Archive for June, 2013

Boater Rescued, Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI

[Updated] At around 10pm this evening [June 25] a 13-foot inflatable boat ran into difficulty off Spanish Point, and was towed ashore where the operator of the vessel was promptly arrested. A Bermuda Maritime Operations spokesperson said that they received a report at 10.05pm from members of the Spanish Point Boat Club. The Club members had seen a boat... Read more of this article

Two Dolphins Spotted Inshore Off North Shore

A pair of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins were spotted inshore yesterday [June 24] off the North Shore, and the Department of Conservation said it is “highly unusual” for them to be close to shore and in such small numbers. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo has been made aware that a pair of Atlantic Bottlenose... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Wednesday June 26

Wednesday June 26th is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F, and the low to be 24°C/75°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Wednesday says: “Mostly sunny. Winds west-southwesterly light to moderate, backing southwesterly later”. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. There are no weather... Read more of this article

Ministry: West Zones Trash Has Been Collected

The Ministry of Public Works said that as of 5pm today [June 25], garbage collection in the West Zones has been completed, and crews are now focusing on the East Zones which they hope to have cleared by the end of day Wednesday. The delay in garbage collection was caused by the industrial action at the Government Quarry. Locals have been complaining... Read more of this article

Photos: Van Smashes Into Wall On North Shore

[Updated] There are traffic delays as of 5.20pm today [June 25] on North Shore Road in Smiths [by Police Beach] due to a van smashing a wall. Both the Police and Fire Service are on scene, and both lanes of traffic are being restricted at this time. There is a bus full of passengers waiting at the restriction point, and some passengers were seen to... Read more of this article

Dr. Michael Jarvis To Give Smith’s Island Lecture

Rochester University’s Dr. Michael Jarvis, author of the award-winning local history book “In The Eye Of All Trade”, will be giving a lecture entitled, “Bermuda in Microcosm: History and Archaeology at Smith’s Island, 1610-2010″ on Thursday [June 27] at the World Heritage Centre in St. George’s. Dr. Jarvis [pictured]... Read more of this article

Exploring Dr. James Martin’s Bermuda Retreat

A leading British ghost writer found life was imitating fiction when he was abruptly invited to Bermuda in 2009 by the late Dr. James Martin on a cryptic assignment. Andrew Crofts, the author of more than 80 books and the model for the title character in Robert Harris’ political thriller “The Ghost” and director Roman Polanski’s subsequent... Read more of this article

Long Range Airport Radar Installation Update

The Department of Airport Operations today [June 25] provided an update on the Long Range Radar installation at the LF Wade International Airport. The timeline set by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] for the installation of its Long Range Radar at the L.F. Wade International Airport [LFW], is on schedule for completion and certification... Read more of this article

T20 League Postponed Over Safety Concerns.

The Lindo’s T20 Cricket League has been postponed until the technical committee meet, over safety concerns and practicalities of the red ball in low light. Nyon Steede, Chairman of the Technical Committee, said: “Due to concerns raised regarding safety and the practicalities of the red ball in low light, the BCB decided to postpone the... Read more of this article

Duperreault: Civil Service Culture Is A ‘Challenge’

One of the biggest challenges we have to face is the “culture of the Bermuda Civil Service”, SAGE Commission Chairman Brian Duperreault said at the weekly luncheon of the Hamilton Rotary Club. Mr Duperreault said, “It’s been a surprise to private sector members of the Commission to learn of the number of reports produced by civil... Read more of this article

‘Dr. James Martin Was An Inspiration To Millions’

Following the death of Dr. James Martin, the Oxford Martin School in the UK said he was “an inspiration to millions, an extraordinary intellect, with wide-ranging interests, boundless energy and an unwavering commitment to addressing the greatest challenges facing humanity.” Dr. Martin’s $150 million donation made him the largest... Read more of this article

Water Issues At Prospect Pre-School [Resolved]

The Ministry of Education is advising the public and parents that a decision was made to close the Prospect Pre-School as of noon today [June 25] due to plumbing/water problems. Their full statement follows below. The Ministry of Education is advising the public and parents that a decision was made to close the Prospect Primary Pre-School as of noon... Read more of this article