Archive for December, 2016

BELCO Temporarily Unable To Accept Mastercard

BELCO is advising its customers that, due to a software issue, it is temporarily unable to accept account payments with Mastercard credit cards. A spokesperson said, “Customers may use the following alternative payment options: cash payments at the BELCO Head Office on Serpentine Road, Somerset and St. George’s locations; online payment at belco.bm... Read more of this article

PLP Urge Govt To ‘Urgently Reconsider’ Permit

“The PLP is profoundly disappointed with the Minister and her refusal to grant Rev. Nicholas Tweed a renewal of his work permit,” Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Walton Brown said, with Mr Brown urging the Government to “urgently reconsider this provocative decision at such a delicate time for Bermuda.” Rev Tweed’s Work Permit... Read more of this article

People’s Campaign: Permit Denial Is ‘Political’

“It is clear that the denial of Rev. Tweed work permit is political,” the People’s Campaign said this afternoon, adding that “the OBA Government and their supporters would like nothing more than to see Rev. Tweed placed on a plane and shipped out of the Country.” Rev Tweed’s Work Permit Refused Earlier today Home... Read more of this article

BIU Call Meeting To Discuss Rev Tweed’s Permit

Following the decision not to renew Rev. Tweed’s work permit, BIU President Chris Furbert called a Special General Council meeting at 12 noon tomorrow [Dec 30], and all BIU Special General Council Members and Shop Stewards are urged to attend. Earlier today Home Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said, “In this particular instance, the applicant... Read more of this article

Minister: Rev Tweed’s Permit Has Been Refused

[Updated] “In this particular instance, the applicant failed to comply with rules that were put in place for everyone,” Home Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said, adding that “as a result, I had no choice but to uphold the previous decision to refuse the new application.” The Minister was speaking after she received... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Dec 29

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 replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article

Department Issues Update On T.N. Tatem Repairs

The Department of Education [Dec 29] issued an update regarding the restoration and repairs work at T.N. Tatem Middle School. Acting Commissioner of Education Dr. Freddie Evans stated: “I am pleased to report that work T.N. Tatem is progressing at a very steady pace. Crews from the Department of Parks, the Ministry of Public Works, contracted industrial... Read more of this article

TBOP: Govt Did Not Comply With Parks Act

As part of a private civil case, the Chief Justice Ian Kawaley has ruled in the Supreme Court that Government did not comply with Section 4 of the Bermuda National Parks Act 1986 regarding the maintenance yard planned for the centre of the Botanical Gardens, the action group Take Back Our Park [TBOP] said. A TBOP spokesperson said: “Section 4... Read more of this article

Ebony: Bermuda Is ‘Must Visit Island Escape’

Citing our “pristine pink sand beaches” and “locals who feel more like family than strangers,” Ebony Magazine named us one of the “Top 5 Places to Travel in 2017,” saying “Bermuda is becoming the must visit island escape.” The publication said “Bermuda is paradise, period. Known for its pristine... Read more of this article

St. George’s Ice Skating Rink Extends Dates

Saying that it is “due to an outpouring of support and number of requests to extend the ice skating rink into January,” the organisers announced that the rink will remain open until January 15th. “Planning Factory Bermuda today revealed the ice rink would be open on various dates through January 15; ptix.bm will list the dates and... Read more of this article

Vessel Diverts After Becoming Dismasted

The vessel Molto Bene recently diverted to Bermuda after becoming dismasted on a voyage from Maryland to the U.S. Virgin Islands, arriving in St. George’s after losing her mast some 320 miles southwest of Bermuda. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Tuesday December 13 at 6.40am, the 42 foot sloop MOLTO BENE with... Read more of this article

BTIA Working To Bring Technical Education Back

The Bermuda Technical Institute Alumni [BTIA] is continuing to “deliberate over strategies and instruments to bring technical education back into the public education system.” A spokesperson said, “We recognize the current deficit of technically trained persons in society and the negative impact it has on industry. We also recognize... Read more of this article