[Generation Next Youth Movement Series] “Tea in touch with tomorrow” is the mantra adopted by NovelTea, as well as its founder and owner Kelsea Williams. When asked to give a little background on how the modernisation of tea is the driving idea behind the company, Kelsea shared that the meaning is two-fold. “We are a ‘Tea in Touch with... Read more of this article
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad.The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories30 Minute Video:... Read more of this article
Today the Acting Minister of Social Development and Sports Lovitta Foggo and the Minister of Education and Workforce Development Diallo Rabain visited the Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall, King Street, Hamilton where a ‘Back to School’ uniform and school supply drive was underway.The initiative was the brainchild of three Government departments... Read more of this article
The police have now confirmed the death of 50-year-old Keith Trott who died as a result of what the police said appears to be a single vehicle collision that took place on August 2nd, and said Mr Trott’s death marks the 8th road traffic fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 50-year-old... Read more of this article
Thursday night’s theme for Made in Bermuda Nights is “wear Bermuda”, and the Bermuda Tourism Authority is urging people to break out their finest Bermuda-branded summer gear and Bermuda-inspired outfits and step out onto White’s Island for live music and dancing under the stars. The Wall Street Band will take the stage once again, joined by... Read more of this article
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade, Steve Wilson and Omar Hayward have concluded competing in the BISFed 2018 World Boccia Championships in England, with Bermuda’s coach noting that the “athletes have shown tremendous dedication to training” and “have shown they can certainly compete with the world’s best.” Bermuda Boccia Coach... Read more of this article
The National Dance Foundation of Bermuda has awarded scholarships and bursaries to the island’s talented young dancers, with Rhianna Evelyn, MeShalae Hayward-Furquan, Ravi Cannonier-Watson, Taylor Railton, Alexis Smith and Jada Pearman all receiving educational awards thanks to generous corporate sponsors. A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
[Written by Don Burgess] Photos of boats involved and a panicked 911 call were all part of yesterday’s [Aug 14] testimony at a trial of a man charged with the manslaughter of New Zealand visitor Mary McKee during last year’s America’s Cup. In December of last year, Andrew Lake pled not guilty to unlawfully killing Mrs McKee when his 17 foot... Read more of this article
The Road Traffic Amendment and Validation Act 2018 was read, debated and passed on August 10th which will allow the Government to start roadside sobriety testing, and the Bermuda Housing Amendment Act will permit the Bermuda Housing Corporation to begin the process of converting the Grand Atlantic property into a condo-hotel and “if this was not... Read more of this article
[Written by Don Burgess] A few signs were put up around Shelly Bay Park thanking people for their support. One of the signs proclaimed “Shelly Bay Beach, a sanctuary by the sea” as a way to acknowledge that the park had been taken out from the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s Beach Vision. Another boasted that Shelly Bay is “magnificent in its simplicity.” Last... Read more of this article
Fatal boat collision trial underway, champion footballers welcomed with motorcade, Premier met with BIU President Chris Furbert, MP Rolfe Commissiong & Rev Tweed about Living Wage Report, student Asia Atienza launches natural skin care product, BHB selects Johns Hopkins as preferred bidder for a Clinical Affiliate Agreement, Boccia players... Read more of this article
The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Aug 15] and Bills before the Senate include the Bermuda Monetary Authority Amendment [No. 2] Act 2018, the Defence [Coast Guard Unit] Amendment Act 2018, the Road Traffic Amendment and Validation Act 2018, and the Bermuda Housing Amendment Act 2018. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related... Read more of this article
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt met with BIU President Chris Furbert, MP Rolfe Commissiong and Rev Nicholas Tweed this morning [Aug 14] to discuss the Living Wage Report. Premier Burt tweeted the photos below, saying: “Minister Brown and I met with BIU President Chris Furbert, MP Commissiong and Rev Tweed this morning to discuss the Living... Read more of this article
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad.The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories30 Minute Video:... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts announced the appointment of Gita Blakeney Saltus to the position of Deputy Chair of the Festival’s Board. The appointment takes effect immediately. Chairman Mr. David Skinner said: “I am excited that Gita has accepted this role. She brings a wealth of experience to the Festival, both as a world class... Read more of this article
