Archive for January, 2016
AC Donate Optimist Dinghies To Local Sailors
[Updated with video] The America’s Cup Endeavour community sailing initiative, along with its partners, has today gifted the use of five of 15 Optimist dinghies, to local sailors. The boats were donated several months ago in significant disrepair but have been brought back to ‘as new’ condition through the efforts of the Oracle Team USA shore... Read more of this article
Scattered Power Outages Due To Weather
BELCO has confirmed that due to the inclement weather today [Jan 29], there have been scattered power outages. “Approximately 123 customers are currently without power. BELCO crews are working to restore power to the affected areas,” a spokesperson said. The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning valid for this morning through... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Students Recreate Theatre Boycott
Students at Harrington Sound performed a skit on the 1959 Theatre Boycott today [Jan 29], bringing history to life in a fun and educational manner. A key event in Bermuda’s history, the boycott began in June 1959 with flyers circulating urging black Bermudians to boycott movie theatres to protest their segregated seating policies. The movement... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Foggo On Education System
“The PLP joins our voice with the Bermuda Union of Teachers in expressing grave concern over the current state of our schools,” Shadow Minister of Education & Training Lovitta Foggo said today. Ms Foggo said, “If we are to adequately prepare our students for tomorrow then we must be willing to ensure that best practices recommended... Read more of this article
Monetary Authority Warns Of “Clone Firm”
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has advised “that it has located what appears to be a clone firm”, describing a clone firm as “one which uses the details of a genuine firm to try to convince investors that they work for that entity when they do not.” The BMA statement said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority advises the public... Read more of this article
BC Offers Free Lecture: Fine Arts & Technology
Savannah College of Art & Design professor Dr. Susan Krause is set to present free lecture on Fine Arts & Technology this weekend at the Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Fine Arts & Technology is the timely topic to be presented by Savannah College of Art & Design [SCAD] professor, Dr. Susan Krause this weekend at Bermuda... Read more of this article
Blue Ferry Route Suspended Due To Weather
[Updated] The Department of Marine & Ports Services has suspended the blue route ferry service between Hamilton and Dockyard due to inclement weather, and said “the suspension of service will remain in effect until conditions improve.” The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning valid for this morning through this afternoon,... Read more of this article
Registration Open For Bermuda Triple Challenge
Registration for the Bermuda Triple Challenge is now open to Bermuda and the world, inviting participants to run, jump, climb and crawl in the name of charity to determine who’s the fittest, beginning on March 18. A spokesperson said, “Targeting international participation for the second year, The Bermuda Triple Challenge team welcomes four... Read more of this article
Photos: Danish Swim Team Arrive In Bermuda
The Danish National Swim Team is currently in Bermuda for training as they prepare for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, with eight of the country’s top swimmers attending. Premier Michael Dunkley, Minister of Community, Culture & Sports Patricia Gordon Pamplin, and Bermuda Tourism Authority Chief Product & Experience Officer... Read more of this article
Column: How Much Revenue Is Govt Losing?
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] While out canvassing recently, a Bermudian couple asked us to come in and have a conversation with them about the hikes in the land tax proposed by MP Bob Richards the week before Christmas. The husband presented a spreadsheet that showed persons such as themselves with a house of the lowest value to be hit... Read more of this article
Video: ’10 Most’ Spotlights Michael Dunkley
The “10 Most Fascinating People of Bermuda 2015″ series continues today with the ninth video release featuring Premier Michael Dunkley. Host Lisa Pickering introduces Premier Dunkley by saying, “He stepped into power during a time of controversy in May 2014 and his time at the House since has been no easy ride. “Known to some as the... Read more of this article
Bermudian Named On Forbes ’30 Under 30’ List
Bermudian Anna Mackenzie and her business partner Lucy Wright have been named to the 2016 Forbes Europe ‘30 under 30’ list in the retail and e-commerce category thanks to their efforts under the growing Cuckoo food brand. Forbes has been highlighting top entrepreneurs under the age of 30 in the United States for five years and decided to highlight... Read more of this article
