Archive for May, 2017
BNA Announce Team For Netball Series In USA
The Bermuda Netball Association [BNA] has announced the 12 player traveling squad, Head Coach, and Assistant Coach selected for the International Match Series against the USA Flying Eagles, being held in Brooklyn, New York on June 2 to 3. A BNA spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Netball Association is excited to announce the BDA Longtails 12 Player Traveling... Read more of this article
Minor Works Ongoing At Horseshoe Bay
The Ministry of Public Works advised that “soft landscaping” is still ongoing at Horseshoe Bay Beach and will continue until the end of June. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public that soft landscaping is still ongoing at Horseshoe Bay Beach and will continue until the end of June. “Additionally,... Read more of this article
Tall Ships Begin Arriving In Bermuda
Tall ships are arriving in Bermuda after overcoming strong winds … and no winds! Altogether 19 ships will visit Bermuda, one of the stops on the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta, a 7,000 nautical mile Trans-Atlantic race to six countries to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Canadian Confederation through its founders and founding provinces. On... Read more of this article
PLP To Host Education Town Hall On May 31
The PLP will be hosting a town hall on Education at Elliott Primary this Wednesday May 31st, starting at 7:00pm. PLP Spokesperson for Education MP Diallo Rabain and his panel will present the PLP’s plan for education reform and solicit input and feedback from the audience. The evening will be moderated by candidate for Constituency 10 –... Read more of this article
Handbook Released For ‘Civil Litigants In Person’
A handbook has been released, intending to “serve as a guide or starting point for civil litigants in person in the Supreme Court.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Supreme Court of Bermuda has been mindful of the ever increasing number of litigants in person appearing in the Bermuda Courts and the challenges presented to litigants... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Wells & Huddersfield Promoted!
[Updating: It went down to the wire, with extra time and penalties -- with Nahki Wells converting his penalty -- and Huddersfield has won and will be promoted to the Premier League! After the game, Nahki showcased his national pride, draping himself in the Bermuda flag in front of over 70,000 fans at Wembley, as he and his team celebrated their victory... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Third Day Of The America’s Cup
[Updating] After getting underway on Saturday with thousands attending the America’s Cup Village in Dockyard for the first day of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup, the event is set to continue today [May 29] with three races. We will be bringing you live updates of the event as able, and you can view coverage of the first two days, and all our... Read more of this article
Book Signing By Patrice Lynch On Sunday
Author Patrice Lynch will host a book signing for the book “He Promised He Would Love Me” on Sunday, June 4 after service at Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at First Church of God on North Shore Road. A spokesperson said, “Marriage is a beautiful gift from God that comes with many benefits, but how many of us know that as beautiful as it is, it... Read more of this article
World Finance Magazine Features Clarien Bank
The Spring 2017 issue of World Finance magazine features an article by Clarien Bank executives Clare Spearing, Head of Private Banking, and Robert Steinhoff, Head of Investment Strategy, on changes in wealth management. Entitled “The evolution of the asset manager”, the article explains that since the financial crisis, more clients are relying on... Read more of this article
Students Graduate From New England Institute
The Minister of Home Affairs Patricia Gordon-Pamplin today offered congratulations to the six Bermudian students who recently graduated from the New England Institute of Technology [NEIT] and received funding from the Department of Workforce Development. Barak Bremar, Damani Edwards, Jordan Lawrence, Ashanti Musson-Gibbons, Keri Brangman and Jah-Kaye... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Michael Skinner
The police have confirmed the death of 41-year-old Michael Skinner, who died following a motorcycle collision on Saturday evening on North Shore Road. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 41-year-old Michael Skinner and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Skinner was... Read more of this article
Dept Of Corrections Float Celebrates Athletes
This year, the Department of Corrections’ float won first place in the Natural Heritage Float category, as well as the Premier’s Award for Best Float in the Bermuda Day Parade. The float, which celebrates many of Bermuda’s top athletes, was created through a targeted workshop program in collaboration with the Department of Community and Cultural... Read more of this article
