Bike rider injured after cabbie makes U-turn

A taxi and a motorcycle collided Tuesday night after the taxi driver attempted a U-turn.

The cycle rider sustained injuries to his leg and head.

At 10.20 p.m., Police officers attended the reported collision outside of Great Things on Crown Lane, Pembroke. Both vehicles were travelling east at the time of the accident.

The rider, a 38-year-old Devonshire man had a serious injury to his left leg and abrasions to his head and body.

The driver of the taxi, a 74-year-old Devonshire man was not injured.

Woman cyclist injured

An 18-year-old Sandys woman injured and bruised her neck after colliding with another motorcyclist when trying to overtake a car.

The accident occurred at 9 a.m. on Tuesday as the Sandys woman and a 27-year-old Southampton man were travelling west. The other cyclist was not injured.

Police: All boats must be registered

Marine Police are reminding the boating public all vessels in the water must have a 2008 lime green sticker and the correct registration numbers. This includes punts and kayaks.

They would also like to remind boaters to ensure their vessel's mooring is in good condition for the season and display 2008 lime green decal as marine officers will be patrolling various areas.