Archive for July 5th, 2011

Police Statement: Death Of 91-Yr-Old Woman

Last Friday [July 1] police and ambulance responded to a 911 call from an elderly woman saying she needed medical assistance. Dispatchers ascertained she was somewhere near ‘Horizons’ in Paget, but they could not determine her name or address before the call terminated. They were unable to re-contact the caller or trace the telephone number. Responders... Read more of this article

Basketball: Sullivan Named Island Games MVP

Following the Island Games men’s basketball medal ceremony last week in the Isle of Wight, Sullivan Phillips received the Golden Ball award after being named Tournament MVP. The MVP honour is not a Bermuda-specific award, it is given by the Island Games committee to the most valuable player from all the participating islands. Each Head Coach submitted... Read more of this article

July 4th Fireworks Over Elbow Beach

Yesterday evening [July 4] fireworks lit up the night sky over the Paget area, and scores of people gathered on Elbow Beach to watch the sparking display. The fireworks marked U.S Independence Day – also known as the Fourth of July – a holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,... Read more of this article

Juniors Return From Tortola: Three Medals

Bermuda’s young athletes returned to the island last night [July 4] after picking up three medals at the 2011 Central American and Caribbean Age Group Track and Field Championships which took place in Tortola, British Virgin Islands this past weekend. Azaire Smith won a Bronze medal in the 13-14 high jump, Elisha Darrell won a Silver medal in... Read more of this article