Archive for September, 2019
Van Fire In Pembroke Under Investigation
Police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel responded to a reported van fire this morning [Sept 27] on Fentons Drive in Pembroke – the second time the same vehicle has been damaged by fire this month. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12.05am on Friday, September 27, police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel responded... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 27 2019
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 27] include acting appointments and notification of planning applications registered. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Youth, Sports And Recreation Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN1108/2019 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Flag Football League Action
The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 82 points scored in a double header. The Renegades went down 13 – 12 to the Punishers, Player of the game for Renegades was Matt Kielo, who had 1 passing Touchdown, 2 Sacks and 2 Interceptions, the Punisher’s were led by Jared Jimenez with 2 Passing... Read more of this article
Bermuda Championship Sponsor Workshop
The Bermuda Championship hosted a hospitality sponsor workshop this morning [Sept 27], providing community partners a preview of what to expect tournament week at the Bermuda PGA Tour event. A spokesperson said, “The inaugural Bermuda Championship is scheduled for October 28 to November 3 at Port Royal Golf Course. Tournament Update “Following... Read more of this article
Photos: WA Takes Part In PALS Mad Hair Day
Warwick Academy is among the groups that is supporting the PALS Mad Hair Day today [Sept 27], with everyone from reception to year 13 “in the wacky spirit.” Prizes will be offered to both schools and businesses that participate, including awards for ‘school with the greatest student participation,’ ‘best class photo,’... Read more of this article
Green Family Donate $15,000 To Bahamas Relief
The Green family has stepped in to cover the $15,000 shortfall in funds needed to send additional hurricane relief to the Bahamas. Following the announcement from Minister of National Security, Wayne Caines, that there were insufficient resources to send a second consignment of donated supplies to the still recover islands of the Bahamas, the Green... Read more of this article
Initiatives To Support Bermuda’s Entrepreneurs
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27], Premier David Burt provided an update on the progress of initiatives being offered by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] to support Bermuda’s local entrepreneurs. The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide an update on the progress of... Read more of this article
BELCO Friday Morning Update: 174 Out
Following the passage of Hurricane Humberto, BELCO’s staff have been working hard to restore power to the over 28,000 who lost power due to the storm, and as of 9.30am this morning [Sept 27], 174 customers remain out of power. The company said, “Customers out as of 9:30AM: 174 [0.5%]. And remaining outages by parish, in no particular order:” St... Read more of this article
Planning Fees Waived For Hurricane Damages
The Department of Planning will be waiving all planning costs related to hurricane damage repairs, with the period to have fees waived to run from September 27th until October 26th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Planning is sensitive to the needs of the public regarding potential repairs to damaged property caused by the recent... Read more of this article
Video: ICO Conversation With Alex Scott
The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has released a video for Right to Know Week 2019 titled ‘Public Access to Information: A Conversation with Former Premier Alex Scott,’ providing insight on the purpose and future of the PATI Act. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez sat down with former Premier... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Sept 27] and statements scheduled to be delivered include an update on the BEDC initiatives to assist Bermuda’s Entrepreneurs, the $200,000,000 Facility Agreement between the Bank of Butterfield and HSBC Bank Bermuda and the Government of Bermuda, the Annual Report of the Registry... Read more of this article
Bermuda Trio Help Holland College Win Twice
The Holland College women’s soccer teams were two-for-two in their Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association [ACAA] regular season games. Jade Stewart, Jazae Smith and Symira Lowe-Darrell and their Holland College women’s soccer teammates picked up a 4 – 1 win over the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus [Dal AC] Rams at the Terry Fox Sports Complex... Read more of this article
