Archive for August 3rd, 2010

Report of “Weapon” At Cruise Terminal

Around 2:50pm today [Aug 3], Police state that they received information of the presence of a possible weapon at the cruise ship terminal at Penno’s Wharf in St. George’s. The Police say that efforts were made to “locate an individual that was believed to be off the cruise ship” as well as what the Police term the “item in question.”... Read more of this article

Police Issue Internet Fraud Advisory

The Bermuda Police have issued a warning over internet scams, after receiving complaints from members of the public who appear to have been defrauded in such schemes, including two cases in which the victims were “scammed” after paying to purchase puppies which they saw advertised on local online adverts. The full statement from the Police... Read more of this article

7 and 8 Yr Old Sailors Claim Wins in UK

A team of young sailors from the Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association recently finished competing in the UK Optimist National Championships in England, and despite their young ages put on an outstanding performances to claim a number of trophies. Aged from only 7 years to 13 years old, the three sailors combined to win 3 races, and two trophies. The... Read more of this article

Sluggo’s Catch Pays Off: $1,000 + Airline Tickets

At a press conference this morning [Aug 3] at Butterfield Bank, Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock received the Safe Hands Award Trophy, a plaque, a $1,000 cash prize, two round trip tickets to one of the gateway cities, a new playing kit and dinner for two at Greg’s Steakhouse. Mr Leverock won the 2010 Safe Hands Award, as a result of a catch which... Read more of this article

Locals Wanted For Johnny Barnes Film

An award-winning American film director who is filming a documentary on Johnny Barnes is seeking locals to appear in on-camera interviews. Mr Barnes, the well known morning greeter on Crow Lane, has spent decades waving to commuters in the morning and is due to be the subject of a documentary titled “Mr Happy Man.” Director Matt Morris said... Read more of this article

CADA Calls For More Random Road Stops

Anthony Santucci, the Chairman of CADA – Encouraging Responsible Alcohol Behavior, yesterday [Aug 2] stated, “CADA is very pleased that there were no serious, or fatal, road traffic collisions over the Cup Match Holiday. CADA is also pleased that last weeks Quarterly Crime Statistics Report, issued by the Bermuda Police Service, showed a 6%... Read more of this article

2010 World Rugby Classic Match Schedule

The 2010 World Rugby Classic match schedule has been announced, with matches taking place from November 7 to November 13, 2010. The annual tournament is a very popular fixture on the Bermuda social calendar, and will host teams from Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, South Africa, UK, USA and defending champions New Zealand. Spectator tickets start... Read more of this article

Hamilton Princess: Explore Residential Options

The Fairmont Hamilton Princess will be exploring the option of developing luxury residential units at the hotel. Last month it was announced that companies incorporated in Bermuda will be permitted to acquire residential property in Bermuda that forms part of a tourism development. One of the stated objectives of the Companies Amendment (NO.2) Act 2010... Read more of this article

Breastfeeding Month: Increase Island’s Rates

The Department of Health, Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) and La Leche League (LLL) will mark World Breastfeeding Month throughout August. The three organizations have been working together over the past year to increase breastfeeding rates in our community, which are currently very low. The World Health Organization and healthcare professionals in Bermuda... Read more of this article

41% Believe “Bermuda Triangle” Is A Danger

41% of people believe that the Bermuda Triangle is a danger, according to tests done on Queendom.com. The company says the results come from collecting data from “over 20,000 people from all walks of life.” The Bermuda Triangle seems to be intricately linked with Bermuda for many people. Countless Bermudians when traveling abroad have said... Read more of this article

Forecasters Warn Of Tropical Storm

[Updated] The fourth tropical depression of the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed in the south-central Atlantic Ocean, and meteorologists have said Bermuda may be affected this coming weekend. Tropical Depression Four is packing sustained winds of 35 mph, and if the sustained wind speeds increase to 39 mph or above, it will be classified as... Read more of this article