Archive for May, 2012
Video: Reggie Lambe Scores In Toronto Win
The Bermuda Day holiday is starting off well, with news out of Canada that Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe scored for his Toronto team last night [May 23], propelling the team to a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps. The game report said, “With both sides reduced to 10 men in the second half, Reggie Lambe’s late goal gave Toronto FC a 1-0... Read more of this article
Shooting Victim Remains In Stable Condition
The shooting victim from Tuesday night is listed in stable condition on a surgical ward at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital as of 7am this morning [May 24]. Around 10:23pm on Tuesday [May 22] police responded to a report of gunshots being fired and someone being shot and injured outside a residence on Rambling Lane, Pembroke. The victim, a 51-year-old... Read more of this article
Premier Cox: ‘Bermuda Is Open For Business’
There have been five applications for concessions and exemptions under the Incentives for Job Makers Act and “tremendous interest” expressed by other companies, Premier Paula Cox said yesterday [May 23]. “The Incentives-for-Job Makers Act is the first in the menu of new offerings from the Government and outlined in the 2011 Throne... Read more of this article
Gosling’s Bermuda Day Events In Australia
Gosling’s Rum is taking Bermuda Day to Australia by encouraging Australians to wear Bermuda shorts to work from May 21 to 27, and getting bars to host parties throughout the week. Think Spirits, the local distributor of Gosling’s Rum, has teamed up with several bars across the country to encourage people to celebrate the day with plenty of Gosling... Read more of this article
49-Year-Old Man Arrested For DUI
“Around 1am on Wednesday May 23rd, police were on mobile patrol along Middle Road in Devonshire when they noticed a car travelling erratically,” a police spokesperson said. “They pursued the driver and stopped the vehicle near the junction with Orange Valley Road. Officers approached the driver, a 49 year old Devonshire man who appeared... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2012 BELCO Cup Prize Giving
BELCO and the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] presented cheques to the participants of the tenth annual BELCO Cup which was held last weekend. BELCO President, Andrew Parsons congratulated Baileys Bay Cricket Club for their inaugural win over BELCO Cup hosts St. Davids. Veteran cricketer Clay Smith was named Man of the Match for his innings of 54 in a losing... Read more of this article
Video: Rams vs Zebras Women’s Football
At the BFA Field the North Village Lady Rams defeated the PHC Lady Zebras 8 – 1 on Saturday [May 19]. Kyla Brangman opened the scoring for the Lady Rams in the 17th minute and Shuntae Todd doubled the lead three minutes later. Sideya Dill pulled a goal back for the PHC Lady Zebras with a strike in the 29th minute. In the 35th minute an own goal restored... Read more of this article
Mechanical Issues Force Ferry Suspension
“There have been some mechanical issues with ferries today and as a result the 6:30pm ferry from St. Geo has been suspended for today,” a spokesperson for the Transport Ministry said, “Service between Hamilton & Royal Naval Dockyard will continue until 10pm tonight. Commuter services will operate but with potential minor delays.... Read more of this article
Photos: New Governor’s Swearing In Ceremony
George Fergusson officially became Bermuda’s 88th Governor at a ceremony held on the grounds of the Cabinet Office on Front Street this morning [May 23]. The Regiment band and soldiers marched onto the Cabinet Grounds, while Mr Fergusson arrived in a horse drawn carriage. Mr Fergusson — Bermuda’s 88th Governor — took over from Sir Richard Gozney... Read more of this article
Commissiong: ‘Cannot Afford To Be Complacent’
Last night’s shooting at Rambling Lane is a “sobering reminder that we as a community cannot afford to be complacent when it comes to violence of this nature,” said Rolfe Commissiong. Mr Commissiong is the PLP candidate for Pembroke South East, the area where the shooting took place. At approximately 10.20pm last night [May 22] a 51-year-old... Read more of this article
Free Wi-Fi In Hamilton For Bermuda Day
The City of Hamilton announced the launch of a Wi-Fi network available throughout the City of Hamilton, providing high speed internet access to visitors and residents. The WiFi service is the result of a joint venture with TeleBermuda International Limited (TBi). Hamilton Mayor Graeme Outerbridge stated, “I am pleased to announce that the City of... Read more of this article
List Of Bermuda Day Parade Participants
The list of the order of parade participants for tomorrow’s Bermuda Day Parade is below. The parade will begin at 1.30pm at Bernard’s Park, and will move along Dutton Avenue, on to Marsh Folly Road and continue right through to the top of Cedar Avenue. The route will then follow a turn left on Church Street, followed by a right turn on to Court... Read more of this article