One Communications said they “would like to remind the public to exercise caution when receiving emails and/or phone calls requesting personal information.” “A number of suspicious individuals posing as representatives under former company names, Logic and Northrock, have persisted in their attempts to commit fraud. If contacted,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service is thanking the public for their patience after an interruption of vetting service occurred last month, and said that despite the resumption of service the turnaround time for processing applications has been extended to 15 working days, and applications that encounter any ‘red flags’ will likely cause further delays. A... Read more of this article
[Updated] The Ministry of Social Development and Sports has arranged a special motorcade for the Bermuda Girls U-15 Concacaf Championship Team for today [August 14], which is set to depart the airport at approximately 2.00/30pm. The Ministry said the Acting Minister of Social Development and Sports Lovitta Foggo will meet the team at the airport, and... Read more of this article
The OBA have “grave concerns about an abuse of process which saw Bills tabled in the House of Assembly and then going through first, second and third readings in the same day,” Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden said, adding that the “usual procedure is that Bills are tabled and then debated following a two-week period.” Ms Atherden... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that Johns Hopkins Medicine International has been selected as the “preferred bidder for a Clinical Affiliate Agreement [CAA].” “The CAA aims to partner BHB with a high quality health provider to help improve services and support education. Six US health care organizations responded to a Request... Read more of this article
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad.The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories30 Minute Video:... Read more of this article
Fatal boat collision trial underway, champion footballers welcomed with motorcade, Premier met with BIU President Chris Furbert, MP Rolfe Commissiong & Rev Tweed about Living Wage Report, student Asia Atienza launches natural skin care product, BHB selects Johns Hopkins as preferred bidder for a Clinical Affiliate Agreement, Boccia players... Read more of this article
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad.The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories30 Minute Video:... Read more of this article
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade, Steve Wilson and Omar Hayward have concluded competing in the BISFed 2018 World Boccia Championships in England, with Bermuda’s coach noting that the “athletes have shown tremendous dedication to training” and “have shown they can certainly compete with the world’s best.” Bermuda Boccia Coach... Read more of this article
Robin Horsfield competed in the UCI Under 23 World Cup at Mont Saint Anne, Quebec. Horsfield took to the line with 59 competitors, including two continental champions and six national champions, Horsfield was one of only seven 18 year old athletes participating. Fifteen nations were represented on the line with riders from all continents.Horsfield... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Lisa Blackburn stood atop of the 2018 Mack Cycle Sprint Triathlon Trilogy #3 Age Group podium. Blackburn finished as the first finisher in the Female 45 – 49 Age Group with a time of 1:06:02.62. Blackburn finished 79th overall, she clocked 5:19 during the swim, 30:21 on the bike course and 27:56 on the run course. Related... Read more of this article
[Generation Next Youth Movement Series] “Tea in touch with tomorrow” is the mantra adopted by NovelTea, as well as its founder and owner Kelsea Williams. When asked to give a little background on how the modernisation of tea is the driving idea behind the company, Kelsea shared that the meaning is two-fold. “We are a ‘Tea in Touch with... Read more of this article
Oyster Consulting [Bermuda] Ltd. announced that Brian R. Hall, OBE, former Chairman of the Board of Oyster Consulting [Bermuda] Ltd., has become Chairman Emeritus. “Mr. Hall served as Chairman of the Board since the company’s inception. His son, B. Robert Hall [Rob], a Founding Principal and Managing Director of Oyster Consulting, LLC, will... Read more of this article
August 15 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,929.71, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related StoriesNasdaq & BSX Market Technology Agreement Guide For Investors In Bermuda Stock Market BSX Launches... Read more of this article
Thursday night’s theme for Made in Bermuda Nights is “wear Bermuda”, and the Bermuda Tourism Authority is urging people to break out their finest Bermuda-branded summer gear and Bermuda-inspired outfits and step out onto White’s Island for live music and dancing under the stars. The Wall Street Band will take the stage once again, joined by... Read more of this article
