Archive for July, 2018
GQ Highlights Beauty Of Bermuda’s Beaches
“Bermuda is the best place to find hidden, almost-private beaches,” according to an article in GQ by that name, which says the island’s “solo beach opportunities are so excellent that you should actually be booking your flight right now.” After lamenting the issues of sunburned and “peacocking gym guys” that... Read more of this article
Senate: Order Of Business For July 30th
The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [July 30] and Bills before the Senate include the Proceeds of Crime [Miscellaneous] [No. 2] Act 2018, the Proceeds of Crime [Miscellaneous] [No. 3] Act 2018, the Proceeds of Crime [Miscellaneous] [No. 4] Act 2018, the Proceeds of Crime [Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Supervision... Read more of this article
House Passes Bill: New Bank Class For Fintech
The House of Assembly passed a Bill to create a new class of bank to serve Bermuda-based Fintech companies. After the Bill passed last night, Premier David Burt tweeted, “House of Assembly passes bill to create new class of bank to serve Bermuda based Fintech companies. Now moves to Senate for ratification.” In tabling the Bill last month,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday July 29
Sunday, July 29 is expected to be sunny along with a few clouds, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.31am and sunset will be at 8.18pm. High tide will be at 10.23am and 10.41pm, while... Read more of this article
List Of Fintech Companies Incorporated In Island
Premier David Burt provided a list of all the names of Fintech companies which have been incorporated in Bermuda, with the list being provided in response to a Parliamentary Question in the House of Assembly. The question, from Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden said, “Would the Honourable Minister please provide this Honourable House with the... Read more of this article
Minister: Historical Significance Of Cup Match
“Bermuda can take pride in the fact that our Cup Match tradition has been sustained for well over a century,” Minister of Social Development and Sports Michael Weeks said, as he spoke about the historical importance and significance of Cup Match, in particular its connections to emancipation of slaves in Bermuda. Speaking in the House of... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Extremely Saddened By This Tragedy’
“Extremely saddened by this tragedy,” said the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines, in the wake of last night’s shooting death. At around 10.00pm last night, two men on a motorcycle fired multiple gunshots in the area of Court and Elliot Street, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old man, while a 55-year-old man was injured.... Read more of this article
Erica Hawley Finishes 42nd In WTS Edmonton
Bermudian triathlete Erica Hawley finished 42nd overall in the elite women category of the 2018 World Triathlon Series Edmonton in Canada, clocking a time of 1:04:47. Hawley recorded a time of 10:33 on the swim, before clocking 32:39 on the bike, and closing out with a time of 20:00 on the run. Vicky Holland broke the tape for her second win... Read more of this article
Terceira & Lopes Begin Competing In Belgium
Jillian Terceira and Tyler Lopes began competing in the CSI3*/CSI1* and CSIYH1* Lier International Horse Jumping event in Azelhof, Belgium. Terceira and Iluna Di Cantaro finished 60th during the 1.35m Table A in 2 Phases Class, the pair had a time of 53.70, but they also had 8 Penalty Fault Points. During the 1.30m Table A with a Jump Off Class, Terceira... Read more of this article
Man Arrested For ‘Suspicion Of Sexual Assault’
The police have confirmed that a 46-year-old man has been arrested “for suspicion of sexual assault offences on a female.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 46-year-old Paget man has been arrested for suspicion of sexual assault offences on a female which is alleged to have occurred on Saturday 21 July... Read more of this article
Conyers Open House For Law Students
Conyers Dill & Pearman is inviting all law students to an Open House on 8 August to network with lawyers and to learn more about the firm and the legal profession in Bermuda. The event will take place on Wednesday, 8 August from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Conyers’ Richmond House office on Par-la-Ville Road. Students are asked to RSVP by 1 August to careers@conyersdill.com. “Our... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting July 28
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 28th. On Saturday the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship is expected, and on Sunday the Eco Dominator LPG tanker and the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship will arrive. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Grandeur of... Read more of this article
