Archive for August, 2010
BELCO: Preparation & Advice For Hurricane
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) is preparing for Hurricane Danielle and Tropical Storm Earl. They wish to advise the public that safety is their first priority during a storm – both for customers and BELCO employees – and that as soon as storm conditions ease, they turn our efforts to restoring power Island-wide as quickly and efficiently... Read more of this article
Traffic Flow: City of Hamilton Pleased
The City of Hamilton today (Aug 27) thanked the motoring public for their support this past week with the changes to traffic flow into the City starting at 7:30am each morning. Mr. Edward Benevides, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary for the City of Hamilton stated: We have been very pleased with the flow of traffic into the City this week. We believe... Read more of this article
Over 1,000 DNA Samples Taken By Police
Attorney General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilson today (Aug 27) updated members of the public on developments that have taken place in relation to Bermuda’s DNA database. Since September 2008, all persons detained for a recordable offence are now required under the PACE Act 2006 to provide, amongst other samples, their DNA by way of Buccal... Read more of this article
Free Download: Hooray, The Bermuda Song
Bob and Cookie Burrier from Newburyport Massachusetts have visited the island five times, and loved it so much they penned a song about Bermuda. Mr Burrier started writing music and performing at the age of 42 and had a four piece band. In 2004 the band broke up due to ill health, however Mr Burrier continues to perform for charitable events. The couple,... Read more of this article
First Bermudian Member: London Life Executive
Mrs. Sharon Donawa, Senior Sales Advisor at Freisenbruch-Meyer Group, was recently awarded membership into the exclusive London Life Executive Club and is the first Bermudian to do so. London Life is a Canadian financial services company that provides products such as retirement and investments, insurance, mortgages, group benefits and savings plans. To... Read more of this article
Catlin Renews Sponsorship of End to End
Bermuda’s largest charity event has received renewed support from its title sponsor; for 2011 and beyond. For the next three years, Catlin Bermuda has announced it will give substantial funding toward the organization of the Bermuda End-to-End event – known since 2008 as the “Catlin End-to-End.” “We are delighted to continue our new association... Read more of this article
Hurricane Danielle Strengthens: Category 4
Hurricane Danielle became a Category 4 storm early this morning [Aug 27] and is now carrying maximum sustained winds of 135 mph (215 kph) with some additional strengthening possible. The hurricane is now considered “major” having passed the threshold of 111 mph. Forecasters said that as of 5am this morning, Danielle was located about 545... Read more of this article
Terry Lister Town Hall: Tourism & Transport
Despite an early downpour, the Town Hall hosted by PLP Leadership hopeful Terry Lister at the Midland Heights Seventh Day Adventist Church was attended by about 50 people this evening [Aug 26]. The death last night of Shane Kelly who had been a resident in the area, was acknowledged by a ‘moments silence’. This was the fourth of Mr Lister’s... Read more of this article
2010 Round the Island Postponed Again
The Bermuda Powerboat Association has announced that the Round the Island boat race will be postponed this weekend, and has been rescheduled for September 5th. This weekend Hurricane Danielle is expected to pass by Bermuda, and Tropical Storm Earl is also churning in the Atlantic. This is the second time the race has been postponed, having originally... Read more of this article
Premier’s Office On Kenneth Dill Retirement
Today [Aug 26] the Premier’s office responded to enquiries regarding the Head of the Civil Service [HCOS]. Major Kenneth Dill was appointed as HOCS in December 2006 by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission. The HOCS works under the policy direction of and is answerable to the Premier and the Governor for the efficient... Read more of this article
Cricket Squad Named For Canada Festival
The Bermuda Cricket Board has named the team for the Cricket Canada Summer Festival, which will take place in Toronto from September 7-18, 2010. National Coach David Moore said that “Injuries have precluded Stephen Outerbridge, Justin Pitcher, Stefan Kelly and Janeiro Tucker from selection. Irving Romaine, Dwayne Leverock and Staphen Dill are... Read more of this article
Police Name Man Found as Shane Kelly
The Bermuda Police have identified the man who was found floating in the waters in Hamilton Parish as 40-year-old Shane Kelly of Old Road in Hamilton Parish. The Police statement follows below: Police can now confirm the death of 40 year old Shane Carlyle Kelly Of Old Road in Hamilton Parish. It appears that a few minutes after 7pm Wednesday evening... Read more of this article
