Archive for June, 2016
Students Receive Dr. Barbara Ball Scholarships
Ten students were awarded this year’s Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarships, with Minister of Health and Seniors Jeanne Atherden saying that the winners “stood out as having the combination of academic achievement and choice of healthcare profession that would be most beneficial to Bermuda. ” Minister Atherden said, “After due... Read more of this article
Cricket Games Postponed Due To Funeral
The Bermuda Cricket Board has advised that due to the funeral of Fiqre Crockwell, all cricket games scheduled for this coming Sunday, 3rd July have been postponed to a later date, and said the dates of the games will be confirmed in due course. Mr Crockwell, a well known cricketer who represented Bermuda internationally and played in Cup Match, was... Read more of this article
Doctors Association Support Dr Mahesh Reddy
Following the arrest of Dr Mahesh Reddy, the Bermuda Medical Doctors Association said that many of them have known Dr. Reddy for years and “find it difficult to believe the allegations” adding that they “must put our support behind Dr. Reddy being treated fairly by all those involved.” Arrest Of Dr Mahesh Reddy Earlier this... Read more of this article
BTA: “Considerable Progress On Objectives”
Through the first five months of the year, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said they are “making progress to meet the corporate objectives mentioned in Parliament Friday by Junior Tourism Minister Kenneth Bascome.” The BTA said, “The BTA’s CEO is ultimately responsible for keeping all levels of the organisation focused on four... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Heroes Weekend Pan In Park
The Bermuda Heroes Weekend Pan in the Park event — which has been rescheduled from last week due to inclement weather — took place on Sunday [June 26] at Victoria Park, with people coming out to enjoy a relaxing afternoon of steel pan music. he Pan in the Park was the final event of the 2016 Bermuda Heroes Weekend, serving to conclude... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gymnasts Competing In Orlando
The Bermuda Gymnastics Association has qualified 97 percent of its Competitive Artistic and Rhythmic Team members to participate at this year’s USAIGC [United States and International Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs] World Tournament being held in Orlando, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel. Although the gymnasts were required... Read more of this article
Photos #2: America’s Cup Foil Fest In Dockyard
Bermuda’s three resident America’s Cup teams opened their doors to the people of Bermuda at Foil Fest on Saturday, June 25. Thousands of residents and visitors were treated to a look inside the teams bases, a meet and greet with the sailors and three drags races between the “super charged” AC45s in the waters just off the cruise ships berths... Read more of this article
Bi-Partisan Support For Living Wage Committee
A motion by Opposition MP Rolfe Commissiong calling for a Joint Select Committee to be formed to look into the the establishment of a living wage for Bermuda passed with bi-partisan support in the House of Assembly on June 17, with the Committee to be formed and then return to the House with its recommendation. “Imagine earning $200 or even $320... Read more of this article
Column: Giving Back To The Community
[Written by Senator Georgia Marshall, Senate Spokeswoman for Justice ] It’s becoming a fixture on the Bermuda scene in early summer – cheques being handed out to community groups in the Cash Back for Communities programme. This year, the new Minister of National Security, Senator Jeff Baron, did the honours in a short ceremony. Cash Back is a way... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw thousands attend the America’s Cup Foil Fest event in Dockyard, the world continue to react to the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, the Around the Island Seagull Race, the Newport Bermuda race prizegiving and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Dame Jennifer Smith... Read more of this article
Finance Minister’s Visit To Brussels And Paris
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [June 24], Minister of Finance Bob Richards provided an overview of his visit to Brussels and Paris, and various meetings he held with European officials. The Minister said, “The main purpose of this visit was to consolidate and enhance Bermuda’s reputation, thereby strengthening Bermuda’s relations... Read more of this article
Ministry: Today Is National HIV Testing Day
The Ministry of Health and Seniors said they would like to remind the public that today [June 27] is National HIV Testing Day. “The Department of Health is taking this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of knowing your HIV status,” a spokesperson said. “Talk with your physician about being tested. Free and confidential... Read more of this article
