Archive for July 26th, 2011
Police: High Visibility Patrols Over Cup Match
Bolstered by the Police Reserves and the Bermuda Regiment, the Bermuda Police Service will be out in full strength over the upcoming Cup Match Holiday weekend, and said they are “intent on deterring those members of the public that might seek to disrupt the holiday with acts of violence and criminality.” At a press conference held this morning... Read more of this article
6th Annual BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay
Chewstick is at it again, producing the 6th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach. A spokesperson said, “BeachFest has always been the biggest event on Chewstick’s calendar, and we have always approached it as a fundraiser and an event that serves to showcase Bermudian arts, history and cultures in a tradition of joy,... Read more of this article
Rubis Donates Fuel to BZS Research Boat
Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] has received a boost to its environmental education and conservation-research programmes, thanks to the donation of a year’s worth of diesel boat fuel by RUBIS Energy Bermuda. The fuel, to be provided free of charge through next April, will go to the BZS outreach vessel, Endurance, which takes schoolchildren and researchers... Read more of this article
New Stamp Series Featuring Casemates
Last Thursday [July 21] the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson participated in the Bermuda Post Office’s latest stamp series launch depicting the old Casemates Barracks. The event took place at Commissioner’s House in Dockyard. Pictured below, Minister Kim Wilson (end) is pictured with from L to R: Lisa Quinn-Brown, Chair of the... Read more of this article
Political Debate Centers On Young Black Males
Politicians debated the Mincy Report in the House of Assembly yesterday [July 25], with MPs from both sides repeatedly mentioning education as a key factor to assist with issues faced by young black males. The Mincy Report was conducted by the Columbia University School of Social Work, and led by Professor Ronald Mincy. You can download or view the... Read more of this article
Norwegian Dawn Green & Clean Activity
Yesterday afternoon [July 25], crew members from the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship were seen walking around the west end picking up trash as part of their ‘Green and Clean Day.’ Captain of the Norwegian Dawn Paul Von Knorring said approximately forty staff members who gave a couple hours out of their day to help clean up and give back to our... Read more of this article
