Island's Washington, DC office launches website

Bermuda's Washington DC office now has two employees and a website.

The site, www.dcoffice.gov.bm, will provide information on the Island and promote the agenda of the government.

The facility was officially opened in September 2009 to coincide with Government's attendance at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Weekend in DC but its director, Omar McIntosh, was not hired until June.

Mr. McIntosh — a civil engineering graduate with 15 years' experience in the commercial construction industry — is responsible for the office's strategic plan, as well as developing partnerships with US corporations and managing relationships with decision makers in the US capital.

He said of the website: "We intend to utilise technology to the greatest extent possible to expand our reach and keep the citizens that we serve informed of Bermuda's operations in the US at all times.

"For many, our new website will be their introduction to the Government of Bermuda and hence it has been meticulously designed. We encourage the public to visit often and be a part of the exciting developments of Bermuda's work in the US."

In addition to Mr. McIntosh the office also employs a receptionist.

Cash stolen from a St. David's Island home

A burglar entered a Cashew City, St. David's home and stole cash. Police received the report at 11 p.m. on Wednesday.

The complaint said between 11.10 a.m. and 11 p.m. that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into the home while it was unoccupied. Inquiries are underway.

Drivers uninjured after crash

Police attended a damage-only accident where a truck and a car smashed into each other.

The collision took place on Wednesday morning at the junction of North Shore Road and My Lord's Bay Lane in Hamilton Parish.

Police reported the car was travelling west along North Shore Road when the truck exited My Lord's Bay Lane onto North Shore Road, heading in the opposite direction.

The vehicles collided. The car received extensive front-end damage; the truck received moderate front-end damage.

The driver of the car, a 19-year-old Pembroke man and the driver of the truck, a 50-year-old Smith's Parish man, were not injured. Inquiries are underway.

Police reissue home security warning

Police yesterday reminded residents of the importance of making sure their homes are locked when unattended.

Doors and windows should be secured even if the residence is to be empty for only a short period of time, a spokesperson said.

Residents were also encouraged to report suspicious activities or individuals in their neighbourhoods to Police on 295-0011.

All seniors invited to Soca party

Seniors in Bermuda will soon be jumping and waving at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital's annual Senior Soca party.

The Activities Department of the hospital's Continuing Care Unit (CCU) is inviting all of the Island's seniors to attend.

It will be held at the Bermuda Industrial Union on Saturday, August 14. The party will include festive music, dancing and socialising. Admission is free for seniors.

CCU activities director Capri Smith said: "Events like this give seniors a chance to get out and do something exciting. They enjoy visiting with others and dancing provides a great form of exercise."

Activities will kick off at 7 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.