Archive for June, 2013
Orient-Express Hotels Appoints New Chairman
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. confirmed the election of eight directors to its board of directors at the Bermuda-based company’s 2013 annual general meeting of Shareholders, including a new independent director, Roland Hernandez, who was also named Chairman of the Board. Incumbent directors re-elected are Harsha V. Agadi, John D. Campbell, Mitchell C.... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday June 29
Saturday June 29th is expected to be partly cloudy with a chance of one or two brief showers, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F, and the low to be 24°C/76°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Saturday says: “Partly cloudy with chance of one or two brief showers. Winds southerly moderate, slowly backing southeasterly”. The... Read more of this article
Fire Rescue: Cat Falls Out Of Tree Into Canal
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a humanitarian call today [June 28] when they received a call at approximately 3.30pm saying that a cat was stuck in a tree on Canal Road. Fire Service spokesperson Lieutenant Leonard Davis said, “On arrival, Fire Service personnel were informed the cat had fallen out of the tree and into the canal. “Under... Read more of this article
Murder Victim’s Family Forgives Those Involved
[Updated with video] Extending their appreciation for the community’s outpouring of love, the family of the late Verneil Richardson said it is “our desire is for peace in our community and forgiveness of whoever may have been involved in the murder of our dear son.” The statement was delivered this afternoon [June 28] by Minister Paul... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Murder Of Verneil Richardson
Less than three days after 21-year-old Verneil Richardson was killed, a man has been charged with his murder. Adam King appeared in Magistrates Court this afternoon [June 28], where he was charged with murdering Verneil Richardson. Mr King, 34, appeared before Senior Magistrate Archie Warner and was remanded in custody. He did not have to enter... Read more of this article
BODA Announce 2013 Bermuda Optinam Team
Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association [BODA] President, Anthony Bailey, officially presented the 2013 Bermuda team selected for the upcoming IODA North American Championships [Optinam] starting on July 3. The fleet of 20 local sailors will be competing against 160 other racers from 19 countries during the event, which runs through July 10. The Colonial... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Official Island Games Kit Revealed
As the excitement mounts around the upcoming Island Games, sponsor Hiscox has unveiled the official Bermuda team kit. Held every two years, the Island Games are due to be held for the first time in Bermuda from the 13-19 July. Jeremy Pinchin, CEO for Hiscox Bermuda, said: “Less than a year on from the London Olympics, those suffering from ‘Games’... Read more of this article
Premier: “We Appreciate Support From US & UK”
Premier Craig Cannonier issued the following statement to the international media today [June 28] regarding recent comments by Governor George Fergusson, and U.S. Consul General Robert Settje at the Insurance Day Summit Bermuda conference, urging the insurance and reinsurance industries to promote their value to economies around the world and to help... Read more of this article
PLP To Hold Community Family Fun Day
The Bermuda Progressive Labour PartyConstituencies 4, 5 and 6 will be hosting a Community Family Fun Day on Saturday [June 29] from 3 to 8pm at Shelly Bay Field. Deputy Leader and MP for Constituency #5 Derrick Burgess said,”School is out, many of our children have returned from overseas and this day is an opportunity for us to reconnect with... Read more of this article
Seadrill In $2.7 Billion Deal With Brazilian Firm
Seadrill Limited and SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad this week [June 28] announced that their jointly owned entity, Sapura Navegação Marítima S.A., Brazil [SNM] has been awarded a contract from Brazilian multinational energy corporation Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. to charter and operate three pipe-laying support vessels [PLSVs]. The contract is for... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Man Injured At Docksider
Police are appealing for any witnesses to an incident at Docksider on Front Street on June 15th, which saw a 40 year old Smith’s parish man injured. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to a reported incident at The Docksider Pub & Restaurant on Front Street in the City of Hamilton that occurred... Read more of this article
21 Inmates Graduate, Receive GED Diplomas
21 prison inmates received their GED certificates at ceremonies held on Wednesday [June 26], Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said this morning [June 28] in the House of Assembly. There were 16 graduates at Westgate, and five at Co-Ed, and one of the graduates, a 20 year old female, returned to the facility specifically to receive her certificate. The... Read more of this article
