Archive for May, 2014
Ambulance Transports BA Passenger
Emergency services met British Airways flight #2233 on its arrival from Gatwick Airport last night [May 29] with the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, Police and an ambulance all attending the LF Wade International Airport. We understand a medical issue arose with a passenger on board the flight, and a doctor who was returning to the island on the same... Read more of this article
Man Injured In Marsh Folly Road Collision
At approximately 5pm today [May 29], a 22 year old man was injured in a collision involving a car and a motorcycle, that occurred in the Marsh Folly Road, Blackwatch Pass Pembroke area. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:10pm on Thursday, May 29th first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision in the Marsh Folly Road,... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Women’s Football Team Return
[Updated with video] The Bermuda National Women’s Football team returned from Turks and Caicos this evening [May 29], after a successful showing at the inaugural Women’s Caribbean Cup. Bermuda has advanced to the finals after finishing on top of Group 3 with 7 points, with St. Kitts and Nevis finishing second with 6 points, Cayman Islands was third... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Touching 7 Year Old Girl
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 29], a 34 year old man was charged with sexually touching a 7 year old girl and intruding on her privacy. The offences were alleged to have occurred between 2004 and 2006. The man — who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons — was not required to enter a plea as the charges must be heard... Read more of this article
BFF To Host Summer Youth Futsal Tournament
The Bermuda Futsal Federation [BFF] announced that it will be holding a Summer Youth Futsal Tournament to be played on Saturday mornings at Dellwood Middle School Gymnasium between 7 and 28 June, 2014. Games will start at 9:00 am and clubs or other youth organizations are invited to participate. Registration fee is $100 per team. Games will be played... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 29 2014
Today [May 29] saw a volume of 10,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $58,619.00 BD. 6,000 shares were traded by KeyTech Ltd, closing at $4.50 per share, even on the day. Ascendant Group Limited traded the other 4,500 shares to close at $7.01 per share, down 5.7% on the day. The BSX closed at 1,411.31, down 0.26% from yesterday’s... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday May 30
Friday, May 30 is expected to be mostly cloudy in the morning and partly cloudy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the west at 15 to 25 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am and sunset... Read more of this article
Premier Recognises Newly Promoted Officers
Earlier today [May 29], the Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley recognised five Corrections Officers who were promoted to the ranks of Assistant Commissioner and Chief Officers. The promotions are effective June 1, 2014. A spokesperson said, “The appointments include Assistant Commissioner of Corrections Kenneth Cann, Chief... Read more of this article
OBA Women Stand Up For #BringBackOurGirls
The women of the One Bermuda Alliance Government have joined in support of the global movement to ‘Bring Back Our Girls’, in response to the kidnapping of almost 300 school girls in Nigeria, which has touched a chord with people around the world. The campaign aims to support the return of the girls, who were kidnapped from a school in Nigeria during... Read more of this article
BBFS Competes In 6th Football/Life Skills Tour
Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School [BBFS] traveled to Philadelphia from Thursday, May 22 through Tuesday, May 27 in order to participate in the Eastern Development Cup [EDP] in Hammonton, New Jersey. The tournament saw a total of 264 teams compete during two days of competitive play. BBFS competed in the Ruby bracket [8v8] and Silver bracket... Read more of this article
Somersfield Students Complete CADA Program
CADA along with prevention partners, DNDC and PRIDE, as Shadow Minister Michael Weeks, recently handed out certificates to 34 Somersfield Academy students for completing the Life Skills Program. CADA spokesperson Anthony Santucci said, “Life Skills Training is a research-validated substance abuse prevention program, proven to reduce the risks of... Read more of this article
Samuelsson At HP Restaurant To Open June 3
On June 3, 2014, acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson will open a two month pop-up restaurant, Samuelsson at HP at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel. The pop-up is a preview of the new signature restaurant set to open at the hotel in May 2015. A spokesperson said, “Chef Samuelsson has crafted a vibrant menu that celebrates Bermudian culture and... Read more of this article
