Archive for April, 2015
PAC To Meet On Auditor’s Port Royal Report
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Public Accounts will conduct a Public Hearing on Thursday [April 30] at 2:30pm in the Library at the House of Assembly. “It is expected that the Standing Committee will deliberate on matters relating to the golf course renovations and facilities improvements work during the Port Royal Golf Course renovation... Read more of this article
Bus Cancellations For Wednesday, April 29
The cancellations of bus runs continues, with a number of bus runs being cancelled again today [April 29], with the Ministry of Transport providing a list of the specific runs that have been affected. The list of cancellations for today, as provided by Government, is below: Route 5 From Hamilton to Pond Hill – 3.50pm Route 5 From Pond Hill... Read more of this article
2500+ People Sign Take Back Our Park Petition
More than 2,500 people have now signed a petition calling for work on a new Parks maintenance yard in the middle of the Botanical Gardens to be halted. “And two weeks after publicly calling for any impact reports into the work to be released, campaign group Take Back Our Park [TBOP] has yet to hear from anyone in Government,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
KATKiDS Aims To Raise Funds For Nepal Relief
In response to the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal recently, Bermuda charity KATKiDS is seeking financial donations for the two Nepali organisations they support, which now urgently need emergency funds. KATKiDS, an independent Bermuda charity, raises funds for charities in Bermuda, Southern Africa and Nepal. Two charities in Nepal are... Read more of this article
Elbow Beach Hosts “Taxi Appreciation” Event
The Island’s taxi drivers were recognised this week at a Taxi Appreciation Event at Elbow Beach for the important contribution they make to the tourism and hospitality industries. The event on Tuesday celebrated the important role that taxi drivers play as ambassadors for Bermuda. The approximately 65 attendees enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres... Read more of this article
BHS To Offer New Programme For 4-Year-Olds
The Bermuda High School announced today [Apr 27] that it will offer an Early Years Programme [EYP] for four-year-old girls, starting in September 2016. The programme will feature themes, creativity and play, based on the Early Years International Primary Curriculum. It will follow the school academic calendar, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with additional... Read more of this article
David Bascome On Baltimore: “Really A Shame”
[Written by Don Burgess] David Bascome said “it’s really a shame” at what is happening in Baltimore after the death of Freddie Gray, but he is hoping that “justice gets served”. Mr. Bascome has been a resident of Baltimore for 13 years since becoming a member of the professional indoor soccer team Baltimore Blast, first as a player and now... Read more of this article
Adara Calls For Donations For Nepal Earthquake
The Adara Group – which has worked side by side with Nepali communities for 17 years – is calling on every person who is able to assist with relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Nepal on Saturday [Apr 25], which has taken the lives of more than more than 5,000 people and left more than 100,000 people homeless. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Harbour Rd Collision Victim’s Condition Improves
After initially being in the ICU, the 62 year old man who was injured in a motorcycle collision on Harbour Road in Paget on Sunday, continues to recover, and is now in stable condition on a general ward. A police spokesperson said, “At last check around 6:15am Wednesday, April 29th the 62 year old Warwick man injured when the motorcycle he was... Read more of this article
Coach Andrew Bascome Spends Time In Spain
Bermuda’s National Football Coach Andrew Bascome recently spent time in Spain in preparation for the next qualifying round for the World Cup. In describing his time there, a The Next Generation Sports spokesperson said, “Since he was named national coach for Bermuda, Coach Bascome is determined to transform football on the island. “After... Read more of this article
Endurance Receives HSR, BMA ‘No-Objections’
Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. today [Apr 29] announced that it has” received early termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and all required regulatory no-objections from the Bermuda Monetary Authority” with respect to its previously announced acquisition of Montpelier... Read more of this article
Bascome Enterprise To Host Pro Soccer Clinic
Validus Holdings will be the lead sponsor for this year’s Pro Soccer summer clinic, a program lead by David Bascome, President of Bascome Enterprise, that has “impacted the lives of more than 6,000 young local soccer players.” The programme focuses on soccer skills, self-discipline, and the development of positive values that young... Read more of this article
