Archive for January, 2015
Weather Forecast For Saturday January 31
Saturday, January 31 is expected to be partly cloudy, with showers in the afternoon, with the high to be near 16°C/61°F and the low to be near 12°C/54°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be to the WNW at 40 to 65 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7.13am and sunset will be at 5.50pm. High... Read more of this article
Senator Alexis Swan To Step Down From Senate
Premier Michael Dunkley advised this evening [Jan 30] that Senator Alexis Swan will step down as a Government Senator before the next session of the Senate, which is scheduled to start on Wednesday, February 18. A statement from the Government said, “The move is in keeping with adjustments to the Government’s Parliamentary team that began last... Read more of this article
Driver Crashes Into Tree Stump On North Shore
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision on North Shore Road near Swansbay Hill in Pembroke at approximately 3.30pm this afternoon [Jan 30]; with police, fire and ambulance personnel all attending the scene. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel tended to the driver until she was transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment.... Read more of this article
Woman Denies Importing 4.85lbs Cannabis
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Jan 30], a 27-year-old woman denied importing and possessing cannabis which the Court said had a value of up to $112,000. Ms Tahiyyah Muwwakkil pleaded not guilty to importing and possessing cannabis with intent to supply, with the offences alleged to have occurred in August 2014. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo was... Read more of this article
Analysis: Govt Plans To Borrow Again This Year
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Earlier this week Minister of Finance Bob Richards dropped a big bomb! Speaking on on Gary Moreno’s Let’s Talk show, he told us that he would be back to borrowing in this year. That is bad news. That’s where Government Debt stands on this day as you read this. You’ll see that between 6th August and... Read more of this article
Photos: Motocross Club Racing At Southside
The Bermuda Motocross Club racing season continued with racing action last Sunday afternoon [Jan 25] at the Bermuda Motorsports Park at Southside in St. David’s. The riders had a wet track to race on following earlier rainfall earlier in the day, leaving many of the riders covered in mud as they rode through puddles. Spectators were treated to... Read more of this article
Man Charged: Inciting People To Kill Politicians
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 30], a 37-year-old man faced charges related to allegedly posting a message on Facebook calling on gun owners to kill a politician. Jahmain Coddington, who was wearing a W&E uniform in Court today, was released on $10,000 bail after pleading not guilty. The charge alleged that earlier this week,... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Importing $268K Of Cannabis
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 30], a 25-year-old man was charged with importing over $260,000 worth of cannabis. Zicco Pearman — – who the court heard was employed as an airport security guard – was not required to enter a plea to the charge of importing and possessing cannabis at L F Wade airport in July 2014... Read more of this article
Paolo Perego Named Bacardi Regional President
Bermuda-based Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announced the internal appointment of a new regional president for Europe. Paolo Perego, 51, assumes immediate responsibility for leading all commercial operations in the region for the Company’s portfolio of premium spirits. Mr. Perego succeeds Stefan Bomhard... Read more of this article
PLP Extends Condolences To Mr. Franks’ Family
The Progressive Labour Party today extended condolences to the family of Mr. Albert George Franks. Sandys South MP Jamahl Simmons remarked,”Moose Franks will be truly missed by not just his family and friends, but to the many lives he touched in the Sandys community. “We share in the grief felt by his friends and loved ones with his sudden... Read more of this article
BTUC Refutes Premier & Minister’s Statements
The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] said they are “utterly disappointed” by the “accusations” made by Premier Michael Dunkley and Finance Minister Bob Richards yesterday [Jan 29], and have reaffirmed to their members that furlough days “are off the table indefinitely.” This follows after the Premier said “the... Read more of this article
Photos: CedarBridge To Host SPRITZ Hair Show
Team building and demonstrating the ability to work and create with their hands are two of the main outcomes expected as students from CedarBridge Academy get set to host their first ever hair show, called SPRITZ, which will take place on January 31, 2015 at 7.00pm in the Central Hall of CedarBridge Academy. Personal Care teacher Taiyana Rayner said,... Read more of this article
