Archive for February, 2015
Govt: Staff Shortages Cause Bus Cancellations
A number of bus runs around the island have been cancelled today [Feb 26] as a “result of staff shortages,” according to the Department of Public Transportation. A government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation would like to advise the public of various cancelled bus runs today, February 26, 2015, as a result... Read more of this article
Bermuda Business Register To Offer Benefits
[Updated with video] Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation today [Feb 26] officially launched the Business Register, which contains over 5,000 business listings, and will be made available to the public. Minister Fahy said, “The BEDC is mandated under the BEDC Act 1980 to maintain a Register of... Read more of this article
Woman Denies Stealing Codfish & Dryer Sheets
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 26], a 56-year-old woman denied stealing items including dryer sheets and codfish. Ms Marion Minors pleaded not guilty to stealing a packet of Bounce dryer sheets, codfish, and tilapia fish from a Marketplace store in December 2013. The charge stated that the goods were valued at $27.79. Magistrate Khamisi... Read more of this article
24 Year Old Woman Denies Assaulting Man
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 26], a 24-year-old woman denied assaulting a man and damaging property. Ms Tiara Hayward pleaded not guilty to unlawfully assaulting a man; and unlawfully damaging a screen door and glass panels in a door which belonged to the man. The alleged actions are alleged to have taken place in Sandys in June... Read more of this article
EFG International Repositions Office In Bermuda
FG International has repositioned its office in Hamilton, Bermuda as EFG Wealth Management [Bermuda] Ltd, and the office will be administered by Keri Wong, and Greg Soares has been recruited as the first Client Relationship Officer. The company said, “EFG Wealth Management [Bermuda] Ltd will serve a range of sophisticated investors and institutions,... Read more of this article
Educational Opportunities Aboard Endurance
From exploring the surface, to diving beneath the ocean waves, a voyage aboard the Endurance brings with it a multitude of raw emotions that can embolden the most fearful, inspire the most discouraged, and impassion the most indifferent. Bringing these sentiments alive in the hearts of every student is a priority at the Bermuda Zoological Society, especially... Read more of this article
ACBDA Release America’s Cup Progress Report
Today [Feb 26], the ACBDA released a progress report and an infographic to show a road map forward — from winning the bid to host the America’s Cup to the line-up of events to play out in Bermuda during the summer of 2017. CEO Mike Winfield said,“We are pleased and excited about the opportunities the America’s Cup will create over the next... Read more of this article
Film Lineup Revealed For Upcoming BIFF 2015
BIFF today [Feb 26] announced the lineup for the annual Bermuda International Film Festival which will be held next month, from March 20-26]. “BIFF has carefully curated a programme of over 30 feature-length and short films to be screened during festival week at Liberty Theatre. As the event is now in its eighteenth year, the programme is themed... Read more of this article
PALS Walk To Support Cancer Care In Bermuda
The 27th Annual P.A.L.S. Walk will be held Sunday, March 1 to support cancer care in Bermuda. This is the organization’s key annual fundraiser, with all contributed funds donated to medical care, equipment and supplies for cancer patients who are in need of support. Walk pledges enable five P.A.L.S. nurses to make thousands of home visits annually... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Weekend BNAA Track & Field Meet
Four more athletes reached the Qualifying Standard for the 2015 Carifta Games during the second day of the Bermuda National Athletics Association Track Meet at the National Sports Center this past weekend. Three athletes qualified in the same race, during the Under 18 Boy’s 800m race Michiah Robinson, David Darrell and Aaron Jacobs all met the standard. Robinson... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells “Nursing Injury” After Reading Win
Huddersfield Town’s top scorer Nahki Wells — who took his goal tally to 12 in Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Reading — is nursing a shoulder injury, the Examiner reports. The report said that the Bermudian striker “took a whack from” Reading’s goalkeeper Adam Federici, and was replaced by James Vaughan soon after scoring Huddersfield... Read more of this article
Artists Set To Participate In ‘Carnival Of Light’
Art Walk, a self-guided artist experience set to be held in St. George’s, will take place on Friday, February 27 from 6.00pm through 10.00pm, with the event to showcase interactive street art, unique retailers, lively entertainment, and more. Participating artist Gherdai Hassell said, “I am excited to be participating in the Art Walk because... Read more of this article
