Archive for October, 2017
Mirrors ‘SuperCamp’ Holds Closing Ceremony
On Sunday evening, the Minister of Social Development and Sports Zane DeSilva attended the closing ceremony for the Mirrors Programme’s 6-Day ‘SuperCamp’. During this SuperCamp, held last week, 32 young campers experienced opportunities to strengthen themselves as individuals – physically, personally and academically. They participated... Read more of this article
BMA Hosts FSB Shadow Banking Workshop
The Bermuda Monetary Authority hosted the Financial Stability Board’s [FSB] Regional Consultative Group of the Americas’ [RCGA] Shadow Banking Workshop on October 25 and October 26 at the Hamilton Princess. A spokesperson said, “FSB, an international body monitoring and making recommendations about the global financial system, defines shadow... Read more of this article
Court: Roberto Marques Sentenced To 10 Years
[Updated] Appearing in Supreme Court today [Oct 31], former Customs Officer Roberto Marques was sentenced to ten years in prison. Earlier this month, Mr Marques entered a guilty plea to charges including possessing cocaine with intent to supply, possession of drug equipment and money laundering. In a previous Court appearance, the prosecutor Nicole... Read more of this article
Female Referee To Officiate At Rugby Classic
The 2017 World Rugby Classic is welcoming 24-year-old female referee Maria Beatrice Benvenuti – the youngest international referee in the world – to the tournament. An online post by the World Rugby Classic said, “For the first time in the World Rugby Classic’s 30 years, we will be welcoming a female referee to the tournament, and we... Read more of this article
Driver Uninjured After Car Strikes Wall, Overturns
A 22-year-old Smith’s parish man escaped injury when his car struck a wall in Devonshire last night [Oct 30], resulting in the vehicle overturning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:20pm Monday, October 30th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle car crash on South Road in Devonshire near the junction with Devonshire... Read more of this article
BCHC Set To Launch Movember Event
Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre, in partnership with Robin Hood Football Club, is getting set to kick off its Movember event tomorrow [Nov 1] in support of men’s health. A spokesperson said, “Across the world, men die an average six years younger than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. Which means that it doesn’t have... Read more of this article
OBA To Hold Party Elections On November 18th
The OBA will host a Party General Conference and Elections on November 18th, with five positions up for election: OBA Party Leader, Deputy Leader, Party Chairperson, and two Party Deputy Co-Chairpersons. The party said, “Please accept this notice of our Party General Conference and election for five positions: OBA Party Leader and Deputy Leader,... Read more of this article
Meeting For People Who Were Pepper Sprayed
The BIU is “inviting all persons who were pepper-sprayed by the Police on December 2, 2016 to attend a very important meeting here at BIU Headquarters on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.” “The purpose of the meeting is to update the victims of the pepper spray on the way forward. If you have any questions, please contact Sister... Read more of this article
Mustafa Manders Ingham: “It’s An Honour”
In celebration of the school’s 120th anniversary, the Berkeley Institute Anniversary Celebration Committee is shining a spotlight on its alumni, with the second profile highlighting Mustafa Manders Ingham, Class of 2015, Gold House. What does it mean to you to be a Berkeleyite? It’s an honour. Growing up that’s all I ever heard in my household;... Read more of this article
Video: Highlights Of XTERRA Race In Maui
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy won her fourth consecutive XTERRA World Championship title, racing to victory in Maui on Sunday [Oct 29] to become the first ever elite triathlete to win four XTERRA World Titles in a row. The off-road triathlon consists of a 1.5-kilometer [1-mile] swim, a 32-kilometer [20-mile] mountain bike that climbs 3,500 feet up and down... Read more of this article
Ferry Reach Spill To Take “Years To Clean Up”
The gasoline spill that occurred at the RUBiS facility in Ferry Reach in March of this year is expected “to take a few years to clean up,” officials have confirmed. In response to our queries, a Government spokesperson told Bernews, “Based on other past spills in Bermuda and in other jurisdictions the Department does expect this spill... Read more of this article
NAAB Outdoor Archery League Results
The National Archery Association of Bermuda is currently in week four of the ten week outdoor archery league at Gold Point Archery Range on Southside, St. David’s. Results for the first place winners in each division are below. Adult Recurve 30m Target size 60 cm [score out of 360] 1] Bernard Wade III 311 Adult Bare Bow 30m Target Size 60cm... Read more of this article
