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Minister: Stone Removal From Blackwatch Pass

[Updated] Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 15], Minister of Public Works Craig Cannonier provided an overview of the circumstances surrounding the removal of the stone wall at Blackwatch Pass. The Minister said, “In recent weeks there has been much media attention concerning the removal of a stone wall at the Blackwatch Pass junction... Read more of this article

BPS: No Police Investigation Into Stone Removal

The police have commented on the stone being removed from Black Watch Pass, saying that “there is currently no police investigation into this matter.” Last week, area MP Walton Brown questioned the circumstances surrounding the Bermuda stone excavated from the wall bordering Government House, saying he understands it was “removed without... Read more of this article

MP Brown Questions Bermuda Stone Removal

[Updated] Pembroke Central MP Walton Brown has questioned the circumstances surrounding the Bermuda stone excavated from the wall bordering Government House, saying he understands it was “removed without authorisation,” and the Public Works Ministry has said the Minister “did not grant permission to remove the stone.” Mr Brown... Read more of this article

New Roundabout For Black Watch & North Shore

[Updated] The Ministry of Public Works today announced that work has begun to improve the junction of Black Watch Pass and North Shore Road “to make it safer for motorists,” and the work will include the construction of a roundabout. A spokesperson said, “The first phase of work will require the transplanting of approximately 25 palm... Read more of this article

Blackwatch Pass Road Closure On Saturday

The Ministry of Public Works has informed motorists of a road closure this Saturday [Dec 7] which will occur on Blackwatch Pass, Pembroke, from the junction of North Shore Road to the junction at Marsh Folly Road. “The road closure is necessary to allow for the removal of overgrown trees along the cliff face to be carried out safely,”... Read more of this article