Archive for November, 2018
CAA On Sex Offender Management Amendment
Centre Against Abuse said they support the proposed Bill relating to supervision of sex offenders, but have requested it include a provision for victims to be notified via the same channel that the Minister is, as “often victims learn about the release of their sex offender after they have been released.” A spokesperson said, “Centre Against... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Christmas Kettle Campaign Kickoff
[Updated with photos] Salvation Army is launching its Christmas Kettle Campaign with their annual Kettle Kickoff this afternoon [Nov 29] in front of City Hall. We will have a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 1-hour replay is below A spokesperson said “The kickoff... Read more of this article
“Brief Pause” In Bus Service On Tuesday, Dec 4
There will be a “brief pause” in bus service from 10:30am – 12:30pm on Tuesday [Dec 4] to accommodate a general staff meeting which “will serve to further advance the completion of the new public bus schedule,” the Department of Public Transportation said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public... Read more of this article
Two Men Arrested After Last Night’s Shootings
Two men have now been arrested in connection with last night’s shootings, which saw two males on a motorcycle shoot at home in Warwick, and then two males on a motorcycle shoot at a 58-year-old man walking in Pembroke 20 minutes later. No one was injured in either incident, and the police noted that the man who was shot at while he was out walking... Read more of this article
Photos: BSID Charity Christmas Wreath Show
Bidding ends at noon today [Nov 29] for the Bermuda Society of Interior Designers [BSID] Charity Wreath Show & Silent Auction which is being held at the Washington Mall upper level outside Gibbons Home. The beautiful Christmas wreaths are being auctioned to raise funds to benefit the Coalition for the Protection of Children and the BSID Scholarship... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Female Businesses’ Market Night
In an effort to highlight, showcase, and support female owned businesses, Women who Own and Manage Businesses [WOMB] held their second annual market for female businesses on Wednesday evening [Nov 28] at the BAA Gymnasium. The 32-minute live video replay is below: The list of vendors scheduled to take part included the Wild Herbs N Plants of Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Staff Volunteer Time To Clean Up Fort Hamilton
Employees of Marsh and Guy Carpenter yesterday participated in a volunteer clean-up at Fort Hamilton. The effort, coordinated with support from the City of Hamilton, is part of the companies’ larger initiative to give back to the Bermuda community. Several weeks ago, 20 members of staff at Marsh and Guy Carpenter collected trash including cigarette... Read more of this article
Free Career Building Workshops On December 6
Whether you are just starting your career, unemployed or underemployed and need assistance with your job search, the Department of Workforce Development is offering free career development workshops to assist with career guidance. The Department has organized Career Development Training and a Registration Drive at the Devonshire Recreation Club on Thursday... Read more of this article
Core Demonstrates Virtual Reality To Premier
Core Ltd started the incorporation process which which will see their HQ relocate from London to Bermuda, and the company recently met with Premier David Burt, providing him with a demonstration on virtual reality. Premier Burt tweeted the photos below, saying: “Having already started the incorporation process for their Bermudian entity, Core Ltd.,... Read more of this article
BOM Raise $6K For Malawi School Scholarship
Bermuda Overseas Missions [BOM] has raised $6,000 to start a scholarship programme to help 60 children in Malawi attend high school. The African nation is one of the poorest on the continent and the cost of going to school, often as little as $15 per term, means the most disadvantaged children get only a basic education. As a result, in some areas of... Read more of this article
Bermuda Pacers To Compete In Tennessee
Seven young runners from the Bermuda Pacers Track Club will become the first athletes in the club to ever compete in the prestigious AAU National Cross-Country Championships. The event will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. This event attracts over 1,000 athletes from across the US between the ages of... Read more of this article
Column: Let It Be End Of Embarrassing Crusade
[Opinion column written by Dwayne Robinson] The Government sustained another legal defeat as the courts rule in favour of same sex marriage. We have heard both sides of this issue, everyone is entitled to their opinions, and beliefs. However, every citizen is owed all the rights and privileges afforded to them in the land they are born. How can marriage... Read more of this article
