Archive for May, 2018
Ministry: 74 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [May 30] with fifty-one bus runs cancelled, and as there were 23 runs cancelled this morning, it makes a total of 74 runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Advance Polling For By-Elections On Thursday
The Parliamentary Registrar has issued a reminder that advance polling for incapacitated and absent voters for the By-Elections on 7 June will be held tomorrow 31 May, 2018 Advanced Polling Locations and Hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Constituency #22 Bermuda College Student Centre, Paget Constituency #25 Bright Temple AME Church Hall, Warwick For more... Read more of this article
Teachers’ Union ‘Given Up’ On Minister Meeting
[Updated] The Bermuda Union of Teachers today [May 30] said they welcomed a Ministerial commitment to meet to discuss how to implement a wide-ranging strategy for the future of education – but had yet to be given a date. Last year Minister of Education Diallo Rabain outlined Plan 2022 and recently gave an update in the House of Assembly where he outlined... Read more of this article
Crew Member Injured In Marine Collision
A crew member on board a sailing vessel that had departed Bermuda suffered a “slight injury” and the vessel lost its mast in a collision that occurred approximately 70 miles north of Bermuda, with a merchant vessel that failed to stop according to officials. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Thursday 24th May, 7:05am.... Read more of this article
New Director Of Public Transportation Dept
The Ministry of Transport and Regulatory Affairs announced that Roger Todd has joined the Department of Public Transportation as Director. “The accomplished Senior Manager and Professional Engineer has over 25 years of experience leading, coaching and developing industrial and professional teams,” the Ministry said. “With a strong... Read more of this article
‘Blockchain For Beginners’ Town Hall On May 31
The Ministry of National Security will host a Town Hall entitled ‘Blockchain for Beginners’ on Thursday [May 31] from 6.00pm to 7.00pm at Pier Six on Front Street in Hamilton. The Department of ICT Policy and Innovation said, “The Ministry of National Security is hosting a Town Hall information session on Blockchain for Beginners. You... Read more of this article
32-Year-Old Woman Stable In ICU After Collision
A 32-year-old woman is in stable condition in the ICU following a collision on Parsons Road in Pembroke yesterday [May 29], according to police. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:30am Tuesday, May 29th police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of Parsons Road and The Glebe Road in Pembroke. “It... Read more of this article
Female Visitor Hurt In Rental Scooter Crash
Emergency services responded to a collision on North Shore Road in Smith’s parish yesterday [May 29] that involved a rental cycle. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:55am Tuesday, May 29th police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a rental scooter crash on North Shore Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Jennings Road. “Initial... Read more of this article
New Twizy Charging Stations At Clearwater
Twizy electric rental cars can now be charged while visitors enjoy a day at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s, as the Bermuda Land Development Company Limited [BLDC] have installed eight dedicated charging points in the area. The two-seater Renault Twizy minicars have been available to rent from Current Vehicles in Bermuda for just over a year. “Since... Read more of this article
PechaKucha Night To Be Held On Thursday
The 23rd edition of PechaKucha Night will be held tomorrow [May 31] at the Ocean View Golf Course, with doors opening at 7.00pm and presentations beginning at 7.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Thursday night will be one of the best nights yet with short, dynamic and moving presentations on topics ranging from finding your inner resilience, to healing... Read more of this article
Concacaf Nations League Qualifying Schedule
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football [Concacaf] unveiled the schedule for the qualifying phase of the Concacaf Nations League, with Bermuda set to match up against Aruba, Sint Maarten, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic. The sixty-eight-match qualifying phase will take place during the four FIFA match windows... Read more of this article
‘Italy Inspired’ Art Exhibition Cocktail & Reception
The ‘Italy Inspired’ art exhibition cocktail and reception’ is set to be held on June 1, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Adult Education School. The event will be held at Milan Milan at 3 Front Street on Friday, June 1 from 5.30pm to 8.00pm. All of the artwork for sale will be in support of opportunity scholarships. A... Read more of this article
