Archive for July, 2017

Berkeley Appoints Keisha Douglas As Principal

The Board of Governors of The Berkeley Institute, acting on behalf of The Berkeley Educational Society, announced the appointment of Ms. Keisha Douglas as the next Principal of the school. “Her appointment follows an intensive and robust recruitment process conducted by the Board’s selection committee,” the Board said. “This process... Read more of this article

Government House Gardens To Close August 6

The Government House Gardens will be closed to the general public from Sunday, August 6 until Sunday, August 13. A spokesperson said, “Government House Gardens will not be open to members of the general public on Sunday, 6 August 2017 [Cup Match weekend]. “The grounds will reopen on Sunday, 13 August 2017.” Related Stories ‘Programme... Read more of this article

Minister Urges Road Safety Over Cup Match

Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban has urged the public to take extra care and caution on the roads over the Cup Match holiday, saying he hopes we can make the holiday “the best in celebrations, the best in fun and the best in road safety.” Minister Roban said, “Cup Match is one of our most revered holidays.... Read more of this article

Videos: Police On Murder Of Jahkoby Smith

[Updated] The Police held a press conference this afternoon [July 31] regarding the murder of 21-year-old Jahkoby Smith, who was fatally stabbed on Saturday evening, where they confirmed that one man has been arrested in connection with the tragic incident. The murder occurred at the West End Sailboat Club, which was hosting the wake following the funeral... Read more of this article

BILTIR: “Spent More Than $77.5M On Island”

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] today [July 31] released the results of a survey of its full-member companies, saying that in 2015, the organisation’s members “spent more than $77.5M in direct expenditures on the island, including employee costs, payroll tax and rent.” “The results highlight the make-up... Read more of this article

Parks Dept Advisory: Horseshoe & Cup Match

In advance of the Cup Match Holiday, the Department of Parks is reminding the public of the following traffic, parking and park related advisories for Thursday August 3rd 2017. “Horseshoe Bay Closure A Government spokesperson said, “As in previous years, on Thursday August 3rd 2017, clean-up of Horseshoe Bay is scheduled to commence at 7:00 pm in... Read more of this article

Reggie Lambe Scores In Carlisle Victory

Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe scored for Carlisle United as they played to a 3-1 victory against Blackburn. The club’s match report said, “The visitors passed the ball well and they worked a path down United’s left flank with Dack at the heart of it. His lay-off for Samuel invited the shot but the striker leaned back and popped it over... Read more of this article

Will Your Business Be Open Over Cup Match?

With the Cup Match holiday set to take place on Thursday and Friday, many businesses will be closed, leaving potential customers unsure as to what’s open and what’s not over the two days. If you have a business that will be open over the Cup Match holiday, please feel free to let us know so we can add it to our list in order to ensure that... Read more of this article

Somerset Wins Ocean View Golf Cup Match

The Ocean View Golf Course hosted its first Annual Cup Match Classic, with Somerset recording a victory. A spokesperson said, “Yesterday was another phenomenal day of golf when Ocean View Golf Course hosted its first Annual Cup Match Classic. It was a wonderful day with the Somerset Team reigning victorious in the end. The final tally was Somerset... Read more of this article

Opposition Leader Extends Condolences

Following the murder of 21-year-old Jahkoby Smith, Opposition Leader Patricia Gordon-Pamplin extended her deepest condolences to his family and friends as they grapple with this tragedy. Mr Smith was fatally stabbed on Saturday evening [July 29] at the West End Sailboat Club, which was hosting the wake following the funeral for the late Jachari Francis,... Read more of this article

LOM Financial Releases Results, $432K Profit

LOM Financial Limited today [July 31] announced the Company’s interim financial results to 30 June 2017, saying the ymade a profit of $432,935 in the first half of 2017 as compared to a profit of $51,534 for the same period in 2016, adding that they “remain cautiously optimistic for the remainder of the year.” In a letter to shareholders,... Read more of this article

Somerset Retain Colts Cup Match Trophy

In advance of the much anticipated Cup Match Classic later this week, the teams met up for the ‘Colts Cup Match’, with Somerset retaining the trophy. St. George’s Cricket Club batted first and scored 257/6, before declaring. Dean Simons was the top scorer with 64 not out, while Jabari Darrell added 50, Isaiah Richardson was the pick of... Read more of this article