Archive for November, 2013

Police To Investigate Alleged Sexual Assaults

[Updated with BAD + Police + Regiment response] Governor George Fergusson said that he doesn’t think a “formal, broader inquiry” would be useful, but has asked the Commissioner of Police to “nominate a single point of contact for the receipt of confidential complaints” with a view to undertaking a future investigation... Read more of this article

HSBC Confirm “Roles Will Be Made Redundant”

[Updated] HSBC Bermuda confirmed this afternoon [Nov 28] that “some existing roles will be made redundant” to “accommodate the new structure.” The company did not confirm exactly how many people will be laid off, and unofficial reports range quite a bit. HSBC did note that new part time roles will be created, as well as four... Read more of this article

Government To Table Gaming Referendum Act

Tomorrow [Nov 29] the Government will table the Referendum Act 2013 which will deal with allowing casino gaming in Bermuda, and the Ministry said that a notice of the date for the referendum must be given within 90 days of its approval. Minister of Tourism & Transport Shawn Crockwell said this is an “exciting time for Bermuda” and that... Read more of this article

Tyler Butterfield Featured In Charity Calendar

Two-time Olympian triathlete Tyler Butterfield is featured in the “Gloriously Mustached Professional Triathletes” calendar, with all proceeds from the calendar — which is designed to parody glamour photography — to be donated to the Movember Foundation. The group of professional triathletes from around the world appealed for... Read more of this article

37 Yr Old Man Denies Using Counterfeit $50 Bill

37-year-old Tio Weeks appeared in Magistrates Court today [Nov 28] where he pleaded not guilty to possessing and passing a $50 counterfeit Bermuda dollar bill on 18th November 2013 at the Marketplace store on Church Street. Magistrate Juan Wolffe granted Weekes $1,000 bail, required Weeks to find a Surety, and set trial for March 2014. Related Stories Court:... Read more of this article

PLP Pleased With SAGE Meeting Turnout

PLP Leader Marc Bean said he is pleased with the turnout and results of his Party’s first of a series of Town Hall meetings surrounding the findings of the SAGE Commission held at St. Paul’s Church Hall yesterday evening. “We approached the SAGE Report with a view of informing the people about its recommendations and getting their... Read more of this article

Police Mourn Loss Of Crime Scene Investigator

The Bermuda Police Service are today [Nov 28] mourning the loss of 55 year old colleague John Hall after the Crime Scene Investigator passed away at the hospital this morning. A statement from the Police said: “It is with deep sadness that Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael DeSilva reports the untimely death of our colleague and friend 55 year... Read more of this article

Thunderstorm Advisory Issued This Afternoon

Shoppers who plan to camp out early for Black Friday Sales may face wet and windy conditions after word that the Bermuda Weather Service have issued a Thunderstorm Advisory which is valid through this afternoon. Tonight’s forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions with periods of rain or showers. Winds will be moderate and increasing moderate... Read more of this article

Man Denies Betting $18,100 Of Brothers Money

In Magistrates Court this morning [Nov 28] a 26-year-old man denied a slew of charges alleging he used $18,000 of his own brother’s money to place bets. Before Magistrate Juan Wolffe, David Robinson agreed that the Magistrate need not read out all thirty-seven charges that he was facing; but that the Magistrate could just read the first four and... Read more of this article

Regulatory Authority Offers Shopping Advice

The Regulatory Authority said they note “with satisfaction that various deals are being launched on the Bermudian market” and gave some advice to prospective buyers including comparing plan prices, reading the fine print and understanding the terms and conditions. The full statement from the Regulatory Authority is below: The Regulatory... Read more of this article

Saltus Team Donate $2000 Winnings To Charity

“Team Saltus” was awarded a BF&M School Spirit Award for being the school that raised the most money in connection with the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s Fun Walk for breast cancer in October. Saltus decided to donate this award for $2,000 to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre. Saltus Secondary students S11 Katelyn Thompson, SGY1 Kurt... Read more of this article

Bermuda Institute To Host Sounds Of Christmas

The Bermuda Institute is getting set to host a musical show called “The Sound of Christmas” on Monday, December 2 at 6.30pm at The Bermuda Institute Auditorium. This event will feature The Choirs & Bands playing your favourite Christmas classics. Tickets for general admission cost $20 each; they can be purchased at the school office... Read more of this article