Archive for August, 2017
Tucker & Bascome Win Cricket Players Of Week
One Communications and the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced that the Premier League Player of the Week is Janeiro Tucker of Southampton Rangers, while the First Division Player of the Week is Onias Bascome of St. George’s CC. A spokesperson said, “One Communications and the BCB are pleased to announce that the One Communications Premier... Read more of this article
Ministry: 72 Buses Currently Out Of Service
[Updated] Six buses broke down this morning [Aug 24], so now there are 72 buses — out of a total fleet of 105 — currently out of service, and the Government said they are “in the process of determining how this longstanding issue can finally be addressed, once and for all.” A Ministry of Transport & Regulatory Affairs spokesperson... Read more of this article
Premier To Speak At Labour Day Banquet
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] will be hosting their 36th annual Labour Day Banquet on Friday, September 1st, with Premier David Burt to serve as the guest speaker. The event poster said, “The Bermuda Industrial Union invites you to attend our 36th Annual Labour Day Banquet on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Fairmont Southampton Resort and Spa.... Read more of this article
Govt: 2017/18 First Quarter Fiscal Performance
The Ministry of Finance today [Aug 24] reported on the 2017/18 First Quarter Fiscal Performance, saying that revenues for the first quarter ending June 2017 are $249.9 million; current account expenditures, excluding debt service, for the first three months ending June 2017 are $232.3 million; and gross debt at the end of June 2017 stood at $2.494 billion. 2017/18... Read more of this article
Motorcycle Rider Injured In Collision With Car
Emergency services responded to a collision on Middle Road in Smith’s this afternoon [Aug 24], involving a motorcycle and car which resulted in the rider suffering injuries and being transported by ambulance to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. Police along with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel were on scene and traffic flow... Read more of this article
BELCO Advisory: Traffic Controls On Rural Hill
BELCO is advising that traffic controls will be in place as road work will begin tomorrow [Aug 25] at 6.30pm in the eastbound lane [heading into Hamilton] on Rural Hill in Paget between Stowe Hill and Lovers Lane. A spokesperson said, “BELCO wishes to advise motorists that road work will begin tomorrow, Friday August 25th at 6:30pm in the eastbound... Read more of this article
Police Service Welcomes Four New Cadets
The Bermuda Police Service recently welcomed four new cadets; including Cadet Ashley Steede, Cadet Alnique Young-Looby, Cadet Zahjahrie Augustus, and Cadet Jevon Talbot. A police spokesperson said, “Commissioner of Police, Mr. Michael DeSilva, welcomed four new cadets into the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] on Wednesday 23rd August. “The new... Read more of this article
BPS Confirm Death Of Visitor Stuart Rothfield
The police have confirmed the death of an 80-year-old Stuart Rothfield, who was visiting the island as a passenger onboard the Celebrity Summit cruise ship. A police spokesperson said, “Police can now confirm the death of 80 Stuart Rothfield a passenger onboard the Celebrity Summit Cruise ship who was apparently snorkelling with a tour group around... Read more of this article
30 Cases Of Anaconda Black Bull Drinks Stolen
Police are asking the public to be “on the lookout” for anyone who does not appear to be a legitimate vendor selling Anaconda Black Bull Drinks, as 30 cases of the beverages were stolen from a storage unit in St George’s. A police spokesperson said, “At 10pm on Wednesday police responded to a storage unit on Penno’s Wharf... Read more of this article
Nathan Trott Selected For England U/20 Team
Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott has been selected as part of the England Under-20 football team for the upcoming games against the Netherlands and Switzerland. Keith Downing has selected a 21-man squad for England Under-20s’ upcoming games against the Netherlands and Switzerland. TheFA story said, “Downing, who led the Young Lions to... Read more of this article
Samuel Martin Called To The Bermuda Bar
MJM Limited announced that Samuel Martin was recently called to the Bermuda Bar by the Hon Chief Justice Ian Kawaley. Mr Martin’s call to the Bar was moved by his Dad, Andrew Martin, and seconded by his uncle, Peter Martin, who are both shareholders and directors of MJM Limited. He went to Warwick Academy until the sixth form, when he transferred... Read more of this article
Marshall Diel & Myers Scholarships Awarded
Marshall Diel & Myers Limited announces that Victoria Stephens is their Legal Scholarship Award recipient for 2017 and will receive $15,000 to assist with the cost of pursuing her legal studies, while William Finnerty will also receive a bursary from Marshall Diel & Myers Limited in the sum of $5,000. Adam Richards, Managing Director at Marshall... Read more of this article
