Archive for July, 2016
Major Smith Elected By Caribbean Postal Union
Bermuda’s Postmaster General, Major [Ret’d] Allan Wayne Brunell Smith, was elected as Secretary General of the Caribbean Postal Union at its Annual Conference on June 28th. A spokesperson said, “The Caribbean Postal Union [CPU] was established to provide technical support to its members to assist them with becoming more efficient, effective,... Read more of this article
Golf Outreach Summer Program Continues
Two weeks of the Red Laser Golf Outreach Summer Program is now history, with the July segment culminating with a 9 Hole Captains Choice, Developmental Golf Tournament and a free Outreach Golf Clinic for parents with juniors. Red Laser owner Joseph Calauro, and his family, were on hand at the conclusion of the day to welcome participants. “We... Read more of this article
Column: How Should Bermuda Handle Brexit?
[Opinion column written by Gregory Francis] Being There for Brexit Bermuda’s Premier is in the dark about Brexit. So is the UK PM in many respects. But the challenge that Premier Dunkley faces, like all past heads of government, is how to stay informed so that events in London don’t take you by surprise. As Bermuda decides just what it wants from... Read more of this article
Court: 25-Year-Old Man Denies Sending Threat
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 25-year-old man denied using telecommunications to send a threatening message to a woman. Mikhail Butterfield pleaded not guilty to a charge that in February 2016, he used telecommunications to send a threatening message to a woman. The charge alleged that Butterfield had sent the message saying :this is Mikhail.... Read more of this article
Video: Nekton Mission’s First Submersible Dive
Nekton’s first deep ocean scientific research mission, which is sponsored by re/insurer XL Catlin and in partnership with the Bermuda Government’s Ministry of the Environment, launched off the coast of Bermuda this week, with the action caught on camera. In a video of the launch, Greg Foot, onboard science reporter, says, “We’ve just getting... Read more of this article
16 BFIS Summer Interns Make Presentations
On Thursday, this summer’s 16 BFIS Interns made presentations to over 50 insurance professionals, former interns and BFIS scholars on what they had learned during their immersion in the insurance markets of Atlanta, Bermuda, Chicago and London. London interns included Rachel Soares [International Business/UWE] and Tatyana Butterfield [RM & Insurance/Temple]... Read more of this article
Community Foundation Launch TalkWell Website
A website that goes live this week aims provides a new platform for commentary on Bermuda’s current affairs, with TalkWell.org managed through the Bermuda Community Foundation, a registered charity. Cummings Zuill, a retired bank executive who founded the Centre on Philanthropy, said: “For years I’ve been frustrated by the tone, poor quality... Read more of this article
Trivia Game Offering Free Travel Voucher Prize
An ongoing Bermuda-themed trivia game hosted by The Spit-Zone on Facebook is testing players’ knowledge of the island, with a travel voucher on the line for one lucky winner via a raffle to follow. The trivia game features 10 multiple choice questions, with a number of social media-based requirements leading players who get at least eight of the... Read more of this article
Book Review: “Bermuda’s Flying Flowers”
[Written by Cathy Stovell] I have to say a big thank you to Ras Mykkal for taking the time to share his butterfly fascination. His book Bermuda’s Flying Flowers is a text book of sorts of the seven butterflies that habit the Island. Written in his voice, he details the life cycle of the Cabbage White, Bermuda Buckeye, Cloudless and Clouded Sulphurs,... Read more of this article
Column: Famous ‘Cup Match Is Your Heritage’
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Originally I was going to sit and write a piece about Cup Match history and the usual banter that is part of Bermudian culture during this time of year. I was going to write about the vast differences between those that support the colours of red and blue and those who support the colours of blue and bluer. I... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Dunkley’s Cup Match Message
[Premier Michael Dunkley's Cup Match message] Hello Bermuda. It’s Cup Match time! One of the biggest holidays of the year; When we gather to celebrate our unique way of life. On the field, we will see the Island’s best cricketers battling for victory. We will see teamwork and players stepping up. There will be setbacks and comebacks, and moments... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For July 25
Opposition accuses Government of under-funding Fire Service following last week’s Hamilton blaze, popular Chewstick charity facing closure over lack of funds following fire, and Premier calls for Bermudian spirit in pre Cup Match television speech, are some of the stories ZBM said are set to be covered in their newscast this evening. With an aim... Read more of this article
