Archive for March, 2012

OBA Youth Wing Hosts Dinner For Single Mothers

Future Bermuda Alliance, the youth wing of the One Bermuda Alliance, recently hosted a dinner for single mothers, the purpose of which they said was to “hear firsthand from people facing significant challenges every day.” A spokesperson said, “We believe you cannot help people unless you first understand their situation, and that is... Read more of this article

Tyler Smith Wins Opener in Barbados

Bermuda’s Tyler Smith has begun taking part in the Barbados Junior International Tennis Tournament in Barbados. Smith has advanced after winning her First Round match in straight sets, Smith defeated Kezia Koroma from Trinidad 6-0, 6-0. Smith then teamed up with Jeung Yang from Korea in Ladies Doubles, they defeated Julia Weisel from Hawaii and... Read more of this article

St. Peter’s To Hold 400th Anniversary Exhibit

St. Peter’s Church celebrates its fourth century as the oldest continuously used Anglican church in the Western hemisphere this year and is seeking memorabilia, paintings, photographs, letters, postcards and souvenirs for a forthcoming exhibit chronicling its long history An exhibition to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the St. George’s church... Read more of this article

BA Commences Daily Summer Schedule

British Airways, the island’s only direct flight link with the UK, moves to its summer schedule this week, with daily service to London. British Airways Bermuda manager Marianne Wilcox said, “We are delighted to commence the daily service to London every day of the week over the summer season and until the end of October. A daily service means even... Read more of this article

National Security Council Meeting Held

The first meeting of the newly formed National Security Council was held yesterday [Mar.28], with a press conference after the event. Last month a Government House press statement said the National Security Council will be established to discuss internal security matters with a focus on police resources. The National Security Council will aim to meet... Read more of this article

Chewstick Seminar On Gombey Tradition

On Tuesday [Apr. 3] Allan Warner from Warner’s Gombey Troupe will explain at Chewstick’s Reasnin’ series why the beat indeed goes on for Bermuda’s oldest but most dynamic folk tradition. Mr. Warner has described the richness of Gombey tradition, as an inspiring and unifying force in Bermuda. Reasnin’ will give Mr. Warner the... Read more of this article

550 Athletes Expected For Carifta Games

[Updated with video] 550 junior athletes from 26 Caribbean countries are expected to compete at this year’s Carifta Games in Bermuda, Minister of Youth, Families and Sports Glenn Blakeney said today. “I believe this large commitment by many athletes to come to Bermuda to compete reflects many wonderful things. First, there is the interest in... Read more of this article

Accident Involving Police Car On North Shore

[Updated] At approximately 1pm today [Mar.28] there was an accident involving a police car on North Shore Road. An section between Barker’s Hill Round-a-bout and Dock Hill was blocked off while police investigated the crash. A tow truck removed the car at approximately 2.45pm, and the road remains blocked as of 2.50pm. Details are sketchy but... Read more of this article

Westgate Hosts ‘Community Reintegration Fair’

Nine private sector companies and over a dozen helping or Government agencies turned up for the Department of Correction’s “Bridging the Gap Vll: Community Reintegration Fair” held this morning [Mar.28] at Westgate Correctional Facility. The private sector companies were companies that are willing to hire recently or just released prison inmates.... Read more of this article

Islamic Finance Assets Continue To Grow

As Bermuda continues to position itself as a hub for Sharia-compliant business, a new report from the UK Islamic Finance Secretariat [UKIFS] indicates that Islamic finance assets worldwide continued a long run of growth to reach an estimated $1.3 trillion in 2011 — 150 per cent up over the previous five years. Despite political unrest in some... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Dance School Fundraiser

To raise funds for this year’s Student Performance Team costumes and accessories, Sabor Dance School Studio invite you to a Pictionary Games Night & Dance on Saturday [Mar. 31]. You don’t have to be an artist or a dancer to attend and both teams and individuals are welcome. Pictionary will be from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m., followed by... Read more of this article

Blakeney & Roban Confirmed As Candidates

[Updated with video] This afternoon [Mar.28] the Progressive Labour Party confirmed that Walter Roban will represent the party in Constituency #15 Pembroke East, and Glenn Blakeney will stand in Constituency #13 Devonshire North Central. Mr Roban presently holds the Pembroke East seat, having won 81.63% of the vote over the UBP’s Sean Pitcher... Read more of this article