Archive for April, 2017
30 Minute Video: April 27 ZBM Evening News
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
Weather Forecast For Friday April 28
Friday, April 28 is expected to be partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.35am and sunset will be at 7.57pm. High tide will be at 10.39am and 11.07pm, while low... Read more of this article
PLP Call On MP Wayne Scott To Resign
Following the news that MP Wayne Scott has been hired by the Casino Gaming Commission, the PLP called on him to “resign his seat immediately,” saying the “acceptance of this post squarely places MP Scott in a dubious position of bias” and a “real conflict of interest has been created.” A PLP spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
People’s Choice Awards Presented To Students
Earlier this week, the Junior Minister for Education Leah Scott, presented the People’s Choice Awards to students who earned the most votes at the annual Primary, Middle and Senior Schools Art Exhibition held in March. During the exhibition, visitors to the annual showcase of student artwork were asked to vote on their favorite pieces in the exhibit. The... Read more of this article
OT Register Amendment Withdrawn In UK
Legislation in the British House of Lords that would have forced Bermuda to make public a long standing register of corporate beneficial owners, has been withdrawn, the Ministry of Finance confirmed today, with the Minister of Finance calling it “a good day for Bermuda.” “Bermuda is the only country known to have an up-to-date register... Read more of this article
Video: Salvation Army Launch Annual Appeal
The Salvation Army announced the opening of their annual Red Shield Appeal; their signature fundraising drive which helps to fund their network of social and community services to individuals and families. “The Salvation Army also celebrates 121 years of service to Bermuda, and the Red Shield Appeal has been a feature in Bermuda for over the past... Read more of this article
Court: Prisoner Pleads Guilty To Assault
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 36-year-old man — who is currently serving a prison sentence — pleaded guilty to unlawfully assaulting another prisoner at Westgate. Shomari Virgil pleaded guilty to unlawfully assaulting someone at Westgate Correctional Facility in August 2016. The Crown Prosecutor told the Magistrate that in August 2016,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Celebrates Earth Day With Clean Ups
People on the island recently took part in Earth Day celebrations by performing Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] clean ups in several locations, with both children and adults taking part. A spokesperson said, “Saltus Grammar School formed the largest group with 95 students, staff and parents cleaning up John Smiths Bay. P4 Teacher Erika Powell organizes... Read more of this article
Overseas Visitors To Attend Volleyball Open
Add ladies indoor volleyball to the sports tourism events held in Bermuda this year, as four teams are visiting from Canada this weekend to play in the Bermuda Open 2017, an event sponsored by the Bermuda Tourism Authority. The tournament begins this evening at the Warwick Academy gymnasium and lasts through April 29th. About 80 volleyball players,... Read more of this article
Photos: Ascendant Group Employee Health Fair
The Ascendant Group hosted a Wellness Fair for employees of their group of companies [Ascendant Group, Air Care, BELCO, iEPC, iFM] today [April 27] at their Serpentine Road location. Over a dozen groups and vendors were present to educate employees on various aspects of health and wellness, and employees had the opportunity to test their strength on... Read more of this article
Court: Man Admits Stealing Bottles Of Liquor
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [April 27], a 56-year-old man was fined $450 after he admitted stealing liquor from a store last month. Mitchell Outerbridge pleaded guilty to stealing two bottles of Chivas Regal Scotch from a Marketplace store in March 2016, with the bottles said to be valued at over $120. Reviewing his file, Magistrate... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘Join In Solidarity With The Unions’
“Without the efforts of Labour unions and workers, we would not have the rights that everyone in Bermuda benefits from,” Opposition Leader David Burt said today, with Mr Burt urging everyone to attend the BTUC’s Solidarity Service on Sunday and Solidarity March on Monday, which are being held to mark International Workers Day. Mr Burt said,... Read more of this article
