Archive for March, 2019
Court: Man Denies Charge Of Sexual Assault
[Written by Don Burgess] Appearing in Magistrates Court today [March 28], a man pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. The man, who is a police officer, cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons. The assault is alleged to have occurred on December 5, 2018, in Pembroke. The man was granted $5,000 bail, and his next court appearance is scheduled... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt Meets With Pierre Moscovici
Premier David Burt met with Pierre Moscovici, the European Union Commissioner of Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs, and the Government said they “look forward to continued dialogue with the Commission,” adding that “Bermuda is confident that we will be removed from the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax... Read more of this article
Elite Athlete Entry List Released For Triathlon
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy and Norwegian triathlete Casper Stornes will defend their titles against a strong field of elite athletes when the ITU World Triathlon Series [WTS] returns to Bermuda for its second year on April 27th. The official start list for the elite athletes is now published and shows a strong contingent of the worlds’ greatest in the... Read more of this article
Govt Will Not Increase HIP, FutureCare Premiums
[Updated with video] “The Government will not be increasing the public’s standard health insurance premium, or the premiums for HIP or FutureCare,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said today. Minister Wilson said, “I am pleased to advise the public today that this year the Government will not be increasing the public’s standard health insurance... Read more of this article
Airbnb & BTA Launch Experiences In Bermuda
Today, Airbnb and the Bermuda Tourism Authority officially launched Airbnb Experiences for the island, offering visitors an array of immersive experiences; all hosted by locals looking to share their passions and interests with people from all over the world. “Airbnb Experiences are designed to allow people to immerse themselves in local communities... Read more of this article
Land Title Registration Office Closed From 12-3
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that the Land Title Registration Office will be closed today, 28 March, from 12.00 pm until 3:00 pm. Related Stories Consultation Opens On Derelict Homes Plan Former Flatts Railway Station For Lease Land Taxpayers Reminded To Submit Forms Preparations For The 2026 Land Valuation List Govt Highlights Mortgage... Read more of this article
Helping Clients & Families Through Social Work
ELEVATE is the theme for Social Workers Month this year. Celebrated every March, this year social workers at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] are educating the public on what they do, as the ELEVATE theme means elevate how social workers practice, empower and collaborate for the betterment of the community they serve. “Social workers... Read more of this article
Photos: Clarien Volunteer At Tomorrow’s Voices
[Updated] Clarien Bank Limited held their GiveBack Day yesterday [March 27], with their employees volunteering at Tomorrow’s Voices, located in the Teen Haven Building in Pembroke. The initiative includes both financial donations and hands-on offerings, with this event involving painting on the premises, as the company moves to give back to the community. Update... Read more of this article
Simons Officiates Two Nations Cup Matches
In addition to the Bermuda Men’s National Football team making an excellent showing to advance to the Concacaf Gold Cup, Bermuda was also involved in the prestigious regional competition in another manner, as Bermuda Football Association Referee Assistant Tashun Simons officiated two Concacaf Nations League matches. Simmons served as an official... Read more of this article
Hamilton & St. George’s Elections On May 9th
The Municipal Elections for the Corporations of Hamilton and St. George’s will be held on May 9th, officials have announced. A Government spokesperson said, “Ordinary Municipal Elections for the Corporations of Hamilton and St. George’s will be held on 9 May, 2019. “The seven day registration period for Municipal Residents and Business... Read more of this article
BSSF Primary School Track & Field Results
Hundreds of Bermuda’s top primary school athletes recently took to the track in the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Primary School Track and Field Championships. The Under 9 Division saw the tightest contest for Champion Girl as Milan Gibbons-Thomas from West Pembroke Primary and Kelise Wade from Northlands Primary shared honors as Champion Girl... Read more of this article
Spring Show At Gallery One Seventeen
The Gallery Group Spring Show is now on at Gallery One Seventeen and will hang at the gallery until the beginning of April. A spokesperson said, “The Gallery Group Show at Gallery One Seventeen is now on. There are over forty new works to choose from in this new eclectic show. Participating artists include, Valerie Brown, Alice Coutet, William... Read more of this article
