Archive for August 27th, 2010

Photos: Pre-Storm Surf At Horseshoe Bay

The ocean is starting to show signs of the winds of Hurricane Danielle as rougher seas and high waves can be seen this afternoon (Aug 27) at Horseshoe Bay Beach. Despite the Department of Park’s Lifeguard Service posting yellow warning flags at Horseshoe Bay, tourists and locals alike can be seen in the waters enjoying the surf. Hurricane Danielle... Read more of this article

Asbestos Discovered At Clearwater School

The Commissioner of Education would like to inform members of the Clearwater Middle School family that while recently preparing for the 2010/2011 academic year, asbestos has been discovered in the ceiling within an isolated area in the kitchen. Remediation is currently underway to address this. Senior officials from the Department of Education will... Read more of this article

Hurricane: Government EMO Meets

Taking steps to ensure the island is well prepared for any increment weather that we may experience this weekend, there was a formal convening of the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) earlier this morning (Aug 27). Today’s meeting was chaired by the Acting Minister of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing Walter Roban. In attendance were representatives... Read more of this article

Sanctions Relating To Iran & Iranians Tightened

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilson announced this morning (Aug 27) that an order for international sanctions for Iran made by the UK Privy Council in July 2007 has now been extended to Bermuda. Senator Wilson said “By way of background, the 2007 Order makes it a criminal offence for financial institutions, unless they have a licence... Read more of this article

BELCO: Preparation & Advice For Hurricane

Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) is preparing for Hurricane Danielle and Tropical Storm Earl. They wish to advise the public that safety is their first priority during a storm – both for customers and BELCO employees – and that as soon as storm conditions ease, they turn our efforts to restoring power Island-wide as quickly and efficiently... Read more of this article

Traffic Flow: City of Hamilton Pleased

The City of Hamilton today (Aug 27) thanked the motoring public for their support this past week with the changes to traffic flow into the City starting at 7:30am each morning. Mr. Edward Benevides, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary for the City of Hamilton stated: We have been very pleased with the flow of traffic into the City this week. We believe... Read more of this article

Over 1,000 DNA Samples Taken By Police

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilson today (Aug 27) updated members of the public on developments that have taken place in relation to Bermuda’s DNA database. Since September 2008, all persons detained for a recordable offence are now required under the PACE Act 2006 to provide, amongst other samples, their DNA by way of Buccal... Read more of this article

Free Download: Hooray, The Bermuda Song

Bob and Cookie Burrier from Newburyport Massachusetts have visited the island five times, and loved it so much they penned a song about Bermuda. Mr Burrier started writing music and performing at the age of 42 and had a four piece band. In 2004 the band broke up due to ill health, however Mr Burrier continues to perform for charitable events. The couple,... Read more of this article

First Bermudian Member: London Life Executive

Mrs. Sharon Donawa, Senior Sales Advisor at Freisenbruch-Meyer Group, was recently awarded membership into the exclusive London Life Executive Club and is the first Bermudian to do so. London Life is a Canadian financial services company that provides products such as retirement and investments, insurance, mortgages, group benefits and savings plans. To... Read more of this article

Catlin Renews Sponsorship of End to End

Bermuda’s largest charity event has received renewed support from its title sponsor; for 2011 and beyond. For the next three years, Catlin Bermuda has announced it will give substantial funding toward the organization of the Bermuda End-to-End event – known since 2008 as the “Catlin End-to-End.” “We are delighted to continue our new association... Read more of this article

Hurricane Danielle Strengthens: Category 4

Hurricane Danielle became a Category 4 storm early this morning [Aug 27] and is now carrying maximum sustained winds of 135 mph (215 kph) with some additional strengthening possible. The hurricane is now considered “major” having passed the threshold of 111 mph. Forecasters said that as of 5am this morning, Danielle was located about 545... Read more of this article