A motorcyclist was hospitalised after a crash in Pembroke over the weekend.
It happened shortly after 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, near the junction of Parson’s Road and Crossland Lane.
Police arriving at the scene found a 57-year-old man with head and facial injuries.
The collision involved two motorcycles; however, the second motorcycle had already left the area by the time police arrived.
Officers administered first aid to the injured man, who was unresponsive for a period of time. He was then taken to hospital for further treatment but later checked himself out.
Inquiries into the incident are ongoing and urge anyone with information should call the main police number, 295-0011, or 211.
Information can also be provided through the BPS community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.
Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue Services responded to a report of a car fire in the parking lot near the junction of Elliott Street and Union Street in Pembroke over the weekend.
Officers arrived at around 9:40 a.m. on Sunday and were informed that a man wearing a black face mask had been seen running from the area.
The vehicle sustained only minor damage, as the fire did not fully engulf it. However, police said items recovered at the scene suggest that the fire was “maliciously” set.
Police have launched an investigation and urge anyone with information to contact Police Constable Quincy Fevriere at the main police number, 295-0011, or via email at qfevriere@bps.bm.
Data from the STEPS Survey are used for analyzing the impact of chronic disease risk factors in our community. Image from gov.bm
Islanders are being encouraged to participate in a survey billed as a health check on the population.
‘The STEPS to a Well Bermuda’ survey is being conducted by government, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization.
Launched a decade ago, the STEPS survey is designed to assess the prevalence of chronic disease risk factors within Bermuda’s population.
Approximately 2,500 households from across the island have been randomly selected to participate. Interviewers are already out in the field gathering information, from those aged 18 and over.
The three parts of the survey consist of a questionnaire about health-related behaviors, including diet and physical activity; measurements of blood pressure, weight, height, and waist circumference – and a finger stick blood sample to measure fasting blood glucose and cholesterol levels. All information collected is confidential and anonymous.
There is no legal obligation to complete the STEPS survey. However, the Department of Health relies on its results for key data, which are used “for analyzing the impact of chronic disease risk factors in our community and creating new policy for chronic disease management”.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, says the survey is crucial to our understanding of the health of our community and how to improve it. She added:
“By participating, you’re helping to build a solid foundation for addressing key health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, and shaping our approach to prevention and care.”
Dr. Annabel Fountain, a Bermudian physician who specialises in diabetes, endocrinology and internal medicine, said: “Without data, we are unable to understand the impact of interventions to improve the health of our community. Since the first STEPS survey was completed in 2014, the Government of Bermuda introduced the Sugar Tax.
“We hope that this, along with other initiatives such as the Healthy Schools programme, and the Bermuda Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Reversal and Diabetes Prevention programmes, will have contributed to reduced rates of obesity and diabetes in our population.
“The only way to know is to do these population health surveys regularly. The results will be used to shape future healthcare policies aimed at improving Bermuda’s overall health and well-being.”
Perry Trott has written ‘a practical companion for anyone looking to grasp the legal aspects of estate planning.’ Photo supplied
Bermudian attorney Perry Trott has announced the release of a book, ‘And the Drama Begins.’
Its stated aim, according to a press release, is to demystify the complexities of estate management for everyone, not just the wealthy.
“Estate disputes can be emotionally draining and divisive for families and communities,” the releases states. “Perry Trott, with decades of expertise in legal practice, especially in estate planning, unveils insights into securing a harmonious transition of assets.”
‘And the Drama Begins’ draws from real-life inquiries and experiences from Mr. Trott’s career in Property & Estates law – as Director of law firm Trott & Duncan – as well as his speaking engagements across Bermuda.
Mr Trott, who graduated from The Berkeley Institute and obtained his degrees from Queens University and the University of Bristol, said: “In our community, the stories of family fractures over estate distributions are both heartrending and all too common.
“In my career, I’ve witnessed siblings who had shared every holiday together grow so embittered over an unclear will that they chose to meet only in courtrooms. Such deep emotional scars can take a lifetime to heal, if at all.
“My book addresses these very real challenges by providing individuals the knowledge to draft clear, thoughtful estate plans.
“By doing so, it’s my fervent hope to safeguard not just the financial legacies but the familial bonds that are too precious to be left to legal interpretations.”
In the coming weeks, Mr Trott will be offering presentations on the importance of estate planning at various venues, including churches and social clubs, where attendees will have the opportunity to purchase his book.
‘And the Drama Begins’ is also available at Trott & Duncan, located at 17a Brunswick Street, Hamilton; via the website www.perrytrott.com; and on Amazon.com
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