Archive for February, 2013

United Kingdom Loses Top AAA Credit Rating

The UK has lost its top AAA credit rating for the first time since 1978 on expectations that growth will “remain sluggish over the next few years”. Moody’s said the key interrelated drivers of the action are: 1. The continuing weakness in the UK’s medium-term growth outlook, with a period of sluggish growth which Moody’s... Read more of this article

KBB, Businesses Cleanup Mills Creek Canal

Yesterday [Feb 23] Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] together with volunteers from local businesses cleaned up the stretch of canal along Mills Creek Road removing litter and packing materials from the water, mangroves and roadsides. “KBB is responding to community requests to improve the neighbourhood,” said Anne Hyde, Executive Director of... Read more of this article

Bradford Coach Reflects On 5-0 Cup Final Loss

Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson says he couldn’t fault the efforts of his players following City’s Capital One Cup Final 5-0 defeat at the hands of Premier League side Swansea City today [Feb 24]. The Bradford side included 22-year-old Bermudian striker Nahki Wells, who started the game and was substiuted in the 57th minute as Bradford... Read more of this article

Woman In Critical Condition After Cycle Collision

[Updated with audio] Emergency service personnel responded to an accident shortly before 6.30pm tonight [Feb 24] on North Shore Road near Robinson’s Bay in Devonshire. Unofficial reports indicate that a female motorcyclist was involved in the collision. Fire Service personnel tended to her, until an ambulance arrived and transported the rider... Read more of this article

“Road To Wembley An Unbelievable Experience”

The road to Wembley was an “unbelievable experience,” Nahki Wells said after today’s [Feb 24] game, with the 22-year-old going on to thank everyone who supported him as well as congratulate winners Swansea. Speaking after the game on his official Facebook page, Wells said, “Just want to thank my family, friends, fans, and Country... Read more of this article

Police Release Photos: Examples Of Bad Driving

The Bermuda Police and Transport Control Department have released 60+ photos of motorists which they say “illustrate there is still some work to do to encourage the motoring public to change some of its bad driving habits.” The police said they have revitalised the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] whereby “selected traffic... Read more of this article

Photos: Nahki Wells Supporters & Celebrations

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells made his Wembley debut in front of 82,597 fans at the famed London stadium today [Feb 24], with a handful of those fans being Bermudians who made the trek to watch one of our own on the world stage. After overcoming Wigan, Arsenal and Aston Villa to reach the Final, Bradford ran into an opponent who they were unable to overcome,... Read more of this article

Lecture On Black Innovators And Inventions

In celebration of Black History Month, historian Melodye Micëre Van Putten will be shining the spotlight on the many contributions of people of African descent to world civilisation. From open heart surgery to new agricultural techniques to the first modern refrigeration system, black innovators have been on the cutting edge of advances in a wide variety... Read more of this article

Home Affairs Minister Congratulates Alderman

Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy extended his congratulations to Mr. Anthony Richardson who became the St. George’s Corporation’s newest Alderman last Thursday [Feb 21]. The Corporation of St. George’s held Municipal elections to fill the vacant Alderman post when Mr. Garth Rothwell was appointed Mayor. Mr. Richardson was one... Read more of this article

Videos/Results: Men’s & Ladies 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

Video/Results: Senior Netball League Action

The Bermuda Netball Association’s Senior League Season continued at Bernard Park on Saturday [Feb 24]. The game of the day in the First Division saw Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds take on Datatech Netts. It was a battle to the end to see who was going to take first place honors. DataTech Netts with their experience and two teen squad members... Read more of this article

Live Blog: Nahki Wells Cup Final At Wembley

[Updated - Swansea win 5-0] After months of training and anticipation the big day is here, with Nahki Wells and his Bradford City teammates set to take on Swansea in the Capital One Cup Final at the famed Wembley stadium today [Feb 24] at 12 noon Bermuda time. Wembley stadium is expected to be full for the match, with the stadium’s capacity of... Read more of this article