Archive for June, 2014

Upcoming: Clarien Bank Iron Kids Youth Triathlon

Clarien Bank Limited have set Saturday, 20 September, as the 2014 date for its Iron Kids youth triathlon and event registration will begin in August. Children ages 3 to 14 will be able to swim, bike and run for a chance to win up to a $1,000 Clarien Iron Kids Bank account. This savings account was created several years ago as a result of the Iron Kids... Read more of this article

Two Teenagers Deny Touching Girl Under 16

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [June 27], two teenagers denied unlawfully touching a girl under the age of 16 for sexual purposes. The two defendants — aged 18 and 16 — pleaded not guilty to the charge, which was alleged to have taken place in Pembroke in February 2014. Both teenagers, who cannot legally be named at this... Read more of this article

2015 – 2017 Bermuda Day Themes Revealed

The Heritage Month and Bermuda Day theme for 2015 will be “Bermuda, An Atlantic Garden,” the 2016 theme will be “Our Sporting Heritage,” while the 2017 theme will be “Bermuda, The Roots Within”. These themes were revealed in the House of Assembly this morning [June 27] by the Minister of Community, Culture & Sports Wayne... Read more of this article

Corrections Week To Be Held June 29 – July 5

The Department of Corrections announced that it will host its inaugural “Corrections Week” from June 29 – July 5. Several events are on tap for next week and members of the public are encouraged to participate. The theme for the week is “At Your Service”. According to a Department spokesperson, the week is aimed at highlighting the work done... Read more of this article

‘Imperative’ Bermuda Have Contacts With France

Following his recent visit to Paris and Brussels, Finance Minister Bob Richards said that the meetings were “beneficial as we were able to dispel many misconceptions the French officials had about Bermuda.” “However, nothing that we said really changed their minds that Bermuda was “Un paradis fiscale” – a tax haven,”... Read more of this article

Minister Richards: Construction Payroll Tax Relief

[Updated] Finance Minister Bob Richards provided further details of the proposed payroll tax relief for the local construction industry announced in the Premier’s address earlier this month. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 27], Minister Richards said, “The local construction industry has been particularly hard hit by the economic... Read more of this article

Emma Harvey Wins Two Medals In Scotland

Bermuda’s Emma Harvey is competing in the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships in the Aberdeen Sports Village in Scotland, where the young swimmer has claimed two medals. Harvey finished 3rd in the 10-12 Girls 100m freestyle final picking up a bronze medal with a time of 1:02.69, and also won a silver medal in the 10-12 Girls 200m... Read more of this article

Bermuda Win Summer Jam Basketball Game

The Bermuda Basketball Youth Federation [BBYF] hosted the second night of its Basketball Summer Jam inside the Berkeley Institute Gymnasium last night [June 26] The Summer Jam offered spectators another opportunity to watch the Bermuda Women’s Select team which featured former Female Athlete of the Year and Olympian Jenaya Wade-Fray as well as Erica... Read more of this article

Day #6: ITF Junior Tennis Tournament Results

The Bank of Bermuda Foundation ITF Junior Tennis Tournament continued at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium, with the biggest news of the day being that the Under 18 Singles top seeds have bowed out in Quarter-Final play. Bermuda’s Tyler Smith — ranked 7th in this tournament — defeated the top ranked Elysse Graci from the United States. Smith... Read more of this article

Argo Re Summer Series Triathlon Results

Last night’s Argo Re Summer Series Triathlon saw Matthew Oliveira power to a comfortable first place in a time of 23:55, Otis Ingham placed second clocking a time of 25:41, while Nick Pilgrim finished third place with a time of 26:56. Among the ladies, Sharon Hammond finished 7th overall and took first place, holding off the strong runner Lindsey... Read more of this article

Two Hour Video: PLP Town Hall On Immigration

The Progressive Labour Party hosted a Town Hall meeting last night [June 26] at the Devonshire Recreation Club addressing the topic of immigration and Bermuda status. The meeting follows a recent Court ruling which allowed for a pathway to status for Permanent Residence Certificate [PRC] holders. The PLP has called for government to suspend applications... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Saltus Formula 1 Racing Trials

Saltus Grammar School students raced custom designed mini-cars earlier this week in a session that served as initial practice for entry into the Formula One Schools Challenge, a competition that sees more than 40 countries around the world participate. In 2013, Saltus Grammar School invested, thanks to a generous donation from Trustee Emeritus Mr.... Read more of this article