Parliamentarians passed a Bill that resulted in the overturning of the 262-year lease the Corporation of Hamilton signed with Allied Development Partners for the City of Hamilton waterfront area. The Municipalities Amendment Act 2014 passed on Friday [Mar 7] by a vote of 18 – 15, with all OBA MPs present voting in favour, while all PLP MPs present... Read more of this article
[Updated] The Pirates of Bermuda took a few dozen people “hostage” today [Mar 9] — but all in the name of a good cause. Organised by the Bermuda Sloop Foundation as part of its fundraising for the “Spirit of Bermuda” sail training programmes, friends and family can choose to donate towards a hostage’s ransom — or towards him/her... Read more of this article
Canadian writer David Colman has written an article highlighting Bermudian politeness, in which he describes some of his experiences in Bermuda and says: “Respect, through politeness and manners, seems embedded in these islands’ environmental DNA.” An excerpt: There are people with excellent manners wherever we go. It is the extent of... Read more of this article
[Updated] Teen Services announced the winners of the 2014 Outstanding Teen Awards on Saturday evening [Mar 8], with more than 100 of Bermuda’s young people in consideration for their good works in the community. The winners were announced during a ceremony held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel at 6.00pm, with all of the more than 100 nominees... Read more of this article
It’s time for Bermuda to “spring forward” once again. This year, daylight saving time will begin on Sunday [Mar 9] at 2am, requiring that everyone on the island remembers to set their clocks ahead an hour. While you’re at it, the Bermuda Fire Service reminds residents to check the batteries on their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as well. Daylight... Read more of this article
Two people aboard the sailing vessel “Bull” bound for Bermuda were rescued today [Mar 8] by a nearby merchant vessel after abandoning the boat when it started taking on water in rough seas. The cargo ship “Crown Sapphire” was diverted to the sailing vessel by Harbor Radio and the two people on the sailing vessel safely abandoned... Read more of this article
[Updated] There are numerous weather-related power outages across the island this afternoon [Mar 8] due to the high winds. A BELCO spokesperson said, “BELCO wishes to advise that there are currently numerous weather-related outages scattered across the Island with foliage coming into contact with overhead lines. Crews are out and working to make... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “I think I always knew in my heart that the time I had as a Minister was going to be limited,“ OBA MP Sylvan Richards Bernews Dec 19, 2013 My purpose of writing today, is to speak to attacks on free speech. On Friday February 7, 2014 and then on Friday March 7th, 2014 two opinion pieces were written... Read more of this article
On Friday evening [Mar 7] hundreds of young runners aged between 4-12 years old took to the National Sports Centre track for the popular Dash at Dark race series. The Girls 4-5 winner was S’Nya Cumbermack, Boy’s 4 – 5 winner was Zaki Gibbons-Deshields, the Girls 6 – 7 winner was Amayah Burt, Boy’s 6 – 7 winner was Nayan Grant,... Read more of this article
In helping Bermuda to recognize and celebrate International Women’s Day – which is today [Mar 8] – Amnesty International Bermuda encourages people to join their campaign for women’s rights globally. A spokesperson said, “Although human rights are universal, access to claiming these rights, unfortunately, is not. Daily,... Read more of this article
The beginning of yesterday’s [Mar 7] session in the House of Assembly saw a back and forth exchange as the Opposition appealed to have two questions allowed, which resulted in the Premier declining to reply. Attorney-General Mark Pettingill’s position was that due to the legal matters underway discussing the matter was sub judice, while... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day, and has the theme of ‘equality for women is progress for all’ as the official UN theme for 2014. International Women’s Day emerged out of the labour struggles and socialist movement of over a century ago, and has been adopted by the United Nations as... Read more of this article
On Friday evening [Mar 7] hundreds of young runners aged between 4-12 years old took to the National Sports Centre track for the popular Dash at Dark race series. The Girls 4-5 winner was S’Nya Cumbermack, Boy’s 4 – 5 winner was Zaki Gibbons-Deshields, the Girls 6 – 7 winner was Amayah Burt, Boy’s 6 – 7 winner was Nayan Grant,... Read more of this article
At a Swearing In Ceremony held yesterday [Mar 6] in the Prospect Police Recreation Club hall at Police Headquarters in Devonshire, Commandant Designate Cannoth Roberts and Deputy Commandant Designate Ron-Michel Davis were officially sworn in as Commandant and Deputy Commandant of the Bermuda Reserve Police respectively. Mr. Roberts was formerly Deputy... Read more of this article
After five years in production, LookBermuda’s Sea Venture film will be screened as the opening night local film at the 2014 Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] on March 21st, which will be followed by the official Premiere in April / May. The Sea Venture is an integral part of the Bermuda story, her wrecking led to the permanent settlement... Read more of this article
[Updated with full results] Chris Estwanik set a new course record on his way to winning the 2014 Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K Road Race this morning [Mar 9], while Deon Breary raced her way to victory in the female division. Estwanik led from start to finish crossing the line in a time of 31:23 taking 5 seconds off his previous best time of 31:28. Chayce... Read more of this article
The final rounds of the Bermuda Amateur Match Play Championships were completed at The Mid Ocean Club yesterday [Mar 8] under extremely challenging conditions. Following the heavy rain and thunderstorms that lashed the island around 5.00am, most of the rain had cleared out by the time the first matches commenced at 7:20am. First off were the Ladies... Read more of this article
Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley represented Bermuda in the Sarasota-Bradenton Pan American Triathlon Confederation Sprint Championships in Tampa, Florida. Smith finished 57th in the Junior Men’s 16 – 19 Age Group Division clocking a time of 59:42.4. He came out of the water in 42nd place, completing the 750m swim with a time of 9:48. Smith clocked... Read more of this article
Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, AXIS Specialty Finance PLC, has priced an offering of $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.650% Senior Notes due 2019 and $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.150% Senior Notes due 2045, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by... Read more of this article
Catlin Group Limited, the international specialty property/casualty insurer and reinsurer, announces that Claus-Michael Dill and Beatrice Hollond will stand for election as Non-Executive Directors at the Company’s Annual General Meeting, to be held on 13 May 2014. Catlin also announces that Bruce Carnegie-Brown, who has served as Senior Independent... Read more of this article
Today [Mar 7] saw the close of the BSX’s week finish with a volume of 60,400 shares traded on the day, valued at $126,980.00 BD. 60,000 shares were traded by Bank of Butterfield N.T. Ltd, closing at $2.05, up 3.0% on the day. The final 400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, which closed at $16.65 per share, down 1.5% on the day. The BSX finished... Read more of this article
A young Bermudian woman has launched her music career with the release of her first song, a dance track titled “Don’t Stop Pop Rocks” that has been released for sale online. Ravoshia Whaley, who goes by the stage name Mone’, is currently attending university in Austin, Texas, even while recording new music as she works to push... Read more of this article
The Windjammer 2 Gallery is getting set to present “Springtime in Bermuda,” a group exhibition by gallery artists beginning on Thursday, March 13 from 5.30pm until 7.00pm and running until March 27 at the Windjammer 2 Gallery at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel. Artists whose work will appear in the exhibit include Theresa Airey, Diana... Read more of this article
Staff members from Renaissance Re spent time with the children at Onionpatch Academy yesterday in order to celebrate World Book Day with them. The staff members read to the children in order to mark the special day, indulging in titles that were donated by the company to the school, ensuring that every student had a book to take home with them. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Palau’s President Tommy Remengesau Jr. has declared the Pacific nation will become a marine sanctuary, where no commercial fishing will take place. Palau is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean, with the country’s population of around 21,000 spread across approximately 250 islands. According to ABC, Mr Remengesau told a... Read more of this article
One of the Island’s leading insurance companies has pledged its support for an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the environment. The Colonial Group will turn off all its lights for an hour at its Reid Street offices in the run-up to Earth Hour on Saturday, March 29. Colonial Group CEO Alan Peacock said, “As an insurance firm we are well... Read more of this article
The Bermuda National Library is getting set to play host to a Historical Heartbeats Winter Lecture Series event that will see Dr. Walwyn Hughes serve as moderator as two films are screened for public viewing. The event will take place on Thursday, March 13 at the Bermuda National Library on Queen Street, beginning at 6.00pm. The two 30 minute films,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service is alerting the public to a significant increase in the number of stolen motorcycles and auxiliary cycles over the past 12 months, reminding all Bermudians to lock and secure their cycles at all times when not in use. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has noticed a 50 percent increase since this... Read more of this article
Appearing in Magistrates Court yesterday [Mar 6], a 45 year old man pleaded guilty to possessing 1.1 grams of cannabis, in Sandys on 22nd October 2010. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo gave him a six month Conditional Discharge. Explaining why he had missed an earlier, 2011 Court date, the defendant explained that he had forgotten. Related PostsMakai... Read more of this article
[Updated] The Board of De Boys Day Out Club has commented following the criminal conviction of youth leader Milton Richardson on four charges of touching a young boy for sexual purposes, namely kissing him. Richardson [pictured] was remanded into custody, and will be sentenced at a later date. The Board of De Boys Day Out Club said, “It grieves... Read more of this article
Bermuda received some free promotion on a popular Twitter photo feed, with the one hitch being the photo highlighted actually isn’t Bermuda. The Twitter account — Earth Pictures — has amassed some 435,000 followers by posting an array of photos highlighting some of the most beautiful places on earth. Earth Pictures recently posted a photo captioned Bermuda,... Read more of this article
The “borderless access” of the internet has many advantages, but also allows those who would sexually exploit children to communicate with like-minded individuals and locate their next victim, Inspector Mark Clarke said. Inspector Clarke — the Officer in Charge of the Vulnerable Persons Unit – issued an advisory about the dangers that can lurk... Read more of this article
CellOne today [Mar 3] announced it is ready to receive new customers looking to switch to their network with their existing mobile phone number. Along with the freedom of ‘number portability’, CellOne is celebrating its arrival with a ‘$200 Off’ promotion allowing new postpaid line activation customers to choose one of 3 ways to receive their discount:1. $200... Read more of this article
At around 10.15am this evening [Mar 9] there was a collision on Marsh Folly Road by the tennis stadium, which involved a motorcycle and a car. Emergency personnel responded to the scene, and as of this writing the area remains blocked off. Details about the collision remain unclear, however we will update as able. Related PostsPhotos:... Read more of this article
A corroded pipe caused a flood at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Saturday morning [Mar 8], impacting a number of areas, and while no services were closed and no evacuations were required, access to Emergency temporarily changed. A BHB spokesperson, “A corroded pipe in the Gosling Ward area caused a flood at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Police Service announced that in partnership with East End Telecom they will be able to supply a free book Someone has died in a road crash to children bereaved by road crashes. A police spokesperson said, “Like adults, children affected by road death and injury need loving support and information. “It is... Read more of this article
