Archive for August, 2014
UN Convention On Crime Extended To Bermuda
Governor George Fergusson and Attorney General Trevor Moniz today [Aug 25] announced that the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime [UNTOC] has been extended to Bermuda. UNTOC was adopted in 2000 and ratified by the UK in 2006. A spokesperson said, “It includes a series of measures to combat transnational organized crime such as... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hosts “Torchbearers” Tourism Group
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and travel industry partners hosted a double header of events this weekend to promote the island as a global destination for both leisure and group travel. The BTA said, “While filming of The X Factor garnered front page coverage in all major UK newspapers and millions of social media impressions, nearly 100... Read more of this article
33 Year Old Denies Assaulting Police Officer
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 25], a 33 year old man denied assaulting a police officer. Jason Brown pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer on 22nd August 2014. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner granted Mr Brown $3,000 bail, required him to provide a surety, and set trial for October 2014. [Note: Due to legal reasons there... Read more of this article
ITF Beach Tennis Cancelled Due To Weather
The 7th International ITF Bermuda Beach Tennis Tournament, which was scheduled to kick off tomorrow [Aug 26] at Horseshoe Bay Beach has been cancelled due to the inclement weather. Organiser Tony Brannon said, “It is with great regret that due to the weather conditions, it is impossible to set up and create the tournament for Tuesday and Wednesday.” Mr.... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Congratulates TLF Graduates
Shadow Minister for Workforce Development Rolfe Commissiong congratulated the graduates of the Technology Leadership Forum’s [TLF] Internship Programme, saying that “their success proves that young Bermudians given the proper training and opportunity have what it takes to advance to the highest levels of this economy.” Mr. Commissiong... Read more of this article
Serbia’s Royal Couple “In Love” With Bermuda
HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and HRH Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia are presently vacationing in Bermuda, and the couple had high words of praise for the island, saying that they “fell in love” with Bermuda and that arriving here is like “arriving in another world.” The couple has visited the island before, and are staying... Read more of this article
Video: QuoVadis Nominated For Business Award
QuoVadis has been nominated for the National Business Success Award 2014 in the Netherlands and voted top in the digital security sector. The annual awards are organised by the Dutch National Business Success Award Institute, which was established to highlight entrepreneurial success in Holland, as well as explain business best practices. The awards,... Read more of this article
Sandcastle Workshop To Be Held This Evening
With the 19th annual Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition set to take place on August 30, 2014 at Horseshoe Bay Beach from 10.00am to 4.00pm, many aspiring participants are taking the time to perfect their sandcastle crafting skills via workshops offered by Hannah Strang, a participant and winner in several previous competitions. The workshop, held on... Read more of this article
Bermudian Students: BELCO Awards $165,000
Scholarships, educational awards and bursaries totaling $165,000 were presented to Bermudian students during a presentation ceremony at BELCO headquarters. The scholarships are valued at $25,000, educational awards range from $2,500-$15,000, and Bermuda College bursaries are valued at $1,000 per year. In addition, BELCO Math Awards of $750 each were... Read more of this article
Govt. Issues Reminder: Prohibited Dog Breeds
The Department of Environmental Protection said they wish to “remind the public that the acquisition, importation and breeding of certain breeds of dog is prohibited. “Under provisions of the Dogs Act 1978, the dog breeds listed below are prohibited, and it is an offence to import, breed, or acquire [take ownership of] any of these dog breeds,”... Read more of this article
Unique Surgery Marks A First For Bermuda
A surgery performed for the first time here in Bermuda could allow a young man to breathe on his own for the first time since an accident paralyzed him several years ago, potentially allowing him to be cared for at home in the future. The patient, who was paralyzed from the neck down, has been relying on a ventilator because he does not have control... Read more of this article
Ceci Wollmann Finishes 10th Overall in China
Bermuda’s Ceci Wollmann has concluded competing in the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, recording a 10th place finish in a field consisting of the best young sailors from around the world. Competing in the Byte CII Women’s One Person Dinghy Race, Wollmann started the day in 9th place overall after seven races, andwhen the day ended... Read more of this article
