Archive for January, 2014

Seen A Blue Golf Cart? It May Be Stolen [Found]

[Updated] The staff of Warwick Academy have asked the public to keep an eye out for a blue golf cart that was stolen off their property on Saturday night [Jan 25]. The school staff, in particular the maintenance workers, use the golf cart to transport larger items around the school property efficiently, and the school is very keen to get the golf cart... Read more of this article

Jeanette Matthew Joins Hamilton Princess

The Fairmont Hamilton Princess announced the appointment of Jeanette C. Matthew as the hotel’s new director of human resources effective January 6, 2014. In her new role, Ms. Matthew will be applying her more than 13 years of experience in Bermuda’s human capital sectors to the new position where she will work to further develop and maintain a positive... Read more of this article

Weekend Arrests: 3 For DUI, 8 For Warrants

Over the past weekend [Jan 25/26], police officers arrested three people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme[STEP] continues. A police spokesperson said, “Officers also arrested eight people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the... Read more of this article

BFA Launches Bermuda Technical Study Group

The Bermuda Football Association announced the formation of the first ever Bermuda Technical Study Group [BTSG]. A statement from the BFA said, “The BTSG will be charged with the responsibility of analyzing the organization, technical and tactical efficiency of teams in the Appleby Youth leagues and as well as their Premier and 1st Division. T”he... Read more of this article

EIU On SAGE: “Political Risks Would Be High”

According to the Economist Intelligence Unit [EIU], the “political risks of attempting to implement the full SAGE recommendations would be high for the OBA.” The SAGE Report was released in November 2013, and recommended that expense reductions in the first year equal $65 million; in the second year $80 million; in the third year $85 million;... Read more of this article

Video: Keenan Bailey Releases All Of Me

Keenan Bailey of the local teen duo HNK has released a new music video, a cover of the popular John Legend song “All of Me.” The song was recorded in Canada, where Keenan is currently attending school in order to study studio production at The Centre for Arts and Technology in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Keenan Bailey – All of Me music... Read more of this article

24 Year Old In ICU After Car Crashes On Side

[Updated with video] At sometime around midnight a collision occurred on South Road in Devonshire [just east of Tee Street] which resulted in the vehicle landing on its side in the bushes. It appears that firefighters had to assist the driver out of the car, with the driver subsequently transported to hospital via ambulance. The road was blocked... Read more of this article

“Everybody’s Business” Campaign Launched

International Business leaders in Bermuda have launched a campaign titled “Everybody’s Business” to help educate Bermudians about the importance of international business to all sectors of the community. Designed to inspire island residents with the knowledge that, working together, they can help attract new business to the island and have a... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 27 2014

Today [Jan 27] saw a volume of 15,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $108,243.00 BD. 8,000 of those shares were traded by Somers Limited, which closed at $12.00 per share, even on the day. The other 7,700 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, which closed at $1.59, up 1.9% on the day. The BSX closed at 1,228.07,... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 28

Tuesday, January 28 is expected to be windy with showers and thunderstorms likely, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the SW at 30 to 50 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 7.15am and sunset will be at 5.48pm.... Read more of this article

PLP To Host Happy Hour Mixer On Jan 31st

PLP Constituencies 1 and 2 will host a Happy Hour Mixer on Friday, January 31, 2014 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the East End Mini Yacht Club. The promotional flyer said they “invite all members and supporters to network with individuals that share community interests. For more information contact Michelle Nearon-Richardson at 297-2241 and Chervonne... Read more of this article

Tourism Minister Comments On Singapore Trip

Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell today commented on his recent trip to Singapore to examine their gaming industry. Minister Crockwell was joined by Attorney-General Mark Pettingill and a technical officer from the A-G’s chambers. On the way to Singapore the delegation stopped in London where they met with 2 Hare Court,... Read more of this article