Archive for August 6th, 2010

Butler: Theme & Talk of Regeneration To Come

As we announced this morning, the race for Premier now has three entrants, as former educator and former Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation Dale Butler announced today he will throw his hat in. He will have two official launches of his campaign at 12.30 Tuesday, August 24th and 6.30 p.m. Wednesday, August 25th. On the 24th he will release... Read more of this article

Second Report Of Gun Shots Today

[Updated] Following the shooting of a 24-year-old man this morning [Aug 6], there has been another report of gunshots. Police have not confirmed whether a gun was actually fired or not, and it is believed that no one is injured. A police spokesman confirmed with us that the reports came in at approximately 10:40pm, with the incident reported to have... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: South Shore Pre-Storm

Bermuda is bracing for Tropical Storm Colin, which is due to come within 27 miles of Bermuda tomorrow [Aug 7] at approximately 11 pm, and forecasters warn we can expect tropical storm force winds through Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning. The US National Hurricane Center says at last check the center of the storm was 280 miles south south-west... Read more of this article

BTC Releases Statement On Work Stoppage

BTC has released a statement in reference to the work stoppage this morning, the full statement from Mr. Edgar Dill, Acting CEO, The Bermuda Telephone Company Ltd. follows below: At approximately 8am today The Bermuda Telephone Company Limited (BTC) experienced an illegal work stoppage by the Bermuda Industrial Union members and latterly by the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Shooting: “Dispute Between Known Individuals”

The Bermuda Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to the shooting this morning [Aug 6] which left a 24-year-old man hospitalized. Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield said that “it would appear that this is a dispute between known individuals, the police still need all the support it can get to apprehend the offender(s).”... Read more of this article

Government Tropical Storm Update

Minister of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing, Senator Lt Col David Burch this afternoon provided an update on approaching Tropical Storm Colin, and the information provided follows below: Minister Burch said the latest information from the Bermuda Weather Service indicated that the storm was expected to come within 27 miles of the island at approximately... Read more of this article

Police Inquiries Into Circumstances of Death

The Bermuda Police are making inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 62-year-old man yesterday [Aug 5], saying that “Foul play is not suspected at this time; however inquiries are being conducted into the circumstances surrounding his death.” At around 8:30am yesterday, the Police attended a reported medical emergency... Read more of this article

Shooting On Elliott Street: One Injured

[Updated] Early this morning [Aug 6] a man was shot in the area of Elliott Street in North Hamilton. The Police presently have both ends of Elliot Street blocked off [Court Street and Princess Street sides], as well as one section of Angle Street. Forensic officers are presently in the area processing the crime scene. The area the Police are specifically... Read more of this article