Archive for April, 2012

Statistics Reveal 698 Jobs Lost In 2011

Statistics Reveal 698 Jobs Lost In 2011

The 2012 edition of the Bermuda Job Market Employment Brief was released today [Apr.18], and highlights the main findings of the 2011 Annual Employment Survey. In the 2011, Bermuda Employers reported a loss of 698 jobs in 2011 compared to 2010. There were 37,399 jobs counted in 2011 compared to 38,097 in 2010. Non-Bermudians comprised the majority... Read more of this article

Court: Devon Hewey’s Remand Continues

Court: Devon Hewey’s Remand Continues

In Magistrates Court yesterday [Apr.17], Devon Hewey, currently on remand on indictable charges of attempted murder and unlawful use of a firearm, re-appeared before Senior Magistrate Archie Warner for a bail hearing. Crown Prosecutor Carrington Mahoney requested that Hewey should be kept on remand, while defence lawyer Shade Subair argued for Hewey’s... Read more of this article

Police Issue Warning: Secure Personal Items

Police Issue Warning: Secure Personal Items

As summer approaches, the Bermuda Police Service has advised the public and visitors to secure their personal items before leaving them unattended in a public place. “Recently there have been reported incidents where items such as handbags and personal property were left vulnerable and stolen as a result,” said a police spokesperson. “We... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Middle-To-End Cycle Charity Event

Upcoming: Middle-To-End Cycle Charity Event

As a Gold Level Sponsor of this year’s 25th Anniversary Catlin End-To-End, Elbow Beach will, for the first time, be hosting the Middle-To-End Cycle Start at the main entrance of the resort property on May 5, 2012. In a “Tour de Bermuda” style start, all Middle-to-End Cyclists will line up on the resorts oval driveway, and will then have to pass... Read more of this article

International Sailing Race Week Kicks Off Sunday

International Sailing Race Week Kicks Off Sunday

[Written by Talbot Wilson] Bacardi’s Bermuda International Invitational Race Week action begins this Sunday in the waters of Bermuda’s Great Sound. The annual event organized by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and supported by the Spanish Point Boat Club will feature racing in four one-design classes — Comets, Lasers, International Etchells and International... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Chewstick Hosts A Poetic Showcase

Upcoming: Chewstick Hosts A Poetic Showcase

Poetry will be taking over the Chewstick lounge on Friday [Apr.20], with “Poetic License II”, a poetry showcase, featuring Trinidadian Spoken New York Spoken Word artist, Samantha Thornhill , Joy T, ChewSLAM and more, starting at 8pm at The Chewstick Neo-Griot Lounge & Cafe’. A Chewstick spokesperson said, “Samantha Thornhill has... Read more of this article

16-Year-Old Injured in Sandys Collision

16-Year-Old Injured in Sandys Collision

A police spokesperson said, “Around 4pm on Tuesday April 17th, police and first responders attended a reported collision at the junction of Malabar Road and Runway Lane in Sandys. “It appears that a car and an auxiliary cycle were travelling along Malabar Road when they collided. The rider of the auxiliary cycle, a 16 year old Sandys male... Read more of this article

Audio: John Lennon Bermuda Tributes Previews

Audio: John Lennon Bermuda Tributes Previews

Bermuda will pay tribute to John Lennon’s creative genius during the first-ever John Lennon Double Fantasy Bermuda Tribute with two events on Thursday, June 21, 2012 and Friday, September 21, 2012. In June 1980, John Lennon sailed to Bermuda on a yacht for an extended vacation. The experience sparked his musical genius and the resulting comeback... Read more of this article

Coroner: HWP Fire Cause Was Accidental

Coroner: HWP Fire Cause Was Accidental

The Coroner, Mr. Archibald Warner has issued a statement saying the cause of the fire at Holmes Williams Purvey last year was accidental. The statement reads, “The Coroner, Mr. Archibald Warner having reviewed the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s file concerning the investigation into the cause of the fire at Holmes Williams Purvey, 54, St.... Read more of this article

Nicole Stoneham Appointed As 5th Magistrate

Nicole Stoneham Appointed As 5th Magistrate

His Excellency the Governor Sir Richard Gozney, after consulting with Chief Justice Ian Kawaley, has appointed Bermudian Ms. Nicole Stoneham to be Bermuda’s 5th Magistrate effective April 16, 2012. Ms. Stoneham has served as a Temporary Magistrate sitting in the Family Court for the last two years and her temporary position has now been made permanent. Born... Read more of this article

Nordic American Tankers File 2011 Annual Report

Nordic American Tankers File 2011 Annual Report

Bermuda based Nordic American Tankers Limited, announced today [Apr.18] that it has filed its 2011 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the report is available for download on the SEC website. The Annual Report on Form 20-F and the Company’s 2011 Annual Report to Shareholders, each of which... Read more of this article

Ashley Berry Sets Two Personal Best Times

Ashley Berry Sets Two Personal Best Times

Ashley Berry competed in two events recently which saw her achieve personal best times in two events. During the Duke Invitational, held at the campus over the April 6-7 weekend, Berry finished 8th in the 3000m clocking a Personal Best time of 10.08:20. Over 2,500 participants from over 50 institutions were scheduled to compete at Wallace Wade Stadium. Berry... Read more of this article