Archive for September, 2014
PLP: Pre-Certification Is Potentially Dangerous
[Updated] “Notwithstanding the urgent need to reduce healthcare costs, with diagnostic imaging only amounting to less than 2% of health care costs, the OBA plan to move forward with pre-certification is an unnecessary and potentially dangerous practice,” Shadow Health Minister Kim Wilson said. Ms. Wilson added,”Forcing patients to... Read more of this article
Photos: PALS Mad Hair Day Participants
[Updating] P.A.L.S. is hosting their third annual Mad Hair Day fundraising event today [Sept 26] with people across the island supporting the initiative. Schools, businesses, clubs, organisations and friends were invited to join the fun by donating $5.00 to wear their hair in a “mad or crazy way” for the day. A spokesperson previously said,... Read more of this article
“Shellshock” Bug Puts Computers At Risk
A recently discovered computer bug – one that has apparently existed for years – is putting Linux-based computers at risk of attack by hackers, including Apple machines running the company’s OS X operating system. Other devices vulnerable to the flaw include some routers, security cameras, and other Linux-based devices. According to... Read more of this article
Submarine Crew Member Brought To Bermuda
Yesterday morning [Sept 25] a U.S. Navy submarine came approximately three miles east of Bermuda to transfer a crew member. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “A US Navy Submarine calls to the Deep Draught Position approximately 3 miles east of the Island. The submarine calls to conduct a crew member transfer on humanitarian... Read more of this article
Suspended Prison Sentence For Third DUI
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 47 year old man received a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to driving whilst impaired, marking the third time he has been convicted of the offense. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner handed down a three month prison sentence to Roger Spencer, levied a fine of $2,000, and disqualified Mr Spencer from driving... Read more of this article
BSoA Set To Host Kokadomus Workshop
The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] is getting set to host a Kokadomus making workshop with Omari Dill on September 27, 2014 from 12.30pm to 2.00pm. The entry fee for the workshop is $45 for members and $50 for non-members. All materials will be provided and participants will be able to bring home the two plants that they create. Ms. Dill is a graduate... Read more of this article
Yushae Simmons Finishes Third In China
[Updated] Marking the first time that a Bermuda athlete has attended such a high level of competition in the Paralympic sport of Boccia, the island was recently represented by 20-year-old Yushae Simmons at the Boccia World Championships in China, finishing third in the event. Ms. Simmons began the competition in B2 Group 5, taking on Nigel Murray of... Read more of this article
Argo Re Summer Triathlon Series Concludes
The Argo Re Summer Series triathlon continued, with Byron Rencken winning the season finale crossing the line in a time of 26:18. Tim Palmer finished second clocking 26:37 and Nick Pilgrim earned third place with a strong run, enabling him to leapfrog Otis Ingham with a time of 27:19. Finishing 8th overall Kim McIvor was the leading lady. Sharon Craig... Read more of this article
Family Centre Beach Bash To Be Held Tonight
The Fifth Annual Family Centre Beach Bash will be held tonight [Sept 26] at the Fairmont Southampton Ocean Club Beach, directly on the sand. 530 persons have reserved seats to take part in this spectacular event that has grown in popularity since the first party in 2010. This one of a kind fundraiser brings the community together for a unique entertainment... Read more of this article
Sailboat Loses Mast, Runs Aground, Towed In
A sailing vessel was towed into Ordnance Island, St. Georges after becoming dismasted 115 nautical miles west-southwest of Bermuda and then running aground in the vicinity of Gurnet Rock, Castle Roads. Yesterday, a Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Tuesday 23rd September at 8:40am the Bermuda Maritime Operations... Read more of this article
New Website To Detail Minister’s Travel Costs
The Government said they are “in the process of finalising a travel website detailing Ministerial travel costs, which can be viewed by the public,” adding that the “website launch is forthcoming.” That statement was included in the Government’s response to questions from the Opposition after the trip to New York by Premier... Read more of this article
Canopius Bermuda Hosts Gallery Opening
The artistic community in Bermuda now has a new venue to exhibit their works after Canopius Bermuda CEO Stephen Hartwig envisioned transforming their office walls into a gallery of local artists’ works. Premier and Minister of National Security, Michael Dunkley participated in the Gallery Opening on Thursday [Sept 25] at Canopius Bermuda. The company... Read more of this article
