Archive for April, 2018

Bacardi Completes Acquisition Of Patrón

Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi Limited announced the completion of a transaction that makes the family-owned company the sole owner of Patrón Spirits International AG and its Patrón brand, the world’s top-selling super-premium tequila. “The transaction, which was announced in late January, closed today and follows a successful relationship... Read more of this article

Photos, Videos: Motorcade For Duffy & Saunders

Locals lined the streets today [April 30] to celebrate Bermuda’s two Commonwealth Gold Medalists — Clarence ‘Nicky’ Saunders and Flora Duffy — with a motorcade making its way through Hamilton before stopping on the grounds of Cabinet, where the athletes were greeted by Premier David Burt, Cabinet Ministers, Bermuda Olympic... Read more of this article

Truck Driver Crashes In Hamilton Parish

[Updated] There was a collision this morning [April 30] which involved a truck crashing through a wall in Hamilton parish. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 10.29am: The police said, “The male driver has been extricated from the vehicle and is on his way to the hospital. A more comprehensive update... Read more of this article

Hamilton Parish Council Meeting Tomorrow

The Hamilton Parish Council will be holding a public meeting tomorrow [May 1] at the Aquarium Education Room on North Shore Road in Flatts at 7.00 pm. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Parish Council Public Meeting will be held at the Aquarium Education Room at 7:00 pm, North Shore Road, Flatts on Tuesday, 1st May 2018. “On the agenda will be the... Read more of this article

Restoration Of Hidden Museum Magazines

Underneath the bastions of the National Museum of Bermuda lie several hidden magazines. Normally off-limits to visitors, these rooms were originally used to store the shells and gun powder for the gun emplacements above. For the past week, visiting volunteer forts historian Victor Smith has conducted an intensive examination and survey, recording the... Read more of this article

Freisenbruch-Meyer Group To Host Tax Seminar

On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, Canada’s Trowbridge Professional Corporation and Freisenbruch Meyer Group will co-host two free seminars on tax and pension planning for expatriates. The two-hour events, taking place at 12 noon and 5.30pm at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in Hamilton, will feature a presentation by Mr. Arun [Ernie] Nagratha, CPA, CA, CPA... Read more of this article

DanceSations School Recital Set For May 17-19

DanceSations School of Dance will be presenting its 5th anniversary show as a fulltime school in May, set to showcase their dancers’ talents in their ‘This Is Us’ recital. “The show will feature dancer’s talents in many genres of dance including ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, tap, and hip-hop. Our dancers range from age 2 to... Read more of this article

By-Election To Be Called In Paget East

Following the resignation of OBA MP Dr Grant Gibbons, a by-election is expected to be called in Constituency 22 Paget East, meaning the island will be holding two by-elections in the coming months, as Dr Gibbons is the second MP to resign in recent days. By-Election To Be Called | Date Unknown The OBA confirmed that Dr Gibbons resignation will mean... Read more of this article

Cricket: Uganda Defeat Bermuda By 189 Runs

The Bermuda cricket team were defeated by Uganda during their recent cricket training tour match. Bermuda Go Down by 189 Runs Uganda 249/5 Bermuda 60 The Bermuda National Cricket team will need to change their fortunes in order not to be relegated to Division Five after falling by 189 runs to Uganda. Uganda batted first and scored 249/5 in their 50... Read more of this article

Cycling: BBA VT Construction Madison Time Trial

Wet and windy conditions affected the turnout for the Bermuda Bicycle Association VT Construction – Madison Individual Time Trial, however those that braved the less than welcoming conditions posted good times. Kaden Hopkins clocked the fastest time of 30:01, with Connor White second in 32:31 and Jamie Cousins third in 32:38. VT Construction –... Read more of this article

CBA Students Showcase Skills At Ag Show

[Written by CedarBridge S2 student Ariana Walters,] The Annual Agriculture Show, otherwise famously known as the ‘Ag Show’, has been hosted for several years. Many generations have come to enjoy the event and its activities that usually spans over three days. Activities such school exhibitions, floral shows, animal exhibits and equestrian programs... Read more of this article

Liam Evans Named Student-Athlete Of Year

Captain of the national U-20 team, Liam Evans, has been named the Northern Kentucky University International Student-Athlete of the Year. Evans has been an integral part of the Northern Kentucky University Men’s Soccer team and also represents Bermuda at the International level. Related Stories Jakeem Jennings Scores For Borowash Jiménez Scores... Read more of this article