Archive for August, 2016
Jahlae Outerbridge Awarded KPMG Scholarship
The Managing Directors of KPMG in Bermuda announced that this year’s KPMG Scholarship has been awarded to Jahlae Outerbridge, a 2012 graduate of Cedar ridge Academy who is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Georgia State University and aims to obtain her Certified Public Accounting designation upon completion of University. The KPMG Scholarship... Read more of this article
Cabinet Office Refurbishment Work Continues
The Government provided an update on works taking place at the Cabinet Office building, which are expected to be completed early next year. A Cabinet Office spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that since June the Cabinet Office has been temporarily closed in order for the building to undergo extensive repair works to satisfy health and safety... Read more of this article
Free NBA Jumpstart Basketball Clinic To Be Held
On August 26th, Digicel will be hosting the 2016 NBA Jumpstart Programme. It’s the second year Digicel Bermuda has participated in the NBA Jumpstart Programme, and as in 2015 they are partnering with the BBYF. The three day clinic — which is free — is open to registration for boys and girls aged between 14 and 16. Registered players... Read more of this article
Court: 62-Year-Old Man Denies Stalking Woman
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 62-year-old man denied a charge alleging he stalked a woman. Robert Sousa pleaded not guilty to the charge that alleged that between 2013 and 2016, he had stalked a woman. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo set Sousa’s trial for September, granted bail at $4,000, and ordered Sousa to not have any further contact by any... Read more of this article
Court: 38-Year-Old Denies Assaulting Woman
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 38-year-old man was granted bail after he denied assaulting a woman. Dennis Simmons denied that he had assaulted a woman in July 2016. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo set Simmons’ trial for September, granted bail at $5,000, and ordered that Simmons have no contact whatsoever with the complainant. [Note: Due to legal... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: British Airways i360 Tower
[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda residents will be able to use British Airways’ new arrival and departure areas at Gatwick starting on January 24. That is the day BA will move from the North Terminal to the South Terminal and offer up a better travel experience for fliers. Colm Lacy, head of Commercial British Airways Gatwick, told Bernews “This... Read more of this article
Ocean Tech Aims To Inspire Young Women
Global marine research project Ocean Tech is aiming to inspire more young women into science and engineering via a media campaign that focuses on the team’s leading female scientists and engineers. A spokesperson said, “It isn’t news that fewer women than men are working in the scientific, engineering and technological sectors. In the UK,... Read more of this article
Trevor Moniz’s Trip To Portugal Cost $7,061.20
A trip in May 2016 by Attorney-General & Minister of Legal Affairs Trevor Moniz to Portugal cost $7,061.20, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from Sunday, May 01, 2016 – Monday, May 09, 2016, and the web page listing said, “Meeting between the President of the Government... Read more of this article
Govt Summer Internship Programme Concludes
The Department of Workforce Development Summer Employment Programme concluded this week with a special luncheon for the students to meet with the Minister of Home Affairs, Patricia Gordon-Pamplin. “The Summer Employment Programme assists participants in the development of their career goals by connecting work experiences to their academic learning,”... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: CBIS “Goes To The Olympics”
For the month of June, the Chatmore British International School “went to the Olympics” as part of their International Early, Primary and Middle Years Curriculum, which consists of students ranging from ages of 18 months to 15 years old. A spokesperson said, “Students were exposed to the history, symbols and events of the Olympics, researching... Read more of this article
Cooking Demo By Chefs Samuelsson & Wilson
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club today [Aug 24] announced that Chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Marcus’ Executive Chef Herb Wilson will team up to host a sunset cooking demonstration for the public at Princess Beach Club on Tuesday, August 30 from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. The two chefs will demonstrate how they make Frogmore Stew, which then will be served... Read more of this article
Stevedoring Gives $10,000 In Education Awards
Three young students will be headed back to university this fall with funds received through the Stevedoring Services Limited Education Awards programme [SSLEA]. The annual $10,000 Education Award was created to assist student-dependents of Stevedoring Services employees with funds for their tertiary level education. The award was shared equally between... Read more of this article
