Archive for August, 2015
Weather Forecast For Saturday August 29
Saturday, August 29 is expected to be mainly sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6.51am and sunset will be at 7.47pm. High tide will be at 8.35am and 9.03pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Finance Minister Comments On Tax Haven List
The Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Bob Richards today [Aug 28] commented on a report that Bermuda has been named to a new tax haven list drawn up by the District of Columbia in the US. While such changes would first have to be reviewed by the US Congress before becoming law, the Minister stated, “As we recently told the European Commission,... Read more of this article
Weekes Promoted To Assistant Commissioner
Superintendent Martin Weekes promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner, the Bermuda Police Service announced today. “Following the recommendation of the Public Service Commission and the approval of His Excellency the Governor, the Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce the promotion of Superintendent Martin Weekes to the rank of Assistant... Read more of this article
Artemis Racing Wipe Out In Warmup In Sweden
Artemis Racing was pushing hard to put on a show for its home fans in Gothenburg, Sweden on the official practice day Friday. Unfortunately, that extra push led to a capsize, meaning the team missed out on the two practice races. “That’s what these boats are like,” said skipper Nathan Outteridge. “We’re all out there pushing... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Erika Affects Caribbean, Florida
Although it looks like Bermuda will be spared the wrath of Tropical Storm Erika, all jurisdictions are not so lucky with reports that 12 people have been killed in Dominica, and Florida Governor Rick Scott declaring a state of emergency for the entire state today [Aug 28]. Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Erika has caused devastation on the Caribbean... Read more of this article
Principal & Teacher Transfers To Go As Planned
Today [Aug 28] the Ministry of Education announced that principal and teacher transfers will go forward as planned. Acting Commissioner of Education Dr Freddie Evans said, “Students, with the support of their principals and teachers, will have the best start to the 2015/2016 school year. “Dedicated principals and teachers have been working diligently... Read more of this article
BPSU Report On Public Private Partnerships
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] has released a 21-page report to present the Union’s position on Public Private Partnerships [PPP], with the report also outlining the BPSU’s concerns surrounding Government’s plan to redevelop the L.F. Wade International Airport using a PPP. The Report Highlights are 1] History: PPPs were attractive to... Read more of this article
Lorenzo Tucker Selected For ICC Coaching Staff
Bermuda’s Lorenzo Tucker has been selected by the ICC to the coaching staff of the ICC Cricket Combine in USA from September 19-28 The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] said they are pleased to congratulate Mr Tucker on his selection, and said he passed the ACB Level 3 two years ago, is a qualified biomechanical bowling coach in addition to being a... Read more of this article
Gariko Benjamin Charged With Double Murder
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 28], Gariko Benjamin faced multiple charges relating to the murders of Haile Outerbridge and Rico Furbert in January 2013 at Belvins. In addition to murder, the 23-year-old faced charges alleging use and handling of firearms and ammunition in connection with the charges of murder, and he is also charged... Read more of this article
ACEA: America’s Cup “Breaking New Ground”
Since Bermuda was revealed as the host venue of the 35th America’s Cup on December 2, 2014, a flurry of significant commercial partnerships and broadcast agreements have been reached, including with Louis Vuitton, who return to extend one of the longest title partnerships in international sport, the America’s Cup Event Authority [ACEA] said... Read more of this article
Fiona Luck Joins Knowledge Quest Board
The scholarship charity Knowledge Quest recently held its annual summer party at Bacardi headquarters on Pitts Bay Road. Gathered together were current scholarship recipients, graduates, donors, volunteers and directors. Bacardi HR Director Alana Rogers took the lectern and stated that this is one of her favorite events of the year and that Bacardi... Read more of this article
BCL Helps Warwick Students Sailing Programme
This week Bermuda Container Line Ltd presented a check to Warwick Academy’s Director of Development Jane Vickers which will enable their students to participate in the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s youth at sea learning program over the next five years. Mrs Vickers commented, “Without the support of BCL our students would not have been part of the... Read more of this article
