Archive for December, 2014

Drunk Driver Tells Court: “I Really Need Help”

Having plead guilty to drunk driving in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 23], 58-year-old David O’Brien was disqualified from driving for three years, and bailed to re-appear next month to complete sentencing. Prosecution evidence was that on the evening of 19th December 2014, a police officer had noticed Mr O’Brien’s car on Kindley Field Road... Read more of this article

Cornerstone Christmas Store Helps 120 Families

[Written by Kristen Taylor] “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” [Mahatma Gandhi]. Over 40 volunteers knew this to be true on December 12th and 13th as they gave their time, support and muscles to hardworking families at the Cornerstone Foundation’s Christmas Store. Over 40 volunteers went out and purchased... Read more of this article

BBFS Donates Christmas Tree To KEMH Ward

Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School [BBFS], via a generous donation, has provided and decorated a Christmas tree for the Gosling Ward at the King Edward Memorial Hospital, saying that they look forward to “making this an annual event.” The tree was decorated by members, parents, and friends of BBFS in order to offer the spirit of Christmas... Read more of this article

Flare Sighting “Possibly Atmospheric In Nature”

A reported flare sighting this past Sunday [Dec 21] “was most likely not marine distress flares but possibly something atmospheric in nature,” the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] was notified of suspected flares sighted between Church Bay and The Great Sound.... Read more of this article

Opinion: Financial Reporting System Complicity

[Opinion column written by David Tavares] Do we have a financial reporting system of complicity? In my last opinion I stated that there should be a Royal Commission of Enquiry into the effectiveness of the Public Accounts Committee. My continued position is still that the Auditor General’s office is a public office established by the Order in Council... Read more of this article

9 Colonels On Public Perceptions Of Regiment

According to a recent poll, 76% of people said they support the need for The Bermuda Regiment, with residents aged 65 years and over more likely to support it, while residents aged 18-34 years were less likely to support it. The poll was released by a group consisting of nine former Commanding Officers of the Bermuda Regiment: Lt Col Michael Darling,... Read more of this article

Results: Squash National Championships Day #1

The Digicel Junior National Squash Championships 2014 got underway at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. In the Boys Under 19 Division Semi-Finals, Dylan Muldoon recorded an upset when he defeated Kion Knights 11-8, 13-11, 11-9, while the defending champion Nazhir Smith defeated Beckett Simmons 6-11, 11-5, 11-8, 11-7. In the Girls Under 19... Read more of this article

“Bermuda’s First Hackathon” Set For January 2

Code 441, a non-profit organization that seeks to inspire and teach the next generation of young Bermudians in the world of STEM technology, engineering and business, is getting set to host its first event, dubbed Bermuda’s First Hackathon. A spokesperson said, “Technology can unlock a new paradigm in Bermuda for innovation and creativity.... Read more of this article

Opinion: Starling On USA & Cuba Relationship

[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] I cautiously welcome the normalisation of relations between the USA and Cuba. While this does not include the lifting of the criminal embargo regime against Cuba – which requires congressional approval – this is a welcome step forward and will make it easier for Cubans living overseas to visit... Read more of this article

KBB: “Let’s Keep Elbow Beach Beautiful”

Elbow Beach plays host to a popular get-together every Christmas Day, and Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] are reminding attendees to help keep the beach beautiful. KBB Executive Director, Anne Hyde, said, “KBB assists the Department of Parks by ensuring that extra bins, on loan from Waste Management, are placed along the beach. On Boxing Day morning... Read more of this article

Weekend Harness Pony Racing Results

The Harness Pony Racing Season continued with action at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street this past weekend. Heat One saw Colonel’s B with Arthur Hurst in the Bike win the 1:13 & Slower Time Bar Division crossing the line in a time of 1:22&4, while Panama Red and Tom Matthews finished second clocking 2:04&4. Tee Time with... Read more of this article

Current BFA League Scorers, Stats & Standings

The First Division is currently being led by the Devonshire Colts on 23 points, with the Boulevard Blazers are in second place with 21 points. Wolves are in third place with 18 points. Tiaevince Douglas from the Boulevard Blazers and Kyle Jones from the Devonshire Colts lead the league in goalscorering with 11 each, Ian Coke from the Boulevard Blazers... Read more of this article