Archive for June 9th, 2011
Seen Geckos Around? Please Report Them
Two new types of lizards, also known as geckos, have been inadvertently introduced to the island and the Department of Conservation Services is seeking the cooperation of the public in reporting any suspected gecko sightings. The Department of Conservation Services within the Ministry of Public Works today [June 9] advised that two new types of lizard,... Read more of this article
Seven People Injured In Somerset Car Accident
Emergency personnel responded to a report of an accident in Somerset early this evening [June 9]. Two cars were involved in a collision on Somerset Road, in the area of Hook and Ladder Lane. Bystanders said they believed a number of people may have been injured, and at least two children were injured. Both the Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service... Read more of this article
Videos: Bermuda/U.S Anti-Gang Exchange Visit
A team from Bermuda, including senior members in Education, Police, Judiciary, Corrections, Immigration, HM Customs, and Child and Family Services, recently traveled to the United States to attend the International Visitor Leadership Project “Gang Interdiction,” which was sponsored by the US State Department’s Volunteer Visitors Exchange program. Members... Read more of this article
Australian Court: Lloyd Rayney Pleads Not Guilty
Former Bermuda prosecutor Lloyd Rayney has formally pleaded not guilty in an Australian court to murdering his estranged wife Corryn Rayney. Prior to moving to Australia, the couple lived in Bermuda in 2003 and 2004, with Mr Rayney employed by the Department of Public Prosecutions. Mrs Rayney was last seen in August 2007, with her body discovered in... Read more of this article
Grand Atlantic Units: Available in August
Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban held a press conference this afternoon [June 9] to update on the progress of the Bermuda Housing Corporation’s Grand Atlantic Development on South Shore, Warwick. The Minister said the units will be available for sale in phases starting in August, with prices ranging... Read more of this article
New Regulations: Tour Boat Operators Unhappy
This afternoon [June 9] tour boat operators said their business was being negatively impacted by new regulations, which bar them from being at port on the Corporation of Hamilton’s property for over 15 minutes, and also apparently from soliciting business in the area. Tour boat operators said that one person has already been given a $100 ticket. Michael... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hogges Go Down To The Flames
The Bermuda Hogges have now fallen to a record of 1 draw and three losses in the 2011 USL Premier Development League, after losing 3-0 to Westchester Flames yesterday [June 8]. Playing the first of a four game road trip the Hogges who have struggled to score goals have gone down 3 – 0. After a scoreless first half Jake Keegan gave the Westchester... Read more of this article
April 2011 Consumer Price Index
Consumers paid 2.4% more in April 2011 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services, according to statistics released today [June 9]. The annual rate of inflation slipped 0.1% from the 2.5% measured in March 2011. Between March 2011 and April 2011, the average cost of goods and services in the Consumer Price Index rose 1.3%. The... Read more of this article
June 13th: Oleander “Open Ship” Event
If you have ever wanted to take a tour of the Oleander, here is your chance. The ship will be brought alongside the Hamilton Cruise terminal Monday afternoon [June 13]. They will hold a simple reception on the veranda with light refreshments served till 7pm, with tours available for those interested. Anyone taking the tour is asked to have ID and closed,... Read more of this article
Suspended Sentence For Absentee Soldier
Magistrate Archie Warner this morning [June 9] sentenced Bermuda Regiment soldier Pte Joshua Kent Tweed to six months in prison [suspended] for failing to attend for military duties on thirty two separate occasions between 25th March and 8th September 2010. Mr Tweed had pleaded guilty to the charge. The sentence was suspended for twelve months which... Read more of this article
Video Interview: Alex Jones Skandia Sail for Gold
International Sailing Federation featured a video interview with Bermuda’s Alex Jones who has been windsurfing competitively in the Men’s RS:X for two years. Mr Jones is bidding to reach the London 2012 Olympics. Now, 28, and back on the board, Mr Jones is a beneficiary of the Perth 2011 Emerging Nations Programme, which was conceived to... Read more of this article
Memorial Unveiled: 6-Year-Old Tyaisha Cox
This morning [June 9] Minister of Public Works Derrick Burgess unveiled a memorial for 6-year-old Tyaisha Cox who was killed in a road traffic accident in 2003. The plaque was placed at the Victor Scott Primary School, where Tyaisha was a student. Tyaisha was attending the Purvis Primary School in Warwick for Summer Camp in 2003 when she was tragically... Read more of this article
