Archive for February, 2019
‘Trees Falling Is Leading Cause Of Outages’
BELCO issued a reminder to the public to ensure their trees are cut back from power lines and also outlined how to safely go about doing so. A spokesperson said, “Trees falling on power lines is the leading cause of power outages in Bermuda. In 2018 there were 32 non-hurricane related power outages from trees falling on power lines that resulted... Read more of this article
Man Arrested In Connection With Stabbing
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 59-year-old man last night at a Warwick residence, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “A 20-year-old Warwick man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 59-year-old Warwick man at a Random Lane, Warwick residence around 6:30pm Tuesday, February... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister, Ministry On DCFS Investigation
What “is going on with the Government’s so-called ‘investigations’ into allegations of child abuse and neglect by persons at the Department of Child and Family Services,” Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs Scott Pearman has asked, while the Ministry said that a “thorough investigation was carried out” and “information... Read more of this article
Scholar Speaks To Students About Mary Prince
On Monday, the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo attended a talk by visiting scholar Dr. Margot Maddison-MacFadyen at Clearwater Middle School. Dr. Maddison-MacFadyen was recently given a grant by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs to conduct research on one of Bermuda’s National Heroes, Mary Prince. Mary... Read more of this article
Apex Group Announces Acquisition Of Beacon
Apex Group Ltd., the world’s fifth largest fund administrator, and Genstar Capital jointly announced the acquisition of Beacon Fund Services [Bermuda] Ltd, Beacon Corporate Services Ltd and Beacon Management Ltd [Beacon]. “The acquisition of Beacon, a well-established Bermuda-based fund administrator, adds further weight to Apex’s hedge fund... Read more of this article
Perinchief A Finalist For Commonwealth Awards
The Commonwealth Secretariat announced that Bermuda’s Ryan Robinson Perinchief has been shortlisted as a Regional Finalist, one of four representing the Caribbean & Canada for the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work 2019. The Awards are considered quite prestigious and recognize and celebrate the achievements of people... Read more of this article
Julica “Jules” Harvey Called To The Bermuda Bar
Julica “Jules” Harvey, a Canterbury Law Pupil, was called to the Bermuda Bar. A Canterbury Law spokesperson said, “Our firm is very proud to be hosting our third call of a young female Bermudian pupil to the Bar, in our 7 years of business as a family-sized firm, currently comprising 9 Bermudian staff members including our two directors... Read more of this article
Column: Crypto Banks & Digital Transformation
[Opinion column written by Chris Garrod] Bermuda’s Banks and Deposit Companies Act was amended in August 2018. While the amendment legislation is less than three pages long, the amendments should be far-reaching. Its provisions permit the creation and/or licensing of a new category of Bermuda bank to be regulated by the Island’s primary regulator,... Read more of this article
Hopkins Finishes 82nd In Stage 1 In Cycle Tour
Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins began competing in the 40th edition of the National Independence Cycle Tour in the Dominican Republic. Hopkins, competing in Stage One of the Seven Stage Race, finished 82nd overall out of 133 competitors clocking a time of 3:14.53. Robinson Gomez won the Stage in a time of 3:06.56, Oscar Rivera was second clocking 3:07.39,... Read more of this article
SBRC Invite Cricket Players To Saturday Meeting
Somerset Bridge Recreation Club [SBRC] is inviting all players interested in representing the club’s cricket team to a meeting on Saturday March 2nd. A spokesperson said, “Somerset Bridge Recreation Club invites all players interested in representing the club’s cricket team to a meeting with administrators and coach Mr. Winston Reid, at White... Read more of this article
Results: Commercial Bowling League
In Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes, League Leaders Secret Weapons defeated second placed BPS Blue Lanterns 3 – 1, while the Super Stars defeated Sweet Life 4 – 0, the Braves defeated the Pin Pushers 3 – 1, with the BLDC Ten Pin Mafia winning 3 – 1 over the Sunset, while the matches between the Spinners and We Do It Big... Read more of this article
May 5: BEDC To Host St. George’s Marine Expo
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] along with title sponsor, RUBIS Energy Bermuda will host the 4th Annual St. George’s Marine Expo on Sunday, May 5th from 11am – 6pm. Marine Expo 2019 is an event created to showcase the many businesses, organizations and opportunities involved in Bermuda’s Maritime Industry. The expo encourages... Read more of this article
