Archive for August, 2021
Photos: Tractor Trailer Carrying Crane Incident
A tractor trailer traveling in Sandys “carrying a crane was attempting to negotiate a right hand bend when the load became unstable, causing the to crane tip over, breaking two Belco utility poles as it fell, before crashing into part of the Four Star Pizza Building,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:55pm... Read more of this article
Sincere Hall Signs With Hull City Academy
Sincere Hall has signed with Hull City Academy in the United Kingdom, with the footballer saying he is “very excited” to be joining Hull City and “thankful” the club has given him the opportunity. A story on the Hull City Academy website says, “Young winger Sincere Hall has joined Hull City Academy for the 2021/22 season. “Hall... Read more of this article
BIU Timeline On Government Legislation
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] has released one page document — with the header “A brief history of how Government has used the law in an attempt to cripple the union and restrict the rights of union workers” — showing a timeline of legislation and their comments on the impact. This comes as the BIU has called for a two day... Read more of this article
“Regulating Single-Use Plastics In Bermuda”
The Government has released the “regulating single-use plastics in Bermuda” policy paper for consultation, with the 57-page document providing a broad overview of the proposal. Earlier this week, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said that the “Government has committed to eliminating single-use plastics by 2022″ and “of... Read more of this article
Hopkins Competes in Tour Des Landes in France
Kaden Hopkins recently began competing in the Tour Des Landes in France. Hopkins finished strong in the opening time trial, finishing 15th overall as the top finisher for Equipo Essax by clocking a time of 2:32:08. The strong showing comes after Hopkins competed in Spain in the 107.8 km LXX San Bartolome Sari Nagusia Road Race earlier this month. Related... Read more of this article
Review: Quality Kitchen At The Leopards’ Club
[Written by Dale Butler] A few days ago I introduced this new feature with a description of the history and boundaries of the area, in question, sometimes called “Back-A-Tarn”, but as a long-time resident we call it the heartbeat of Hamilton. My first restaurant review this week is Quality Kitchen, at 12 Brunswick Street. Tucked away, just a stone’s... Read more of this article
Highland Spring Junior Open Action Continues
Action recently resumed on day four of the Highland Spring Junior Open Tennis & Pickleball Tournament at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club. Only one match needed a third set tie-breaker to decide a winner, as Hasan Khan defeated Cyre Trott 2-6, 6-4, 10-8 in Boys 12 Consolation action. Open 10S Round Robin [Green Dot] Division 4 4 Julian Hands defeated 3... Read more of this article
Petition Calls For End To School Mask Mandate
An online petition has been launched urging the Bermuda Government to “end mask mandates for school children,” with the petition acquiring more than 400 signatures to date. The online petition says, “This petition is calling on the Bermuda Government to end the mandate for masking school children in the classroom. “We are giving... Read more of this article
Bermuda Officials Return To CFU Series Action
The CFU 2021 Girls’ and Boys’ Under 14 Challenge Series continued with Bermuda officials active in the Dominican Republic. Natasha Trott was an Assistant Referee in the Girls Challenge Series scoreless drawn match between Turks & Caicos and US Virgin Islands. Stefan Maybury was the Assistant Referee in the Boys Challenge Series match between... Read more of this article
Firefighters Extinguish Cycle Fire In Pembroke
Firefighters extinguished a fire on Euclid Avenue this morning [Aug 28], with with a “cycle fully involved in fire.” A BFRS spokesperson said, “On August 28, 2021 at 8:01am, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of a cycle on fire on Euclid Avenue, Pembroke. “BFRS responded from Hamilton Station with... Read more of this article
Bermuda Trio Compete In Joe Martin Stage Race
Stage one of Joe Martin Stage Race in Fayetteville, Arkansas saw Conor White and Nicolas Narraway compete in the Elite Men’s 1, 2 Division, while Caitlin Conyers competed in the UCI Pro Women 1, 2 Division. The Stage 1 – Mount Gaylor Road Race covered a distance of 94 km for the UCI Pro Women, and 184 km for the Elite Men’s 1, 2. Conyers clocked... Read more of this article
Video: Highlight Of Future Leaders Programme
The Future Leaders Programme held its closing ceremony on Friday, August 20th, with 13 students being officially inducted as this year’s ‘Future Leaders.’ A spokesperson previously said, “The Future Leaders Programme is an empowerment programme for students from around the island. “Through hands-on education, students are challenged... Read more of this article
