Archive for January, 2013
Staff Protest Over Hand Scanning Time-Keeping
Several dozen Bermuda Gas and BELCO employee gathered outside BELCO this morning [Jan 29], expressing displeasure over Bermuda Gas’ implementation of a biometrics hand scanning time-keeping system. A BELCO spokesperson said: “The Electricity Supply Trade Union [ESTU] held a meeting beginning at 8 a.m. this morning in the Company headquarters... Read more of this article
XL Group Promotes Guillermo Delfino In Brazil
Bermuda-based XL Group plc’s reinsurance operations announced the appointment of Guillermo Delfino to General Manager of XL’s reinsurance operations in Brazil, pending approval by the Brazilian authorities. Mr. Delfino, who is currently based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, will relocate to Sao Paulo, Brazil, later this year and will report to XL Re... Read more of this article
Rugby Union: Renegades, Teachers Win
In rugby action this past weekend, Renegades scored 22 unanswered second half points on their way to defeating the Police 29 – 13 in Bermuda Rugby Football Union Men’s Division action at the National Sports Center. The Renegades got tries from John Quigley, Greg Garside, Alex Donkeyside and Tom Fitzgerald, while Ian Henderson kicked 3 Conversion... Read more of this article
BNA Junior & Senior League Netball Results
The Bermuda Netball Association’s League Season continued at the Bernard Park this past weekend, with games being played in the Under/12, Under/15, and Senior League divisions. Under 12 Division The Young Men Social Club Baby Bluebirds defeated the Netts Green. Under 15 Division The Young Men Social Club Younguns defeated the North Village Rams 18... Read more of this article
Equestrian: Hinson Hall Show Champions
Following the two day Hinson Hall Jumper Show at the National Equestrian Center, the overall Show Championships winners of each category has been determined. The Overall Junior Champion was Riley Correia, while Philip Correia was named the Overall Senior Champion. The HP – Champion Hunter Pony was The Guardian, while the Reserve was Golden Run,... Read more of this article
Photos: Police Conduct Manhunt In Sandys
At about 11am on Monday morning [Jan 28] the police responded to the Boaz Island area of Sandys, and a subject left the residence and has remained on the loose since that time. The police identified the person they are seeking as Christopher Duerr, and said he is believed to be armed. Crowds of onlookers gathered across the street as the police scoured... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 29
Tuesday January 29th is expected to have sunny periods, with the hi to be near 18°C/65°F, and the low to be 13°C/55°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Tuesday says: “Winds will settle westerly light to moderate” The sunrise will be at 7.15am and sunset will be at 5.49pm. High tide will be at 9.48am and 10.12pm, while low... Read more of this article
Search Continues, Drugs & Ammunition Seized
[Updated] As of 9pm, Christopher Duerr remains at large, however the police said three other persons were arrested and a quantity of drugs and ammunition was seized from the house. Police have been searching for Duerr from approximately 11am this morning [Jan 28], and have stated they believe he is armed. A large amount of police personnel —... Read more of this article
‘Time For Bold Step On Waterfront Development’
[Updated with video] The development of Hamilton’s waterfront has been talked about for almost 20 years and it is time for a “bold step to overcome inertia,” Mayor of Hamilton Graeme Outerbridge said today [Jan 28]. “We have to find the courage to take that first step and then the next and the one after that. We must move forward... Read more of this article
BIFF To Screen ‘Silver Linings Playbook’
The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] will be screening the quirky romantic comedy “Silver Linings Playbook” on Sunday [Feb. 3] at the Liberty Theatre. Jennifer Lawrence has won the Golden Globe Award and the Screen Actors Guild prize for Best Actress in the box office sensation which is nominated for a total of eight Academy Awards... Read more of this article
NASA Remembers Apollo 1 Flight Crew
The US National Aeronautics & Space Administration yesterday [Jan. 27] paid tribute to three Apollo 1 astronauts killed 46 years ago in a Cape Canaveral launchpad blaze — two of whom had strong Bermuda ties. Virgil [Gus] Grissom, Roger B. Chaffee and Edward White died when a fire swept through their Apollo 1 capsule during a training mission... Read more of this article
Day #2: Hinson Hall Equestrian Results
The second day of the Hinson Hall Jumper Show got underway at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street in Sunday [Jan 27]. Philip Correia riding Landtango won the Adult Equitation Over Fences Class, with Claire Howard and Just A Rose finishing second and Patrice Swan and Gold River finished third. In the Junior Equitation 15-18 Years Over Fences... Read more of this article
