Archive for July 30th, 2011
Photos/Video: Airport Dump Fire Contained
Earlier today [July 30], Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to a reported fire at the dump located near L.F. Wade International Airport. It appears that someone saw smoke and flames coming out of the ground in an area of the dump, and called 911. At least three fire service vehicles and approximately eight firemen attended the scene,... Read more of this article
Women’s Hockey Team Competing In Brazil
The Bermuda Women’s National Field Hockey Team departed Bermuda to compete in the Pan American Challenge Cup in Brazil which started today [July 30]. The Bermuda Women’s Team consist of LaKae Dill (Captain), goalkeepers Latonia Fray and Candace DeSilva; defenders Marcia Ford, Heather Sinclair, Kirsten Faria, Kristen Rego and Jasmine Patterson;... Read more of this article
St George’s Stefan Kelly Wins Cup Match MVP
St. George’s Cricket Club opening bowler Stefan Kelly was named the 2011 Annual Cup Match Classic MVP following his team’s 2 wicket victory over the Somerset Cricket Club at the Wellington Oval yesterday [July 29]. Kelly finished with overall bowling figures of 33.3 overs, 3 maidens, 99 runs and took 10 wickets. Kelly had figures of 9.3-0-26-4... Read more of this article
Photos: Spectators At 2011 Cup Match
Thousands of locals packed the Wellington Oval over the past two days [July 28/29] to enjoy the Annual Cup Match Classic, considered the premier local sporting event by most locals. Apart from the action packed cricket game, Cup Match always offers a high spirited atmosphere, with many locals dressed to impress and/or sporting team colours. Crowds... Read more of this article
BeachFest Shutdown: “Abundance Of Caution”
The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that on the first day of Cup Match [July 28] they shutdown BeachFest at 8:30pm in “the abundance of caution.” As Bernews reported on Thursday, the BeachFest celebrations were marred by fighting and the event - which had been scheduled to go on until 2am – shut down hours early. Last night a police... Read more of this article
Donte Hunt: “No Excuse To Abandon Decency”
Photo taken on a wall in Warwick in July 2011 OBA Shadow Minister for Community Development Donte Hunt said he recently came across fresh graffiti on the wall of a residence rented by a Filipino expatriate, which read “Filipino Go Home” and said, “Only by maintaining the spirit of inclusivity and togetherness can we make a better society... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 24-Year-Old Man
[Police name the young man as Aaron Edness] Police confirmed that a 24-year-old man died yesterday [July 29], however said foul play is not suspected. A police spokesman said, “At 7:55pm yesterday first responders attended a medical emergency at Cottage Hill in Hamilton Parish, as a result at 24 year old Hamilton Parish man was rushed to KEMH... Read more of this article