The National Dance Foundation of Bermuda has awarded scholarships and bursaries to the island’s talented young dancers, with Rhianna Evelyn, MeShalae Hayward-Furquan, Ravi Cannonier-Watson, Taylor Railton, Alexis Smith and Jada Pearman all receiving educational awards thanks to generous corporate sponsors. A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts announced the appointment of Gita Blakeney Saltus to the position of Deputy Chair of the Festival’s Board. The appointment takes effect immediately. Chairman Mr. David Skinner said: “I am excited that Gita has accepted this role. She brings a wealth of experience to the Festival, both as a world class... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is getting set to present lecture title “Leatherback Turtles, Wandering Voyagers of the Reptile World” on Thursday, August 16 at 7.00pm at BAMZ Education Classroom The event poster says, “The largest of all sea turtles, and one of the largest reptiles on earth, the Ieatherback turtle can reach 8 feet in length... Read more of this article
A study led by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History has investigated the genetics behind the “incredible luminous seasonal mating display produced by swarms of bioluminescent marine Bermuda fireworms.” A story in Science Daily said, “The beautiful bioluminescence of the Bermuda fireworm [Odontosyllis enopla], which lives... Read more of this article
“Conditions in the ocean and the atmosphere are conspiring to produce a less active Atlantic hurricane season than initially predicted in May, “NOAA said today [Aug 9]. “There are still more storms to come – the hurricane season is far from being over. We urge continued preparedness and vigilance,” said Dr Gerry Bell, lead seasonal... Read more of this article
[Written by Don Burgess] Photos of boats involved and a panicked 911 call were all part of yesterday’s [Aug 14] testimony at a trial of a man charged with the manslaughter of New Zealand visitor Mary McKee during last year’s America’s Cup. In December of last year, Andrew Lake pled not guilty to unlawfully killing Mrs McKee when his 17 foot... Read more of this article
An incident allegedly involving a Digicel staff member is “currently being investigated by the police” and the staff member is “away from the office until such time as the investigation has been concluded,” Digicel has confirmed, adding that they are “assisting the police” and take any allegations of wrongdoing “extremely... Read more of this article
[Written by Don Burgess] A 54-year-old Devonshire man pled guilty to charges connected with pulling a fire alarm at the Dame Lois Browne Evans Building. Jerry Williams said this was a case of “the hero being turned into the villain” as he claimed that on August 10th, he only pulled the fire alarm to save the court from a tragedy. Mr Williams admitted... Read more of this article
One Communications said they “would like to remind the public to exercise caution when receiving emails and/or phone calls requesting personal information.” “A number of suspicious individuals posing as representatives under former company names, Logic and Northrock, have persisted in their attempts to commit fraud. If contacted, customers and the general... Read more of this article
Speaker of the House Dennis Lister issued a warning to MPs today [Aug 10], telling them that photos of House proceedings are not allowed, and also informing them that any member who is posting on social media about “events that are taking place during the House, at the time that it’s happening, is out of order.” The Speaker’s comments follow after photos... Read more of this article
64% of residents “believe that introducing legislation which will recognise businesses dealing in virtual assets will improve Bermuda’s economic future,” while 16% disagree that virtual currency legislation will yield economic benefits, and 20% are uncertain. This is according to the Bermuda Omnibus quarterly survey of public opinion in Bermuda which is... Read more of this article
The police have now confirmed the death of 50-year-old Keith Trott who died as a result of what the police said appears to be a single vehicle collision that took place on August 2nd, and said Mr Trott’s death marks the 8th road traffic fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 50-year-old... Read more of this article
[Written by Don Burgess] Photos of boats involved and a panicked 911 call were all part of yesterday’s [Aug 14] testimony at a trial of a man charged with the manslaughter of New Zealand visitor Mary McKee during last year’s America’s Cup. In December of last year, Andrew Lake pled not guilty to unlawfully killing Mrs McKee when his 17 foot... Read more of this article
[Updated] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to what appears to be a brush fire in Paget tonight [Aug 13] with at least two fire service vehicles seen at the location.Fire service personnel brought the fire under control and continue to wet down the area involved. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as... Read more of this article
