Archive for March, 2018
BLDC: Energy Facility & Cargo Port Projects
The Bermuda Land Development Company Limited [BLDC] is inviting local and international companies to “submit their qualifications to be considered for future proposals to design, build and operate two major infrastructure projects in the East End – an energy generation facility and a cargo port at Ships Wharf.” A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
‘Redeemed: From Jail To Jesus’ A Success
YouthVision Promotions and Glory Temple New Testament Church said they would like to thank everyone who came out to support the ‘Redeemed: From Jail to Jesus’ on Saturday. Desmond Crockwell said, “On behalf of YouthVision Promotions and Glory Temple New Testament Church, I would like to thank everyone who came out to support the event... Read more of this article
Media Council On Use Of Social Media
“The Media Council of Bermuda would like to remind residents that anything appearing on some platforms is completely public and thus can be used by the news media,” a statement from the Media Council said. The full statement is below: Several times over the past few months members of the public have posted to their social media platforms... Read more of this article
Suzanne Williams Appointed As ABIR Director
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] announced that Suzanne Williams will be the new Director of Policy and Regulation, beginning in May 2018. Ms. Williams joins ABIR with nearly 22 years of industry leadership. She presently serves as Head of Reinsurance Compliance at Hiscox Re in Bermuda. She has over a decade of regulatory experience... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: BIOS Robotics Challenge
A total of twenty-two teams from eight schools – including two new teams from Bermuda College – met recently at the National Sports Centre for the 2018 Marine Advanced Technology in Education [MATE] Bermuda Regional Remotely Operated Vehicle [ROV] Challenge. A spokesperson said, “The program, hosted by the Bermuda Institute of Ocean... Read more of this article
32 People Secure Jobs At Employment Fair
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines extended his “heartfelt thanks” to all who participated in yesterday’s 100 Jobs initiative, which saw 32 people secure employment, and 77 more people confirmed for follow-up interviews with employers. Yesterday, at the Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall, 285 job seekers attended the... Read more of this article
Video: Jason Sukdeo & Rev Brown At Summit
Benedict Associates recently held their Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit at the Hamilton Princess, with Bermuda Heroes Weekend CEO Jason ‘D’General’ Sukdeo and Reverend Jeffrey Brown serving as two of the speakers at the event, which was designed to provide attendees the opportunity to harness the expertise of leaders in an “engaging... Read more of this article
Contemporary Art Experience At Casemates
The ‘Now Contemporary Art Experience’ will be active at Casemates in Dockyard until Wednesday, May 16, with the exhibit featuring new works by 13 Bermudian artists. A spokesperson said, “The basic idea behind creating NOW was my feeling that we need spaces to see non traditional artworks.” “We were lucky enough to have the... Read more of this article
FEI World Jumping Challenge Finals On Saturday
The final phase of the 2018 FEI World Jumping Challenge [FEI WJC] will take place on Saturday, March 31 at the National Equestrian Federation on Vesey Street in Devonshire, beginning at 10.15am. A spokesperson said, “The FEI WJC is unique in that it provides Bermuda riders with an opportunity to compete against other countries without the need... Read more of this article
Video: Boris Johnson On Bermuda & DPA Bill
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said he had a “long conversation with the Premier of Bermuda” about same sex marriage. This was stated as Mr Johnson responded to a question from British MP Chris Bryant, who has been an outspoken critic of the Domestic Partnership Act, bringing it up multiple times in both British Parliament and... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental League Results
In Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League at the Warwick Lanes saw the Odd Balls defeat the Quickie Lickie Laundry 25 – 5, the Nifty Rollers defeated New Hope 27.5 – 2.5, while the Cubs defeated the Pinjammers 24 – 6, with the Bermuda Pest Control defeating the Under Dawgs 24 – 6 and the Spicenix defeated The Invaders 25 – 5. High... Read more of this article
Video: March 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Rakeem DeShields charged with killing Dejon Simmons, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said he had a “long conversation” with the Premier, Queen Noor of Jordan & Prince Albert II of Monaco to speak at Ocean Summit in Bermuda, School Lunch Challenge awards, actress Lana Young appears in ‘The Resident’ TV show, Whitney... Read more of this article
