Archive for November, 2012

Day #3: BCS IBM Squash Club Championships

The BCS IBM Club Championships continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire last night [Nov 28]. In Men’s Open action, Nick Kyme defeated Nazhir Smith in straight sets 11-2, 11-4, 11-1, Mel Caines defeated Andrew Robinson in straight sets 11-7, 12-10, 11-5. While in the Men’s Classic Plate Division, John Stout defeated... Read more of this article

Inquiries Continue: Suspected Stolen Liquor

The police are continuing their inquiries into bottles of suspected stolen wine and champagne – some of them reportedly valuable – which were recently recovered. On November 20th, police officers spotted a man near Astwood Park in Warwick who was “acting suspiciously”. They searched him, found he was carrying a large quantity of bottled... Read more of this article

Dual College Enrollment For 12 Berkeley Students

Following the Bermuda College’s Placement Exam on 17 November, several Berkeley students have tested into college level courses and are eligible for dual enrollment at the Bermuda College for the Spring 2013 semester. Principal Michelle Simmons said: “It’s always a pleasure to share the successes of our students. Our students can benefit immediately... Read more of this article

Man Admits Having Sex With A 14-Year-Old

[Updated after second Court appearance] In Magistrates Court this morning [Nov 28] a 21-year-old man pleaded guilty to three counts of Unlawful Carnal Knowledge of a 14-year-old female. The first charge related to an encounter in April 2012, the second and third occurred in August 2012. Crown Prosecutor Susan Mulligan told the Senior Magistrate that... Read more of this article

Two Vehicle Collision In Sandys Parish

Around 4:20pm on Tuesday [Nov 27] police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision on Middle Road in Sandys parish near the junction with Elm Lane. A police stateement said: “It appears that an auxiliary cycle was being ridden along Middle Road and a car was exiting the parking lot of an area business when the vehicles collided.... Read more of this article

Basketball: Rim Rockers, Dragons Win

Bermuda Basketball Elite Division League action continued inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium with a double-header last night [Nov 28]. In the first game of the evening the Warwick Rim Rockers defeated the Paget Bearcats 66 – 45. Dave Middleton scored 20 points to lead the Warwick Rim Rockers to victory, while Karim O’Connor scored 12 points... Read more of this article

OBA: “Aquatics Centre Promise Not Been Met”

[Updated] Government’s promise that the Aquatics Centre would be completed on time and on budget has not been met, OBA candidate C. Anthony Francis said last night. Last year Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney said the project is “expected to be fully completed by September 2012, on time and within budget.” The Aquatics Centre is expected to include... Read more of this article

Photos: Students Earn $240K PartnerRe Donation

Eight secondary schools earned $30,000 each this evening [Nov 28] after their students teamed up with local charities under the “Dollars for Hours” project led by PartnerRe. Students aged 14 to 18 from CedarBridge, Saltus, Somersfield, Berkeley, Bermuda High School, Bermuda Institute, Warwick Academy and Mount Saint Agnes all adopted a different... Read more of this article

Videos: Political Candidates Discuss Marijuana

Subsequent to the recent news of a now-former PLP candidate being found in possession of a small amount of marijuana, at least seven of the election candidates have been asked at press conferences whether they have ever smoked marijuana. Those admitting they have used marijuana or “had a puff” in the past include Susan Jackson [OBA] and... Read more of this article

Dickerson To Be Replaced As PLP Candidate

Following the recent news of his marijuana possession, Makai Dickerson has “decided to step down as a candidate.” In September of this year Mr Dickerson was caught with a small amount of marijuana after being stopped by the police at a checkpoint. It came to the public’s attention within the past week, and according to Minister Wayne... Read more of this article

Polaris Holding To Seek Relief From 60/40 Rule

[Updated] In a filing to the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Polaris Holding Company Ltd. gave notice of the Company’s intent — effective 02 January, 2013 — to seek relief from the 60/40 rule. Polaris Holding Company Ltd. is the parent company of Stevedoring Services Ltd, Mill Reach Holding Ltd., and Equipment Sales & Rentals Ltd. The Companies... Read more of this article

Video: OBA Confirm Susan Jackson For C#20

[Updated with video] Louise Jackson’s daughter Susan Jackson will stand for the Opposition in C#20 Pembroke South West, the OBA confirmed this afternoon [Nov 28]. This is the final candidate rolled out by the OBA, who has now confirmed all 36 candidates for the General Election, which will be held in 18 days. Ms. Jackson has a professional background... Read more of this article