Archive for December, 2012

Gale Warning, Severe Weather Watch Issued

[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Gale Warning, Severe Weather Watch and Thunderstorm Advisory valid for this morning [Dec 30], with the Gale Warning in effect until Monday. The forecast says: “As a deep low passes well north, gales will overspread the area with storm force gusts. The associated cold front will pass Bermuda this morning... Read more of this article

Presidential Life & Athene Complete Merger

Presidential Life Corporation, a Delaware corporation headquartered in Nyack, NY, and Athene Holding Ltd., a Bermuda-based holding company, confirmed the completion of the acquisition of Presidential Life by Athene Holding’s wholly owned subsidiary, Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company, a Delaware-domiciled insurer focused on retail fixed... Read more of this article

Day #2 Results: Junior Squash Championships

The 2012 Digicel Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships continued on Friday [Dec 28] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire and saw the finals played at the end of the day’s play with presentations following immediately after. Day #2 results follow below: Boys Under 11 James Khalil d Ted Chiaramonte 3-11, 12-10,... Read more of this article

David Bascome’s Jersey To Be Retired Today

The Pennsylvania-based Harrisburg Heat will retire the jersey of Bermudian David Bascome at halftime of today’s [Dec 29] game against the Ohio Vortex. Mr Bascome, the all-time leading scorer in Heat history, played in Harrisburg for 11 of its 12 seasons. He is only 1 of 14 players in league history to pass the 1000 point plateau. He is Harrisburg’s... Read more of this article

Upcoming: ‘Daddy & I Explore’ Book Signing

Author David Chapman will be hosting a book signing on Saturday [Jan 5] in the Horticultural Hall at the Botanical Gardens from 3.00pm – 4.30pm. The book signing will be preceded by an interactive talk by Mr. Chapman on Raising Environmentally Conscious Children. This is an opportunity for Mr. Chapman to share with parents, activities and resources... Read more of this article

St. George’s Ready For New Year’s Eve Fun

The onion will drop at midnight on December 31st, with fireworks to follow as the Town of St George’s celebrates New Year’s Eve with an evening of entertainment lined up. The Onion dropping in St George’s last year: The evening will begin at 7.00pm with musical selections from Black Lion Sound System & Reality Sound System. The... Read more of this article

New Year’s Eve Party To Be Held On Front Street

Spanish Town Entertainment announced their party plans for New Years Eve. On December 31st, 2012, Spanish Town will host the annual New Year’s Eve celebration on Front Street, with this year’s event titled “Unity Explosion: The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Party.” Unity Explosion 2013 will begin at 8.00pm with a movie night for families... Read more of this article

Consumer Affairs: Nap Nanny Recliners Recall

The Bermuda Department of Consumer Affairs said they would like to advise the public that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [CPSC] and four major retailers are announcing a voluntary recall to consumers who own Nap Nanny recliners made by Baby Matters, LLC of Berwyn, Pennsylvania. A statement from Government said: “Retailers currently... Read more of this article

Three Named To Queen’s New Years Honours

Her Majesty the Queen has recognized Elder Kevin Santucci, Lynn Wilson and Giorgio Zanol in her New Years Honours List 2013. Lindo’s owner Giorgio Zanol was honoured for his charitable contributions and advocacy in the community, Elder Kevin Santucci for his outstanding social and religious service, and Lynn Wilson for her 20 plus years of... Read more of this article

Police Seeking Wolde Gardner [Now In Custody]

[Updated] The police said they are “seeking to speak” with Wolde Gardner [pictured] as a “matter of urgency” in relation to the murder of Malcolm Augustus. The police said Mr. Gardner is urged to contact them, and also asked anyone knowing his whereabouts to contact the police or Crime Stoppers. Mr Augustus, 20, was shot on... Read more of this article

2010 Personal & Household Income Report

The Department of Statistics today released its second 2010 Census analytical brief, titled “Personal and Household Income”. This Brief examines in detail the different sources of income as reported by respondents to the 2010 Census of Population. It also provides an analysis of income from main job and educational attainment; cumulative personal... Read more of this article

Woolridge, Swan & Baron Appointed To Senate

[Update: Lynne Woolridge, Alexis Swan and Jeff Baron have been appointed as Government Senators. Video added] There will be another swearing in of Senators at Government House at 11am this morning [Dec 28]. Thus far the Opposition Progressive Labour Party has appointed all three of their Senators [Diallo Rabain, Renee Ming and Marc Daniels], and the... Read more of this article