Archive for September 5th, 2011

Weather Service Issues Tropical Storm Watch

[Updated, scroll to bottom for latest] Hurricane Katia is now packing winds of near 215km/h, and has been upgraded to a category 4. It is not expected to directly pass over Bermuda, however forecasters are predicting increased winds over the island due to the system passing 240 nautical miles to our west. In their latest update the U.S. National Hurricane... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: 2011 Labour Day Parade

After the annual Labour Day road race and speeches this morning, the Labour Day march got underway this afternoon [Sept.5]. The marchers were lead by the PHC Majorettes and Drum Corps, as well as a train which invited senior citizens on board for the ride. - The participants proceeded out of Union Square, the traveled along Victoria Street, took... Read more of this article

Full Text: Minister Wilson’s Labour Day Speech

The full text of Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson’s Labour Day speech follows below: Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters – Good Morning! It’s hot… it’s Labour Day… and there’s a full day of activities planned, so I promise you I’ll be brief! Today is particularly significant for me as this marks my... Read more of this article

Three Car Accident: 5 People Injured, 1 Arrest

[Updated] At approximately 7:30pm this evening [Sept.5] there was an accident involving three cars in the Frog Lane, Devonshire area, which has resulted in one car being partially on top of the other. Both Police and the Fire Service personnel are on scene, and presently have police tape blocking off the accident scene. There are dozens of bystanders... Read more of this article

Five Videos: Labour Day Speeches

[Updated] With hundreds of people present at this morning’s [Sept.5] Labour Day celebrations outside BIU headquarters on Union Street, there were speeches by key political and Union figures after the traditional Labour Day race and prize presentations. Premier and Finance Minister, Paula Cox led off the speeches, speaking of ordinary people doing... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing 51-Yr-Old Man [Found]

[Updated - found] The police have issued an appeal for the public’s assistance in locating a 51 year old man who was last seen on Thursday, September 1st at his Sandys parish home. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 51 year old Shane Curtis.” “Mr. Curtis... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: 2011 Labour Day Race

Sean Trott and Deon Breary race away with the Male and Female 2011 Labour Day 5 Mile Road Race titles this morning [Sept.5] Trott – who went out from the start with Chase Smith and Otis Robinson – put on a spurt at the two mile mark and ran alone from there. Mr Trott crossed the line clocking a time of 26:48, while Ms Breary crossed the... Read more of this article

Cruise Cancelled Due To Hurricane Katia

Due to Hurricane Katia and weather forecast next week, the Norwegian Gem has cancelled its September 7 – 9 call to Bermuda. As of this morning [Sept.5] the Bermuda Weather Service says, “Hurricane Katia, still a category 2 storm, is roughly 530 miles to our south-southeast and is a potential threat to Bermuda. Strong winds with occasional... Read more of this article

Photos: Bailey’s Bay Win by 7 Runs

Yesterday [Sept.5] at the Sea Breeze Oval, Bailey’s Bay won the toss and elected to bat scoring 220/7 in their allotted 50 overs, Garnell Hollis was their top scorer with 60, while Rodney Trott added 54, Stefan Kelly was the pick of the St. David’s Cricket Club bowlers with figures of 10-1-37-2, while Justin Pitcher bowled 7-1-16-1. In reply... Read more of this article

Sean Trott & Deon Breary Win Labour Day Race

[Updated with full results/video] This morning [Sept.5] Sean Trott and Deon Breary won the 2011 Labour Day race, while Sinclair Smith was the first walker across the line. The annual race starts and begins from Union Square in Hamilton, kicking off the day’s Labour Day celebrations. We will update with full results and footage later today. Mr... Read more of this article