Archive for September, 2014
Government Secures Temporary Shelter
[Updated with video] Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott today [Sept 29] announced that the Government has “located a secure facility which will be used immediately as a temporary shelter for those who find themselves in need of emergency support due to domestic violence. Minister Scott said, “As you will be aware, there... Read more of this article
Police: Saturday’s Incident Started In St David’s
Saturday’s incident started back in St. David’s as the bike was following the car, which took detours around various roads, before eventually crashing in Southampton, Superintendent Martin Weekes said today [Sept 29]. The car crashed into a wall in Southampton at around 5.40pm following gunshots being fired into the car, and at that time,... Read more of this article
Neil De Ste Croix, Karen Smith Win Triathlon
Neil De Ste Croix and Karen Smith are the 2014 Bank of Bermuda Foundation’s Male and Female Triathlon Champions, while Matthew Oliveira and Madelyn Moore are the Junior Male and Female Champions following racing in the Town of St. George’s. De Ste Croix crossed the line in time of 1:03:31, while Mark Wilcox was third overall and the second Male... Read more of this article
Video: Several People Injured, Arrests Made
The police held a press conference today [Sept 29] to provide information about an altercation on Front Street this morning at around 3.30am, which has left several people injured, including one person in the ICU, with what the police describe as serious injuries from a stabbing. The police said they have a “number of people in custody”... Read more of this article
Two People Injured In Hamilton Parish Collision
[Updated with video] At approximately 12.30pm this afternoon [Sept 29] there was a collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish, just east of Coney Island. The collision involved a motorcycle and auxiliary cycle, and as of his writing the road remains closed as the forensic photographer and accident investigator process the scene. It appears that... Read more of this article
New Recycle Bermuda Campaign Launches
The Sustainable Development Department, in partnership with the Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works, today [Sept 29] launched a new two-week Recycle Bermuda campaign. The value and importance of recycling to the island will be promoted from September 29 through October 11, 2014. A spokesperson said, “This Recycle Bermuda campaign... Read more of this article
St. Paul AME Recognizes Butterfields, NVCC
As part of its 144th Anniversary celebrations, St. Paul AME Church has recognized the significant contributions of the Butterfield family and North Village Community Club [NVCC]. Butterfield & Vallis partnered with NVCC to create an Education Centre at the club’s home field at Bernard’s Park. Several members of the executive and members and... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: World War I Memorial Service
A service to commemorate the onset of the First World War was held at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Hamilton this Sunday [Sept 28], with a host of dignitaries in attendance. Speaking before the service, Governor George Fergusson noted the 100th Anniversary of the death of the first Bermudian to be killed in the First World War, and said... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Questions Status Of CCTV
[Updated] The Opposition has called on Premier Michael Dunkley to advise the public of the status of CCTV, saying that while they “know that it may not catch every incident, if not operational then it will not catch any.” Earlier this year it was announced that a new CCTV system would be implemented, which will consist of 150 cameras island-wide,... Read more of this article
Dickinson, Young Win St. David’s Cup Regatta
Stephen Dickinson and Pat Young are the 2014 St. David’s Cup Regatta Comet Race winners with action taking place off the East End Mini Yacht Club in the St. George’s Harbour this weekend. Dickinson and Young finished the four race series with 3 points after recording 3 wins and a 4th. Scott Fox and his crew Wesley Tucker finished second with 5 points... Read more of this article
Bermuda Karting Club Sunday Racing Results
The Bermuda Karting Club’s 2014/15 season continued at the Bermuda Moto Sports Park in Southside on Sunday [Sept 28]. Scott Barnes competing in the TAG Senior Class once again won two of the three races in the Class, while David Barbosa won the other race in the Class. During the TAG Junior Class racing Ryan Lopes won all three races, with Ryan Lopes... Read more of this article
Terceira & Kay Taplin Compete In Portugal
Bermuda’s Jillian Terceira continued competing in the Vilamoura Champions Tour in Portugal, she was joined on Day Three by Kay Taplin. Taplin competed in one Class and Terceira competed in three Classes. Taplin and Navantus competed in the 1.10-1.15m Table A against the Clock Class, they recorded a time of 76.53 and they had 6 Penalty Fault Points... Read more of this article
