Archive for June, 2010
Car Theft: Toyota Yaris Car Stolen
Yet another car has been stolen in Bermuda, this time a red Toyota Yaris stolen from the Southampton area. The Police say they received a report at around 8:30am yesterday (June 22) of a removed vehicle. The complainant stated that sometime between 10pm on Monday June 21 and 8am on Tuesday June 22 an unknown culprit removed her car, a red Toyota Yaris... Read more of this article
Middle Road Accident: Man Taken to Hospital
A traffic accident on Middle Road Southampton at approximately 1pm today (June 23) has seen a bike rider be transported to hospital. We understand that the rider collided with a car, and was transported to hospital with what appears to be injuries to his left leg after initially been attended to by EMTs at the scene. We will update this post as soon... Read more of this article
Opinion: Crime and Education
[Written by Paul Coleman, member of the BDA] Crime and education are two issues that feature almost daily in the news. This is a plea to look at the obvious connection between these two issues and to take action. There are dozens of theories to explain the rising rate of violent crime and dozens of theories on how to combat crime in Bermuda. The... Read more of this article
Video: Warwick Gombeys Perform in Boston
The Warwick Gombeys performed on Thursday June 17, 2010 at the Copley Place Mall in Boston as part of the Bermuda Night which was held at Fenway Park. Later on, the Gombeys welcomed the fans into the stadium for the Boston Red Sox game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The night also featured Bermudian singer Twanee Butterfield singing the US National... Read more of this article
Visitor Spending Up $800,000 in 1st Quarter
Premier and Minister of Tourism and Transport Dr. Ewart F. Brown today welcomed news that total visitor spending increased by $800,000 during the first quarter of 2010. The Premier said, “This is good news for the people of Bermuda and for our economy. The impact of the global recession on tourism destinations has been staggering and many countries... Read more of this article
Bermudian Rider Place 3rd In UK
Two members of the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] have just competed in an event in the UK, both performing very well, with one placing as high as third. Wytiko Showers [pictured] claimed a third place finish in the British MiniGP class XL80 with Jazari Caisey also racing during the weekend. Both are young riders, and have developed within the... Read more of this article
Results: National Track & Field Championships
Below are the full results of the 2010 Bermuda Track and Field National Championships which was held this past weekend [June 19 & 20] at the National Stadium. The event saw some of Bermuda’s best come out, including some of our top athletes who are based overseas, as well as some of Bermuda’s past track stars working as officials. You... Read more of this article
Premier Meets With Taxi Companies Over Complaints
Following a meeting today [June 22] Premier Dr Ewart Brown said “As the Minister responsible for Tourism and Transport I shall take whatever steps are necessary to provide transportation for Bermudians and visitors to Bermuda. If that means authorizing 100 temporary additional taxis to the existing pool, than that is what we shall do. Those taxi... Read more of this article
BDA Health Council: Upfront Payment Guidelines
The Ministry of Health and the Bermuda Health Council (BHeC) today (June 22) announced the introduction of new guidelines on upfront payments. The nine guidelines, which are outlined in the document Upfront Payment Guidelines 2010, are intended to minimize the requests for full payment for healthcare services at the time of delivery. They aim to help... Read more of this article
Dodgers, Red Sox & Phillies Win Youth Baseball
There was plenty of action and excitement at the Kindley Field diamond in Southside, St. David’s, on Saturday (June 19) for the playoffs of this year’s Youth Athletic Organisation (YAO) baseball league, with the Dodgers, Red Sox and Phillies all claiming league titles. Sponsored by the Argus Group, the league is open to anyone aged from 4 to 15... Read more of this article
Reports: Oil Spill East Coast Threat Less Likely
News reports out of Florida have downgraded the possibility of oil from the Gulf of Mexico disaster reaching the East Coast anytime soon due to change of wind patterns and ocean current. Earlier this month, the National Center for Atmospheric Research provided a computer model showing the possibility of the oil passing by Bermuda. Bermuda’s Director... Read more of this article
Bermuda Swimmers To Compete In Florida
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association (BASA) is once again sending a 20 strong swim team to the Coral Springs Swim Club (CSSC) Long Course Invitational Swim Meet in Florida this week. Ben Smith, President of BASA said, “Hosted by the CSSC at their world class facility, the Bermuda team will feature twenty swimmers, in a mix of young age group... Read more of this article
