Archive for June, 2016

BELCO Files Integrated Resource Plan With EC

BELCO has today submitted an Integrated Resources Plan [IRP] to the Energy Commission, saying that the “IRP is a technical and economic analysis of future energy mix options for Bermuda aligning with the objectives of The National Electricity Sector Policy of Bermuda.” “Based on extensive analyses, the IRP suggests transitioning to... Read more of this article

Warwick Academy Says Farewell To McCorkell

Warwick Academy said farewell to their Principal Maggie McCorkell in a final assembly today [June 30], saying she is “much loved” and will be “greatly missed.” A spokesperson said, “Starting with the traditional school song, Colin Smith, Chair of the Board of Governors, then praised Mrs McCorkell for her 27 years of service... Read more of this article

Deputy Governor & Minister Meet Rescued Crew

Deputy Governor Ginny Ferson and the Minister of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities Michael Fahy visited the sailors who were rescued by a passing cargo ship 900 miles southeast of Bermuda when they had to abandon their vessel due to a fire. One crew-member died due to injuries sustained in the incident, while another burn victim was airlifted to... Read more of this article

Bermuda U20 Football Team Defeat Cayman 3-0

Bermuda’s U20 football team started off competition in Haiti on a great note, defeating the Cayman Islands by a score of 3 – 0. Bermuda’s team includes Jahtino Richardson-Martin; David Jones; Jahkari Furbert; Nathan Rego; Osagi Bascome; Zenwai Bowen; Jahquill Hill; Detre Bell; Jaz Ratteray Smith; Cameron Neal; Diondre Dowling; Liam... Read more of this article

U17 Cricket Team Named: Tournament In Texas

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced the National U17 team selected to compete in the ICC organised triangular tournament which will be held from July 14 – 20, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Bermuda will take on Canada and USA in a double round robin format in a competition that is designed to assist all three countries in their preparation for the 2018 ICC... Read more of this article

Princess Completes $100M Renovation Project

[Updated with video] Hamilton Princess & Beach Club today [June 30] announces the completion of a $100 million, three-year renovation project that they said has added “luxury, contemporary features to the historic landmark property to meet the needs of today’s traveller.” This third, and last, phase introduced a new gym last month... Read more of this article

Senior Transportation Service Appeals For Funds

Project Action — a charity which provides free transportation to seniors and the physically challenged — has appealed to the public to help with their funding, saying “the ball is in your court to keep the wheels turning.” The charity said they need to raise $10,000 by July 15 in order to repair the vehicle and pay outstanding... Read more of this article

Column: MP Commissiong On Britain’s Brexit

[Opinion column written by Rolfe Commissiong] The political scientist and theorist Francis Fukuyama in a 1989 essay once wrote that with the triumph of Western Liberal values – the precursor of neo-liberalism at the end of the cold war – that that would signal an end to history itself. Well on the 23rd of June, 2016, millions of British voters... Read more of this article

NMAC Welcomes Rheumatology Medical Expert

Dr. Naina Rastalsky [pictured] has joined the staff of Northshore Medical and Aesthetic Center as their second Rheumatology Expert. Dr. Rastalsky completed a fellowship in Rheumatology at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston where she was the first fellow to receive specialized training in musculoskeletal ultrasound. After joining the staff... Read more of this article

Alex Wilks Sets New Spearfishing World Record

Alex Wilks has set a new International Underwater Spearfishing Association world record in Bermuda after spearing an African Pompano that weighed in at 18.1 kg [39.8 lbs] to capture the record in the ‘Men Sling / Polespear’ category. According to the International Underwater Spearfishing Association website, Mr. Wilks said, “I was... Read more of this article

Third Screening For ‘Man Who Knew Infinity’

A feature film starring Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons is to screen in Bermuda for a third time. The Man Who Knew Infinity will screen on Sunday July 3 at 3pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. The film stars Mr Irons and Dev Patel [Slumdog Millionaire] in a true story of the friendship between Srinivasa... Read more of this article