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Photos: BGA Monthly Golf Medal At Turtle Hill
The Bermuda Golf Association’s February Monthly Medal 2018 took place at the Turtle Hill Golf Course. Fraser Hunt won the Men’s Gross Flight One Division with a 2-over 56, while Mark Phillips finished second one stroke back and youngster Kenny Leseur finished third with a round of 4-over par 58. Anthony Madeiros won the Men’s Gross Flight Two... Read more of this article
BIFF Academy To Hold Programs For Students
Preparations for the 21st Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] are well underway, promising to make it “event to remember with a spectacular array of films,” with the BIFF Academy set to hold two programs aimed at students. A spokesperson said, “BIFF will take place from 17 March to 25 March, 2018, and it has an important education... Read more of this article
Thinking Day Service & Parade This Sunday
Girlguiding Bermuda is inviting the Guiding Sisterhood and friends of Guiding to their annual Thinking Day Service and parade this coming Sunday [Feb 18]. The event will be held at 3.00pm at the Anglican Cathedral. Members will march from the City Hall steps to the cathedral at approximately 2.30pm. Slideshow from last year’s Girl Guides Thinking... Read more of this article
Tax Reform Commission Members Announced
Ronald Simmons, Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden, Junior Finance Minister Wayne Furbert, Donald Scott, Mitch Blaser, Craig Simmons, and Brian Holdipp will serve on the Tax Reform Commission, Premier David Burt announced today. Premier Burt, who is also the Minister of Finance, said, “In two days, I will be unveiling the country’s next budget.... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 14 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: April... Read more of this article
‘Need Targeted Efforts To Improve Mathematics’
In providing details on the Cambridge Checkpoint assessment results, Minister of Education and Workforce Development Diallo Rabain said that Primary 6 students exceeded the target of 3.0 in English and science however did not meet the 3.0 target for maths, while M3 students scored just below the 3.0 target. The Minister also provided information on... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday February 15
Thursday, February 15 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7.01am and sunset will be at 6.04pm. High tide will be at 8.12am and 8.33pm,... Read more of this article
BHEC: ‘Healthcare System At Breaking Point’
“Our healthcare system is at a breaking point,” the Bermuda Health Council [BHEC] said, adding that “we cannot continue with the status quo and we must make bold moves to change this course.” “Between 1st April 2015 and 31st March 2016 health expenditure was $701.4M which represents a $13M increase from the previous year,”... Read more of this article
Sex Offender Will Be Released On February 21st
The Attorney-General is officially notifying the public that Jonathan Jon Cumberbatch — a 55-year-old man who was convicted and jailed for sexual exploitation of a young person while in a position of trust, and sexual assault — will be released from prison on February 21st. The Government also released his photo, said the Ministry of Education... Read more of this article
Paget Primary Create Black History Museums
On Tuesday [Feb 20] Paget Primary School will transform their classrooms into Black History Museums celebrating Black Bermudians who have made contributions to the Island, and the school said they “encourage parents, grandparents and the community to come and view the Museums prepared by the teachers and students.” A spokesperson said, “On... Read more of this article
Ministry: 15 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Feb 14] with fifteen bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 1 Bus Run Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Utilico To Re-Domicile From Bermuda To UK
Utilico Emerging Markets will be re-domiciling from Bermuda to the United Kingdom, the company announced today. The company, a closed-end investment company, said, “The Board of Utilico Emerging Markets Limited announced on 21 November 2017 that it was considering options for a possible change in its domicile. “Following a review, the Board... Read more of this article
‘Known’ Abandoned Boats To Be Removed
Following their previous advisory that abandoned boats, whose owners are ‘unknown’, will be removed from the water, Government is now advising owners of ‘known’ abandoned vessels that unless their boat is removed by March 8th, the Government will dispose of them. “If you are the owner of any of these boats, you have until... Read more of this article
Dunkley To Speak On Paradise Papers In Miami
Former Premier Michael Dunkley will discuss the ‘Paradise Papers’ at the upcoming OffshoreAlert Conference in Florida, where he will take part in a session entitled ‘The ICIJ v. OFCs: Witch-Hunt Or Public Service?’ OffshoreAlert’s announcement said, “A former Government leader of Bermuda – where leading offshore... Read more of this article
Argus, BF&M Donate $100K For New Facility
Argus Group and BF&M have made a joint donation of $100,000 to the Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA], with each company set to contribute $50,000, towards the development of a new, larger facility at the BDA’s new location at 22 Princess Street. “The funds will be used to develop a comprehensive diabetes education and resource centre... Read more of this article
BELCO Interruption In Southampton On Friday
BELCO advised that in order to make repairs, there will be an “emergency interruption of service” this Friday [Feb 16] from 9am to approximately 2pm, which will affect over 300 customers in Southampton including the areas of Riviera Road, Riviera Crescent, South Avenue, West Avenue, East Avenue, Sunny Side Park Drive, Sunny Side Park Lane... Read more of this article
