Archive for October, 2012
WuzUp? Bermuda To Host All Girls Sleepover
On the heels of a successful inaugural block party, the WuzUp? Bermuda team is set to host an all girls sleepover. This event marks the second of the newly created Touch the World Foundation (TLWF) which was launched at the recent WuzUp? Block Party held at The First Church of God, North Shore. TLWF was established to meet the need of the people on... Read more of this article
Police: ‘High Visibility Patrols’ Over Halloween
There will be a “very strong and proactive policing presence” across the island for the duration of the Halloween weekend, the police said today. The Bermuda Police Service said they “will use all lawful powers to deter and detect criminal conduct including Powers of Stop and Search. This refers to the activity of police officers utilizing... Read more of this article
Crime Stoppers John Drew Wins Service Award
Bermuda CableVision this morning awarded John Drew, Chairman of Crime Stoppers Bermuda, with its latest Community Service Award in recognition of his volunteer work for the charity. Mr. Drew has played an integral role within the organisation since its inception on the island in 1995. As part of the award, Crime Stoppers Bermuda received a $1,000 donation... Read more of this article
22-Yr-Old Rider Arrested After Accident
A 22-year-old man was arrested last night on suspicion of impaired driving after a collision on Berkeley Road in Pembroke. A police statement said: “Around 7:30pm on Wednesday, October 24th police and first responders attended a reported collision on Berkeley Road in Pembroke near the junction with St. John’s Road. It appears that two motorcycles... Read more of this article
Trench Collapse, Rebecca Rd Temporarily Closed
[Updated] A Works & Engineering trash truck has collapsed a portion of the trench where Government’s Southampton road-widening project is ongoing and the road is temporarily closed to traffic, effective immediately. A statement said: “BELCO wishes to advise motorists that Rebecca Road in Southampton, near Waterlot Inn, is temporarily closed... Read more of this article
Introductory Seminar By Investors In People
Investors in People Bermuda have announced its first Introductory Breakfast Seminar. The seminar is suitable for CEOs, business owners and HR professionals of organisations across all sectors and industries who are interested in strengthening their people, performance and profitability. The Seminar will take place this Friday [Oct 26] at 8.00am at the... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Charitable Day For KPMG
Staff from KPMG in Bermuda participated in their annual Make a Difference Day (MaDD) charitable on Friday [Oct 19], in support of The Bermuda National Trust, the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda (HAB) and the Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence. Bermuda National Trust (BNT) KPMG supported the BNT in their initiative to preserve and revitalise Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos #2: 2012 Bermuda Kennel Club Dog Show
The Bermuda Kennel Club’s dog shows were held over the weekend with the last of the competing held on Sunday [Oct 20] at Somersfield Academy field in Devonshire. Over 80 dogs were entered in the three different disciplines: All Breed International Championship Dog Shows, Sanctioned Obedience Trials and Rally Obedience Trials. Official judges flew... Read more of this article
Silver Whisper Cruise Ship Visits St George’s
The Silversea Silver Whisper cruise ship arrived in St. George’s Wednesday [Oct 24] on a visit that will see the ship docked in the town until 4.00pm this afternoon. The ship is expected to have over 600 passengers and crew on board the 610 foot-long vessel. The cruise line’s website describes the ships itinerary for the year saying “In... Read more of this article
Shooting In Somerset, No One Injured
[Updated] At sometime early this morning [Oct 25] — around 1am — police responded to a report of what sounded like gunfire in the Somerset area. Unofficial reports suggest multiple shots were fired, and no one appears to have been injured. Area residents reports that police maintained a heavy presence in the area overnight, and appeared... Read more of this article
Photos: Harrington Wins 2012 PGA Grand Slam
Padraig Harrington captured the 30th PGA Grand Slam of Golf after closing with a 4-under 67 for a one-shot win over U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson at the Port Royal Golf Course today [Oct 24]. The three-time major champion was only asked this weekend to fill in for British Open champion Ernie Els, who injured his ankle. The Irishman pulled away with... Read more of this article
Ignition & KnowledgeLake Form Partnership
Ignition, a leading provider of Microsoft technologies in the Caribbean market, have announced they have formed an exclusive partnership with KnowledgeLake, the market leader in Microsoft SharePoint ECM solutions. A spokesperson said, “Through this strategic partnership, Ignition and KnowledgeLake will deliver robust, integrated business process... Read more of this article
