Archive for March, 2015
Photo Set #2: Bermuda vs Bahamas Football
The Bermuda national football team have advanced to the next 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying round after scoring three goals in some 10 minutes to claim a 3-0 victory over the Bahamas at the National Sports Centre on Sunday [Mar 29]. Bermuda’s starting line-up was Freddy Hall, Jaylon Bather, Tyrrell Burgess, Jaylen Harvey, Drewondae Bascome, Zeiko... Read more of this article
BELCO Bird Kite Safety Poster Contest Winners
Chazz Manning, a primary one student at Port Royal Primary is the 2015 grand prize winner of the BELCO Bird Kite Safety Poster Competition. Chazz and his class were invited to BELCO Headquarters where BELCO Bird presented him with a $500 donation to benefit his class, a certificate, and ribbon. He also received a hand-crafted Bermuda kite made by BELCO... Read more of this article
Photos: Earth Hour Celebrations In Bermuda
On March 28, Greenrock partnered with Waterfront Properties and a number of other organisations to host the seventh annual celebration of Earth Hour in Bermuda, bringing the island’s people together for both fun and raising awareness of environmental issues. The evening’s featured activity was a 5K Glow Fun Walk and Run through the City... Read more of this article
Ebonie Burgess To Lead CPAD Golf Program
Talented Bermudian golfer Ebonie Burgess has signed on to lead the CP Athletic Development Academy [CPAD] golf program. On the heels of her 2015 amateur match play championship win, which saw her retain her title from the previous year, Ms. Burgess says she is “extremely excited” to be in a position to introduce young athletes to the game. Ms.... Read more of this article
Good Friday Garbage & Recycling Collection
The Ministry of Public Works, Department of Waste Management, today advised that due to the Good Friday Holiday all west end garbage will be collected on Monday, March 30th with garbage and recycling collected on Thursday, April 2nd. “In the east end, garbage will be collected on Tuesday, March 31st and garbage and recycling will be collected... Read more of this article
Argus Group Supports Core Reading Programme
The Argus Group today [Mar 30] announced its support of The Reading Clinic, a registered charity that provides literacy and numeracy training to individuals with learning disabilities. The Argus donation will go towards their Core Reading Programme that is specially designed for students with reading disabilities such as dyslexia, a disorder that affects... Read more of this article
PLP Congratulates Bermuda’s Football Team
The PLP extended their congratulations to the Bermuda National Football Team on their victory over Bahamas in the first round of World Cup 2018 Qualifiers, and thanked the thousands of local fans who came out to show support. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party would like to congratulate the Bermuda National Football Team on their... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Beach Art Festival Winners
Despite rain, wind, gales, and Portuguese Man of War on the beaches on Saturday [Mar 28], the Bermuda Beach Art Festival went ahead, with 16 of 22 entrants competing across the island, with the top prize – Best Overall – going to La Garza, Tara Cassidy for her depiction of a washed up whale. Guest beach artist Tony Plant, from Cornwall,... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley: ‘Behaviour Was Unacceptable’
“The behaviour on Wednesday was unacceptable. I was particularly disturbed by the fact Opposition Members of Parliament encouraged the protesters inside the Senate Chamber,” Premier Michael Dunkley said. This follows after last week’s protest at the Cabinet grounds, which saw people make their way into the Senate chamber to protest... Read more of this article
Photos: Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Repair Work
Last week, Minister of Public Works Craig Cannonier attended a site visit at the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in order to see the completed roof works at the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Restaurant. A government spokesperson said, “The high winds from Hurricane Gonzalo had removed the majority of the slate from the southern side of the roof which covers the... Read more of this article
Michael Hanson Named Counsel By Appleby
Michael Hanson has been named Counsel by Appleby. Across the firm’s offices, Appleby announced a total seven firm wide appointments, including one lawyer to partner and six to counsel. Michael Hanson is a member of the Dispute Resolution group and is also the head of the Bermuda Employment and Immigration team. Mr Hanson leads a team of lawyers who... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw the Bermuda national football team defeat Bahamas 3-0, and a host of community events including the Beach Art Festival, Earth Hour festivities, the International Dog Events Association’s dog agility show and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Bus And Ferry Fares To Increase On April... Read more of this article
