Archive for November, 2012

Monday: Limited Access To Rebecca Road

BELCO wishes to advise motorists and area residents that there will be limited access to Rebecca Road in Southampton on Monday morning, December 3rd, from approximately 9:30 am to noon. “Crews will be on Rebecca Road to pull cable, as part of the ongoing Government road-widening and utility-relocation project,” a spokesperson said. “BELCO... Read more of this article

2012 HSBC Bermuda Diversity Award Recipients

HSBC Bermuda Diversity Council recently congratulated the 2012 HSBC Bermuda Diversity Award recipients. Rachid Alami-Merrouni, Julia Saltus, Erin Lovell, Calviolatta (Tina) Durham, Bruce Fox, Teresa Watts, William DaCosta, Mariana Teixeira and Amanda Scaife, were nominated by fellow Bank staff who are seeking to create a culture in the workplace where... Read more of this article

PLP: No Response From OBA To Debate Offer

The PLP said they sent a letter to the OBA two days ago trying to facilitate a televised debate between Premier Paula Cox and OBA leader Craig Cannonier, and the OBA has “not even done us the courtesy of acknowledging receipt.” Minister Walter Roban said, “On day one of the 2012 election, Mr. Cannonier asked for us to quote ‘Bring... Read more of this article

Man Charged With Intimidating A Witness

This afternoon [Nov 30] Tio Weeks, 36, was in front of Senior Magistrate Archie Warner facing a charge of witness intimidation alleged to have occurred between September and November 2012. The charge can only be tried in Supreme Court, so Mr Weeks was not required to enter a plea. The charge arose out of an aborted trial that started and then ended... Read more of this article

Video: BIU President Addresses Docks Dispute

[Updated w/Stevedoring Services response] BIU President Chris Furbert said that the dock dispute has been referred back to arbitration, and also noted that if the employer is instituting layoffs, he has been instructed by the workers to institute an overtime ban. Mr Furbert said for the past 5/6 months they have been in discussions about the hours of... Read more of this article

BIU: “Proposal Shows The OBA’s True Colours”

[Updated with video + OBA response] The Union “strongly opposes” a proposal mentioned by the OBA’s Bob Richards which showed the “OBA’s true colours” indicating that they are for the “business owners and not the workers,” BIU President Chris Furbert said this afternoon [Nov 30]. Part of the OBA’s... Read more of this article

Bermuda Regiment Donates To Toys For Tots

The 28 members of the Regiment’s full time staff annually participate in an internal “Secret Santa” gift swap. However, it was unanimously decided that this year, they would prefer to give in the name of charity and be “Secret Santas to some of Bermuda’s youth. The charity they selected was Coldwell Banker’s Tenth Annual Toys for Tots... Read more of this article

Mark Ballots Correctly Or Vote May Not Count

Parliamentary Registrar Randy Scott today advised that voters should mark their ballot papers correctly or they risk their vote not being counted. Mr. Scott said: “The instructions to voters are very clear on the ballot. Writing your name or anything else on it which does not give a clear indication or intent for whom you wish to vote will render... Read more of this article

Open To Locals: Tucker’s Point Italian Restaurant

Rosewood Tucker’s Point today [Nov 30] announces that for the first time, locals are welcome to dine at the Clubhouse restaurant Sul Verde, which was previously only open to members. In addition, Executive Chef Guido Brambilla implements his first innovations with a unique restaurant concept and a new menu at The Point. Executive Chef Guido Brambilla... Read more of this article

Spot “Blaze” And Win Free Internet, iPads

North Rock Communications is running a contest in which locals have to spot “Blaze” and post a photo of him/her, with prizes including one year of free North Rock 8MB Wireless service including installation [worth over $2,000] as well as Apple iPads. Their Facebook page will be posting “clues” on how you can spot “Blaze,”... Read more of this article

Junior Players Shine At Squash Champs

Of the 60+ players taking part in this week’s BCS IBM Squash Club Championships it’s the junior stars making a big impact. Reaching the later stages of the event as expected are D’Vario Thompson, Kyler Knights, Kion Knights and Nazhir Smith, but its 14 year old Tiye Williams breaking through the Ladies Draw to reach the quarter finals and 10 year... Read more of this article

Upcoming: BUEI’s Christmas By The Harbour

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is hosting their Annual Christmas By The Harbour event this Saturday, December 1st from 11am – 4pm. The event will feature three floors of vendors, storytime, live Entertainment, holiday crafts, facepainting, wreath-making demos, in-house raffles, photos with Santa and more. Related Stories PHC... Read more of this article