Archive for February, 2018

Berkeley Secure Running Clock Championships

Two nights of basketball resulted in two Berkeley Institute teams securing the annual Bermuda Basketball Association [BBA] running clock tournaments. “The JV team defeated Warwick in a thrilling final at CedarBridge Academy [CBA] on Thursday evening securing the win 21-18″, according to a spokesperson. “On Friday night The Varsity... Read more of this article

Potluck Dinner To Support Berkeley VEI Students

Students of the Berkeley Institute’s Virtual Enterprises International [VEI] class are planning a fundraising potluck dinner to be held on Friday [March 2] from 4.00pm to 7.45pm in order to help finance a trip to the 2018 Global Youth Summit Trade Show in New York. Kayla Simpson, Vice President of Fundraising, said, “Experience is the best... Read more of this article

World Book Day To Be Marked On March 1

Nikita Robinson of The Ladies Room on Hott1075 is inviting the public to read at a nursery, preschool or to a primary 1 class to help celebrate World Book Day 2018. 1,467 books will be delivered to preschools and nursery schools throughout the island in celebration of World Book Day. In addition, a few primary, middle and high school libraries, will... Read more of this article

Winifred Oatley Celebrates Her 100th Birthday

Winifred Oatley recently celebrated a very special birthday, receiving a visit from Premier David Burt and MP Renee Ming as she turned 100 years old. Premier Burt tweeted these photos, saying: “It was great to take a moment out with MP @reneemingbda to wish #centenarian Winifred Oatley a very special Happy 100th Birthday. Wishing her many many more... Read more of this article

Rider Recovering After Collision In Devonshire

The 65-year-old man who was injured in a collision in Devonshire is recovering, and is listed in stable condition at the hospital. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [February 28th] the motorcyclist injured after colliding with two cars on North Shore Road in Devonshire near the junction with Barkers Hill Tuesday afternoon... Read more of this article

SSM/Partnerships Policy Takes Effect On June 1

The Domestic Partnerships Act is set to take effect on June 1st of this year, Home Affairs Minister Walton Brown said today, adding that this means “same sex couples can get married in Bermuda until May 31, 2018.” In delivering a budget brief in the House of Assembly today, Minister Brown said, “The Department is also readying itself... Read more of this article

Aim To Market Daniel’s Head To Developers

The Bermuda Land Development Company Limited [BLDC] has engaged KPMG Advisory to “complement efforts to market the Daniel’s Head site to potential developers.” “We are delighted to have access to KPMG’s professionals,” said Francis Mussenden, BLDC’s Chief Executive Officer. “This engagement is part of our work to position BLDC... Read more of this article

Marsh Is One Top Three Volunteering Countries

The Bermuda office of Marsh and Guy Carpenter has been recognised for its charitable efforts in 2017 by Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc., which named Bermuda among the top three countries for colleague volunteering along with Portugal and Taiwan. In addition, Marsh Bermuda employee, Karen Roberts-Ray, was the top individual volunteer out of 30,000... Read more of this article

RA Consultation On Accounting Instructions

The Regulatory Authority has issued a consultation on the regulatory accounting reporting instructions that will apply to electricity sector licensees. Currently, the Authority requires licensees to prepare separate accounts for each licensed business unit – which should also be separate from any unregulated business. For example, the Bermuda Electric... Read more of this article

“Trek” Production To Celebrate Black History

[Written by CedarBridge student Tel-Ricka Butterfield] Imagine being able to witness Sally Bassett being burned at the stake. This is something you will experience if you attend Noire’s Theatre production of “Trek.” “Trek” is a CedarBridge Academy student driven production culminating Black History Month with performances of excerpts from... Read more of this article

Parliament: Order Of Business For February 28

Transport Green Paper, 2017-2018 Financial Support for Bermuda College Students, Youth Maker Showcase and Modernising Criminal Record Keeping are four of the statements due to be delivered by Minister’s during today’s [Feb 28] session in the House of Assembly, and MPs are also expected to continue to debate the 2018/19 Budget. The Order... Read more of this article

Airport Agreement Review Report Cost $186,950

The Airport Redevelopment Project Agreement Review Report — which was released last week — cost $186,950, the Government has confirmed. A Ministry of Transport & Regulatory Affairs spokesperson said, “The cost of the review was $186,950.20. LeighFisher is a globally respected infrastructure advisory firm originally procured through... Read more of this article