Archive for May, 2019

Horizon Aiming To Offer New Internet Service

[Updated] Horizon Communications, which aims to provide internet service, said they are “one step closer to launching,” as they have “attracted the capital required to launch and operate its business” and are “awaiting the necessary application form to apply for an operating licence.” Horizon previously announced... Read more of this article

Column: Ramadan Month Of Fasting Part IV

[Written by Shabnam Jheengoor] Part IV- Ramadan and the practice of Etikaf A few weeks back, Muslims welcomed the Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, abstaining from all food and drinks. An early breakfast is usually taken before dawn. Etikaf is a form of worship, a type of spiritual retreat, which is... Read more of this article

Adverse Childhood Experiences Conference

A two-day Adverse Childhood Experiences Conference will be held in Bermuda next month, with Dr. Kenneth Hardy and Dr. Christiana Awosan scheduled to speak. A CURB spokesperson said, “Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda is delighted to be partnering with Family Centre and the InterAgency Committee to bring a two-day conference to Bermuda featuring... Read more of this article

Photos: Beyond Rugby Annual Awards Dinner

Beyond Rugby High School students celebrated a year of achievements with their coaches and mentors at their annual Awards Dinner at the Fairmont Southampton’s Ocean Club restaurant earlier this month. Beyond Rugby Bermuda is an after-school programme that supports and inspires youth to reach their full potential on and off the rugby field. It combines... Read more of this article

MP Michael Scott On Retail Sales Volume

“Global trends show that the traditional brick and mortar retail entities of the past are dwindling in favour of alternate models such as online shopping,” PLP MP Michael Scott said, adding that the “only answer the OBA has given to address the retail sector’s woes are for a return to the OBA/Michael Fahy approach of opening the... Read more of this article

Photos: Superyacht ‘Elysian’ Visits Bermuda

The superyacht Elysian recently visited the island, with the 253-foot long luxury vessel seen berthed in St George’s yesterday. According to Yachtcharterfleet.com, the Elysian has charter rates from $392,000 -$448,000 per week, and sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 rooms, including a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom and 2 twin cabins, and is capable of carrying... Read more of this article

St. George Council Meeting Date Change

The Corporation of St. George [CSG] said they would like to inform the public that the CSG General Council Meeting will now take place on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00p.m. in the Town Hall. “The CSG would like to remind everyone that the General Council meetings are open to the public,” a spokesperson said. Related Stories St.... Read more of this article

Alpha Beautillion Profile: Myles Smith

In the fourth in a series of profiles of the young men competing in this year’s Alpha Beautillion, we spotlight Myles Smith from CedarBridge Academy. 18 year-old Myles Smith is the millennium baby, secretly [no longer a secret after this] known as the “rain man” according to his mom and dad, born January 6th 2001. From young, Myles would look... Read more of this article

Video: May 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Bus operators on work to rule, Magistrate Tokunbo denies refusing to provide a breath sample, PechaKucha Night to take place tonight, Panel discussion on ‘The Pitt Report 41 Years Later’ tonight, Nathan Trott selected for England U/20 team, P.A.L.S. Tag Day set for May 31 & June 1, Green family donate $10,000 to Salvation Army, Constable... Read more of this article

Alison Dyer-Fagundo To Speak At Trusts Forum

Estera Bermuda Managing Director, Alison Dyer-Fagundo will be speaking at the 5th annual Transcontinental Trusts: International Forum taking place from 5 to 7 June at the Hamilton Princess, which Estera is also a silver sponsor of. “The forum provides a cross border approach to providing solutions to the most complex private client issues,”... Read more of this article

Bermudian ‘Turning His Life Around’ In UK

Bermudian Tyevon Bean has been featured by a U.K. newspaper as he continues to “turn his life around” after spending time in prison for a variety of crimes. A Hull Daily Mail story said, “Tyevon Bean has spent time in prisons both in the UK and his birthplace of Bermuda for a variety of crimes including robbery, grievous bodily harm and... Read more of this article

Court: Khamisi Tokunbo Denies Offence

Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo appeared in Magistrates Court, where he denied failing to give a breath sample to police following a single vehicle crash in Paget in January. According to ZBM, he pleaded not guilty to the charge, was granted bail in the amount of $1,000 and was ordered to appear back in court in June. In addition, Allen Robinson was also... Read more of this article