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Traffic Diversions, BPS Execute Firearms Warrant
[Updated] As of 6.15pm this evening, traffic is being diverted in the Somerset area as approximately 25 police officers are executing a warrant at two residences and a “full operation is underway.” Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Police are executing a warrant at two dwellings on Main Road in Somerset. “This has resulted... Read more of this article
“All Options On Table” For Future Of Cross Island
“All options are on the table for the future use” of Cross Island once the America’s Cup is over, according to Andrew Dias, the General Manager of WEDCo. At a public meeting designed to invite feedback for any use of the landfill area, Mr Dias also said the intent was for the any new use to be long-term, and to be financially viable. The... Read more of this article
Collision Causes Traffic Delays In Somerset
Commuters in the west end experienced some delays this morning [Mar 18] after emergency services responded to a collision involving a motorcycle on Somerset Road near Heydon Gardens. The Bermuda Fire and Service, Police and an ambulance attended the scene before the injured motorcycle rider was transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment.... Read more of this article
WEDCo: Millions Spent On Improving Dockyard
More than $10 million will have been spent over two years on improving buildings at the Royal Naval Dockyard, according to the chairman of WEDCo Ray Charlton, who was speaking at the recent sixth annual pre-season breakfast held at Bone Fish, in Dockyard, which was held to inform businesses in the area about WEDCo’s upcoming plans for the historic... Read more of this article
Input Sought On Cross Island Reclaimed Land
The public is being invited to help shape the future of reclaimed land at Dockyard after its use as an Event Village for the America’s Cup is over. The West End Development Corporation’s creation of nine acres of reclaimed land, known as Cross Island, is well underway, with seven loads of fill having already been delivered by ship. Infrastructure... Read more of this article
Video: Beans Donate $5,000 Towards SCC Trip
Opposition Leader Marc Bean and his wife Simone recently presented a donation to the Somerset Cricket Club, aimed at aiding a trip to Haiti for the CFU Championships. Speaking at the presentation, Mr. Bean said, “On behalf of myself and my wife Simone, it gives us great pleasure to be able to present to the president of the Somerset Cricket Club... Read more of this article
White Hill Field Community Clean Up On Feb 6
There will be a community cleanup at White Hill Field on Saturday, February 6 from 10.00am to 2.00pm, with area MP Jamahl Simmons urging the public to support work in “very important part of our area.” MP Simmons said, “This is a non-political event; this is a community event, driven by the community, that we in the Progressive Labour... Read more of this article
Video: Clyde Best SCC Scholarships Awarded
In a presentation held at Clyde Best Lane in Sandys, three young people were named as the recipients of the second annual Clyde Best Scholarship Awards. The three young people — Tahzeiko Harris, Kayla Corday and Jaellan Greaves — all expressed their appreciation for the scholarships. Clyde Best — a former professional football player... Read more of this article
Christmas Parade In Sandys This Sunday
Caesar’s Pharmacy and Somerset Cricket Club will be hosting a Christmas Parade this coming Sunday, December 13. The parade will get underway at 5.00pm from the Somerset Bus Terminal, ending at the Somerset Cricket Club; and in the event of hard rain, activities will be held from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at Sandys Secondary Middle School in the auditorium. The... Read more of this article
Christmas Events Set For Dockyard In December
Three days of Christmas-themed events are set to be held at Dockyard on December 6, December 13, and December 20, including the annual Singing Carols with Dolphins event. On December 6 from 12.00pm through 7.00pm and December 13 from 12.00pm through 6.45pm, festivities will include a free zip line, fun castles, stories with Mrs. Claus, and the Singing... Read more of this article
Investigation Into Shooting In Sandys Continues
[Updated] The 25-year-old Sandys man who was shot early yesterday morning [Nov 14] was treated and discharged from the hospital, and the police continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone that may have seen any suspicious activity in the Daniel’s Head area to contact them. Around 2:40am yesterday, police responded to a report of gunshots in the area... Read more of this article
Shooting In West End, 25-Year-Old Man Injured
[Updated] The police have responded to the west end early this morning [Nov 14] after what we understand to be reports of gunshots in the area. Crime scene tape is visible and unofficial reports indicate that one person may have been injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 5.29am: The police have confirmed... Read more of this article
Scaur Hill Community Raises Money For Charity
The 9th annual Scaur Hill Charity Salad Party was held in September as the second of two annual events seeing the Scaur community and friends come together to enjoy an assortment of homemade salads and to raise money for charity. The group socialized, gave thanks, shared foods, and at the end of the night had raised $660.00 for the Bermuda Diabetes... Read more of this article
Scott & Roban On Attempted Armed Robbery
Shadow National Security Minister Walter Roban and Sandys North MP Michael Scott condemned the recent attempted armed robbery in Sandys, and encouraged the public to “cooperate with the authorities as they work to bring these criminals to justice.” On Thursday afternoon [Oct 29] police responded to an incident at the Somerset Branch of HSBC,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: “Zombie Walk” In Somerset
The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard, in conjunction with the Somerset Country Squire and Somerset businesses, hosted its third annual Zombie Walk and Haunted Hallows Halloween event in the west end today [Oct 31]. The event started with a band of costumed “zombies” making their way from Grey’s Bridge to the Mangrove Bay Village, with... Read more of this article
Attempted Armed Robbery At HSBC Somerset
[Updated] A heavy police presence rushed to the west end this afternoon [Oct 29], and police can presently be seen in the area of the bank in Sandys. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 3.32pm: A number of police officers can be seen surrounding a van parked in the area. Update 3.43pm:Â Police... Read more of this article
