Archive for December 21st, 2010
24-Yr-Old Female Dies Following Accident
Only days before Christmas, Bermuda has sadly recorded the 13th road fatality of the year with the passing of 24-year-old Leaha Lanfear. She is the third person to have suffered fatal injuries on Bermuda’s roads in the last ten days. Ms Lanfear was involved in a single vehicle motorbike accident early in the morning on December 16, on Crow Lane... Read more of this article
BELCO Working to Restore Power
BELCO says they “appreciate customers’ patience and understanding as crews work to restore power supply following a series of squalls and consistent gale force winds that have battered the Island since 5p.m. Monday evening.” “The weather forecast calls for continued gale force wind through tomorrow (Wednesday), and BELCO expects... Read more of this article
Videos: Tipped Truck Dragged from Yard
After hours of work and use of some heavy machinery, the sanitation truck that had unceremoniously crashed into someone’s yard after a road collapse was removed today [Dec 21]. The truck was traveling on the residential Warwick road when the road caved in, and fortunately the driver was spared from injury. The truck is pictured below prior to... Read more of this article
No Truth to Rumors of Causeway Closure
Late this afternoon (Dec 21), the Minister of National Security Lt. Col. David Burch moved to dispel erroneous reports regarding the Causeway Bridge and its rumored closure. Minister Burch said, “Reports seem to be incorrectly circulating both online and on talk radio that the Causeway will close this evening due to unsettled weather conditions. I... Read more of this article
Weather Causes Ferry Cancellations
The Department of Marine and Ports have advised of changes to this evening’s [Dec 21] ferry service as a result of the inclement weather we are presently experiencing: Blue Route – Service cancelled for the followings trips; Departing Hamilton at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Green Route – Service operating as normal Pink Route – Servicing one... Read more of this article
Duperreault Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Bermudian Brian Duperreault, president and CEO of the world’s largest insurance brokerage firm Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. and former CEO of Bermuda-based ACE Ltd., is the 2011 Insurance Hall of Fame winner, the International Insurance Society Inc. announced today (Dec. 21). Established in 1957, the Insurance Hall of Fame recognises insurance... Read more of this article
70% of Road Deaths Alcohol Related
Mr Anthony Santucci, Chairman of CADA, said today that historically, about 70% of all road deaths are alcohol related. He was speaking at a Press Conference along with David Minors, Road Safety Officer of the Road Safety Council, and Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Wright. Ass’t Comm Wright backed up Mr Santucci’s observation by saying that... Read more of this article
High Winds Cause Issue with Airplane
[Updated] Bernews understands the high winds have caused an issue with a cargo plane airplane this afternoon [Dec 21]. A witness told us that the high winds blew the airplane and wedged something, possibly a cargo can, under the plane’s wing. The airport fire personnel is presently on scene as a precaution while officials look to rectify the problem.... Read more of this article
8th Anniversary Celebration of Chewstick
The Chewstick Foundation will be holding the 8th Anniversary Celebration of the Chewstick Movement on January 1, 2011 at the Spinning Wheel Entertainment Complex on Court Street. The 8th Anniversary Celebration will not only highlight Bermudian talent and bring people from all walks of life together but will also serve as a fundraising event to support... Read more of this article
As Bermudian As Cassava Pie …
A local Christian writer is dreaming of a Bermuda Christmas, pointing out you get everything here over the Yuletide season except snow — as well as some traditions you don’t find anywhere else in the world like cassava pie. Catherine West, who participates in an International Christian Fiction Writers on-line forum, shared the history... Read more of this article
Two Homes Burglarized: Electronics Stolen
Yesterday [Dec 20] two homes were broken into, with electronic items stolen from both homes. At around 7pm last night Police received a report of a burglary at a West End Road, Sandys residence. Police say that it appears that sometime between 8am and 7pm on Monday, a culprit gained entry into the home and stole electronic items. Police received a... Read more of this article
Burch: $1.5 Million Home a “Perfect Gift”
The Bermudian people have received “the perfect gift for Christmas” Government Senate Leader David Burch announced today [Dec 21] — a luxury $1.5 million Southampton property purchased by expatriates who had Bermudians “front” for them. The house, “Laughing Waters”, will be added to the Bermuda Housing Corporation’s... Read more of this article
