Archive for July 21st, 2011
Somerset Win Mini Cup Match by 47 Runs
In what could be taken as a good omen by some locals who are fans of the red/blue, Somerset won the 2011 Mini Cup Match this afternoon [July 21], which was hosted by the Department of Youth and Sports at the Devonshire Recreation Club. The defending champions St. George’s won the toss and invited Somerset to bat, they scored 147/8 in their allotted... Read more of this article
Firearm/Burglary Charges: Burgess Not Guilty
[Updated] 17-year-old Leo Burgess was found not guilty of aggravated burglary and unlawful possession of firearm by a minor this afternoon [July 21], reported ZBM. Mr Burgess was found not guilty by a majority verdict of nine to three, after jurors deliberated for approximately four hours. He stood trial in relation to an incident on December 6 last... Read more of this article
NASA Photo: Tropical Storms Bret & Cindy
Two tropical storms brewing in the Atlantic were captured on one image by NASA today [July 21]. Both storms – Bret and Cindy – are hundreds of miles to the east-northeast of Bermuda and pose no threat to land areas. NASA’s GOES Project issued an infrared image of both Bret and Cindy today from the GOES-13 satellite. The image was captured... Read more of this article
560 Traffic Collisions In Last Three Months
There were 560 traffic collisions in the three month period of April 1st to June 30th 2011 [Q2]. The figures were released in the latest Police Crime Statistics report, which said that traffic collisions in Q2 increased by 30.2% [+130] compared to the first quarter of 2011. In comparison to the same period in 2010, the second quarter of this year has... Read more of this article
Ombudsman: Special Needs Education Review
Ombudsman Arlene Brock has recommended a review of the special needs education in Bermuda. A statement released said, “Complaint summaries in the Report include a complaint of inadequate education for a special needs student.” “The Ombudsman found that the Minister did not have full information in making the initial decision about... Read more of this article
Ammo & $10 Million Worth Of Drugs Seized
[Updated] Police confirmed today [July 21] that yesterday’s drug bust in Warwick netted over $10 million worth of cocaine, heroin, cannabis, as well as 200 rounds of ammunition. There were 114 kilos of cannabis [251lbs], 1.5 kilos of heroin [3.3lbs], 1 kilo of cocaine [2.2lbs], 50 grams of hash, and four boxes of live ammunition [200 rounds]... Read more of this article
Jamaican DJ Mr Vegas To Headline BeachFest
Jamaican reggae singer Mr Vegas will headline this year’s BeachFest at Horseshoe Bay. Hosted by Chewstick, the event will take place on Wednesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 28, and is expected to attract thousands of people. [view photos of last year’s BeachFest here] Born Clifford Smith in Kingston, Jamaica, Mr Vegas retired from the music... Read more of this article
Police Stop & Search Almost 6,000 People
[Updated] In the three month period of April 1st to June 30th 2011, the Bermuda Police Service undertook 5,952 stop-n-searches, an average of around 65 a day. Stop-n-searches increased by 34.7% [+1,532], as compared to the first quarter of this year, and increased by 123% [+3,283] as compared to the same quarter last year. The figures were released... Read more of this article
Cup Match Tickets Now Available Online
President of St George Cricket Club, Neil Paynter announced today that for the first time local residents and overseas visitors can purchase tickets online for Cup Match. Tickets are $17 each for adults. “ This time its St George’s turn to introduce something innovative to the match experience. Residents and overseas visitors alike can purchase... Read more of this article
Police: 2011 Second Quarter Crime Statistics
Today [July 21] the Bermuda Police Service released the second quarter [Q2] crime statistics, which cover from April 1st to June 30th 2011. There were 1,139 offences in Q2 2011, an increase of 14.9% [149 offences] when compared to Q1 2011. Crimes Against the Person offences in Q2 2011 increased by 10.1% [18 offences] compared to Q1 2011. In Q2 the notable... Read more of this article
Marine & Ports Lends Pilot To Oleander
The Department of Marine and Ports within the Ministry of Transport today advised that one of Bermuda’s pilots, Nicholas Maynard, departed on the Oleander on Tuesday, July 19 as replacement for the regular Chief Officer who was unable to depart as scheduled due to a medical issue. The Oleander cannot sail without a qualified Chief Officer and Container... Read more of this article
Delegation To Attend London Conference
Close to 700 Commonwealth Parliamentarians and parliamentary officials will meet in London over the coming week to mark the Centennial of the founding of the Commonwealth’s oldest organization, and a Bermuda contingent will be among the participants. Minister of Transport Terry Lister, MP Darius Tucker, and Senator Joan Dillas Wright will attend.... Read more of this article
