Archive for March, 2014
CellOne Launches Mobile Device Management
CellOne announced today [Mar 31] the launch of their Mobile Device Management [MDM] solution targeted at business users and their mobile devices. The Company said, “MDM has rapidly grown in importance to ICT managers as they seek to improve security, policy administration, remote access and content management for their growing portfolios of smartphones... Read more of this article
US Consulate Advisory: ‘Contaminated Beaches’
[Updated w/response from Tourism CEO] The U.S. Consulate in Bermuda has just issued a “Security Message” for U.S. Citizens entitled “contaminated beaches,” citing the “ongoing dumping of raw sewage off Bermuda’s south coast.” The U.S. Consulate said, “Changing weather conditions – wind, swells, tides, and... Read more of this article
Opposition Welcome Pink Beach Development
Shadow Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said the PLP welcomes “the much anticipated development of the new boutique hotel at Pink Beach,” and they look forward to “seeing Bermudians back to work on and at that historic property.” Earlier this month the Bank of Butterfield announced that it had concluded the sale of the beach-front... Read more of this article
Govt Reminds Public About Outdoor Signage
With what they called a “proliferation of outdoor signage” around the island of late, the Ministry of Home Affairs via the Department of Planning has issued a reminder about the guidelines regarding outdoor advertising. The statement said, “The Advertisements Regulation Act 1911 regulates the exhibition of outdoor signs and advertising... Read more of this article
Video: Senator Jeff Baron’s Earth Hour Speech
Bermuda played host to a series of events on Saturday night [Mar 29] in celebration of Earth Hour, joining in with more than 150 countries who utilized the day to bring attention to the effect that the use of fossil fuels has on the environment, with all participants encouraged to turn off their lights for an hour in the evening. Following the Living... Read more of this article
Time Lapse Video: Beach Art On Church Bay
Two participants in the the 2014 Bermuda Beach Art Festival, held on Saturday [Mar 29], took the time to take a time lapse video of their entry, giving viewers a look at their 20 minutes of work in the sand. Earl Jones and Susan Thomas created their design along a beach on Church Bay, creating a series of shapes that covered a large section of the sand... Read more of this article
Equestrian Khaleb Tota To Compete In Florida
From Tuesday 1st April to Saturday 5th April, 16-year-old Warwick Academy student Khaleb Tota will be competing in a Junior jumping competition in Wellington, Florida involving riders from the Caribbean area against riders from the USA and Canada using borrowed horses. The event is taking place at the famous Palm Beach show grounds where the winter... Read more of this article
Jermaine Simmons Charged With 2009 Murder
A 38 year old man was charged with the murder of Garry “Fingas” Cann in Magistrates Court this morning [Mar 31], becoming the second man to be charged in connection with the 2009 murder. Jermaine Simmons was charged with the premeditated murder of Mr. Cann on 15 December 2009, and also charged with using a firearm to commit an indictable... Read more of this article
Dolphin Quest’s “Bailey” Welcomes New Baby
Congratulations are in order for “Bailey” — a resident of Dolphin Quest — who gave birth at just past 2.00am this morning [Mar 31]. Mother and child are apparently doing well, and we expect to be able to update with additional information on this new arrival later today. Bailey and her newborn pictured today: Related Stories Dolphin... Read more of this article
Local Olympian Burch Gives Back To Community
After Roy-Allan Burch was able to give the crowd at the BASA pool a show last weekend with his two national records, he followed that up with a busy schedule intended to help him to encourage others to achieve success with their dreams and aspirations. In wanting to give back to the community that has given him so much, his aim this past week was to... Read more of this article
BNAA Announces 2014 Carifta Team Athletes
The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] has announced their team for the 2014 Carifta Games, with 13 athletes set to compete. BNAA President Donna Watson said, “The BNAA are delighted to announce the Carifta Team for 2014. The team will consist of 13 athletes. “We have increased our standards as this year we are looking for quality... Read more of this article
Terry Lister Comments On A ‘Third Way Forward’
There has been “strong and growing dissatisfaction” with the performance of both political parties and a third political party is a step that “must be taken together with the many people who wish to have a different type of politics,” Independent MP Terry Lister said. In response to reports he may be preparing to lead a third... Read more of this article
