Archive for May, 2013
Strykz Bowling Lounge To Host Party On June 1st
Strykz Bowling Lounge in St David’s will be hosting its first ever summer jump off “U.O.E.N.O” on Saturday [June 1] from 10pm until. DJ Keem, G-Money, and Twin Starr will be playing the best in Top 40, R&B, Reggae and Pop. Admission is $20 for men, and $15 for ladies. Visit their Facebook page for more information. Related Stories Princeton... Read more of this article
Novel Spotlights Fitzgeralds’ Bermuda Sojourn
“Jazz Age” supercouple Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald‘s real-life 1933 Bermuda vacation provides the inspiration for one of the most pivotal episodes in a newly-published fictionalised account of their tumultuous relationship. Told from the perspective of a nurse caring for Zelda — and taking place in swinging speakeasies, the... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday May 31
Friday May 31st is expected to have sunny breaks with mainly high clouds, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F, and the low to be 19°C/67°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Friday says: “Winds east-southeasterly light to moderate, veering southeasterly by late afternoon, easing light and variable at times”. The relative humidity... Read more of this article
Video/Photos: Minister & NSC Chairman ‘Dive Off’
Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs Wayne Scott and Chairman of the National Sports Center Trustees Sean Tucker met up today [May 30] for their “diving challenge” at the new pool. Last month Minister Scott challenged the Chairman to join him in christening the pool by diving off the platform. Mr Tucker accepted the challenge but... Read more of this article
Winchell Nominated To Chair Work Permit Group
Richard Winchell, Executive Director of the Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC], has been nominated to chair the Work Permit Stakeholder Group as a part of the review process, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said today [May 30]. The Minister said that “progress is steadily being made in this area”, noting that the Work Permit... Read more of this article
$265,000 Grant For Bermuda Lionfish Task Force
[Updated with video] The Darwin Plus fund of the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has allocated approximately $265,000 to the Bermuda Lionfish Task Force, Minister of Environment and Planning Sylvan Richards said today [May 30]. “The Darwin Plus fund is an important part of the UK Government’s network of support for conserving... Read more of this article
Local ‘Celebrities’ To Take Part In Cricket Game
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] and Hiscox jointly announced plans for the 2013 Hiscox 11&U Celebrity Cricket Festival, which will see a number of well known people take to the pitch including Governor George Fergusson, Premier Craig Cannonier, Minister Michael Dunkley, Tyler Butterfield and Powergirl. The Festival is designed to celebrate community... Read more of this article
BBA Names Cycling Team For Island Games
The Bermuda Bicycle Association has chosen eight athletes to represent Bermuda in the road cycling events in the 2013 NatWest Island Games this July. With the teams restricted at a maximum of five men and three women by the IGA Cycling rules, the BBA’s selectors made their assessment and recommendation to the association’s executive committee from... Read more of this article
Public Safety Minister Visits New Police Recruits
Yesterday [May 29], the Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley attended the Police Training Centre at Prospect to visit with the Bermuda Police Service’s 15 student officers. The Minister was joined by Senator Jeffrey Barron, Junior Minister for Public Safety and Legal Affairs. The eight men and seven women are taking part in a 16-week training... Read more of this article
Police Advisory: Traffic Restrictions This Sunday
The Bermuda Regiment will be holding a rehearsal for the Queen’s Birthday Parade on Sunday [June 2], and the following traffic restrictions will be in place between 7am and 11am that day in the City of Hamilton. Road Closures: Front Street between Court Street and Bermudiana Road. Burnaby Street between Front Street and Reid Street. Point Pleasant... Read more of this article
Marine Police Unit Moves From Barr’s Bay
The Bermuda Police Service has advised that the Marine Police Unit is no longer located at the Barr’s Bay office. A police spokesperson said, “The Marine Unit is now temporarily located at the Police COMOPS Building in Prospect, Devonshire before they make their permanent move to new offices in Dockyard expected to be 1st August, 2013. “Marine... Read more of this article
June 6: Appleby To Hold Trust Litigation Seminar
Appleby will co-sponsor a seminar with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Bermuda branch [STEP Bermuda], and overseas law firm Baker & McKenzie and London Barristers’ chambers XXIV Old Buildings on Thursday [June 6]. ‘Risky Business – A Trust Litigation Seminar’ will be held at Appleby’s offices and will focus on risk management... Read more of this article
