Archive for July, 2011

KPMG Summer Interns Give Back To Community

KPMG in Bermuda has taken a community focus with their Summer Internship Programme, with students launching into three pro bono projects with local charities this summer. Nicole Nelson, 19, and Vanessa Carroca, 22, are currently assisting the Centre on Philanthropy by creating and implementing data collection surveys relating to diversity, governance... Read more of this article

Photos: ‘Get Ready To Glow, It’s About To Get Hot’

‘Get ready to Glow… It’s About To Get Hot,” says Bermuda’s fashion e-magazine StyleBermuda. Their latest photo shoot is ‘themed’ to compliment the upcoming Ultimate After Party on Friday, July 29th at Fort St. Catherine. The post-Cup Match party will be complete with a huge dance floor with lights, fashion show... Read more of this article

Videos: Truck Flips On Side After Accident

[Updated] A short while ago this afternoon [July 26] there was an accident in the Harrington Sound area which has seen a truck flip over on its side. The accident occurred just east of Harrington Sound Post Office. Traffic is presently being delayed in the area, and emergency personnel are presently on the scene with the truck still overturned in the... Read more of this article

Lindo’s ISL All Star Weekend: August 4th-7th

There will be plenty of chances to see the Lindo’s ISL and MISL All-Stars the weekend of August 5-7th. The players will be training at BFA field at 6 pm on Thursday night August 4th, and at 1 pm on Friday August 5th. The 2011 Lindo’s ISL skills competition takes place Saturday August 6th at 10:00 am at BFA field. The Lindo’s ISL All Stars, MISL... Read more of this article

Police: High Visibility Patrols Over Cup Match

Bolstered by the Police Reserves and the Bermuda Regiment, the Bermuda Police Service will be out in full strength over the upcoming Cup Match Holiday weekend, and said they are “intent on deterring those members of the public that might seek to disrupt the holiday with acts of violence and criminality.” At a press conference held this morning... Read more of this article

6th Annual BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay

Chewstick is at it again, producing the 6th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach. A spokesperson said, “BeachFest has always been the biggest event on Chewstick’s calendar, and we have always approached it as a fundraiser and an event that serves to showcase Bermudian arts, history and cultures in a tradition of joy,... Read more of this article

Rubis Donates Fuel to BZS Research Boat

Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] has received a boost to its environmental education and conservation-research programmes, thanks to the donation of a year’s worth of diesel boat fuel by RUBIS Energy Bermuda. The fuel, to be provided free of charge through next April, will go to the BZS outreach vessel, Endurance, which takes schoolchildren and researchers... Read more of this article

New Stamp Series Featuring Casemates

Last Thursday [July 21] the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson participated in the Bermuda Post Office’s latest stamp series launch depicting the old Casemates Barracks. The event took place at Commissioner’s House in Dockyard. Pictured below, Minister Kim Wilson (end) is pictured with from L to R: Lisa Quinn-Brown, Chair of the... Read more of this article

Political Debate Centers On Young Black Males

Politicians debated the Mincy Report in the House of Assembly yesterday [July 25], with MPs from both sides repeatedly mentioning education as a key factor to assist with issues faced by young black males. The Mincy Report was conducted by the Columbia University School of Social Work, and led by Professor Ronald Mincy. You can download or view the... Read more of this article

Norwegian Dawn Green & Clean Activity

Yesterday afternoon [July 25], crew members from the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship were seen walking around the west end picking up trash as part of their ‘Green and Clean Day.’ Captain of the Norwegian Dawn Paul Von Knorring said approximately forty staff members who gave a couple hours out of their day to help clean up and give back to our... Read more of this article

Immigration Appeals Tribunal To Be Created

Today [July 25] in the House of Assembly, National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief spoke on the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Amendment Act 2011, which will create an Immigration Appeals Tribunal. The Minister said the Bill “creates an independent and impartial Immigration Appeals Tribunal, separate from the Executive to determine and... Read more of this article

26 Weekend Arrests: Warrants & DUI

This past weekend [July 23/24] there were five people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. Police officers also arrested twenty-one people who had outstanding warrants and conducted twenty-two liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island. Related Stories Police Urge Safe Weekend Celebrations Warrant Executed,... Read more of this article