Archive for June, 2018
BPS Investigation Into Fatal Collision Continues
“The investigation regarding the fatal collision that claimed the life of 66-year-old Mr. William Moniz continues and the investigating officer is now Constable Stephen Paynter,” the police said. “Mr. Moniz was seriously injured when the pedal cycle he was riding collided with a male motorcyclist on Middle Road in Devonshire near the... Read more of this article
Construction Continues At Existing Terminal
“Temporary drop off points to the LF Wade International Airport will remain outside of Café Boulevard through next week as ongoing construction continues,” Skyport said. A Skyport spokesperson said, “The temporary drop off points went into effect on Monday as a result of mechanical upgrades on the terminal, which began last month with the installation... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: CedarBridge Graduation Ceremony
[Updated with photos] The CedarBridge Academy Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2018 took place today [June 29] at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium, with students receiving their certificates after years of hard work. We will have additional information and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the two hour live video replay is below. The... Read more of this article
Ministry: 90 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [June 29] with ninety bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Premier: New Class Of Bank For FinTech
“The Banks and Deposit Companies Act 1999 will be amended to allow for a new class of bank that will provide banking services to Bermuda based FinTech companies,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 29], the Premier said, “The‘ICO Bill’ and the Digital Asset Business Act,... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Visitor Dolores Burke
The police have confirmed the death of 74-year-old American cruise ship visitor Dolores Burke and said that there “were no suspicious circumstances.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 74-year-old American cruise ship visitor Dolores Burke and extends sincere condolences to her family and... Read more of this article
Shade Subair Williams Appointed Puisne Judge
Government House announced today [June 29] that Shade Subair Williams has been appointed to the Island’s Supreme Court as a Puisne Judge with effect from 6 July 2018. Government House said, “Government House announced today that following interviews carried out by the Judicial and Legal Services Committee and consultation with the Chief Justice,... Read more of this article
Mall Reid St Entrance Re-Opens After Upgrade
One of the entrances to the Washington Mall is set to re-open after a major revamp. The entrance at 9 Reid Street was closed earlier this year for the work which has seen the ceiling raised by almost three feet, new tiles put down and floor to ceiling windows installed – making the entrance much brighter. Lisa Summers, Deputy General Manager, Washington... Read more of this article
Minister: First Phase Of Energy Rebate Initiative
The Energy Rebate Initiative will be primarily targeted to seniors and low income households, Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [June 29]. Minister Roban said, “Although the previous rebate structure achieved positive results, it would not be enough to simply reboot the old scheme. Under... Read more of this article
Minister Burch: Waste Collection, Trucks, Costs
There are currently an average of 8 trucks in service daily, five trucks been ordered and are expected to arrive in November, overtime expenses for waste collection to date of $26,227.25 is “dramatically less than the $250,000 spent last year on overtime in this quarter,” and once a week garbage collection will continue until at least year... Read more of this article
Daily Show: SSM Law Changes Due To Triangle
The island’s changing laws on same-sex marriage can be attributed to the Bermuda Triangle according to the Daily Show with Trevor Noah, with the comedian saying that legislation gets passed in Parliament and then lost in the Triangle before being retrieved again. The segment on the popular television show begins with a clip of a news anchor proclaiming... Read more of this article
Students Experimenting With Power Of Future
Two science students have calculated that their school has made huge strides in helping the environment by installing solar panels. About 18 months ago Saltus Grammar School erected a solar system on one of its roofs and students Maximo Deiros, aged 14, and Themika Thennakoon, aged 13, said they have calculated the 97,000 kWh generated is the equivalent... Read more of this article
