Archive for January, 2017
Motorcyclist Arrested Following Police Pursuit
After members of the public contacted Bernews describing a number of police vehicles travelling in the South Road, Paget area last night [Jan 26], Police have confirmed that an officer on mobile patrol was involved in a brief pursuit of a motorcycle rider in the area before the male motorcyclist was arrested. A police spokesperson said, “It appears... Read more of this article
Auditor General Highlights Her Office’s Mandate
Auditor General Heather Thomas has taken the time to clarify her office’s mandate as defined in the Bermuda Constitution and the Audit Act 1990. A spokesperson said, “The Auditor General, Ms. Heather Thomas responds to questions about the mandate of the Office of the Auditor General, the audits she conducts and her activities. “The... Read more of this article
Govt Offers Airport Project Agreement To PAC
The Government has offered to provide the members of the House of Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee with copies of the Project Agreement for the airport redevelopment project according to Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, E.T. Bob Richards. The Minister said, “On January 24th the Opposition leader and the Public Accounts Committee... Read more of this article
Traffic Advisory: Upcoming Road Restrictions
The public is being advised by the Ministry of Public Works of upcoming road works on Palmetto Road and along North Shore Road, from Store Hill to Bermuda Waterworks, that will affect the flow of traffic. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public of upcoming road works: On Sunday January 29 there will be a... Read more of this article
Video: “10 Most” Series Spotlights Tyler Smith
The “10 Most Fascinating People of Bermuda 2016″ series continues today with the third video release featuring Tyler Smith. Host Lisa Pickering introduces Tyler Smith by saying, “Inspired by his family, big name triathletes such as Tyler Butterfield, and of course ITU World Champion Flora Duffy, this rising star is on track to becoming another... Read more of this article
BHI’s Malika Cartwright On Hospitality Experience
No matter how hard she tried, Malika Cartwright’s career never ventured far from the hospitality industry. Her first job at 17 was as a cashier at Waterloo House; later she worked in the sales office at St George’s Club. “Believe it or not, I had every intention of never going into hospitality full time,” said Mrs Cartwright, the Executive Director... Read more of this article
Ensemble Singers To Perform At St. Anne’s
Fresh from singing at the opening of the Bermuda Festival, The Ensemble Singers will be performing in concert at St. Anne’s Church at 4.00pm on Sunday, January 29. The concert is a fund-raising event of St. Anne’s in celebration of its 400th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The programme will feature popular spirituals arranged... Read more of this article
First Bermuda Motorsports Expo Set For Sunday
The Bermuda Association for Motorsports, the recognised governing body for motorsports on the island, is inviting the public to the first annual Motorsports Expo on Sunday, January 29 from 12.00pm to 5.00pm at the RUBiS Southside Raceway in St. David’s. The event is the first of its kind and will showcase the four major motorsports on the island,... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Youth AC Team Fills Key Positions
As per the rules of the regatta, TeamBDA announced they have filled the Skipper, Team Manager and Boat Captain roles, as they continue their preparations for 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. The June regatta, taking place on Bermuda’s Great Sound, will see TeamBDA being led by Skipper Mackenzie Cooper, with Owen Siese named as Team Manager, and... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda College Inquiry Learning Forum
A new pedagogical model of learning is being proposed by two local educators in order to better equip pre- and primary school-aged children to “take their rightful place on the global stage”. The premise was presented by Dr. Sharon Speir and Dr. Llewellyn Simmons, as part of the BC Journal: Voices in Education Forum series at the Bermuda College... Read more of this article
UK’s Top Soldier In Washington Visits RBR
The senior military representative at the British Embassy in Washington paid a flying visit to the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s latest recruits. And Brigadier James Carr-Smith, Military Attaché in the US capital, said he was “impressed by the commitment and standards of the RBR.” Brigadier James Carr-Smith, Military Attache at the British... Read more of this article
General Consent Form Takes Full Effect: Jan 30
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said they wish to remind the public that “all patients have to expressly consent to their care before medical treatment or services can be afforded.” “The General Consent form was introduced in August but started with a few departments. On Monday, January 30, this requirement will be applicable in... Read more of this article
