Archive for July, 2014
Tucker & Greenwood Win Player Of Week
The Bermuda Cricket Board announced that the Logic Premier Division ‘Player of the Week’ is Janerio Tucker of Southampton Rangers, who scored 67 runs and took 1 wicket for 24 runs off 9 overs in his team’s victory over Bailey’s Bay. The Logic First Division ‘Player of the Week’ is Ezekiel Greenwood of Somerset Bridge RC, who scored 98 runs... Read more of this article
Temporary Closure Of Somerset Police Station
The Bermuda Police Service said they “would like to take this opportunity to inform the public, but more specifically those living in the western end of the island, that the Somerset Police Station will be temporarily closed from Wednesday July 23rd for approximately three weeks in order for a new radio tower to be installed onto the grounds adjoining... Read more of this article
Fahy Denies Confirming BPAC Bank Account
[Updated] Speaking in the Senate today [July 23], Minister Michael Fahy denied confirming the BPAC account, and also stated that he was not interviewed in relation to the OBA’s internal investigation into the “JetGate” matter. Background On Thursday, then-OBA Chairman Thad Hollis released a full statement on the “JetGate” investigation,... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy: PRC Avenue To Status Will Stand
[Updated with PLP response] The Ministry is withdrawing the appeal in the PRC status matter and “the avenue to Bermuda status for certain PRC holders that was created by the previous government in 2001 will stand,” Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said today. The Minister said, “The question of Permanent Resident Certificate... Read more of this article
BPSU Comment On Public Bodies Reform Bill
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] “will do all that we can to encourage amendments, modifications, or the defeat of this 2014 Bill,” a statement from the Union said. On Friday [July 18] Premier Michael Dunkley tabled the Public Bodies Reform Bill 2014 “For Information Purpose Only” in the House of Assembly. Members of the public... Read more of this article
Police Start Inquiry Into BPAC Bank Account
The police have confirmed they have commenced enquiries into the Bermuda Political Action Club [BPAC] account to “determine if any criminal offences have been committed in relation to the financial transactions.” BPAC is the bank account at the center of the “JetGate” affair, with some $350,000 being deposited into the account... Read more of this article
Movies In The Square To Continue On July 26
The Corporation of St. George’s Activities Committee will be hosting its second Movies in the Square of the summer at Kings Square on July 26, with upcoming events still planned for August 23 and September 27, 2014. The final July installation of Movies in the Square is set to feature the family film Rio 2, beginning at 8.30pm. There will be refreshments... Read more of this article
Author To Hold Book Signing In Bermuda
Award-winning screenwriter and author Toni Ann Johnson – who has Bermudian roots – will hold a meet and greet on Saturday for her new book. From 1pm to 3pm on July 26, 2014, Toni Ann will be at Brown and Co on Reid Street, where she will be selling and signing copies of her new book, “Remedy for a Broken Angel”. She will also answer questions... Read more of this article
Videos: Talks Outline Acute Care Wing Project
In order to put a human face on the island’s new Acute Care Wing, the Bermuda Hosptials Board [BHB] has released a series of videos that include open discussions with people close to the project, including its lead engineer, the BHB President and CEO, the project manager, and others. The Acute Care Wing is currently very close to completion and... Read more of this article
Future Bermuda Alliance To Host Bon Fire
The Future Bermuda Alliance will be hosting an “East End Bon Fire” on Friday, July 25th from 6.30pm at Fort St. Catherine Beach in St. George’s. For more information call 294-3202 or email futurebda@gmail.com. Related Stories Nick Kempe Resigns As Chairman Of The OBA OBA To Host Forum For Single Parents ‘We Need A Responsible... Read more of this article
BFA To Host Referee Courses & Workshops
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] will be hosting different referee courses and workshops over the next few weeks. Fitness Sessions – All Referees- every Sunday morning from 8:00am to 9:00am at the BFA Field New Referees Only – A Referee’s Course for new referees only will take place Saturday, August 9th & Sunday, August 10th... Read more of this article
Summer Splash Discounts & Ticket Giveaway
The upcoming Cup Match Summer Splash 2014 in the City of Hamilton is set to feature concert lineups including Tarrus Riley and Machel Montano and, thanks to an exclusive promotion by Bernews in conjunction with the promoters of Cupmatch Summer Splash, teens and parents will be able to see both shows at discounted prices – or even for free. Tickets... Read more of this article
