Archive for March, 2017
BIU Members Receive Court Summonses
[Updating] The BIU said that it has come to their attention “that several members of the BIU have received summonses from Magistrate’s Court during the last 24 hours,” and have requested that BIU members who have been served summonses bring them to BIU Headquarters “so that they can be dealt with by the Union’s legal representatives.” The... Read more of this article
ADHT Commemorates Day Of Remembrance
During the week of March 22 to March 26, the African Diaspora Heritage Trail [ADHT] commemorated the United Nations International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave with a number of activities. The theme for 2017 was “Recognising the Legacy and Contributions of People of African Descent.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Sea Cadet Dinghy Completely Refurbished
The Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps took delivery last week of their completely refurbished ASC Dinghy, Philippa, thanks to the help of Spar Yard Marine Solutions. Philippa is the primary training dinghy used by the Sea Cadets to teach rowing and seamanship and boat handling skills. Four Cadet oarsman and a coxswain take it out on the water every Friday evening... Read more of this article
March 30: BELCO Customer Dept To Close Early
BELCO is advising its customers that their Customer Experience Department will close early on March 30th. A spokesperson said, “BELCO would like to advise customers that its Customer Experience Department will close early, at 2:00pm, on Thursday, March 30th to enable Team Members to attend an important Company meeting. “BELCO Cashiers will... Read more of this article
Minister Congratulates Kappa Classic, Blackburn
Minister of Social Development and Sports Nandi Outerbridge recently congratulated both the organizers of the Kappa Classic and Lisa Blackburn on her Masters World Record. Minister Outerbridge said, “As Minister of Social Development and Sports, I want to congratulate the organizers and young athletes of the eighteenth annual Kappa Classic three-day... Read more of this article
Court: 43-Year-Old Man Denies Stealing Bag
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 43-year-old man denied stealing a bag containing barbering equipment. Vincent Outerbridge pleaded not guilty to a charge that on 24th March, he stole a bag containing men’s barbering equipment; and to another charge that he had failed to leave Hamilton Police Station after he had been directed to do so. Mr Outerbridge... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Favourite Things About Bermuda’
The people, the beaches and the colour of the houses are just some of the favourite things about Bermuda that are highlighted in this video released leading up to the launch of the 35th America’s Cup. Residents across the island were asked what they loved about Bermuda and their responses were put together with video footage of scenes across the... Read more of this article
Column: Ministers Responsibility, Accountability
[Opinion column written by Jason Hayward] The events leading up to and following the release of the Commission of Inquiry Report have been highly upsetting and distasteful. The Bermuda Public Services Union is on record stating that we support the principles of accountability and transparency, and therefore, the Union had no objection to the mandate... Read more of this article
Spithill: “This Was A Great Learning Experience”
The latest round of America’s Cup Class practice racing ahead of the 35th America’s Cup concluded on a beautiful spring Sunday on the Great Sound. All five America’s Cup teams now based in Bermuda took part in a series of match races in varied conditions, racing each other on a course that closely mirrors that to be used in May and June 2017 when... Read more of this article
Smith & Wright Win Ray Swan 8K Road Race
Chayce Smith and Laura Wright won the 2017 Raymond Swan Flat 8K road race this weekend, with Smith crossing the line in a time of 27:43, while Tim Price finished second clocking 28:35, and Artur Paulino was third in a time of 29:28. Wright finished 11th overall on a time of 34:11, Teresa Humphrey was the next runner to cross the line and the second... Read more of this article
Terceira & Nisbett Compete In Belgium
Bermudians Jillian Terceira and Patrick Nisbett competed in the CSI2* / CSI1* and CSIYH1* LIER – Azelhof Tour International Horse Show in Belgium. On Day One, both Terceira and Nisbett competed in one Class each. During the CSI1* International Jumping Competition 1.10m Table A in 2 Phases Special Class, Terceira and Escalada finished 18th, they... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 27 2017
March 27 saw 11,302 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $41,576.49 BD. 10,000 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited, closing up 8.7% at $2.50 per share, while another 800 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 6.4% at $4.50 per share. 375 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 0.8%... Read more of this article
