Archive for February, 2019
Ministry: 31 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Feb 28] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.14pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 3 runs cancelled this morning, 28 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 31 cancelled... Read more of this article
Man Discharged & Woman Stable After Collision
A 22-year-old man hurt in a motorcycle crash yesterday evening [Feb 27] in Paget was treated in hospital and later discharged, while a 32-year-old woman injured in a car crash on Monday [Feb 25] in Hamilton parish is listed in stable condition on a general ward. 22-Year-Old Male Rider Hurt in Paget Crash Treated & Discharged A police spokesperson... Read more of this article
‘OBA Will Support Efforts To Resist Imposition’
Following the suggestion from the British Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee that British residents should be allowed to vote in Bermuda, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said he agrees with the comments by Premier Burt and the “OBA will support efforts to resist this imposition” as “Bermuda’s future should be dictated by... Read more of this article
Books To Be Donated For ‘World Book Day’
Nikita Robinson of The Ladies Room on Hott1075 is inviting the public to read at a nursery, preschool or to a primary school reading class to help celebrate World Book Day 2019, which is just a week away. “1,344 books will be delivered to 39 pre/nursery schools throughout the Island in celebration of World Book Day. In addition, 18 public primary... Read more of this article
BCB Easter Cricket Camp To Be Held In April
The BCB Easter Cricket Camp, which is sponsored by Chubb, is for girls and boys ages 7 – 13 and will be held at West Pembroke Primary School starting April 1st through April 5th from 9.00am to 3.00pm, with supervised drop-off from 7.45am and after-camp care until 5.30pm. “Thanks to Chubb, the BCB is offering this camp at a subsidized rate of... Read more of this article
Missouri Students Learn About Dr. Douglas
As part of their studies for Black History Month, students at a Missouri school learned about Bermudian Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas, with a poster displayed in their classroom saying “this amazing leader does all he can to encourage young people especially young black males.” This is according to a tweet from educator Brittany Fatoma, who tweeted... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Jumble Sale & Auction Preview
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] is holding a Jumble Sale & Auction preview this morning [Feb 28] at Botanical Gardens. We will have a photo gallery and additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The auction will be held on Saturday March 2nd from 10:00am to 6:00pm at Botanical Gardens. The Jumble... Read more of this article
ABIR Members Offering Student Internships
The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] and its members are gearing up for a busy summer of opportunities for Bermuda’s students, offering valuable internships at some of the leading international re/insurance companies. “As we cap off Insurance Careers Month, there is no better time to highlight the career introductions ABIR... Read more of this article
Deloitte Purchases $7.5K Of School Supplies
Deloitte Bermuda has purchased $7,500 worth of school supplies through Support Public Schools Bermuda [SPS.bm]. This purchase will go towards school equipment, supplies and educational field trips as needed to ensure a better-quality education. Supplies purchased will be added to the $110,238 worth of school supplies that have been purchased to date... Read more of this article
Tucker’s Point Names New Club Operations GM
Tucker’s Point announced they appointed Paul Adams to General Manager of Club Operations. “Adams, who returns to Tucker’s Point after four years at Turtle Hill Golf Club, will oversee all aspects of the Club, including membership services, operations and sales,” a spokesperson said. “He will apply his knowledge and passion for... Read more of this article
Football: Cuba Defeat Bermuda In Friendly Match
The Bermuda Men’s Senior National Football team competed in a friendly match against Cuba at the Estadio Pedro Marrero Stadium last night, with Cuba earning a 5 – 0 victory. Bermuda’s starting line-up included Jahquil Hil, William White, Jaylon Bather, Jahkari Furbert, Chikosi Basden, Kacy Butterfield, Osagi Bascome, Paul Douglas, Lejaun... Read more of this article
UK Defence Attaché Visits Regiment Soldiers
The top-ranking UK military officer in the US said the Royal Bermuda Regiment boosted the country’s regional profile and was an invaluable resource for natural disasters at home and abroad. Air Vice-Marshal Gavin Parker, the UK Defence Attaché and Head of the Defence Staff in America, added: “Having the Regiment adds very much to Bermuda’s prestige. “it’s... Read more of this article
