A 37 year old man who pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 9] where he was sentenced to two years in prison. When Tio Weeks was given the opportunity to address the Magistrate, Weeks told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner: “Mr Warner, you just do what you gotta’ do.” The Senior Magistrate’s... Read more of this article
Earlier today [Dec 9] the Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley highlighted the recent restoration works to the Grace Methodist Church which were completed by inmates from the Ferry Reach Prison Farm facility. Over the past four months, the more than 100-year-old North Shore church had extensive renovations done, which included refurbished pews... Read more of this article
The Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty Toys for Tots Campaign, now in its eleventh successful year, has seen over 2000 toys donated this year. The Coalition for the Protection assists hundreds of underprivileged children every year with several of these children looking especially forward to the annual Christmas party.Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty hosts... Read more of this article
A 47-year-old man was remanded into custody today [Dec 9] after appearing in Magistrates Court on charges alleging unlawful carnal knowledge of a 13-year-old girl. The man — who cannot legally be named at this stage of the proceedings — was charged with multiple counts alleging unlawful carnal knowledge and unlawful sexual acts with the... Read more of this article
In honour of the late Nelson Mandela, a Condolence book is available for signing at the Cabinet Office and this morning [Dec 9] both Premier Craig Cannonier and Deputy Opposition Leader Derrick Burgess wrote messages of tribute to Mr. Mandela. Members of the public who wish to pay their respects by signing the book can visit the Cabinet Office today... Read more of this article
The Estates Section has reduced the outgoing rent in this fiscal year from $13.2 million to $11.02 million, saving approximately $2.2 million, Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz said on Friday [Dec 6] in the House of Assembly. He also noted that the Dame Lois Brown Building missed $200,000 in BELCO discounts from 2011 to 2013, and said they have streamlined... Read more of this article
[Written by Opposition Senator Diallo Rabain] In 2012, the then PLP government tabled the 2012 Gaming Referendum Act. This Act [PDF] proposed the following question, “Should there be licensed casino gaming in Bermuda?” After a year of will or won’t we have a referendum, the OBA has tabled the 2013 Gaming Referendum Act which asks, “Do you favour... Read more of this article
This past weekend saw the always popular Christmas Boat Parade set sail in Hamilton Harbour, crowds flock to the east end for the Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout, two motorcyclists end up in ICU after collisions, a 76-year-old sailor seeking to become the oldest and fastest person to sail solo nonstop around the world pass by Bermuda and... Read more of this article
The 2013 Christmas Boat Parade took place on Saturday evening [Dec 7], with the route packed with people who came out to watch the holiday spectacular. The parade began from the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel with dozens of boats making their way through Hamilton Harbour, travelling clockwise around White’s Island. A casino themed entry by Charles... Read more of this article
Minister of Public Works Trevor Moniz said that an LED streetlights pilot project — which if instituted effectively could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs by approximately 50% — launched on Friday. Both BELCO and the Ministry have encouraged the public to comment on the pilot project, which is being conducted by the... Read more of this article
A 28 year old man is in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit following a motorcycle collision early this morning [Dec 8] in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30am on Sunday, December 8th first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle collision on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Salt Kettle... Read more of this article
The casino themed entry by Charles Crisson was judged the Best Boat Overall at last night’s [Dec 7] Christmas Boat Parade in Hamilton Harbour. Founded in 1998, the Boat Parade continues as a biennial event and always attracts a large crowd to watch the spectacular event, with the casino themed boat attracting quite a bit of attention among attendees. The... Read more of this article
The 2013 Christmas Boat Parade took place on Saturday evening [Dec 7], with the route packed with people who came out to watch the holiday spectacular. The parade began from the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel with dozens of boats making their way through Hamilton Harbour, travelling clockwise around White’s Island. A casino themed entry by Charles... Read more of this article
Twin boys were born eight days apart in a rare arrival at a Canadian hospital, with Bermudians Edonna and Ryan Bean welcoming their son Emyr first and his brother Esai eight days later. Due to Mrs Bean’s high risk preganancy, she flew from Bermuda to IWK Health Centre in Halifax to receive specialist medical care.She was admitted to the IWK... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] 76-year-old Dr. Stanley Paris — who is seeking to become the oldest and fastest person to sail nonstop around the world solo — passed by the east end of Bermuda this morning [Dec 7] in his 63ft boat “Kiwi Spirit”, kicking off his around the world journey. The local duty officer said that at 10.15am today,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Junior Golf Association weekly tournament was played at Ocean View this past weekend. With the weather being the best as it has been for months, it was a great scoring opportunity for the island’s juniors. Mikus Ming had the low round of the day, shooting a very impressive 78 to take top honours in the White Tee Group. In the Red... Read more of this article
Bermudian striker Nahki Wells should stick with Bradford City despite the offers that are sure to be coming his way during next month’s transfer window, according to a report that quotes teammate Andrew Davies. Writing in his Telegraph & Argus column, City’s defender said: “I don’t think he needs to go anywhere now. The fans love him,... Read more of this article
Local hockey players saw action this past weekend, with the Ravens defeating the Longtails, the Wildcats defeating the Longtails, and the BHF National Team losing to the BHF All Stars. Women’s A Division: Ravens 9 – Longtails 0 Emma Simmons scored a hat-trick of Field Goals in the 8th, 27th and 34th minute, while Alex Wheatley scored a hat-trick... Read more of this article
