Archive for August, 2013
Witness Appeal: Rider Injured In Hit And Run
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision that occurred on Middle Road in Warwick at approximately 4.13pm on Monday [Aug 26] which left the rider of a motorcycle injured and saw the driver of the car involved drive away from the scene. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public assistance... Read more of this article
Ministry Confirms Tourism Authority To Take Over
Government today [Aug 28] indicated that the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] will be dissolved, staff will have to reapply for positions, and the Tourism Authority will come into effect which will “operate as a private sector entity.” Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said he met with the BDOT staff, and said all the employees will have... Read more of this article
Recalled Syringes Not Imported Into Bermuda
The Ministry of Health and Seniors said that after a local investigation, it has been determined that the syringes affected by a recent recall are “not known to have been imported into Bermuda.” A notice posted on the FDA website last week said Covidien had initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of Monoject™ Prefill Flush Syringes... Read more of this article
Video & Photos: International Youth Futsal Camp
Today [Aug 27] is the first day of the International Futsal Camp being held at the Dellwood Middle School. The camp is being put on by the Bermuda Futsal Federation, led by president Peter Sousa, and runs from August 27 to September 1. The camp is for males and females aged 5 to 18 years old, and has both international and local coaches including... Read more of this article
PLP Question Allegations Of Tourism Job Cuts
[Updated] Shadow Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert said “credible allegations of imminent job cuts within the Ministry of Tourism are disturbing” and called on the Minister to “tell the people the truth about the future of Bermudian jobs within his Ministry.” Unofficial reports indicate that staff members at the Bermuda Department... Read more of this article
Bradford Dismiss Talk Of QPR Bid For Wells
Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson insists there is no substance to the latest Nahki Wells transfer rumours, with the report from the Telegraph & Argus also saying he stressed that Wells is “staying put.” Yesterday [Aug 27] the UK’s Daily Star reported that Championship side Queens Park Rangers [QPR] are said to have placed a £3m... Read more of this article
Uncle Charged After Dog Mauls 13-Year-Old
A 43-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 28] after his dog attacked his 13-year-old nephew leaving him with injuries described as “horrific.” Reuben Waldron pleaded guilty to keeping a Rottweiler dog that caused serious injury to a person and to having an unlicensed dog. He was fined $7,000 dollars, ordered to pay... Read more of this article
Videos: Cycling IBC 2013 Criterium Series
78 riders braved some rather inclement weather on Sunday [Aug 25] for the 4th criterium of the 5-race IBC 2013 Criterium Series. The wet conditions led to a few minor crashes, otherwise the races went off without major incident. Dominique Mayho won the Adult A race, Daren Dowling won the Adult B race, Ian Henderson won the Adult C race, Earlena Ingham... Read more of this article
BBDC Welcome Insurer Registration Figures
The Bermuda Business Development Corporation welcomed the Bermuda Monetary Authority release of its updated new insurance company registration figures through July 2013, which indicated that 47 new insurers have been formed and registered in Bermuda this year including 13 in July alone. The total number of insurers’ incorporations marks an 81 percent... Read more of this article
OneBeacon Declares $0.21 Quarterly Dividend
OneBeacon Insurance Group declared a $0.21 per share quarterly dividend, payable in cash on September 27, 2013, to holders of record of Common Shares as of the close of business on September 13, 2013. OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda-domiciled holding company that is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “OB.” Related... Read more of this article
‘Party In The Park’ With DJ PM And Wild Son
Lemon Tree will be hosting a night of entertainment with Bermuda’s own DJ PM and funk/folk rock band, Wild Son on Saturday, Aug 31, from 8PM to 11 PM. Tickets are $35 in advance, and $40 at the door. Wild Son is a groove based folk rock quartet out of Kelowna, BC. Wild Son is composed of various musical personalities, including what was described... Read more of this article
BHS Students Excel In GCSE/IGCSE Exams
The Bermuda High School for Girls [BHS] announced their GCSE/IGCSE results for the academic year 2012/2013, with 100% of the 2012/2013 candidates passed the IGCSE and GCSE exams. 91% of the students achieved five A*-C grades in five and more subjects, including English and Mathematics. 42% of the results were A* and A grades which is twice the UK statistic... Read more of this article
