WEDCo: ‘Work Will Be Awarded Via Tender Process’

The contract tenders for the demolition, erection and completion of the Victoria Place Housing project in Sandys have not been issued yet, WEDCo Chairman Walter Lister said this afternoon [May 20]. Speculation had arisen on a talk show that the contract had been, or will be, awarded to Correia Construction. The cost for the entire [...]

Jessica Lewis Qualifies For 2012 Paralympics

[Updated with video] Marking the first time in history a Bermudian has qualified for the track and field portion, Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has qualified for the 2012 London Paralympic Games. Ms Lewis just concluded taking part in several summer track meets in the US and Canada in her continuing bid to enter the 2012 Games. [...]

Machete Wielding Men Commit Robbery In Sandys

Two people were robbed of items including a Blackberry after two men wielding a machete approached them in an area in Sandys parish. The assailants also damaged the victim’s car before escaping on foot. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:45am on Saturday, May 19th police attended a reported robbery in the Benny’s Bay Road, Sandys [...]

Police: Drugs Seized & Four People Arrested

The police have confirmed that two men and two women were arrested on Friday [May 18], and a quantity of drugs were seized from a Spanish Point residence. A police spokesperson said, “As a result of specific information, officers from the Public Protection Department executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at [...]

Photos: Bermuda’s Rugby Team Beat Cayman

[Updated with photo gallery] Bermuda’s national rugby team started off their defense of their NACRA Caribbean title, beating the Cayman Islands this afternoon [May 19] at the North Field of the National Sports Center in Devonshire. At the end of the first half, Cayman was leading 3 – 0. The first half was fairly brutal, [...]

First Tropical Storm Of 2012 Season Forms

[Updated] The 2012 Hurricane Season is off to an early start, with Tropical Storm Alberto — the first named storm of the season — forming today [May 19]. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center [NHC] said that Alberto is about 140 miles off Charleston South Carolina, and has sustained winds of more than 40 mph, with [...]

Videos: 2012 Bermuda College Graduation

Over 100 students graduated from Bermuda College on Thursday [May 17], achieving a variety of Associate Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, with sixteen of the graduates receiving bachelors degrees after taking part in the College’s partnership with Mount Saint Vincent University baccalaureate degree programme in Business Administration and Child and Youth Studies. View photos of the [...]

Crew Evacuated After Yacht Strikes Whale

[Updated] A yacht sailing from Bermuda was abandoned yesterday [May 18], and the crew were evacuated after striking a whale and sustaining damage to the hull. Skipper Joost Gehrels, doubted that the boat — called Outer Limits — could safety return to Bermuda and issued a MayDay to request immediate assistance. Bermuda Radio contacted vessels [...]

Photos/Video: Governor’s Farewell Ceremony

Dignitaries, locals and visitors filed onto the Cabinet grounds yesterday [May 18] to witness the farewell ceremony held for outgoing Governor Sir Richard Gozney and wife Lady Gozney. The Governor arrived at the ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage, escorted by a police motorcade and proceeded to inspect Bermuda Regiment troops one last time as Governor. [...]

Video: Drumline Show Preview In Hamilton

Hamilton was treated to a preview of this Sunday’s [May 20] scheduled Drumline show, with a visiting band making their way through Church Street, stopping in front of City Hall where they entertained the crowds this afternoon [May 18]. Drumline 2012 will be held at the National Stadium this coming Sunday, May 20th. Participating local [...]

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