Minister of Public Works Trevor Moniz said that an LED streetlights pilot project — which if instituted effectively could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs by approximately 50% — launched on Friday. Both BELCO and the Ministry have encouraged the public to comment on the pilot project, which is being conducted by the... Read more of this article
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and issuer credit ratings [ICR] of “a+” of Hiscox Insurance Company [Bermuda] Limited [Hiscox Bermuda], Hiscox Insurance Company Limited [Hisco] [United Kingdom] and Hiscox Insurance Company [Guernsey] Limited [Hiscox Guernsey]. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the ICR... Read more of this article
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that during the month of November, 2013, the Bank purchased for Treasury 112,645 Common Shares at an average price of $1.393 per share. In addition, in June the Bank purchased for cancellation 67 8% Preference Shares at an average price of $1,182.00. Related... Read more of this article
TROIKA Bermuda is inviting everyone to audition for their upcoming production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, a show that is planned for production in August 2014. The show will feature music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, all based on a book by Linda Woolverton and directed by Steve Huntsman. Set to be held at the... Read more of this article
The Christmas season was in full swing last night [Dec 6], as hundreds of people of all ages made their way to St George’s for the annual Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout in the Towne of St George’s.They found a well-lit and well decorated ‘olde towne,’ with the Town Crier hosting live entertainment on the square. Performers included... Read more of this article
Taking readers back to a time before Bermuda was Bermuda, Shipwreck on Devil’s Island follows the adventure of a group of sailors who become stranded on the island in 1609, in a tale of endless intrigue and heartfelt romance. From the book’s official description, “Mutiny! Only Alaric knew of the sinister plot underway on Devil’s... Read more of this article
According to a recent report in the journal Nature Climate Change, coral reefs have the ability to work against ocean acidification, giving the state of the world’s oceans new hope as scientists struggle to resolve growing issues associated with global climate change. According to the report, based on a study conducted in Bermuda, “Concerns... Read more of this article
Minister of Public Works Trevor Moniz said that an LED streetlights pilot project — which if instituted effectively could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs by approximately 50% — launched on Friday. Both BELCO and the Ministry have encouraged the public to comment on the pilot project, which is being conducted by the... Read more of this article
A management plan to control feral chickens examined the possibilities of them as a potential resource, however the conclusion was that it would not be cost effective. The Government said the quality of the meat from feral chickens is low, while the cost of preparation is high, in comparison to what can be purchased in a grocery store. This is due... Read more of this article
A 37 year old man who pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 9] where he was sentenced to two years in prison. When Tio Weeks was given the opportunity to address the Magistrate, Weeks told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner: “Mr Warner, you just do what you gotta’ do.” The Senior Magistrate’s... Read more of this article
A 47-year-old man was remanded into custody today [Dec 9] after appearing in Magistrates Court on charges alleging unlawful carnal knowledge of a 13-year-old girl. The man — who cannot legally be named at this stage of the proceedings — was charged with multiple counts alleging unlawful carnal knowledge and unlawful sexual acts with the... Read more of this article
The House will be invited to consider extending provisions of the Firearms and the Criminal Code Act, Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said today [Dec 6] in the House of Assembly. Both extensions — which allow the police to apply to detain suspects for up to 28 days as well as permit police to disperse people — would be through 31st... Read more of this article
Minister of Public Works Trevor Moniz said that an LED streetlights pilot project — which if instituted effectively could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs by approximately 50% — launched on Friday. Both BELCO and the Ministry have encouraged the public to comment on the pilot project, which is being conducted by the Department of Works... Read more of this article
Upon news of the passing of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela, social media feeds across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram became flooded with photos, memories and tributes to the late South African president. Bermudians joined those around the world in paying tribute online, and some of the tributes posted on Instagram are collected below. Related... Read more of this article
Philip Guishard, Secretary-General of the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] today [Dec 3] commented on the recent decision of the International Olympic Committee [IOC] to award the regional broadcasting rights to the 2016 Rio Games – to CANOC Broadcasting Inc. CANOC Broadcasting Inc. [CBI] is a company that has been formed by the National Olympic Committees and Commonwealth... Read more of this article
At just past 8pm on Saturday evening [Dec 7] a 51 foot cabin cruiser — with 19 passengers onboard who were watching the Christmas Boat Parade — ran aground on Reid Island in Hamilton Harbour. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The 51 foot cabin cruiser Old Blue Water ran aground on Reid Island, 400 metres NW of... Read more of this article
A 28 year old man is in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit following a motorcycle collision early this morning [Dec 8] in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30am on Sunday, December 8th first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle collision on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Salt Kettle... Read more of this article
[Updated with audio] At approximately 9.45pm tonight [Dec 7] emergency service personnel attended an accident on Poinciana Road in Devonshire involving a motorcycle. The police said the rider, a 55 year old man, was transported to hospital where he is listed in critical condition.A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a report of... Read more of this article
