Archive for May 18th, 2011
Ministry: East End Road Works Complete
This evening [May 18] the Ministry of Public Works said the resurfacing of the roundabout at the junction of Blue Hole Hill and Wilkinson Avenue is now complete. The resurfacing was carried out over two days [yesterday and today] and formed part of the Ministry’s routine road resurfacing programme for 2011. A spokesperson said, “Unfortunately,... Read more of this article
Man Injured: Bike & Car Collision
[Updated] Shortly after 6:00pm today [May 18], there was an accident involving a bike and a car at the roundabout on Par-la-ville Road, by the BAA field. Emergency services responded to the scene and Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel administered care to the injured man until the ambulance arrived. Traffic flow was hampered as the injured man... Read more of this article
Videos: Middle School Students Murals Unveiled
Earlier this afternoon [May 18], the Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith unveiled two murals at the Chewstick Neo Griot Lounge. The murals were painted/designed by LaVerne Richardson and Cherie Richardson and painted by 40 of the Island’s Middle School students. Dame Jennifer said, “You will know that I am a firm believer in the benefits... Read more of this article
Camp Lejeune Paper Celebrates Bermuda Ties
The Bermuda Regiment’s long association with North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune are celebrated in a major report in the US Marine Corps base newspaper “The Globe” today [May 18]. For decades Bermudian soldiers have trained at Camp Lejeune, taking advantage of its 156,000 acres, 11 miles of beach, 32 gun positions, 48 tactical... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Student Empowerment Day
Hundreds of CedarBridge Academy students walked along Frog Lane and other areas surrounding the school as they participated in their team building walk. Along the three mile route, they were met by CedarBridge Academy teachers, who read and distributed inspirational quote. Students participated in the third, biannual Student Empowerment Day that focused... Read more of this article
London: “A Bermuda Honeymoon Garden”
A contingent of employees from the Department of Parks is heading to London on May 19th to prepare the Bermuda display for the Chelsea Flower Show. The Department of Parks has joined with the Department of Tourism and the London based firm of Indoor Garden Design to produce a garden exhibit for the Chelsea Flower show titled ‘A Bermuda Honeymoon Garden.’ The... Read more of this article
New Opposition Senators Officially Appointed
His Excellency the Governor, acting on the advice of the new Leader of the Opposition John Barritt, has today [May 18] made the following appointments to the Senate; Michael H Dunkley, Legay Craig Cannonier, Dr Katherine Frances Michelmore. The Governor has written to the President of the Senate to ask her to swear in these three new Senators at the... Read more of this article
Swimmers Win Medals In Ontario Meet
Members of the Dolphin’s Swimming club recently visited Waterloo, Ontario for the annual ROW MAY Money Meet, where the team picked up a number of medals. In the 12 and under category, the break out star for the Dolphins was Peter Dill, winning a gold medal in the 100 Breast stroke and the 200 breast stroke. Peter Dill also got a silver medal in the... Read more of this article
Photos: Health Minister Launches Nursing Expo
This morning [May 18] Health Minister Zane DeSilva officially open this year’s Nursing Expo at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. Minister DeSilva said, “I am delighted to be here today to officially open this year’s Nursing Expo here at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Nurses are an invaluable part of our... Read more of this article
Murder Trial: Closing Arguments Underway
In the ongoing trial where Kevin Warner is charged with the murder of Dekimo Martin, Crown Counsel and lead prosecutor Carrington Mahoney began his closing arguments at 9:50am today [May 18]. Taking a 20 minutes break during the proceedings, he ended his argument at 12:05pm, having spent just under two hours making his presentation for the Crown. Defending... Read more of this article
Top UK Police Officer Will Visit Bermuda
[Updated] Governor Sir Richard Gozney announced today [May 18] that with the “strong encouragement and endorsement of the Commissioner of Police and the other leaders of the Bermuda Police Service”, he has invited Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary, Bernard Hogan-Howe, to visit Bermuda this year. Mr. Hogan-Howe has agreed to focus... Read more of this article
Police Appeal: Return of ‘No Parking’ Cones
The Police have appealed for the public’s assistance to locate several police ‘no parking’ cones, and said they would “greatly appreciate their return – no questions asked.” A Police spokesman said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance to locate several police ‘no parking’ cones scattered... Read more of this article
