Archive for April, 2019
Police Confirm Death Of 69-Year-Old Man
The police have confirmed the death of a 69-year-old man, who was found unresponsive in a car at a Pembroke property today. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:40pm today [April 30th] police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive man in a car at a Hidden Lane, Pembroke property. “The 69-year-old man was rushed... Read more of this article
Island To Host Risk Management Academy Event
Bermuda has been selected as the venue for an invite-only event this summer hosted by the prestigious Risk and Insurance Management Society [RIMS] and the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA]. RIMS Risk Management Academy Bermuda, slated for July 14 to 17, will see more than two-dozen senior insurance industry executives come to the island for... Read more of this article
Mirrors Recruiting 22 Leadership Coaches
Mirrors Programme is appealing for 22 business and community leaders to coach aspiring student leaders. Twenty-two promising student leaders will participate in Mirrors Community Programme and paired with business and community volunteers trained in performance and life coaching. Mirrors’ flagship Community Programme is a leadership development programme... Read more of this article
Video: BTA Partner With US Open Tennis
[Updated] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and the Government are holding a press conference this afternoon [April 30] to announce a new tourism marketing partnership. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 9-minute replay is below Update 2.13pm: The... Read more of this article
Durham Completes Argo Group Gold Cup Lineup
What’s the recipe for an unpredictable, Grade 1 match racing regatta? Start with two women’s crews, add a dash of youngsters and throw in a handful of veterans and you get the 2019 Argo Group Gold Cup. The 69th competition for the revered King Edward VII Gold Cup trophy, scheduled May 6-11 and hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, features just... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist Stable After Collision In Flatts
A 24-year-old man is in stable condition following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Flatts on Sunday [April 28]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8pm Sunday, April 28th police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision involving a car and a motorcycle that occurred at the junction of Middle Road and... Read more of this article
87-Yr-Old Man Remains In Hospital After Collision
A 87-year-old man remains in hospital following a car crash in St. George’s yesterday [April 29]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:40pm Monday, April 29th police and fellow first responders attended a reported single vehicle car crash on Mullet Bay Road in St. George’s near the junction with Stokes Point Road. “It appears that the car was... Read more of this article
OBA: “Premier Missed Two Opportunities”
“The Premier missed two opportunities when he promoted Wayne Furbert as Minister for Cabinet,”: OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr Cannonier said, “The Premier said Mr Furbert had a vast amount of experience. If that is so, isn’t that experience wasted on a Ministry that never previously existed and which fell under the Premier’s... Read more of this article
Amy Terceira Achieves CTC Qualification
Bermudian Amy Terceira recently graduated from an advanced two-year program at The Academy For Dog Trainers, achieving a CTC qualification [certified trainer and counsellor]. A spokesperson said, “The Academy For Dog Trainers offers one of the most rigorous and advanced dog training and behaviour programs in the world. The course focuses on the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win Medals At Chess CARIFTA
Eleven chess players from Bermuda participated in the 8th annual CARIFTA Junior Chess Championships held in Curacao from April 18th -23rd, competing among 187 Caribbean players in under-20, under-16 and under-12 age categories. Preparation for the tournament began six months ago with a group of keen junior players meeting every Saturday afternoon at... Read more of this article
Dr. Richardson Appointed Official Veterinarian
The FEI Veterinary Department recently announced the appointment of the veterinarian Dr. Lucy Richardson to the FEI’s List of Official Veterinarians. After having completed the relevant training, FEI Veterinarians must accept the applicable codex and commit to officiate within the principles and rules of the organization. The goal of the FEI Veterinary... Read more of this article
Officers Work To Rule, Westgate On Lockdown
Prison Officers have gone on work to rule so the prison will be on lockdown for an “indefinite period,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said. This follows after a number of issues, including inmates attacking three officers earlier this month. Speaking at a press briefing called yesterday afternoon, Minister Caines said, “This... Read more of this article
