Archive for February, 2015
Photos & Results: FEI World Jumping Challenge
The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted their First Round of the FEI World Jumping Challenge Category A, B and C at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street this weekend. Philip Correia and Emerson won the days A Category with 4 Penalty Fault Points after two rounds, while Michael Rodrigues and Southern Eclipse was second with 16 Penalty Fault... Read more of this article
Truck Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Wall
A 24-year-old truck driver was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after crashing his truck into the wall of the Squash Club in Devonshire, which resulted in multiple people — including bystanders — being injured. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:30pm on Saturday, February 21st first responders attended a reported collision... Read more of this article
Men Charged Over Alleged Credit Card Scam
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 23] two young men appeared on charges alleging credit and debit card fraud, with 20-year-old Yan Infante Almanzak and 18-year-old high school student Dariel Reyes-Nunez facing a slew of charges. The charges, some 49 of them, alleged that both were involved in a scheme that saw them use a card reader... Read more of this article
Clocktower Mall Hosting New Sunday Events
Aiming to add to the excitement of a weekend spent shopping, the Clocktower Mall is currently hosting special events on Sundays, with more in the works, including entertainment for kids and adults alike. Available on Sundays now is a fun castle for children outside the mall, with a single charge for kids to play all day, while inside the mall Den and... Read more of this article
BPSU President Responds To 2015/16 Budget
“Analysis of the budget does not leave me with a sense of optimism or any sign that Bermuda is on the road to recovery,” Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] President Jason Hayward said. Responding to the recently delivered 2015/16 Budget, Mr Hayward said, “I will refrain from being overly critical on the specifics of the Minister... Read more of this article
Budget Extract: Costs For Hosting America’s Cup
By the end of the current 2014/15 fiscal year, Government will have spent $4.66 million on America’s Cup related expenses, and in the upcoming 2015/16 fiscal year, the Government will budget $11.7 million, Finance Minister Bob Richards said during Friday’s [Feb 20] Budget speech. Speaking on this year’s expenses, the Minister said, “By... Read more of this article
February 25: Hospitality Career Fair To Be Held
The Department of Workforce Development and the Bermuda Hotel Association are inviting interested members of the public to attend a career fair this week centered on the hospitality sector. A spokesperson said, “The career fair will take place on Wednesday, February 25th 2015 from 10am to 2pm in the conference rooms at Elbow Beach Hotel. “Participating... Read more of this article
Photos: Netball Association Weekend Games
The Bermuda Netball Association’s League Season continued with under 12, under 16, and Senior League action at the Bernard Park. Under 12 The North Village Lady Rams defeated the Young Men Social Club Baby Bluebirds Too 10 – 7. Rachelle Webster scored seven goals to lead the North Village Lady Rams to victory, while Azarea Mouchette scored three... Read more of this article
Legal Action Launched Over Development, Lease
Two planned developments — the City Waterfront and the Par-La-Ville Hotel — are the subject of legal proceedings, with Michael MacLean’s company launching legal action over losing the waterfront lease, while another company Mr. MacLean is involved in is the defendant in legal action correlated with the Par-La-Ville development. Citing... Read more of this article
Opinion: Why Do I Oppose The Policy Change?
[Opinion column written by Graham Maule] The date of March 1st 2015 is certainly a significant date for many entertainers in Bermuda. Unless we act swiftly and decisively, a change in Immigration policy will be implemented which will negatively impact entertainers in Bermuda. I am calling on every person in Bermuda to support the Bermuda Entertainment... Read more of this article
MP Leah Scott Addresses Plagiarism Accusation
[Updated] Following social media talk after similarities were noted between a letter to the editor penned by OBA MP Leah Scott and a 2010 article on an overseas website, Ms Scott said “while it is alleged that I have directly plagiarized, this is untrue,” adding that her “error in submitting the letter without references was inadvertent... Read more of this article
Island’s Invasive Species In Spotlight This Week
This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week [February 22nd to 28th] and, as such, the Department of Conservation Services has highlighted some of Bermuda’s most aggressive invasive species and suggested ways in which members of the public can assist the Department in their removal as they seek to ensure the prosperity of Bermuda’s endemic... Read more of this article
