Archive for July 13th, 2011
July 16: Electronic Waste Recycling Day
The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works will be holding their second e-Waste Recycling Day for 2011 on Saturday [July 16] from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility located on Palmetto Road, Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “Residents are encouraged to bring their old, worn out electronics to be recycled –... Read more of this article
Ministerial Statement: Work Permits & Economy
Earlier today [July 13], Senate Leader and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Senator Kim Wilson delivered a Ministerial Statement that touched on work permits, term limits and incentives aimed at stimulating economic growth. Full Ministerial Statement below: Madam President, in January of this year, I convened the first of what would become a... Read more of this article
Man Injured In Bike Accident
[Updated] At approximately 6:00pm this evening [July 13], Emergency Services responded to a report of an accident on North Shore Road near the junction with Store Hill. It appears there was a single vehicle accident involving a man riding a motorcycle. Traffic flow was directed away from the accident scene as emergency personnel treated the victim... Read more of this article
St. David’s CCC Statement On Eastern County
The St. David’s County Cricket Club has released a statement expressing their position concerning the Eastern County Cricket Series. The Eastern Counties Cricket Association [ECCA] last week released the schedule for this year’s Series and St. David’s was not included in the two game line up. Full statement from St. David’s County... Read more of this article
Former BDA Deputy Governor Reappointed
Mr Mark Andrew Capes served as Bermuda’s Deputy Governor from 2006 until 2009 when our present Deputy Governor David Arkley filled his position. Since 2009, Mr. Capes has been serving as Chief Executive of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government. He has now been appointed Her Majesty’s Governor of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan... Read more of this article
Former Cup Match Players To Be Honored
Heritage Productions will host its 7th Annual Emancipation Celebration Awards Luncheon Sunday, July 17th 2011 beginning at 1:00 pm in Dr. E. F. Gordon Hall of the Bermuda Industrial Union Building on Union Street in Hamilton. The luncheon is an occasion when former Cup Match players are recognized and awarded not only for their participation and contribution... Read more of this article
Disturbance: 24 Year Old Man Hospitalized
Police responded to a report of a disturbance last night [July 12] in Pembroke. As a result a 24 year old man has been hospitalized. A Police spokesman said, “Around 7pm on Tuesday, police attended a reported disturbance/assault on East Park Lane in Pembroke.” “It appears that around 6:45pm that day two men were involved in an altercation... Read more of this article
Sudden Death Of 33 Year Old Man
The Police have reported today [July 13] that Emergency Service personnel attended a Sandy’s residence this morning to a report of a medical emergency. A Police spokesman said, “Around 11:10am on Wednesday, police and first responders attended a reported medical emergency at a Valley Lane, Sandys parish residence.” “A 33 year... Read more of this article
Hospital Lock-Down Was A Precaution
Earlier this afternoon [July 13], we were made aware that the King Edward Memorial Hospital was in a state of lock-down. Messages were being sent via e-mail and Blackberry Messenger as people were speculating what the cause may have been. A Hospital Spokeswoman said, “BHB confirms the hospital was on restricted access for about 30 minutes earlier... Read more of this article
Road Closed: Longbird Bridge Lane Closure
This Sunday [July 17] will see traffic flow reduced to one lane going over the Bailey bridge at the end of the causeway. A Ministry spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public that from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, 17th July, 2011, Longbird Bailey Bridge will be undergoing scheduled maintenance.” “During... Read more of this article
Videos: Fire & Rescue Meet Arriving Plane
[Updated with videos] Shortly before 2:00pm this afternoon [July 13], Emergency Service vehicles were seen on the runway at L.F. Wade International Airport. A short time later a Jet Blue Jetbus A320 was seen landing safely before the aircraft left the runway and traveled to an area off the runway. Emergency vehicles followed the aircraft and surrounded... Read more of this article
Pair Compete In Golf Championships
Ryan Roberts and Mitchell Campbell completed their first Round of the 2011 Callaway Junior World Golf Championships yesterday [July 12]. Roberts ended the day T132nd after his first round 9-over par 81. Roberts started out on the back nine with back to back bogey’s then ran off four consecutive pars before shooting a bogey on the par 3 sixteenth but... Read more of this article
