Archive for August 26th, 2010
Terry Lister Town Hall: Tourism & Transport
Despite an early downpour, the Town Hall hosted by PLP Leadership hopeful Terry Lister at the Midland Heights Seventh Day Adventist Church was attended by about 50 people this evening [Aug 26]. The death last night of Shane Kelly who had been a resident in the area, was acknowledged by a ‘moments silence’. This was the fourth of Mr Lister’s... Read more of this article
2010 Round the Island Postponed Again
The Bermuda Powerboat Association has announced that the Round the Island boat race will be postponed this weekend, and has been rescheduled for September 5th. This weekend Hurricane Danielle is expected to pass by Bermuda, and Tropical Storm Earl is also churning in the Atlantic. This is the second time the race has been postponed, having originally... Read more of this article
Premier’s Office On Kenneth Dill Retirement
Today [Aug 26] the Premier’s office responded to enquiries regarding the Head of the Civil Service [HCOS]. Major Kenneth Dill was appointed as HOCS in December 2006 by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission. The HOCS works under the policy direction of and is answerable to the Premier and the Governor for the efficient... Read more of this article
Cricket Squad Named For Canada Festival
The Bermuda Cricket Board has named the team for the Cricket Canada Summer Festival, which will take place in Toronto from September 7-18, 2010. National Coach David Moore said that “Injuries have precluded Stephen Outerbridge, Justin Pitcher, Stefan Kelly and Janeiro Tucker from selection. Irving Romaine, Dwayne Leverock and Staphen Dill are... Read more of this article
Police Name Man Found as Shane Kelly
The Bermuda Police have identified the man who was found floating in the waters in Hamilton Parish as 40-year-old Shane Kelly of Old Road in Hamilton Parish. The Police statement follows below: Police can now confirm the death of 40 year old Shane Carlyle Kelly Of Old Road in Hamilton Parish. It appears that a few minutes after 7pm Wednesday evening... Read more of this article
Bodybuilding Team For Aruba Chosen
Bermuda’s team for the 2010 IFBB Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships has been announced. The competitors were chosen from the class winners of the 2010 Bermuda Night of Champions contest held recently [view photos here]. The event will be held from September 22nd – September 26th in Aruba. Bermuda has a long history of... Read more of this article
Owen Siese Finishes 6th in Singapore
15 year old Sandys Boat Club sailor, Owen Siese, finished in 6th place overall at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. Siese and the other 28 participants in the male singlehanded Byte CII dinghy completed their twelfth and final race in typical light and shifty conditions. The last race was a “Medal Race” and is similar to the... Read more of this article
Meeting Set For St George’s Market
There will be a meeting for all interested potential vendors for a planned new street market in St. George’s on Thursday, September 2nd at Penno’s Wharf Cruise Terminal in St. George’s at 6:30 p.m. The idea and concept behind the market is to help assist the Old Town, and attract locals to shop in the area. The organizer says: We... Read more of this article
