Archive for September, 2023

Photos & Video: ‘Kayak For Kids’ Gets Underway

This weekend, kayakers and paddleboarders are traveling around the island to raise funds for the child sexual abuse prevention charity, Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS], during the eighth annual “Kayak for Kids” event. The 40-mile route started at Somerset Long Bay Beach at 8am today [September 30] and finishes at Clearwater... Read more of this article

BPSU On Cyber Attack On Government Systems

The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] expressed its “deep concern” about the cyberattack on the Government’s IT system, noting what “what often gets overlooked is the impact this has on the workers charged with maintaining public services.” The Government was subjected to what was described as a “sophisticated... Read more of this article

Fishermen’s Association Respond To BOPP Plan

The Fishermen’s Association Bermuda [FAB] has responded to the latest statement from the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] saying BOPP’s plan shows that it is “less about functional management and more about flashy PR statements and check-the-box style public consultation.” A spokesperson said, “BOPP might consider... Read more of this article

Minister On 23 Newly Qualified Firefighters

“I am pleased to report that our 23 local recruit firefighters that travelled to Newcastle U.K. on the 5th August 2023 for six weeks to receive specialist training, successfully completed their foundational training course qualifying them as aircraft rescue firefighters,” said Minister Of National Security Michael Weeks. Speaking the House... Read more of this article

Premier Updates On The Tax Reform Initiatives

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt provided an “update on the significant progress made thus far on the efforts to substantially reform Bermuda’s tax system.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Premier said, “The work of the new Tax Reform Commission is intricately linked with the work being done to develop the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Minister: Proposed EEZ In South East Hamilton

“I will be laying before this Honourable House a report proposing the establishment of an Economic Empowerment Zone in South East Hamilton,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “The first EEZ was established in Northeast Hamilton in June 2007. Two additional EEZ’s,... Read more of this article

Jeffrey Blair Called To The Bermuda Bar

Appleby announced that Jeffrey Blair was called to the Bermuda Bar on September 29th before Puisne Judge Larry Mussenden. A spokesperson said, “Jeffrey completed the Legal Practice Course [LPC] with Masters and a Graduate Diploma in Law [GDL] at The University of Law. He holds both a Bachelor of Science [Hons] and Master of Science from University... Read more of this article

Bermuda Make Winning Start Against Canada

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda made a sublime start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier after thrashing Canada by 86 runs in their opening match at White Hill Field today [September 30]. The island’s big-match players rose to the occasion, with Kamau Leverock bludgeoning his way to 83 off 43 balls and captain Delray Rawlins... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday October 1

Sunday, October 1 is expected to experience thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy late, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7:12am and sunset will be at 7:04pm. High... Read more of this article

City To Host Halloween ‘Fresh Air Films’

The City of Hamilton will be hosting its Fresh Air Films event on Halloween weekend, featuring Hocus Pocus 2 and The Haunted Mansion in Fort Hamilton, offering free admission, refreshments, and festive fun. A spokesperson said, “The City will host another of its iconic film series on Saturday, October 28th 2023 in frightening Fort Hamilton! “The... Read more of this article

Minister: 2095 People On Financial Assistance

“During 2022/23 the average number of persons on financial assistance was 2095 persons, compared to 2226 during the previous year,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said in the House of Assembly. He said, “The categories from highest participants to lowest are: pensioners [1023], disabled [758], earnings low [162] and able-bodied... Read more of this article