Archive for June, 2012
City: Sewage Line Temporarily Repaired
Further to the media statement issued earlier this week about the sewage line break, the City of Hamilton today [June 28] provided an update on the situation on Point Finger Road. A spokesperson said, “Upon full investigation, the fault was found to be with a sewage line which connects into the City’s sewage force main and was not a result of... Read more of this article
Partial Front Street Closure For Asphalt Paving
On Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, Front Street will be closed to all traffic between Parliament and King Streets to allow asphalt paving to take place. Traffic traveling west on Front Street will be diverted onto Parliament Street to Church Street for access to east Hamilton and beyond. Traffic traveling into Hamilton along East Broadway will... Read more of this article
Cabinet Office Announces Three Appointments
The Cabinet Office today [June 28] announced the appointments of three senior officials in the Civil Service; Ms. Rozy Azhar, Mr. Randy Rochester and Mr. Ross Webber. Ms. Rozy Azhar has been appointed to the new post of Assistant Cabinet Secretary [Service Delivery and Performance] in the Cabinet Office. Previously, Ms Azhar held the posts of Chief... Read more of this article
Minister Bean: Streamlining The Planning Process
Work is currently underway to further streamline the planning process in Bermuda, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean said today [June 28]. After carrying out a review of the Development and Planning Order 1999, recommendations for legislative change were submitted to Cabinet, who have now given approval for these... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist Arrested After Striking Parked Car
A 45-year-old Sandys man was arrested yesterday [June 27] on suspicion of impaired driving after smashing into a parked car in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:45pm on Wednesday June 27th, police responded to a report of a collision on Somerset Road near the junction with Scotts Hill Road in Sandys. It appears that a motorcycle was... Read more of this article
Videos: Inmates Speak About Life In Prison
Four prison inmates joined Attorney General Kim Wilson and Prison Commissioner Lt/Col Edward Lamb in addressing the media this morning [June 28] at the Westgate Correctional Facility. The four inmates have been convicted of a variety of charges ranging from firearm offences to murder. “My initial intent for hosting this media briefing today is... Read more of this article
UK Releases Overseas Territories White Paper
The UK Government officially published the White Paper on Overseas Territories today [June 28], with the paper entitled “The Overseas Territories: Security, Success and Sustainability”. Foreign Secretary William Hague said [PDF], “Today’s White Paper is the first review of the Overseas Territories since 1999 and it demonstrates the importance... Read more of this article
Woman Pleads Guilty To Saucepan Assault
A 40-year-old woman who assaulted her sister with a kitchen saucepan and stick during a fight at their shared home over food was today [June 28] given a conditional discharge. Tara Burrows pleaded guilty to assault and violently resisting arrest in May of this year. The court heard both sisters were at the home they share in Sandys when a heated argument... Read more of this article
New Butterfield Vice Chairman: Barclay Simmons
The Board of Directors of The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [June 28] announced that Barclay Simmons has been appointed Vice Chairman, filling the role vacated by Robert Steinhoff upon his retirement on 1 May 2012. Mr. Simmons has served on the Bank’s Board as a Non-Executive Director and a member of the Risk Policy & Compliance... Read more of this article
Fitch: Re/Insurers Not Affected By Downgrade
“While insurance industry concerns factored into Tuesday’s downgrade of Bermuda, Fitch Ratings does not expect Bermuda (re)insurers to be affected,” a statement issued today [June 28] by Fitch Ratings said. “A majority of the assets and liabilities of Bermuda (re)insurers are diversified globally, and thus we do not have concerns... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Receiving Stolen Chain
49-year-old Marvin Lee Woolridge appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [June 28] and pleaded not guilty to a charge of receiving a gold chain knowing or believing it to be stolen. The item of jewelry was said to be worth approximately $15,000. Mr Woolridge was released on $5,000 bail and is due to stand trial in September 2012. Related Stories Two... Read more of this article
Music Video: Warwick Academy ‘Lip Dub’
Warwick Academy has released a ‘Lip Dub’ video to celebrate their 350th anniversary. The school was established in 1662, and is the oldest continually functioning school in Bermuda and among the earliest schools in the Western Hemisphere. The 15-minute video was shot at the school’s Warwick location, and features hundreds of students... Read more of this article
