Archive for June, 2018

RUBiS Walk/Run Raises Money For Playground

RUBiS Warwick Service Station hosted the fourth annual RUBiS Warwick 5K Fun Walk/Run on June 3rd. “Around four hundred participants, many of them children, had a fabulous morning, walking and running the 5-kilometre route, in support of the Paget Primary Parent Teacher Association [PTA]. Generous support was provided by BGA Wholesalers, Pitt &... Read more of this article

TCD Closed Today Due To Plumbing Issue

The Transport Control Department [TCD] is advising the public that TCD offices have been closed due to a plumbing issue, with hopes to return to normal operating hours tomorrow [June 26] at 8.30am. A Government spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department has advised that TCD offices have been closed due to a plumbing issue. The matter is... Read more of this article

Minister: Pleasure To Celebrate Azorean Culture

This month’s Bermudian Heartbeats event was organized by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Casa dos Acores da Bermuda, with Azores Day being celebrated at Victoria Park this past weekend. Minister of Social Development and Sports Michael Weeks spoke at the event, saying: “As the Minister responsible... Read more of this article

Bermuda Triathletes Compete In Costa Rica

Seven Bermuda triathletes took up the challenge and competed in the Ironman Costa Rica 70.3 event. His time of 4:56:01 saw Geoff Smith finish 2nd in the Men’s 50-54 Age Group, he was the 57th male finisher and 60th overall. Chris Eaton finished 7th in the Men’s 50-54 Age Group after clocking a time of 5:16:53, he was the 124th male to cross the... Read more of this article

Clarien Bank Donates $5,000 To Flora Duffy Fund

Clarien Bank has made a $5,000 donation to The Flora Fund established by Bermuda’s world champion triathlete Flora Duffy to help aspiring and talented local athletes reach their goals. The donation was presented by Michael DeCouto, Clarien’s Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, to her father Charlie Duffy during the awards ceremony at Saturday’s... Read more of this article

Court: Man Fined For Racist Slur At Police

A visiting man who used a racist slur towards police officers has been fined $1,500. Gronda Dobroslaw was detained in the early hours of this morning for using offensive words outside an establishment in Hamilton. Dobroslaw, 33, had been drinking during the evening, and people called police to report his behaviour. The court heard that he was unsteady... Read more of this article

Donations Made For Somerset Cricket Club Wall

Members of the community, including OBA MPs, have donated towards getting the wall built at the Somerset Cricket Club. The matter came to public attention recently as Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said that he feels the Governor should not be invited to present the Cup at Cup Match, explaining to Parliament that he told Somerset Cricket... Read more of this article

RISA Honours Kawaley, Hellman, Lowe & Mayor

The Restructuring and Insolvency Professionals Association [RISA] held an event in the Trudeau Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess on June 12th, with the event attended by more than fifty prominent members of the legal, accounting and business professional community who are members of RISA Bermuda. The event was held to honour the retirement of four individuals... Read more of this article

Vogue: Bermuda Carnival Is The ‘Perfect Option’

In an article titled ‘The Caribbean Carnivals You Don’t Want to Miss This Summer,’ Vogue has featured Bermuda Heroes Weekend, saying that Bermuda’s carnival “is one of the newest kids on the block, and the perfect option for both newbies and the seasoned bacchanalist.” The story by Kristen Braswell said, “This is the... Read more of this article

Video: Visitor Crashes Rental Scooter Overboard

A visitor recently had a unique, if rather unfortunate experience while visiting the island, crashing his rental scooter over an embankment and into the water, however fortunately he suffered only wet clothing and not injuries. This was reported by the police, who tweeted the video below, saying, “One of our visitors had a very bad moped experience.... Read more of this article

IOGKF Bermuda Friendship Tournament Results

The 2018 IOGKF Bermuda Friendship Tournament took place at The Academy of Martial Arts this weekend [June 23], with martial arts skills on display from age groups ranging from 7 to 12 years of age. The event saw a number of winners emerge in a range of categories, with competition segments including novice, intermediate and advanced boys and girl and... Read more of this article

Central County Cup Cricket: Tuff Dogs Win

In the Central County Cricket Cup action this weekend, Tuff Dogs defeated North Village Rams by 347 runs. The Tuff Dogs batted first at the Devonshire Rec, scoring 427 all out after their fifty overs in their Central County Cup Final match against North Village. Dean Minors was the top scorer with 88, he faced 40 deliveries, hitting 7 fours and 8 sixes,... Read more of this article