Archive for January, 2013
Music Video: Imari Feat. K.A.S.E “Free Night”
Local rapper Imari has released her latest music video – “Free Night” – featuring K.A.S.E., produced by Derek G, directed by Nick-Keymin Spence and Travis Smith-Simons, with the video edited by Asha Ludwig. Imari has been a solo artist for three years, performing at various numerous locations around the island including Chewstick,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: CBA Students Attend Inauguration
Twenty-one students from CedarBridge Academy travelled to Washington, DC to witness the inauguration of US President Barack Obama. In addition to the inauguration ceremony the students visited the Smithsonian Institute Museum of American History, the Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Howard University and other places of... Read more of this article
Gentleman Jack Golf: Pearman Back On Top
The cold and windy weather has made it tough for some of the local professionals to scrape off the rust on their games. However, Dwayne Pearman once again topped the field to take home the first of the Gentleman Jack golf series for 2013. Second went to Scott Roy, who despite his absence in playing golf in the last year, managed a 72. Paul Adams took... Read more of this article
Validus Sues U.S. Government Over Tax Refund
Bermuda-based Validus has sued the US government for collecting tax on retrocession cover that the reinsurer bought outside of the United States, Insurance Insider reports. “The insurer is asking for a full rebate of $435,380 for the 1 percent excise tax and interest it paid on cover it bought from non-American retrocessionaires in 2006,”... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday January 30
Wednesday January 30th is expected to have sunny periods, with the hi to be near 19°C/67°F, and the low to be 17°C/62°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Wednesday says: “Winds north-northwesterly light to moderate, becoming variable light by noon, settling south-southeasterly light to moderate in the evening, rapidly increasing... Read more of this article
Duerr Surrenders At Somerset Police Station
Christopher Duerr surrendered at the Somerset Police Station this evening [Jan 29], the police have confirmed. The search for Duerr began at approximately 11am yesterday after the police tried to execute a search at a Seawall Drive, Boaz Island residence. Three people were arrested at the residence, and drugs and ammunition were also seized from the... Read more of this article
Public School Enrolment For The 2013/14 Year
The Ministry of Education issued a notice advising parents that enrolment for the 2013/14 Bermuda Public School system will start next week. “Applications will be accepted for preschool, primary, middle and senior school from Monday Feb. 4 – Friday Feb. 8. Application forms are available online at www.moed.bm and at all public schools,”... Read more of this article
Public Safety Minister On Anti-Gang Measures
[Updated with video] Government is working on an array of measures to combat gang violence including a faith based approach, an anti-gang programme in the schools, providing incentives to get guns off the street, and the implementation of an Operation Ceasefire, Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley said today [Jan 29]. The Minister was speaking... Read more of this article
UK Officer Named New Regiment Commander
Governor George Fergusson announced that Lt Col Mike Foster-Brown — a British Army officer currently serving in Afghanistan — will serve as the next Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment. In a statement from Government House, Mr Fergusson said: “I am delighted that Mike Foster-Brown will be succeeding Brian Gonsalves. He will be taking... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘Minister Misrepresenting His Qualifications’
[Updated with Minister's response] It’s a “sad day when a Government Minister would seek to misrepresent his qualifications to the Bermudian public and the Minister for Education no less,” Shadow Minister of Education Walton Brown said today. Mr Brown said Education Minister Nalton Brangman [pictured] said he completed a Bermuda College... Read more of this article
Island Games Football Trial Teams Announced
As a continuation of the series of trial matches for the men’s national football team for the upcoming NatWest Island Games, the Bermuda Football Association announced the teams for the final trial match to be played on Wednesday [Jan 30] at the BFA Field. Players are asked to arrive at the BFA field by 5:45pm to prepare for a 6:30pmkickoff.... Read more of this article
BMA Sets Out 2013 Regulatory Priorities & Goals
The Bermuda Monetary Authority today [Jan 29] published its 2013 Business Plan which sets out its regulatory priorities and goals for the year. Jeremy Cox, the Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, presented the Plan to stakeholders from the public and private sector at the Authority’s Annual Meeting held at BMA House. Describing what will be another... Read more of this article
