Archive for December, 2015
Walter Roban: “An Intolerable Act Of Violence”
“Once again the peace of Bermuda’s holiday period has been shattered by an intolerable act of violence. The PLP is angered and saddened by what is the latest in what appears to be an escalation of violent criminal activity. Our prayers go out for the victim, their friends, family and loved ones,” Shadow Minister of Home Affairs... Read more of this article
PLP Constituency 15 Host Holiday Hamper Drive
The Progressive Labour Party said they are pleased to highlight the successful hamper drive hosted by their Constituency 15 Pembroke East branch, saying that with community support they were able to surpass their goal of helping people. Area MP Walter Roban said, “Our goal was to assist approximately 25 needy families, seniors and disabled persons... Read more of this article
Commission Of Inquiry Into Auditor’s Report
[Updated with video] A Commission of Inquiry will be formed “to investigate the issues raised” in the Report of the Auditor General, Premier Michael Dunkley announced today [Dec 29]. The Auditor General’s report on the Government’s Consolidated Fund for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2011 and 2012, included information on instances... Read more of this article
Kinezumi Water Sports To Launch Next Summer
A new water sports business is set to launch in the summer of 2016, with owners Antwan Albuoy and Shena Virgil saying that Kinezumi Water Sports was created to cater to both the “adrenaline junkie and the thrill seeker.” Company spokesman,Antwan Albuoy says Kinezumi Water Sports will have the Seabreacher craft as it’s flagship attraction. Mr.... Read more of this article
Video: Chef Campbell Presents $3,000 Donation
Chef Michiko Campbell’s annual free Christmas dinner event proved to be a resounding success after being held on December 23, feeding 651 people with the help of many volunteers, and raising $3,000 for Bermudian Kevina Evans-Santucci, who is battling a rare form of cancer. The 651 people fed exceeded the original goal of 600, with $2,000 raised... Read more of this article
Alyssa Rose Thanks Supporters After Miss World
Miss Bermuda Alyssa Rose returned to the island after competing in the Miss World Pageant in China, where she made a strong showing, placing in the top 13 in the talent portion and in the top 26 in the sports segment. In a post on social media after the Pageant, Miss Rose said: “I want to express my gratitude to every single one of you that followed... Read more of this article
Junior National Clay Court Championship Day #2
The 2015 Bermuda Junior Clay Court Championships continued at the Coral Beach & Tennis Club a full slate of matches on tap. A day after his 14 & Under Boy’s Group B match need three sets Kairo Morton went another three sets and got the same result this time defeating Daniel Phillips. These two youngsters battled hard thrilling the crowd on... Read more of this article
2016 Newport To Bermuda Race Entry To Open
[Written by Talbot Wilson] Registration for the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race opens on January 12, 2016 through the race website, BermudaRace.com. “We are certainly excited to open entries for the 50th Bermuda Race,” said race chairman A.J. Evans. The fleet, which is limited to 200 entries, will include a wide range of boats from Super Maxi yachts,... Read more of this article
AXIS Redeems 7.50% Series B Preferred Shares
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited will redeem 28,430 of its 7.50% Series B Preferred Shares, par value $0.0125 per share and liquidation preference $100.00 per share, constituting all of its outstanding Preferred Shares, representing $2,843,000 in aggregate liquidation preference of Preferred Shares, on January 27, 2016 at a redemption price equal to $100.00... Read more of this article
34-Year-Old Man Injured In Pembroke Shooting
[Updated] At approximately 10.00pm this evening [Dec 28] there was a shooting in Pembroke, and the police confirm that one person has been injured. Police can be seen in high numbers in the Bishop Spencer/Marsh Folly area. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 10.49pm: The police remain on scene with the road... Read more of this article
Bermuda Beach Art Festival Set For March 2016
The fifth annual Bermuda Beach Art Festival – a celebration of the island’s beaches that sees people create works of art from the sand — is set to be held on Saturday March 19, 2016, with beaches from St. George’s to Somerset to serve as canvases, adorned with beach art that only lasts until the next high tide washes it away. “The... Read more of this article
Column: Investigating Financial Rules Breaches
[Opinion column written by Jeremy Deacon] I think I can predict with some certainty that if we rely on resources as they currently stand in Bermuda, any investigation into breaches of financial rules within Government will still be on-going when those responsible are long dead. Such is the state of the Island’s police expertise in this matter that... Read more of this article
