Archive for February, 2013
Photos: Men’s & Women’s Rugby Action
The Bermuda Rugby Football Union League Season continued at the National Sports Center on Saturday [Feb 24] with two Ladies and two Men’s Division games played. In Men’s Division action the Renegades defeated the Teachers 36 – 17. The Renegades got 2 tries from Tom Healy and Greg Garside, while Jahan Cedenio and Alex Donkervoet both added a try... Read more of this article
Minister: Police Allocated $71 Million In Budget
“Contrary to the necessary trends of austerity in some areas, the Government has increased the allocation for the Bermuda Police Service to $71 million,” Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley said at a press conference held to discuss his Ministry’s budget for this fiscal year. The allocated amount for the police in last year’s... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday February 26
Tuesday February 26th is expected to be partly cloudy, then cloudy with a chance of light rain late, with the hi to be near 18°C/65°F, and the low to be 14°C/58°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Tuesday says: “Winds northerly light, easing northeasterly light by noon, veering easterly light by evening, then increasing south-southeasterly... Read more of this article
“Full Snow Moon” Lights Up The Night Sky
This evening [Feb 25] a full moon graced the night sky, which is traditionally called the “Snow Moon,” as the heaviest snows of the year often fall in February in North America. This full month’s moon is also sometimes called the “Full Hunger Moon,” as hunting was often difficult in February so food was scarce for ancient... Read more of this article
Illness Outbreak, Ward Closed To Admissions
The Bermuda Hospitals Board today [Feb 25] confirmed that it has closed Gordon Ward to all admissions and only essential visitors are to be given access due to an outbreak of vomiting and diarrhea that has affected 17 people thus far. “While the illness is unpleasant, patients are expected to recover after a few days and incidents to date are... Read more of this article
Robinson Murder: Dill & Hewey Found Guilty
[Updated with video] Both Jay Dill and Devon Hewey have been found guilty of the murder of Randy Robinson. The jury started deliberating earlier today [Feb 25], and returned the guilty verdict at approximately 4.20pm. At around 8.30pm on March 31 2011, 22-year-old Randy Robinson was shot multiple times in the Border Lane North, Pembroke area, and was... Read more of this article
Schmalcel To Take On Butterfield Bahamas Role
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced that Ron Schmalcel, who is currently Vice President and Head of Corporate Trust at Butterfield Trust [Bermuda] Limited [a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank], will relocate to Butterfield’s Nassau, Bahamas office to take on the senior Group role of Vice President of Marketing & Product/Service... Read more of this article
Video: Dancing In The Streets Of Hamilton, 1959
He was perhaps best known as the high-stepping lasso dancer Will Parker in the 1955 film version of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical “Oklahoma!” — but Hollywood and Broadway hoofer Gene Nelson also capered his way down the streets of Hamilton and onto the deck of the luxury liner “Queen of Bermuda” in a 1959 NBC... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Telford Electric Magic Mile
The Telford Electric Magic Mile took place at the National Sports Center on Saturday [Feb 23], with hundreds of children taking part in the always popular annual event. You can view the full results of the races here, videos of the races here, the first set of photos of the races here, and the second set below. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-2... Read more of this article
BCB Staff Cyclists To Ride To Raise Funds
On March 10th, Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited will be sponsoring a team of three staff cyclists who will be travelling across the world to ride and raise funds for the South African FoodBank. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited is proud and excited to support three of our team members who will be venturing across the globe to... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests: 26 For Warrants & DUI
Over the weekend [Feb 23/24], police officers arrested four people on suspicion of impaired driving. Officers also arrested 22 people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island. Related Stories Arrests For DUI, Machete, Unlicensed Bike Ten Arrested On Suspicion Of Impaired... Read more of this article
Tom Busher To Retire From Montpelier Re
Deputy Chairman, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Tom Busher, will retire from Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd., on December 31, 2013, after twelve years of service. Mr Busher was a member of the original management team which founded Montpelier in late 2001, and has been COO since its inception. He was elected to the Montpelier Board... Read more of this article
