Archive for August, 2016
30 Minute Video: August 29 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the 30 minute replay will be available. The live video will begin at 7.00pm,... Read more of this article
Relocation Of House Of Assembly Offices
In advance of renovations to the House of Assembly, the offices of the Speaker of the House, the Clerk of the House, and the legislature staff have moved to the ground floor of the John Swan Building on Victoria Street. A spokesperson said, “In preparation for renovations scheduled to start in coming weeks on the House of Assembly, the offices... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton Celebrates Back To School
The City of Hamilton is celebrating the start of the school term by hosting a free public event on City Hall grounds this weekend, Saturday September 3rd. A spokesperson said, “The festivities at this free City event will involve up to $1500 of prize giveaways in school supplies, shoes, backpacks and more as well as a host of musical entertainment... Read more of this article
Tiaras & Bow Ties Will Not Be Held This Year
Organisers have today [August 29] announced that the Tiaras & Bow Ties event will not be held this year while plans are in place for its return in 2017. A spokesperson said, “To our valued supporters and attendees the Tiaras & Bow Ties Team would like to give notice the Tiaras & Bow Ties event will regrettably, not be held this year. “We... Read more of this article
Condolences On The Passing Of Louis DeSilva
[Updated] The Corporation of St. George has expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the late Louis “Red” DeSilva. Mr. DeSilva was first elected as a Councillor on the Corporation in 1991 and became an Alderman in 1997. Mr. DeSilva served as the Town Manager for the Corporation from 2005 until 2008. Mayor Quinell Francis said,... Read more of this article
BPS: Man With “Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound”
[Updated] Police now confirm that “Details emerging suggest the 23 year old Pembroke man suffered from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police recovered what appears to be a firearm and an investigation into the matter is now underway.” Police are investigating a shooting incident after a “male attended King Edward Memorial... Read more of this article
Tickets On Sale For “The Magic Of The Musicals”
Tickets are now on sale for The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda’s The Magic of the Musicals – a fully staged concert – from October 6th through October 15th. Matinées will be held on Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th, at The Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. Tickets can be purchased now from www.ptix.bm. A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
BFA President Says He Will Not Seek Re-Election
President of the Bermuda Football Association, Larry Mussenden has today [August 29] sent out a letter indicating that he “will not seek re-election”. In the letter which we understand was sent to all clubs President Mussenden said, “I have had the honour of serving you as the President of the Bermuda Football Association for many... Read more of this article
Monetary Authority Fines Barrington Investments
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority] have announced that they have “fined local investment company, Barrington Investments Limited [Barrington], $50,000 for a number of serious regulatory breaches”. A spokesperson said, “In addition, the Authority has restricted Barrington’s investment business licence. This means that while... Read more of this article
Results: Fitted Dinghy Racing In Granaway Deep
The final round of the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Association’s 2016 season racing was held in the Granaway Deep. The racing season concluded with all races taking place with young skippers at the helm on a regular basis. Challenger II skippered by Owen Siese won the 400th Anniversary Cup over Contest III skippered by Connor Astwood, while Elizabeth II... Read more of this article
Kiskadees Are Women’s Knockout Champions
The Kiskadees were crowned the Bermuda Football Association’s 2016 Women’s Summer League Knock Out Cup Champions at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence Field, following a penalty shootout win over the Longtails. The Longtails’ Cheyra Bell scored a thunderous long range effort with the last kick of the game to send the finals into the penalty... Read more of this article
Tyler Butterfield Takes Timberman Title
Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield earned the champion title at Ironman 70.3 Timberman recently, using his multi-discipline prowess to overtake his rivals. The victory, which Butterfield termed a “surprise win”, comes just two weeks before the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Mooloolaba, Australia, where Butterfield will line up as one of the world’s... Read more of this article
