Archive for May, 2022
BELCO Preparing For Hurricane Season
BELCO noted that with “hurricane season beginning on June 1st, the Company is taking all the necessary steps to prepare for what forecasters believe will be an active season.” A spokesperson said, “BELCO staff begin preparations for hurricane season months before the threat of a storm with the Crisis Management Team meeting to ensure... Read more of this article
Bermuda Shillings, Pounds & Dollars For Auction
Dozens of old Bermuda banknotes — including some dating back to the 1950s — will be auctioned at Noonan’s Auctioneers in the UK this week as part of the Platinum Jubilee Banknote auction, which features banknotes that the Queen appears on. The Queen is listed in the Guinness World Records in regards to the “most currencies featuring... Read more of this article
City To Host Fresh Air Films Event On June 25th
The City of Hamilton announced its next Fresh Air Films event will take place on Saturday June 25th at Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton. Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Tamara Smith said: “We are so excited that our popular Fresh Air Films series is back in its original format; no more drive-in – it’s time to get out of your car and into... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On Bermuda Police Service
The Information Commissioner issued Decision 16/2022 in regards to the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. A spokesperson said, “On 19 May 2022, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 16/2022, Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. The Applicant had submitted a public access to information [PATI] request to the BPS seeking records relating to conduct and other... Read more of this article
$500 Prize On Offer For ‘Gold Hunt’ In Bermuda
GoldhuntBDA said they are “launching the first-ever Gold Hunt in Bermuda” with participants having the “opportunity to use their knowledge of Bermuda’s geography and history to solve a series of riddles that will lead them to the location of the hidden treasure.” A spokesperson said, “In return for their efforts, the... Read more of this article
Last Call For Summer RBR Recruit Camp
The final assessment night to join the summer recruit camp for the island’s military will be held next week. A spokesperson said, “Major Duncan Simons, the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Career Management Officer, said signing up for uniformed service offered a string of advantages, including good rates of pay and the chance of adventure and overseas... Read more of this article
Two Arrested, Loaded Firearm & Drugs Seized
A 40-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were arrested after a “search of their vehicle uncovered a loaded firearm and a quantity of suspected controlled drugs,” the police said. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, from the BPS Crime Division, said, “At 10pm on Thursday 26th May, 2022, uniform officers were conducting lawful road... Read more of this article
Bands Wow Crowd At Concert In Dockyard
An afternoon of entertainment from the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Band & Corps of Drums reinforced by civilian musicians took place in Dockyard on Sunday. The audience in the Victualling Yard in historic Dockyard was enthralled by a mix of military tunes, jazz, orchestral performances and pipes and drums. A 360 panorama of the event Major Dwight... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank General Meeting Voting Results
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced the results of the Shareholders’ vote at the Bank’s Annual General Meeting held in virtual format on May 25th. The filing stated: “Each of the proposals numbered 1 through 4 on the Meeting Agenda was approved by the requisite vote, including the... Read more of this article
Bermudian Working With Aid Group In Ukraine
[Written by Stephen Wright] A former Royal Bermuda Regiment soldier has described the past few weeks carrying out humanitarian work in war-torn Ukraine as among the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of his life. Bermudian Jason Rhind is working with Task Force Yankee: Ukraine, a United States-based aid group, transporting and delivering essential... Read more of this article
35 Minute Video: 2022 Bermuda Day Parade
Thousands of people lined the streets for the always-popular Bermuda Day parade on Friday [May 27], with entertainment provided by a wide variety of groups, and if you missed some of the action — or want to relive it — you can watch 35 minutes of parade highlights below. You can view our first set of photos from the Parade here, our second... Read more of this article
Column: Uniting Community Against Violence
[Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] I recently attended the Bikes Up Guns Down event at Southampton Rangers. It was organised by a community group that is committed to create safe and fun spaces for the youth in the area. As a father, I especially loved seeing the number of men in attendance with their children. The event was well received... Read more of this article
