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Devonshire Parish Council Meeting On Feb 15

Devonshire Parish Council Meeting On Feb 15

The Devonshire Parish Council [DPC] will be hosting a public meeting on Saturday [Feb 15] from 3.00pm to 5.00pm at Elliot Primary School. A spokesperson said, “The Devonshire Parish Council would like to invite the public to come out and hear from Devonshire Parish Constable Kyle Outerbridge this Saturday, February 15 from 3.00pm to 5.00pm at... Read more of this article

Devonshire Parish Constable Meet & Greet

Devonshire Parish Constable Meet & Greet

The Parish Constable for Devonshire, Constable Kyle Outerbridge, will be conducting a community outreach clinic to meet and greet area residents on Thursday [May 23] at the J&J Produce stand in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “The Parish Constable for Devonshire, Constable Kyle Outerbridge, will be conducting a community outreach clinic... Read more of this article

Devonshire Parish Council Meeting On Feb 9

Devonshire Parish Council Meeting On Feb 9

The Devonshire Parish Council will be hosting a public meeting on Saturday, February 9 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Elliot Primary School in Devonshire, with guest speaker Dr. Claudette Fleming from Age Concern. A spokesperson said, “Meet the members of the Devonshire Parish Council. Mix and Mingle after the guest speaker. Come and bring the whole... Read more of this article

Student Creates Devonshire Inspired Artful Bin

Student Creates Devonshire Inspired Artful Bin

The Devonshire Parish Council recently received a beautiful Devonshire Parish Inspired Artful Bin from long-time parish resident, KBB member and student, Anthony Whaley. In June 2015, Mr. Whaley  – who is an IB-1 student at Warwick Academy who has a natural talent for creativity and art – approached the Council about completing an artful... Read more of this article

Devonshire Recreation Club Celebrates 70 Years

Devonshire Recreation Club Celebrates 70 Years

The Devonshire Recreation Club [DRC] will be celebrating 70 years of existence from August 21 through 25, with a number of anniversary activities to be held in the lower hall. On Friday, August 21, those activities will include Studio One’s Huntie Diamond and Prophecy’s Big Mon Lafi, a happy hour serving two drinks for $7, and an old school... Read more of this article

Devonshire Post Office Closed Temporarily

Devonshire Post Office Closed Temporarily

The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] has temporarily closed Devonshire Post Office to “enable emergency repair work on its plumbing system.” “Customers will still have access to their post boxes whilst the repairs are being conducted,” a spokesperson said. “The following alternative locations are suggested: Flatts Post Office,... Read more of this article

Collision Involving Two Trucks On North Shore

Collision Involving Two Trucks On North Shore

[Updated] At around 8.00am this morning [Mar 27] a collision involving two trucks occurred on North Shore Road in Devonshire, resulting in traffic delays for morning commuters heading into Hamilton. Further information is limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 1.46pm: A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating... Read more of this article

“Sluggo” Named Devonshire Rec Cricket Coach

“Sluggo” Named Devonshire Rec Cricket Coach

Devonshire Recreation Club has welcomed Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock as their new Cricket Coach. DRC President Nadine Browne-Evans said, “The Devonshire Recreation Club, Inc. would like to officially welcome their new Cricket Coach, Mr. Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock. “The Committee of Management look forward to the wealth of skill that this... Read more of this article

Devonshire Parish Council Meeting On Feb 10

Devonshire Parish Council Meeting On Feb 10

The Devonshire Parish Council will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, 10 February 2015 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Prospect Primary School Auditorium. The agenda of the meeting includes a welcome and introduction of Council members, Council initiatives [past and future], a presentation by Constable Adrian Haynes on Neighbourhood Watches and crime... Read more of this article

Devonshire Council Awards Four Scholarships

Devonshire Council Awards Four Scholarships

The Devonshire Parish Council selected four Devonshire residents to receive its annual scholarship. This is the fourth year the scholarship has been awarded, and each recipient received an award of $3,750.00. The undergraduate recipients are Lateefah Caines, Michaela Ratteray and Kascia White, while the graduate scholarship recipient is Kejon Sampson. Left... Read more of this article

Jr Food Critic Review: The Flame In Devonshire

Jr Food Critic Review: The Flame In Devonshire

Looking for somewhere to take the kids for a bite? Who’s going to give you a more honest, bite-sized review than an 11-year-old? Eliza Olander, from St David’s, is a Grade 7 student at Learning Express Academy in Devonshire. [Written by 11 year old Eliza Olander...with a little help from Uncle Tony] Location: The Flame, 89 North Shore Road, Devonshire First... Read more of this article

Devonshire Parish Council Offers Scholarship

Devonshire Parish Council Offers Scholarship

Devonshire Parish Council is offering the Devonshire Parish Undergraduate Scholarship, which will be awarded annually and have a maximum value of $5000.00 per annum for undergraduate study at an approved University or College, including Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Applicants, who must be Bermudian and have resided in Devonshire Parish... Read more of this article

Meet Miss Devonshire: Cocy-Lynne Simmons

Meet Miss Devonshire: Cocy-Lynne Simmons

In the eighth of a series of profiles of contestants, Bernews today spotlights Cocy-Lynne Simmons, who is representing Devonshire in the Miss Bermuda Pageant, which will be held on July 6, 2014. Miss Simmons currently attends Warwick Academy and is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. During the summers, she works by shadowing... Read more of this article

Traffic Diversions In Devonshire [Back To Normal]

Traffic Diversions In Devonshire [Back To Normal]

[Updated] As of 8.30am this morning [Feb 7], traffic is currently being diverted from the Middle Road, Montpelier Road Devonshire area due to a downed power line, the police said. “BELCO has been notified; however motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible until the situation can be rectified,” a police spokesperson said. Update 10.13am:... Read more of this article

Man Arrested At Lindo’s Market After Scuffle

Man Arrested At Lindo’s Market After Scuffle

An incident that took place at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire yesterday [Feb 5] lead to the arrest of one man following suspicious behavior within the market. According to a statement from police, “Around 6.00pm on Wednesday, February 5, police officers responded to a reported incident at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire. “It appears that... Read more of this article

Former Bermuda Educator Publishes Book

Former Bermuda Educator Publishes Book

A former Bermuda principal has taken what he’s learned about education on the island and around the world in putting pen to paper and publishing “Beyond the Manual: A Realist’s Guide to Independent School Governance,” a book intended to help educators to better prepare themselves for the reality of managing and teaching in independent... Read more of this article