Archive for June, 2016
.BM Registry Website New Payment Procedures
The Registry General Department is advising the public that the .BM domain name registry website will be undergoing maintenance from Friday, July 1 to Sunday, July 10; there will be no new .BM registrations or updates to current registrations accepted during that time. A Government spokesperson said, “This interruption is in preparation for the... Read more of this article
Approval For CCTV In St. George’s & Dockyard
At their meeting yesterday, Cabinet approved the contract for the expansion of the network to St. George’s and Dockyard, Minister of National Security Jeff Baron said today [June 29] in the Senate. “CCTV is an effective tool in the modern era of policing. Since the implementation of the enhanced network in other parts of the Island, crimes... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Premier & First Division Cricket
Southampton Rangers, St. David’s Cricket Club, Bailey’s Bay and Devonshire Recreation Club all recorded victories in this weekend’s First and Premier Division cricket action. Premier Division Southampton Rangers Win by 121 Runs: Southampton Rangers 173 Western Stars 52 At the St. John’s Field, Western Stars won the toss and sent Southampton... Read more of this article
Appeal Of Man Charged With Brother Dismissed
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of a man who was jointly charged with his brother, saying “clearly he put brotherly love and family solidarity ahead of self-preservation” and “the defence he elected to advance was fairly put to the jury by the trial judge.” In October 2015, Javon Weeks was sentenced to four years... Read more of this article
Premier: ‘If You Know Something, Say Something’
With the most recent murder marking the 29th shooting death since 2009, the police have said that tackling criminal gangs is their number one priority, while Premier Michael Dunkley said “we have to support the police” and “if you know something, say something.” Speaking at a recent press conference, Assistant Commissioner of... Read more of this article
“Creating Jobs For Everyone But Bermudians”
“Continuing Bermudian job losses under the OBA confirms what we in the PLP have believed for some time; the OBA’s trickle down, employ everyone but Bermudians approach simply does not work,” Shadow Tourism and Economic Development Minister Jamahl Simmons said. Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs Mr Simmons comments follow after the... Read more of this article
Column: The Value Of Two High-Quality Brands
[Opinion column written by Ross Webber] Brexit may be focusing attention on the eastern side of the Atlantic, but I’d like to reflect a bit on our recent trip to the American Midwest. Earlier this month, I joined Economic Development Minister Dr Grant Gibbons on a visit to Chicago’s Deputy Mayor Steve Koch. Overlooking the dynamic downtown “Loop”... Read more of this article
Warwick BTEC Students Achieve Distinctions
Warwick Academy has announced their first results of the summer for their graduating class of 2016, with all four of their BTEC students achieving Distinctions at the end of the course. The four students included Rio Morris, Caleb Lowe, Cydney Simons, and Chiffonae Jackson. A spokesperson said, “In 2015, Warwick Academy announced that they would... Read more of this article
Sareiko Thomas Is CPAD’s Member Of Month
CP Athletic Development Academy [CPAD] has announced that Sareiko Thomas has been named “Member of the Month” for May 2016. Sareiko Thomas said, “I really enjoy being a part of the CP Athletic Development program because it is a very unique program that focuses on pushing and developing players to their full potential. CP Athletic Development... Read more of this article
Festival To Feature Designs By Dana Cooper
Dana Cooper is the lone Bermudian designer to feature in the International Designer Show of the Bermuda Fashion Festival; until now, she has been working from New York and selling her Bermuda-inspired beach wear and summer prints internationally. Ms. Cooper said, “For a while I was more focused on selling my line overseas but more recently the focus... Read more of this article
BSoA To Open Two New Exhibits On July 1st
Two new exhibits will open at the Bermuda Society of Art [BSoA] on Friday, July 1 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, including work by Robert Bassett and Rochelle Duncan and a number of the Society’s member artists. A spokesperson said, “This Friday, July 1, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, the BSoA will host an opening reception for ‘Rhythm of the Hue’... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gymnasts Continue Orlando Events
The Bermuda Gymnastics Association is continuing its successful showing at the USAIGC World Tournament, currently being held in Orlando, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel. Head Coach Adriana Forde said, “Sanaa Burgess [11-years-old, Bronze] showed overall excellence yesterday as she qualified to all four event finals scheduled for... Read more of this article
