Archive for August, 2016

Twelve Peter Leitner Arts Scholarships Awarded

Now in it’s fifteenth year, The Peter Leitner Arts Scholarship has just awarded twelve scholarships to Bermudian students who have chosen a career in the arts. Recipients this year included: Eryn Beach – Trinity Laban, BA [Hons] in Contemporary Dance Kioshi Burgess – Musicians Institute, LA, Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance Ravi Cannonier-Watson... Read more of this article

2 Hour Video/Photos: L. Frederick Wade Forum

The “L. Frederick Wade, His Political Life and Legacy” forum was held on Thursday night [Aug 25] at the EF Gordon Hall at BIU Headquarters on Union Square, with attendees filling the hall and standing outside. The evening was hosted by MP Walter Roban and included presentations by Dame Jennifer Smith, Alex Scott, Dr. Ewart Brown, Paula Cox,... Read more of this article

Consumer Affairs Announce Product Recalls

Consumer Affairs is today [August 26] advising Bermuda residents that a recall alert has been issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [CPSC] for the following products. A spokesperson said, “Step and Go Travel Systems sold under the Safety 1st brand and manufactured by Dorel Juvenile. The stroller has a step-to-open design that opens... Read more of this article

Court: 50-Year-Old Denies Wounding Charge

Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 50-year-old man denied wounding another man. Keith Bean pleaded not guilty to unlawfully wounding another man in August this year. The incident is alleged to have occurred in Sandys Parish. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo set Mention for September, granted bail at $3,000, and ordered that Mr Bean must have no contact with... Read more of this article

Cricket: Eastern County Cup Teams Announced

Eastern County Cup Champions St. David’s Cricket Club have made one change to the team that dethroned the previous champions Cleveland County, with Oronde Bascome coming in for Chris Douglas. The Challengers Bailey’s Bay have selected three colts in Malachi Jones, Zeko Burgess and Nyrobi Carmichael. St. David’s Cricket Club George O’Brien... Read more of this article

Column: Solutions For Making Home Accessible

[Written by Tinee Furbert] I bet you never thought climbing those flights of stairs in your home or being able to get in and out of your tub would be a daunting task. Most persons over the age of 65 want to stay in their own homes after injury or illness; most persons over the age of 65 own their own home. Over the years technology has changed to allow... Read more of this article

Ministry: 2016/17 First Quarter Fiscal Performance

The Ministry of Finance provided information today on the 2016/17 First Quarter Fiscal Performance. “The headline numbers for the 2016/17 National Budget were: a revenue target of $996.9 million; current expenditure of $1.11 billion, including debt service; capital expenditure of $87.3 million; and a projected deficit of $199.4 million,”... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Digicel Jumpstart Clinic Launches

[Updated with video] The second annual Digicel Jumpstart clinic got underway at The Berkley Institute this morning [August 26]. The Digicel Jumpstart clinic is a youth sports initiative that takes place in select countries across the Caribbean and Bermuda, with Bermuda hosting the first one of 2016. The clinics give young basketballers, aged 14 to 16,... Read more of this article

Court: Man Denies Threatening Another Man

Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 41-year-old man denied threatening and assaulting another man. Blair Showers denied that in July this year, he had uttered threatening words to another man. Showers also denied that on the same day he had unlawfully assaulted the man. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo set Mention for September at which time a trial date will... Read more of this article

Court: Man Denies Causing GBH By Driving

Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 44-year-old man denied caused grievous bodily harm to another person by driving without due care and attention. Cornell Lindo pleaded not guilty to the charge that in February 2016, on North Shore Road, he had caused grievous bodily harm to another person by driving without due care and attention. Magistrate Khamisi... Read more of this article

Photos: British Airways’ Flight Simulator

[Written by Don Burgess] Have you ever dreamed of piloting a multi-million dollar airliner? British Airways is giving people a chance to experience the thrill of being in the cockpit of one of its planes through its flight simulator. The facility, which is located in London, could make your next travel to the UK a thrilling one. The Boeing flight simulator... Read more of this article

RA: BTC Have Withdrawn ‘Fair Usage’ Policy

The Regulatory Authority said they investigated BTC’s Fair Usage Policy relating to its internet services, and informed BTC that it “was in breach of various license conditions, regulations and determinations,” and BTC have withdrawn the policy. The statement said, “The Regulatory Authority [RA] has reviewed and investigated... Read more of this article