Archive for July, 2019
Bermuda Athletes Continue In El Salvador
Bermuda athletes continued competing in the NACAC Age Under 13 [11&12] & Under 15 [13&14] Championships in El Salvador. This competition is similar to a Pentathlon and Decathlon with the athletes gaining points for each event and the athlete with the most points winning the event. The athletes in the Under 13 Age Group Girls compete in 60m,... Read more of this article
St George’s Wins Ocean View Cup Match Classic
St. George’s successfully defended their trophy in the Ocean View Annual Cup Match Classic which was held on Sunday [July 28] at the Ocean View Golf Course. St George’s skipper and Head Club Professional Brian Morris said that the event was well attended with 60 golfers and a ton of fun. A spokesperson said, “St George’s scored... Read more of this article
Pan Am Squash: Brazil Defeat Bermuda 3-0
Bermuda’s squash players took on Brazil in team action as the Pan American games continued in Peru, losing 3 – 0. In the first game, Noah Browne went down 3-0 to Diego Gobbi. Gobbi won the first game 11-5, then he won the second game 11-6, before closing out with a 11-7 win. Micah Franklin then took on De Aguiar and went down 11-6 in the first... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Murder Of Jahkoby Smith
The police are appealing for the public’s assistance with information that can help solve the murder of Jahkoby Smith, who was fatally stabbed two years ago on July 29, 2017, at the West End Sailboat Club in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Today, Monday 29th July 2019, marks the 2nd anniversary of the murder of Jahkoby Smith and detectives... Read more of this article
Ghana’s High Commissioner Visits Bermuda
[Written by Don Burgess] In what is believed to be an historic first, an African ambassador had an official state visit to Bermuda last week. Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland was on the island last week. His Excellency Papa Owusu-Ankomah met with both Premier David Burt and Governor John Rankin. He also... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Collision
Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal motorcycle crash on Saturday night in Sandys that claimed the life of 19-year-old Talundae Grant. A police spokesperson said, “Witnesses are still being sought regarding the fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of 19-year-old Mr. Talundae Grant. “The reported single vehicle motorcycle... Read more of this article
Public Service Bursary Award Recipients
Recently, the Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert presented this year’s Public Service Bursary Award Scheme awards to four deserving individuals. Minister Furbert, Human Resources Director Carlita O’Brien, Human Resources Training Manager, Ashjuana Thomas, and Bursary recipients Tariq Basden, Channa McGowan and the parents of Precious... Read more of this article
Better Energy Plan Team: IRP Is ‘Fantastic News’
The Bermuda Better Energy Plan Team called the release of the Regulatory Authority’s Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] “fantastic news for our island and the planet.” The IRP calls “high levels of renewable energy resources,” with the RA saying the plan includes adding utility-scale solar photovoltaic and wind power via an offshore wind... Read more of this article
Lewis Wins 4 Medals In Canadian Championships
Jessica Lewis competed in the 2019 Canadian Track & Field Championships in Montreal, claiming four medals, including two golds. Lewis won the T34-53-54 women’s 200m race gold medal with a time of 33.31, and also claimed the T34-52-53 Women’s 100m gold medal in a time of 16.75. Lewis also won a bronze medal when she finished third in the T34-53... Read more of this article
XBTO International Receive Digital Asset License
Premier David Burt announced that the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has granted a license under the Digital Asset Business Act to XBTO International Ltd. [Bermuda] [XBTOI], a licensee of XBTO Group, one of the most active global crypto investors. XBTOI marks only the third firm to be granted this type of license in Bermuda. “Present in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Planning Dept To Launch New Energov System
In December, 2018, the Department of Planning had a soft launch of Energov and they are now introducing the next phase of implementation which they said “will allow for improvements to the efficiency and transparency of the Department’s business processes.” A Government spokesperson said, “On 3 December, 2018, the Department of Planning... Read more of this article
Senate: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session today [July 29] and Bills before the Senate include the Corporate Service Provider Business Amendment Act 2019, the Trusts [Regulation of Trust Business] Amendment Act 2019, the Insurance Amendment Act 2019, and the Chartered Professional Accountants Amendment Act 2019. Update: Live broadcast... Read more of this article
