A 40-year-old man has died following a collision in Southampton, the police have confirmed.
A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 40-year-old male has succumbed to injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle road traffic collision, which occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday 29th January 2023.
“Initial reports indicated... Read more of this article
[Updated] Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 30] to highlight a Mirrors Programme initiative. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below.
Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below
Update 2.45pm: Minister Furbert’s... Read more of this article
Calling her a “highly accomplished consultant, advocate and leader,” the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that Danielle Riviere will be joining the Chamber as the new CEO, effective February 1st.
Nathan Kowalski, Chamber board chair said, “The board subcommittee conducted a recent search to find the right candidate to continue the... Read more of this article
The working of the brain and its cognitive abilities has been the focus of Bermudian Dr. Eve De Rosa’s research over many years, the results of which will be shared at the Bermuda College’s annual Roche Science Event public forum on Wednesday, February 8.
A spokesperson said, “The Brain and Healthy Aging’ will examine Dr. De Rosa’s... Read more of this article
The family of Myrtle Edness, who died recently aged 108, have paid tribute to a “strong ambassador for Bermuda” who lived a “healthy and vibrant life”.
Ms Edness, who was believed to be Bermuda’s oldest resident, enjoyed an almost daily ritual of swimming in the ocean, which she continued well into her 109th year, attributing her longevity... Read more of this article
There “will be an interruption in public services” tomorrow [Jan 31] due to a BIU full membership meeting, the Government has advised, with services to be impacted including buses, ferry service, trash collection, parks, postal delivery and other services.
A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that due to a Bermuda... Read more of this article
“Over 12.5% of land within the City is dedicated to parking facilities of various forms” and “the current volume and spread of parking facilities is to the detriment of the pedestrian environment and we believe that a better balance could be achieved.”
This is according to the recently released City of Hamilton Plan 2023 Consultative... Read more of this article
Robert Richardson has successfully earned membership with the globally recognized Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors [RICS] as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.
The qualification is a significant milestone in Mr. Richardson’s 15 year career in construction project management and cost management, and he noted that it “demonstrates his commitment... Read more of this article
[Updated] Two people were injured in a multiple vehicle collision in Southampton late last night, the police have confirmed.
A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, 29th January, 2023, police received several 911 calls reporting a serious multiple vehicle collision on South Shore Road, Southampton, just east of the Henry the... Read more of this article
This past weekend saw Dage Minors break the 4 minute mile, three people injured in a collision in Devonshire, the David Saul Memorial Fidelity 5K Road Race, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more.
News/Misc:
Premier & Minister Meet St. Regis Owners
Meeting Held To Discuss... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright]
Larissa French and Jonari Smith earned the top honours at the Big Brothers Big Sisters annual awards ceremony at City Hall last week.
Ms French, Big Sister to Nya Smith, was named Big Sister of the Year and Mr Smith, Big Brother to NiJasz Mello, whose father died six years ago, was Big Brother of the Year.
Mr Smith is a former... Read more of this article
“The St. Regis Hotel is a valuable addition to Bermuda’s tourism product and the Government enjoys a constructive working relationship with the owners,” said the Minister of Tourism, Vance Campbell following a meeting with the hotel’s owners and a representative of their proposed casino operator on Friday.
Minister Campbell said, “The St.... Read more of this article