Archive for October, 2016
Bermuda Heroes Weekend Launch Events
Bermuda Heroes Weekend [BHW] will host its second annual launch, with a weekend of events including a costume preview for 2017 starting from January 6th – 8th 2017. “Launch Weekend 2017 will kick off on Friday, January 6th with The Fete at the lower level of Pier 6. DJ’s Barrie Hype and Ryan Sayeed will be returning to the Island and will... Read more of this article
Levesque & Bussieres Win Nike Golf PGA Event
With a 15-foot birdie putt on the last hole at the Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda, the Quebec duo of Dave Levesque and Marc-Etienne Bussieres separated themselves from a logjam at the top of the Nike Golf PGA Team Championship of Canada. The clinching putt at No. 18 vaulted the pair to 20-under-par [64-65-64], separating themselves from four teams—Chris... Read more of this article
Airport Redevelopment Internship Programme
As part of the airport redevelopment project, seven internships will be offered to local graduates, Aecon announced today, saying it is an “opportunity for young graduates to develop their personal and professional skills, make vital industry connections and to be involved in one of the largest capital projects in Bermuda.” The announcement... Read more of this article
Linda Smith To Retire From Ascendant Group
Ascendant Group Limited today announced Linda Smith [pictured], Senior Vice President Corporate Relations will retire from the Company effective December 31, 2016. “Ms. Smith has been with the Company for 24 years, having established the Public Relations Department in 1988 and led the Company’s communications through 1998,” the company... Read more of this article
Mexican Free-Tailed Bat ‘Visiting’ Bermuda
Bermuda has welcomed an unusual visitor, with a Mexican free-tailed bat spotted on the island, and according to the Bermuda National Trust this is the first time this particular type of bat has been recorded in Bermuda. “The Mexican free-tailed bat has made an appearance in Bermuda for the first time on record,” the BNT said. “Native... Read more of this article
Ferry Schedule Adjusted For Winter Season
The Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that the winter ferry schedule will come into effect on Monday, October 31. A Government spokesperson said, “As is usually the case, the Orange route will be suspended during the off season, while the Green and Pink routes will remain the same. “However, a reduced service on the blue... Read more of this article
Allan Warner’s ‘Impact & Legacy Will Live On’
On behalf of the Government, the Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards today [Oct 27] expressed profound sadness at the death of Gombey veteran Allan Warner, saying that ”his spirit, impact and legacy will live on in our hearts and minds.” Mr. Warner worked very closely with the staff at the Department of Community... Read more of this article
Court: Woman Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Sister
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Oct 27], a woman was granted bail after she admitted assaulting and stealing from her sister. Katrina Every pleaded guilty to assaulting her sister and stealing $120 from her, with both offences occurring in August of this year. The Crown Prosecutor told Magistrate Archie Warner that Ms Every had previously asked... Read more of this article
Video: St. Paul AME Prayer Vigil For Rev Tweed
[Updated with video] Following the confirmation that his work permit has not been renewed, St. Paul AME Church held a Prayer Vigil last night [Oct 26] to show support for Reverend Nicholas Tweed, with the evening involving prayer, songs and more. St. Paul AME Church expressed their “profound disappointment” at the decision, adding that “the... Read more of this article
79-Year-Old Injured In Three Vehicle Collision
A 79-year-old woman was injured and taken to hospital following a three vehicle collision on South Road in Paget yesterday [Oct 26], and at last check she was in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:45am on Wednesday, October 26th police and first responders attended a reported three vehicle collision... Read more of this article
Police Officers To Be Patrolling Over Halloween
“Police officers will be patrolling throughout the island monitoring the various Halloween related activities,” the police said today, adding that “officers will use all lawful powers to deter and detect anti-social behaviour.” Acting Superintendent Steve Donnelly said, “Halloween is fast approaching and on Monday, October... Read more of this article
Friday: Swing Bridge Marine Traffic Disruption
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that at approximately 9am on Friday 28th October, the Swing Bridge on Mullet Bay Road, St. Georges, will be “temporarily closed to marine traffic in order to allow urgent repairs to the bridge as the contractor will be erecting scaffolding making it impossible for most marine traffic to pass under the bridge.” “However,... Read more of this article
