Archive for June, 2019
Column: Commission Of Inquiry On ‘Land Grabs’
[Opinion column written by MP Walton Brown] Serving in Opposition can be a long and frustrating process under the Westminster System. Victories tend to be more few and far between and often more symbolic than real. Back in July 2014, the PLP successfully overrode the then OBA Government’s opposition to a Commission of Inquiry into the “land... Read more of this article
Collision Involving Two Cars At Flatts Junction
A 20-year-old woman and a 35-year-old woman were treated at the hospital and discharged following a two car collision in Smith’s parish yesterday [June 25]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2pm Tuesday, June 25th a reported two car collision occurred at the junction of Middle Road and North Shore Road in Smith’s parish [Flatts Village]. “It... Read more of this article
Building STEM Pipeline For Bermuda’s Students
Both BIOS and Bermuda College have been working together for the last 12 years in a unique partnership that leverages the resources and expertise of each organization, with the overall goal of improving STEM education and learning opportunities for students in senior school and college. A spokesperson said, “Both BIOS and Bermuda College are... Read more of this article
Video: Education Minister On Paget Primary
“The Ministry of Education recognizes and acknowledges the concerns that have been expressed by parents at Paget Primary in regards to class size and teacher placement,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that there “will be no loss of employment only one teacher from Paget Primary will be reassigned.” Speaking... Read more of this article
OBA Condemns Threats To LGBTQ Community
The One Bermuda Alliance today condemned threats on social media made against members of the LGBTQ community and called on the public to help police track down the offenders. Senator Dwayne Robinson said: “Regardless of how you feel, it is not acceptable to make threats like this. “Members of the LGBTQ community should be free to express themselves... Read more of this article
PLP To Host Family Fun Day On June 29
The PLP will be hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday [June 29] from 11.00am to 5.00pm at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party invites members and friends to our 2019 Family Fun Day! This event will be held on Saturday, June 29 from 11 am to 5 pm at Clearwater Beach, St. David’s. “This... Read more of this article
Ben Smith Praises Bermuda’s Gold Cup Team
Saying that the Gombey Warriors “highlighted the best of Bermuda,” Shadow Sports Minister Ben Smith praised the the nation’s recent appearance at the Gold Cup, noting that “this is just the beginning of what they can achieve.” Mr. Smith said, “Sport is a great vehicle for bringing a country together and this football... Read more of this article
KPMG Announce Changes On Leadership Team
KPMG in Bermuda today announced changes to their leadership team. Craig Bridgewater, Managing Director and Sector Lead for Banking and Asset Management, has announced that he will be leaving the firm on September 30, 2019 to pursue an opportunity in industry. Mr Bridgewater has been with KPMG for 20 years, and was promoted to Managing Director in 2003.... Read more of this article
PATI Obligation: Publish $50K+ Contract Details
The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] said they are “aware of recent debate in both Houses of the Legislature during the past month concerning the obligations to make public the details of various contracts payments.” A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez clarified today that on 1 April 2015 the... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Donates $10,000 To Flora Fund
For the second year in a row, Clarien Bank has announced it will make a donation to The Flora Fund, this time giving $10,000 in aid of the athletic support charity. Established in May 2018, the Flora Fund was launched by Bermuda’s hometown hero Flora Duffy – a multiple ITU women’s triathlon champion – in partnership with the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Deloitte Bermuda Promotes Heldar Carreiro
Deloitte Bermuda announced the promotion of Heldar Carreiro to Partner of Audit & Assurance Services, effective June 2019. “Heldar Carreiro has been with Deloitte Bermuda since September 2005, initially joining as part of Deloitte’s DEEP internship program. He has more than 14 years’ of auditing experience with Deloitte Bermuda,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
Senate: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [June 26] and Bills listed on the Order Paper include the Government Loans Amendment Act 2019, Electricity Amendment Act 2019, Bermuda Economic Development Corporation Amendment Act 2019 and Economic Substance Amendment Act 2019, and there are also a number of announcements listed... Read more of this article
