Archive for February, 2016

Two Arrests After Collision & High Speed Chase

Two men were arrested on Sunday evening after a car driver led police on a high speed chase, which saw the driver crash into a wall in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Approximately 10:00pm Sunday 28th February police had reason to stop a private motorcar along Church St. City of Hamilton. “The male driver, a 26-year-old Hamilton... Read more of this article

‘Express Opinions On Marriage Via Referendum’

[Updated with video] “It is the intention of the Government to table a referendum bill on the matter later in this legislative session” so that the “people of this country can express their opinions on same-sex marriage and civil unions via a referendum,” Premier Michael Dunkley announced today. Premier Dunkley said, “This... Read more of this article

XL Group Propose Redomestication To Bermuda

XL Group plc announced today [Feb 29] that it proposes to change the parent holding company’s place of incorporation to Bermuda from Ireland. XL’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael McGavick, said: “Establishing our corporate home in Bermuda is a natural step for XL. XL has had a presence in Bermuda since 1986, which grew significantly... Read more of this article

Same Sex Partner Rights Take Effect Today

[Updated] The decision in the Bermuda Bred legal case will take effect today [Feb 29], with the ruling paving the way for non-Bermudian same-sex partners of Bermudians, who are in committed relationships, 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... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: 2016 Telford Electric Magic Mile

Telford Industries, in conjunction with The Bermuda Pacers Track Club, hosted the 21st Telford Electric Magic Mile on Saturday [Feb 27] at the National Sports Centre, with hundreds of children taking part in the always popular annual event. Parents, family and friends crowded into the bleachers and around the field to witness the action on the track... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Classic Bike Club Charity Ride

The Bermuda Classic Bike Club hosted their annual charity bike ride on Sunday, February 28th, with proceeds going to the Coalition for the Protection of Children. Dozens of bikes gathered in front of City Hall and the event got underway at 10.30am with the group leaving Hamilton and travelling to St. George’s Town Square via North Shore Road.... Read more of this article

Flowers Laid In Tribute To Randy Santelices

Following the death of Randy Santelices following a single vehicle road accident on Thursday, February 25, an impromptu memorial has been assembed on Front Street in order to honour his memory. The memorial, laid at Bird Cage where the accident took place, consists of flowers and a candle, marking Mr. Santelices’ life and passing with a simple,... Read more of this article

Designer Insights Features Orange Bay Company

Orange Bay Company Chief Stager and co-owner, Delight Morris has been featured in an international interior design blog for UK based home goods retailer, Terry’s Fabrics. The blog called Designer Insights showcases designers, furniture-makers and architects from the UK and around the world. Antoine Hunt Photography shot the home staging portfolio... Read more of this article

Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More

This past weekend saw the annual ‘Walks the Walk’ fundraising event, the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s change of command ceremony, hundreds of children take part in the Telford Electric Magic Mile and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Sunday February 28th: “Good News” Spotlight 2016 “Zoom... Read more of this article

Video & Photos: St George’s Council Seniors Tea

St. George’s Parish Council hosted a Seniors Tea on Saturday [Feb 27] at the Tempest Restaurant on Water Street in St. George’s, with a number of seniors from the east end coming out to enjoy the afternoon. A number of dignitaries were in attendance including Governor George Fergusson, Mayor Quinell Francis, Minister Michael Fahy, Minister... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Argus ‘Walks The Walk’ Event

The annual Argus Walks the Walk with the Centre on Philanthropy 5K was held on Sunday morning [Feb 28], with the fundraiser involving hundreds of participants walking on behalf of their favourite charity. The walk started and finished in front of the Argus building on Wesley Street. Registration was $25, with $20 being donated to a registered charity... Read more of this article

Lt Col David Curley Assumes Command Of RBR

Lieutenant Colonel David Curley took over command of the Royal Bermuda Regiment at the weekend. British Army career soldier Lieutenant Colonel Michael Foster-Brown, who will return to a post with the Army in Britain, handed over the sword of command at a ceremony at Warwick Camp on Saturday. Col Curley told the troops and guests, who included the RBR’s... Read more of this article