his residence and on arrival were... Read more of this article
Video: Jack Daniels Golf Tour Kicks Off
The Jack Daniels Tour got off to a flying start yesterday [Feb.13] at the Tuckers Point Club in blustery conditions. The golf course was in great shape and Chaka DeSilva took full advantage shooting a 67 (-3) to finish ahead of Dwayne Pearman 69 (-1) and Daniel Augustus who shot a solid even par 70. Twilton Smith 73 and Scott Roy 75 rounded out the... Read more of this article
Photos: Sensei Roots Tournament
A number of martial artists of various ages treated an enthusiastic crowd of family, friends and supporters to a fast paced competition Sunday [Feb.12] at Pembroke Sunday School during Sensei Roots’ 17th Invitational Tournament. Grandchampions for forms were Shaun Prinsloo [novice], Cainan Tucker [intermediate] and Priya Phillips [intermediate].... Read more of this article
Two Men Arrested For DUI
Two men [aged 39 and 41] were arrested early yesterday [Feb.13] on suspicion of impaired driving after the police spotted them “driving erratically” on Crow Lane. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30am on Monday February 13th, police on mobile patrol along Crow Lane in Pembroke observed two motorcycles driving erratically. Officers... Read more of this article
