Archive for October, 2017

Third Group Of Police Officers To Assist BVI

Six officers from the Bermuda Police Service — Sgt D. Glasford, Constable D. McHugh, Constable G. Philips, Constable C. Rodrigues, Constable J. Brassington and Constable C. JnPierrre — embarked upon a three week mission to the British Virgin Islands to provide support to the policing operation on the island following Hurricanes Irma and... Read more of this article

Customers Automatically Upgraded To FibreWire

One Communications today announced that “all of its Standard Internet customers have been automatically upgraded to the company’s new high-speed FibreWire Internet plans.” “The free upgrade, involving no service call to the home for the majority of customers, has boosted internet speeds up to 200Mbps, an increase by as much as 700%... Read more of this article

Minister Travel Expenses Webpage Relaunched

The Government has relaunched the Ministers’ Travel Expenses webpage, with the online listings being moved onto the main Gov.bm domain. The Government said, “The Minister for The Cabinet with Responsibility for Government Reform Lovitta Foggo, today launched the new Ministers’ Travel Expenses Page.” Minister Foggo stated, “I am... Read more of this article

Photos: Fashion Festival Evolution Retail Show

The Maybelline Evolution Retail Show – a part of the Bermuda Fashion Festival – was held last evening [Oct 29], the largest event, drawing large crowds, features all the quality of past years, yet is now a fall fashion extravaganza. Under the mega-tent and with glistening Hamilton Harbour as the backdrop, Evolution featured retailers and salons... Read more of this article

Three People Remain In Hospital After Collisions

The 30-year-old man injured in a collision on October 14th remains in stable condition in the ICU, the two people injured in a collision on October 27th in Hamilton are in stable condition on a general ward, and the 33-year-old woman who injured in a collision on October 28th in Southampton has been treated at KEMH and discharged. Two Weeks Later Injured... Read more of this article

29-Year-Old Woman In Stable Condition In ICU

The 29-year-old woman “believed to be the driver in Saturday night’s fatal car crash was in stable condition” in the ICU, the police have confirmed, adding that she “was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving as per protocol in the Road Traffic Act 1947, which applies to any collision where serious injury or death occurs.” A... Read more of this article

EY Bermuda Helps TEDS Fight Against Hunger

EY Bermuda recently donated canned goods and other food items in support of The Eliza DoLittle Society’s Making Hunger History initiative. The program focuses on helping and serving Bermudians who are food insecure and/or hungry by offering food and other forms of assistance, including working with other food aid providers and distributing goods to... Read more of this article

Photos: PLP Southampton East Central Tea

Marking the 11th year of the annual event, Southampton East Central MP Zane DeSilva hosted a seniors tea party yesterday afternoon [Oct 29] at the Bermuda Institute. The event included entertainment from the Vernon Temple Praise team and the CedarBridge Academy band‎, along with food, prizes, and games. The two eldest seniors attending were 97-years-old,... Read more of this article

Fuel Spill In Flatts, Truck Driver Injured

[Updated] As of 10.15am this morning [Oct 30], traffic is currently being diverted in the Flatts Service Station area “due to a reported fuel spill.” A police spokesperson said, “Traffic is currently being diverted in the RUBiS Van Buren Service Station, Flatts Village area due to a reported fuel spill. “Bermuda Fire & Rescue... Read more of this article

Report: Canada To ‘Review’ Deal To Buy Aecon

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the deal for a Chinese company to buy Aecon ”will be reviewed very carefully under the Canada Investment Act,” according to a report by Canada’s CTV News. The story said “The Trudeau Liberals are facing warnings to proceed cautiously and in as transparent a manner as possible as... Read more of this article

Aspen Program To Increase Efficiency, Savings

Aspen Insurance announced a “comprehensive program to drive greater effectiveness and efficiency across the Company and enhance its market position.” Chris O’Kane, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Through actions that optimize work processes and increase operational efficiency, the program is expected to deliver cumulative total expense... Read more of this article

FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round Results

The Preliminary Round of the Bermuda Football Association’s FA Challenge Cup saw a total of 15 goals scored in 6 games. BAA 1 West End United 0 At the BAA Field, a first half own goal earned BAA a spot in the next round of the FA Cup as they defeated West End United 1 – 0. Devonshire Colts 0 Southampton Rangers 3 At the Police Field, visitors... Read more of this article