Archive for September, 2015

64 Athletes Try Out For Youth America’s Cup

Fourteen more young athletes completed the fitness combine over the weekend in a bid to make Team BDA in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, bringing the total number of candidates to try out thus far to 64. Since the launch of the Team BDA campaign on July 14, 101 candidates have expressed interest to join the team by filling out an application online. The... Read more of this article

Red Cross Set To Hold Open House Tomorrow

The Bermuda Red Cross is inviting the public to an open house at 9 Berry Hill Road in Paget tomorrow [Sept 29] from 1.00pm through 7.00pm, celebrating 65 years of service to the island community. Light refreshments will be served, with those in attendance learning about the Red Cross’ work in the community, past and present. To advise your attendance,... Read more of this article

Vanessa Hardy Pickering Promoted To CFO

Hamilton Insurance Group [Hamilton], the Bermuda-based holding company for insurance and reinsurance operations in Bermuda, the U.S. and at Lloyd’s, announced today [Sept 28] that Vanessa Hardy Pickering has been promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer of Hamilton Re, the company’s Bermuda-based Class IV reinsurer. Ms. Hardy Pickering,... Read more of this article

Special On Child Sexual Abuse Airs Tonight

SCARS and Bermuda Broadcasting Company are partnering to present a series focused on child sexual abuse in Bermuda. This three-part special begins tonight, September 28, at 7:30 pm on ZBM TV9. SCARS said, “Tonight’s episode features survivors of child sexual abuse, parents of abused children and two local psychologists. “The stories... Read more of this article

Football: Premier, First Division Weekend Results

Young Men’s Social Club, Somerset Eagles, Southampton Rangers, Somerset Trojans, Devonshire Colts all walked away with wins in this weekend’s Premier Division and First Division action. First Division: Paget Lions 2 – Wolves 2 At the Southampton Oval, Paget let a two goal half time lead slip as they drew 2 – 2 with Wolves. Kenneth... Read more of this article

Orange Route Ferry Cancelled Due To Weather

The Department of Marine and Ports said they “would like to advise the public that due to inclement weather the Orange route Dockyard to St. George’s ferry has been cancelled today until further notice.” The Bermuda Weather Service said, “As high pressure to our northeast interacts with Tropical Depression 11 to the distant southwest,... Read more of this article

Police Advisory: Oil Spill On Tee Street

The police have warned the public about an oil spill on Tee Street at the junction of Berry Hill Road and Middle Road this morning [Sept 28]. A police spokesperson said, “The public is asked to be mindful of an oil spill on Tee Street at the junction of Berry Hill Road and Middle Road. The relevant government agencies have been advised and the... Read more of this article

Column: Firms A ‘Watershed For Our Jurisdiction’

[Opinion column written by Bermuda Business Development Agency CEO Ross Webber] Recent moves by leading global law firms to set up offices in Bermuda mark something of a watershed for our jurisdiction. Bermuda has been renowned for its strength and depth with regard to quality lawyers—however, it has not always been heralded for its variety of choice.... Read more of this article

BPTSA To Hold Information Session On Oct 5th

[Updated] The Bermuda Parents Teachers Students Association [BPTSA] will be holding an information session this evening at the CedarBridge Cafeteria to discuss Parent Councils and give an outline of why they are in legal proceedings with the Ministry. The BPTSA said, “Now that the Ministry of Education has concluded their series of Meetings on... Read more of this article

Tropical Depression Eleven Forms In Atlantic

Tropical Depression Eleven has formed in the Atlantic, and while it could become a tropical storm it is not considered a threat to Bermuda. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph [55 km/h] with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible during the next couple of days, and the cyclone could become a... Read more of this article

Former Premier To Be Honoured In New York

Former Premier, Dr. Ewart Brown will be honored by St. Jago High School at their 271st Anniversary Reunion Banquet next month in New York. The Jamaican high school will be presenting the former Premier and alumni of St. Jago with the O.R Bell Laureate Award. Dr. Brown remarked, “I am grateful to be honored by St. Jago; a school that holds a special... Read more of this article

Two Women Deny Assault, Detaining Charges

Appearing in Magistrates Court, two women denied assaulting another woman and unlawfully detaining her. 67-year-old Diana Trott and 59-year-old Beverley Clarke both pleaded not guilty to two charges. The first was that on June 14th 2015, they had unlawfully assaulted a co-worker and caused her bodily harm. The second charge was that on that same date,... Read more of this article