Archive for August, 2015
Govt: “Avalanche Of Misinformation” On Airport
The debate over the new airport terminal building project continues, with the government saying that the “public should be aware of some basic facts” amidst an “avalanche of misinformation.” The airport deal was announced in late 2014, and has been the subject of debate since that time. In a statement today, a government spokesperson... Read more of this article
Saturday: PLP To Host “Back to School” Fun Day
The Progressive Labour Party Constituencies 14, 15, 16, and 21 invite their constituents to a Back To School Fun Day, this Saturday, August 29, from 12 noon until 4pm at Victor Scott Primary School. A spokesperson said, “There will be plenty of fun, games and back to school giveaways. Present will be area MPs Walter Roban, Michael Weeks and Rolfe... Read more of this article
Premier Meets With UK Foreign Secretary
Premier Michael Dunkley met with the UK Foreign Secretary Phillip Hammond earlier today [Aug 26], the Cabinet Office advised. “The Premier and the Foreign Secretary discussed a wide range of topics including Bermuda’s economy, the Island’s financial services sector, the potential of the America’s Cup for Bermuda and the Government’s... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘We Cannot Allow OBA To Privatise Airport’
[Updated with video] The airport deal is a “bad deal for Bermuda” and “we cannot allow the OBA to privatise our airport for 35 years and ship hundreds of millions of profit to Canada,” Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt said today. In November 2014, Finance Minister Bob Richards announced that Government reached an agreement... Read more of this article
Maritime Scholarships: Lampit, Todd & Simmons
Concordia Maritime [Bermuda] Ltd. has provided three deserving students — Hannah Lampit, Denzel Todd and Elijah Simmons — with financial scholarships totalling $10,000.00. Angelique Burgess, Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee said the scholarship programme began in 2011 after it was recognized that there were very few scholarships... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy On BEDC Letter Of Credit Program
[Updated with video] BEDC, in partnership with HM Customs, has allocated $200,000 in funds annually to be used to facilitate lines of credit in amounts up to a maximum of $10,000 to assist businesses in importing goods for retail sale on the island, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said today. The Minister said, “What that means is that the... Read more of this article
Woman Denies Indecent Act In Front Of Child
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 26], a 20-year-old woman pleaded not guilty to the charge that she committed an indecent act in the presence of a child intending it to be seen by that child. Magistrate Archie Warner set trial for November 2015, and granted bail at $6,000 with one surety. [Note: Due to legal reasons there are very specific... Read more of this article
June 2015: Retail Sales Index Increases By 7.1%
The total retail sales index was 7.1% higher than the level reached in June 2014, and after adjusting for the annual retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 1.7% in June, the volume of retail sales increased 5.3%. The report said that all retail sectors recorded growth in sales with motor vehicle retailers registering the largest increase of 36.7%. Returning... Read more of this article
September Is Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and in recognition of this, the Bermuda Sickle Cell Association [BSCA] is planning a number of educational and fundraising events for the wider community and its members. The BSCA was founded in 2012 with the mission of serving individuals with sickle cell disease and their families by offering emotional, social... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Be Highlighted On Outdoor Channel
[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda will be highlighted on the Outdoor Channel four times this week as three WWE superstars took to the water in a fishing tournament. Bermuda resident John Layfield, along with Shawn Michaels and Michael Cole, took part in the Bermuda Billfish Blast and the Marlin World Cup back in July. It will air on the Outdoor channel... Read more of this article
Murder Trial Continues In The Supreme Court
The trial of Kiahna Trott-Edwards — who is charged with the murder of 16-year-old Shijuan Mungal — continued in the Supreme Court, with the jury hearing from Mr Mungal’s friend who was with him when the altercation allegedly took place. Mr Mungal died in September 2014 after sustaining head injuries, and Ms Trott-Edwards was charged with murder... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Racing Surges Into Gothenburg
America’s Cup action continues this week, as the fleet descends upon Gothenburg, Sweden for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series, with racing from August 29-30. “The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Gothenburg is an opportunity for the teams to put more points on the board that will count towards the penultimate racing in Bermuda... Read more of this article
