Archive for November, 2016

Christmas Walkabout To Take Place On Friday

The charming old town of St. George’s will once again turn on the magic at the annual Christmas Walkabout hosted by the Bermuda National Trust this coming Friday, December 2nd. Now in its 38th year, the Walkabout has grown exponentially in size and popularity in this past decade, and the BNT said it is the most profitable day of the year for St.... Read more of this article

Video: Jimmy Spithill Speaks To School Students

Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill addressed a school assembly at T.N. Tatem Middle School on Monday morning [Nov 28], the first of eight visits the team will make covering each of the public schools on the island. T.N. Tatem has recently taken part in the America’s Cup Endeavour program with over 130 middle school students learning about STEAM... Read more of this article

2 Hours Of Video: Commission Of Inquiry Hearing

After resuming their public hearings yesterday, the Commission of Inquiry continued today [Nov 29] at St. Theresa’s Church Hall on Laffan Street in Hamilton. The Commission, which has been charged with investigating the findings of the Auditor General’s report, is chaired by former Bermuda Court of Appeal judge Sir Anthony Evans, and the members... Read more of this article

E-Commerce Dept Launch 2017 IT Career Guide

The Department of E-Commerce has launched the 2017 IT Career Guide targeted towards students seeking a career path in the field of Information and Communications Technologies [ICT]. Contained in the Guide is information on the various ICT-related careers in Bermuda, as well as local IT courses, scholarships available, and interviews with Bermudians... Read more of this article

Consumer Affairs Warns Of Deceptive E-Mail

Consumer Affairs is warning the public about a deceptive phishing e-mail being circulated in Bermuda, purportedly sent on behalf of The Department of Consumer Affairs. The fraudulent e-mail letter claims that a complaint has been filed against your business which requires your response to the attached link in writing within ten days. Karen Marshall,... Read more of this article

Minister Responds To PLP On Airport Project

[Updated] “There is no satisfying the Opposition on this project,” Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Bob Richards said, adding that they “are opposed to it for empty political reasons.” The Minister’s statement follows after Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt called for the Auditor General... Read more of this article

Reported Willful Damage & Theft From Vehicles

Police are advising the public “to keep loose change and other valuables out of sight if left in their car” following reports of willful damage to cars and theft. A police spokesperson said, “Over the past two days, three incidents of willful damage to cars have been reported in the areas of Harbour Road Paget, Harbour Road Warwick... Read more of this article

Mental Health Foundation Complete Facility

The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation announced the completion of the renovation and refurbishment of a two-apartment property for use as a communal residential facility for persons recovering from episodes of chronic mental illness. “One of the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation’s primary objectives is to acquire and manage communal housing for the... Read more of this article

Bus Kiosk Closed Due To Smell [Open Again]

[Updated] The Bus Kiosk at Central Terminal in Hamilton remains closed today [Nov 29] due to the “problem of a persistent smell,” and the Department of Public Transportation are “projecting the re-opening of the kiosk tomorrow afternoon.” A statement from the DPT said, “The Department of Public Transportation has advised... Read more of this article

BTC To Sponsor Corona Football League Cup

The Corona League has unveiled BTC as the new sponsor of their Cup competition. The telecoms and internet provider has agreed a two-year deal which will see them become title sponsor with the tournament now called the BTC Cup. The 2016/2017 also sees a new format with the introduction of a group stage, rather than the previous straight up knock-out... Read more of this article

Marsh And Guy Carpenter Donate To Red Cross

Marsh and Guy Carpenter made a donation to the Bermuda Red Cross for the purchase of a new electrical hoist. Electric hoists are used to move immobile or near immobile individuals, most commonly out of bed and into a wheel chair. The electric hoists are primarily used by elderly people who have had strokes or have virtually no muscle strength. They... Read more of this article

Court: Man Charged With Cannabis Possession

Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 20-year-old man denied charges of possessing cannabis, a scale and cash that was the proceeds of criminal activity. Kethyio Whitehurst, was charged with being in an Increased Penalty Zone and possessing cannabis; possessing a digital scale that was fitted for and intended for use with the illegal substance; and possessing... Read more of this article