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Restoration Of Dockyard Clocks Now Complete
People visiting the Royal Naval Dockyard will once again be able to tell the time without having to glance at their watches. After months of work, the clock and the tide mechanisms at the Clocktower, one of Bermuda’s most recognizable landmarks, are again working. Dockyard is also looking even brighter than normal after new energy efficient LED lighting... Read more of this article
Photos: Work On Somerset Bridge Completed
Work on the Somerset Bridge — the smallest draw bridge in the world — was recently completed, after an inspection revealed some safety issues on the walkway and on the railing on the north side of the bridge. A Public Works Ministry spokesperson said, “The original work planned for Somerset Bridge was established after an inspection revealed... Read more of this article
Photos: Fire Service Responds To West End Fire
[Updated] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a reported fire at Mangrove Bay in Somerset at approximately 10.30pm tonight [March 13] where smoke could be seen coming from a roadside building. Fire service personnel could be seen with breathing apparatus equipment and police were also at the location. Details are limited at this time, however... Read more of this article
Photos: New Bathrooms At White Hill Field
Last week the Minister of Public Works Craig Cannonier visited the newly constructed bathrooms at White Hill Field in Sandys parish, which were built by Junior’s Maintenance. “The tender for the new bathroom facility was put out by the Ministry of Public Works last year. The public may recall that these works were mentioned in the 2016 Speech... Read more of this article
Time Is Ticking On Dockyard Clocks Restoration
Work is well underway towards restoring two of the Island’s most famous clocks with parts taking shape at a specialist firm in the US. The West End Development Corporation [WEDCO] announced last year that was investing $200,000 into restoring the clocks at Clocktower. One tells the time and one the high tide time, but the mechanisms were put in... Read more of this article
15 Minute Video Highlights Work At Dockyard
A new 15-minute video has highlighted some of the multi-million dollar work taking place in the West End. Taking a trip from Watford Bridge to Commissioner’s House, the film charts where money is being invested in making the area an even better place to visit and live. Joanna Cranfield, the West End Development Corporation’s Business Development... Read more of this article
Advisory: Uneven Pavement On Somerset Road
Motorists are advised to use caution along a section of Somerset Road between Hook ‘N Ladder Lane and Cambridge Road “until the uneven pavement can be appropriately addressed,” the police have advised today. A police spokesperson said, “The motoring public, especially those using two wheeled vehicles, is advised to use caution along... Read more of this article
Moresby House To Be Restored To Former Glory
A building originally constructed in 1899 at the Royal Naval Dockyard is set to be restored to its former glory and converted into office space, WEDCO said today. Moresby House – later called HMS Malabar – was built in 1899 as the residence of the Office-in-Charge of Works, or OCW, and will be restored and converted into office space under plans... Read more of this article
Mangrove Beach Refurbishment Presentation
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s Somerset Economic Empowerment Zone [SEEZ] will be hosting a Mangrove Bay Beach Refurbishment Public Update Presentation on Wednesday, November 9, 2015 at the Sandys Middle School from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Key partners in the BEDC, SEEZ Mangrove Bay Beach development project include Cambridge Beaches Resort... Read more of this article
Time & Tide Clocks To Be Restored In Dockyard
Time will be restored at the Royal Naval Dockyard in a $200,000 restoration project at one of the most recognisable landmarks in Bermuda. The electrical mechanisms of the clocks at Clocktower were put in 30 years ago and have worn out. One shows the time and the other the high tide time, and both are going to be restored. Andrew Dias, general manager... Read more of this article
Somerset Cricket Club Win Colts Cup Match
In what some fans of the red and blue may take as a good omen, Somerset defeated St George’s in the Colt Cup Match on Sunday. The match took place at the Somerset Cricket Club, with the playing time reduced due to the rain. Somerset Cricket Club won the toss and elected to send St. George’s Cricket Club to bat, St. George’s Cricket... Read more of this article
PLP Sandys Branches Cleanup At Packwood
The Progressive Labour Party Sandys Branches [33, 34, 35 and 36] recently hosted a cleanup at the Packwood Home, aiming to “beautify” the home for seniors. A spokesperson said, “For the second consecutive year, PLP MPs Kim Wilson, Dennis Lister, Michael Scott and Jamahl Simmons alongside their branch members assisted in beautifying... Read more of this article
Video: Glassblowing Is Back In Dockyard
After a four-month, $900,000 refurbishment, glassblowing is back at the Royal Naval Dockyard. The glassblowing building closed earlier this year for extensive renovations by the West End Development Corporation, which included a new roof and windows as well as moving the furnace from the centre of the building. Now Dockyard Glassworks owners Wendy Sherwood-Avery... Read more of this article
Scaur Hill Community Donate $540 To Charity
Earlier this year, the Scaur Hill Community held its 15th annual Scaur Charity Soup Tasting Party, with the $540 raised by the event for Age Concern delivered on Thursday, June 9. A spokesperson said, “During this very social event the 42 socializers from Dockyard to St. George’s ate a variety of soups, desserts, and beverages from around Bermuda... Read more of this article
Somerset CC To Host Cup Match Training
Somerset Cricket Club announced that all interested players are welcome to participate in Cup Match training. A spokesperson said, “Training will be held every Tuesday beginning on June 21 at 6:30 p.m. sharp. “All interested players are welcome!” Related Stories Players Welcome To Cup Match Training Somerset Cup Match Training Starts... Read more of this article
PLP Sandys MPs To Host Week Of Activities
The Sandys Branches of The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party announced that their Annual Week of Activities will kick off on Sunday May 22 under the theme “Unity in the Community.” Constituency 34 MP Kim Wilson said, “In what has become a great tradition Constituencies 33, 34, 35 and 36 have come together to offer a series of activities... Read more of this article
