Archive for June, 2017
Weather Forecast For Thursday June 29
Thursday, June 29 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy late, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.14am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High... Read more of this article
PLP Acknowledges Paula Cox’s Resignation
The Progressive Labour Party today [June 28] confirmed that the party “acknowledges the resignation of the former Party Leader and Premier, The Hon. Paula Cox”. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party acknowledges the resignation of the former Party Leader and Premier, The Hon. Paula Cox. “This decision by Ms. Cox... Read more of this article
BPS Advisory: Deceptive Online Employment Ad
The Bermuda Police Service are reminding the public to be “wary of engaging in any transactions with unknown business entities or individuals via the internet, as scammers continue to utilize local publications as well as local websites to post their scams”. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service was recently made... Read more of this article
Kiwanis Silent Auction Fundraiser Set For Sunday
This Sunday [July 2] the Kiwanis Club of St. George is set to host a silent auction from 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Clearwater Beach, Southside. The public are invited to attend, bring a friend and place silent bids on a variety of meals. The auction baskets, starting at $15, will include a collection of lunch foods, snacks, desserts, and drinks for... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘Disastrous Education Policy Will Change’
“Four years of the OBA’s disastrous education policy is enough”, the PLP said today [June 28], adding that “their indifference to our children and their future is startling.” A PLP spokesperson said, “Actions have consequences and this OBA government’s actions over these pasts four years would seem to show that education does... Read more of this article
Sailboat Taking On Water Issues Mayday Call
The sailing vessel ‘Shoe Shine’ initiated a ‘mayday’ call this morning [June 28] reporting that the vessel was “taking on water” and was located 10 miles southeast of St. David’s Head. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “At 9am this morning, Bermuda Radio received a ‘MAYDAY’... Read more of this article
Housestyle Takeover Event To Be Held On July 2
Nakternl Entertainment and Corona is set to host a “Housestyle Takeover” at Horseshoe Beach’s Rum Bum Beach Bar this Sunday [July 2] from 2.00pm – 10.00pm. The event will feature DJs such as Mike Shawr, Siid James, Bermuda Cal and Double O spinning “all things house”. According to the website, the party will be... Read more of this article
Ferry ‘Bo Hengy II’ Suffers Steering Failure
The ferry ‘Bo Hengy II’ suffered steering failure this morning [June 28] in the vicinity of Elbow Buoy with 184 persons on-board and required a tow. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio received a call from local ferry ‘Bo Hengy II’, reporting that the vessel had suffered steering failure... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist & Pedestrian Injured In Collision
A motorcyclist and a pedestrian were both injured and transported to hospital on Tuesday night [June 27] following a collision on St. David’s Road near the junction with Stocks Road. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10pm Tuesday, June 27th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported collision on St. David’s Road in St. George’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Invitational Permit Meet Participants
The Bermuda National Athletics Association has released the final list of the athletes for the upcoming Bermuda Invitational Permit Meet, which will be held on July 1st at 6.30pm at the National Sports Center. A spokesperson said, “We have one of the top US athletes in the 200m, Wallace Spearmon, one of the top sprinters from Barbados, who represented... Read more of this article
Injured Female Driver Discharged From Hospital
The 56-year-old female car driver who was involved in a collision on Harbour Road, Paget near Lower Ferry has been treated and discharged from the hospital. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [June 28th] the 56-year-old female car driver, believed to be from Southampton, injured around 6:55am Tuesday, June 27th in a crash... Read more of this article
Western Counties To Be Held At White Hill Field
The Western Counties Cricket Association [WCCA] in conjunction with host Somerset Bridge Recreation Club today [June 28] announced that the 2017 Western Counties Cricket Competition will be held at White Hill Field. A spokesperson said, “The Western Counties Cricket Association [WCCA] in conjunction with host Somerset Bridge Recreation Club is pleased... Read more of this article
