Archive for November, 2015

Video: Bermuda Featured On “Unseen Islands”

Bermuda is one of the islands highlighted on the National Geographic television series ‘Unseen Islands,’ with the narrator saying that Bermuda has an “amazing story to tell.” The episode is centered around Britain’s Overseas Territories, which the promo said “are home to parrot fish, bright blue lizards and crabs... Read more of this article

CCS Group Expands, Opens Office In Portugal

CCS Group Limited, a Bermuda based systems integrator and information technology company that provides local and international customers with advanced communications solutions and consulting services, has opened an office in Lisbon, Portugal. “The European base has been set up to so that CCS can offer the same advanced ICT solutions and support... Read more of this article

Cruise Ship Visit Cancelled Due To Outbreak

The MS Riviera cruise ship — which was expected to arrive in Bermuda on Saturday [Nov 28] — cancelled their visit as an outbreak on the ship “posed a public health risk to Bermuda.” A spokesperson from the Ministry of Health said, “The Department of Health and the Office of The Chief Medical Officer [CMO] on Friday monitored... Read more of this article

Butterfield Finishes 10th In Ironman Cozumel

Bermuda’s Tyler Buterfield finished 10th in the Ironman Cozumel in Mexico on Sunday, completing the course in a time of 9:05:35. The race attracted some of the best triathletes in the world, and incorporated a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike course and a 26.2 mile run course. Top 10 Male Pro Finish Times 8:12:27 Stefan Schmid 8:14:10 Matt Russell 8:24:24... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: 2015 Hamilton Santa Claus Parade

The streets of Hamilton were busy on Sunday evening [Nov 29] as crowds gathered to take in the annual MarketPlace Santa Claus parade, which included a variety of dance groups, majorettes, Gombeys, characters, and Santa Claus himself. Those scheduled to take part included the Lions Club of Bermuda, John Barritts & Sons Limited, Little Miss Paradise... Read more of this article

Five Extracts From The Same Sex Rights Ruling

Chief Justice Ian Kawaley handed down a groundbreaking decision in the Supreme Court on Friday [Nov 27] which paves the way for non-Bermudian same-sex partners of Bermudians to be granted rights to live and work in Bermuda. The legal case was brought by the Bermuda Bred Company, which was formed by a group of ‘born and bred’ Bermudians in order... Read more of this article

BPS Confirm Man Remains In Police Custody

The police have confirmed that the man arrested in connection with the death of Sergeant Dejion Stange-Simmons [pictured] remains in custody as of this morning [Nov 30]. Sgt Stange-Simmons, 26, was found inside a Southampton residence at around 9:30pm on Thursday, November 26th, and the police said the circumstances surrounding his death are “suspicious.” The... Read more of this article

Column: “Continuing High-Level Incompetence”

[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] The recent Auditor General’s Report covers the Financial Years [FY] 2009/10, 2010/11 and 2011/12. It is 305 pages long. I have read and digested that report. Within those 305 pages there are many examples and references, by the Auditor General, to financial mis-management, uncorrected errors in payments,... Read more of this article

Greenrock Hosts Rally On Climate Change

Greenrock said they “would like to thank those who took time out of their lunch hours, amid the Black Friday sales, to support our solidarity rally on climate change. “Brief speeches were given by Councillor Dennis G Tucker [representing City Hall]; Senator Diallo Rabain [representing the Opposition]; Stuart Hayward [representing the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Local Artist Presents Replica Doll To Town Crier

Local artist Marion MacPherson – also known as Dottie the Clown – has made a number of replica dolls, with her latest one being a replica of Hamilton Town Crier Ed Christopher. Ms. MacPherson began making Bermuda Gombey dolls 30 years ago, but said she “took up clowning as it was more fun hearing children laugh” but after clowning... Read more of this article

Premier In UK For Overseas Territories Meetings

The Cabinet Office advised today [Nov 30] that Premier Michael Dunkley is currently in the UK participating in the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council Meetings [OT JMC]. “The OT JMC takes place from Nov. 30 – Dec. 3. Premier Dunkley will join other OT leaders as well as Cabinet Ministers and senior Civil Servants from Anguilla, British... Read more of this article

Trial Of Policeman Begins [Found Not Guilty]

Update: Inspector Carrington has been cleared of all charges The trial of Police Inspector Emmerson Carrington, 49, got underway in Magistrate’s Court with Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo presiding. In September of this year, the Inspector had plead not guilty to knowingly prejudiced a money laundering investigation contrary to section 47 of the Proceeds... Read more of this article