Archive for April, 2012

BF&M Acquisition Of Island Heritage Holdings

In a filing to the Bermuda Stock Exchange dated 11 April, 2012, BF&M Limited released a statement concerning the acquisition of Island Heritage Holdings Ltd. The statement read, in part: “… BF&M has purchased 338,409 Common Shares of Island Heritage Holdings Ltd., being a 100% holding, for $68 million. Island Heritage was formed in 1996... Read more of this article

Police Investigate Sandys Gas Station Burglary

There was a burglary at Robinson’s Marina in Sandys this morning [Apr.17], with three helmet-wearing suspects gaining entry and stealing cash before escaping. A police spokesperson, “Around 5:15am on Tuesday, April 17th police responded to a reported burglary at Robinson’s Marina on Somerset Road in Sandys parish. “It appears that three... Read more of this article

Policing For Annual Agricultural Exhibition

[Updated with video] The police held a press conference today [Apr.17] regarding policing, traffic and parking for the upcoming 2012 Agricultural Exhibition, which will take place this weekend coming commencing on Thursday 19th April concluding on Saturday 21st April 2012. The police said they will be conducting “high visibility patrols throughout... Read more of this article

Minister Minors: No Change In Labour Day Holiday

Bermuda will maintain its observance of Labour Day as the first Monday in September, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors said today [Apr.17]. This follows after a consultation process regarding the proposed date change of Labour Day from September to May. Several weeks ago the Bermuda Trade Union Congress submitted a request to Minister... Read more of this article

Rubber Duck Derby To Be Held On June 3rd

The date for the 2012 Rubber Duck Derby has been set for June 3rd, and Ordnance Island in St. George’s will once again play host to both rubber ducks and humans. At a press conference this morning [Apr.17], Friends of Hospice together with Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) today launched the 16th Annual Rubber Duck Derby to be held on... Read more of this article

Video: Dandy Town Hornets Capture FA Cup

Dandy Town Hornets captured the 56 edition of the FA Cup when they trounced North Village Rams 5-2 in the final at the National Sports Centre. A game wrap-up from the BFA said, “Hornets dominated from the outset and before the human eye could blink they were ahead 3-nil. Thanks to Lynn Tucker in the 15 minute, Seion Darrell followed up four minutes... Read more of this article

Ocean Explorers Clean Up Of Whalebone Bay

On Sunday [Apr.15] well over 50 volunteers joined Bermuda Ocean Explorers [BOE] at their Spring Beach Clean Up of Whalebone Bay in Ferry Reach, St. George. The two hour clean-up began at 2:00 p.m. with introductions and a short presentation by Anne Hyde of Keep Bermuda Beautiful highlighting the effects of plastic in our marine environment, the consequences... Read more of this article

Indian Hotels Seek Bigger Stake In Orient-Express

Indian Hotels Co. has restarted efforts to boost its stake in Bermuda registered Orient-Express, according to a Bloomberg report. Bloomberg reports that, “The Mumbai-based company has approached Orient-Express about a deal, though discussions are at an early stage and may fail to lead to an agreement, the people said, declining to be identified... Read more of this article

Videos: Motocross Season Gets Underway

The Bermuda motocross season kicked off on Sunday [Apr.15], at the Southside Moto Sports Park with riders taking to the newly redesigned track to start the season off. Keegan Jones finished on top of the Pee-Wee leaderboard, while Zano Tucker won the 50cc Class for the day.Kai-Jun Simons powered his bike to victory in the 65cc Class, with Tyquonn Perinchief... Read more of this article

OBA Candidate: ‘Residents Have Little Faith’

One Bermuda Alliance candidate Scott Stewart said that Government’s broken promises to do something about the dump fires are destroying the constituent’s faith in the political system. Mr Stewart is the candidate for Constituency #15 Pembroke East, which is located by the Marsh Folly Composting Facility. Pembroke East is presently held by the... Read more of this article

Minister: Faster Planning Applications Processing

The Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean commended the Department of Planning following a recent performance appraisal of the Department. The report included data which reveals improved processing times for various categories of Planning applications, a statement from Government said. The statement continued: “During... Read more of this article

Ruben Studdard To Perform At Tribute Concert

Ruben Studdard will be performing live at the Luther Vandross Tribute Concert in celebration of Luther’s 61st Birthday at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Presented by BermudaNightOut, the evening will be hosted by Bootsie, and will also feature Lloyd Holder, Gita Blakeney, Jamie Zuill and Robert Edwards. The winner of... Read more of this article