Archive for June, 2018
Govt, Bitfury To Create Blockchain Land Registry
The Government has signed an agreement with the Bitfury Group to “add blockchain technology to the Island’s land-registry system.” “The memorandum of understanding advances Bermuda’s mission to improve government services for citizens by implementing blockchain-based solutions. In late 2017, the Government launched a blockchain... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Berkeley Institute Graduation
[Updated with photos] The Berkeley Institute is holding their graduation ceremony this morning [June 28], as students, faculty, family and friends gather to commemorate a milestone in their educational endeavors. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the two hour live video replay is below. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries... Read more of this article
Health Council Launches Feedback Survey
The Bermuda Health Council Feedback Survey has launched to provide the public with the “opportunity to weigh in on the future of the organization.” “The Health Council is encouraging everyone in Bermuda to participate. The survey takes less than five minutes to complete and can be found here,” the organisation said. “The... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Continue Competing In Mexico
Bermuda sailors were among the 149 sailors that took to the waters of Mexico to take part in the second day of the Optimist North American Championships 2018. Two races were sailed on the day taking the total to five races. Sebastian Kempe continues to lead the Bermuda Fleet and finds himself in third place with 20 Net Points, Kempe finished 14th in... Read more of this article
Windreach Volunteer Award: Annika Kuruvilla
WindReach recently held their Volunteer Appreciation Event, where they honoured the services of more than 80 volunteers that assist with the delivery of programmes for Bermuda’s special needs community and announced the Student Volunteer of the Year, Annika Kuruvilla. This is the first year WindReach has presented the award, which looks to recognize... Read more of this article
Video: June 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
A 59-year-old man died following a collision in Pembroke, a 66-year-old man died following a collision in Devonshire, woman taken to the hospital after car crash, four people charged in connection with the loan for the planned Par-La-Ville hotel, Skills Development Program graduation, Dr Okereke appointed new Chief of Emergency and Hyperbaric Services, St... Read more of this article
Ministry: 91 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
[Updated] The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 28] with twenty-three bus runs cancelled. Update 4.07pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 23 runs cancelled this morning, 68 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 91... Read more of this article
Photos, Results: Pacers Club Track & Field Meet
The Bermuda National Athletics Association Track Season continued with a meet hosted by the Pacers Track Club at the National Sports Center. Ramiah Brangman won the Under 13 Girls 200 Meter Dash clocking a time of 29.47, Chiaje Rudo was second in 29.69 and Arima Turner was third with a time of 30.38. The Under 13 Girls Cricket Ball Throw was won by... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Meets With ‘Token Communities’
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt welcomed Alex Lightman and Steven Knight of Token Communities of Gibraltar to the Cabinet Office to “discuss opportunities in the Bermuda Fintech space.” Premier Burt tweeted the photos below, saying: “Welcomed Alex Lightman and Steven Knight of Token Communities of Gibraltar to the Cabinet Office... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Wett & Wild Trophy Race Day
Action resumed in the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] season with the running of the Wett & Wild Trophy Race Day. The Wett & Wild sponsored race day was an action-packed day of high-speed motorcycle racing at the RUBiS Southside Raceway. As the BMRC completes its third race day of the 2018 Circuit Racing Championship, more riders are filling... Read more of this article
Phillips Advances To Aruba 14U Main Draw Final
Daniel Phillips has advanced to the Under 14 Boy’s TIHTA Aruba 2018 Main Draw Final as he continued competing on the Caribbean Junior Tennis Circuit. Phillips advanced to the Final following his Semi-Final Under 14 Boys win over Jaden De La Fuente from Curaçao. Phillips won in straight sets 6-2, 6-0. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross... Read more of this article
Appleby Ranked 20th In Top Global Restructuring
Appleby has been recognised as one of the 30 leading law firms in the world for global restructuring, according to Global Restructuring Review [GRR]. “This accolade comes on the heels of an outstanding 2017/18 year for Appleby‘s restructuring practice, in which the firm acted on the largest offshore restructuring matters including Ocean Rig... Read more of this article
