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UK TV Series to Feature BPS & Coast Guard
A British Broadcasting Corporation [BBC] series is getting set to feature the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] Coastguard, with filming getting underway last week. A police spokesperson said, “Earlier this year, a TV producer from Spun Gold Productions, a TV production company from the UK known for its documentary... Read more of this article
PLP’s Walter Roban Will Not Stand In Next Election
Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban announced that he “will not be contesting the next General Election.” Mr. Roban said, “It is with mixed emotions that I announce today that I will not be contesting the next General Election for the Progressive Labour Party. ‘To everything, there is a season. Front line... Read more of this article
David Rose To Create Team Ring For Olympians
Local jeweller David Rose has been announced as the Official Ring Supplier for the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA], creating timeless pieces to honour Bermuda’s Olympians, including Team Bermuda 2024 athletes. A spokesperson said, “Behind the scenes, husband and wife duo Avrel and David Zuill have been working alongside the Bermuda Olympic... Read more of this article
Richards To Release ‘Triangle Of Blood’ Book
Bob Richards will be releasing his second book in the Triangle of Treason trilogy, “Triangle of Blood,” with a launch on July 11 at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A spokesperson said, “The second book in the Triangle of Treason Bermuda historical fiction trilogy, Triangle of Blood, is being released on the 11th... Read more of this article
Lecture On 175 Years Of Portuguese History
The Department of Culture, in collaboration with the Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda, hosted a Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture featuring Azorean historian Eduardo Medeiros. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week [June 27], the Department of Culture hosted their latest Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series, in collaboration with the Portuguese... Read more of this article
Public Invited To Participate In STEPS Survey
Over the next few months, Bermuda residents have the opportunity to participate in the STEPS to a Well Bermuda Survey. A Government spokesperson said, “In collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization, the Ministry of Health will be conducting the STEPS population health survey among a representative sample of Bermuda’s adult population,... Read more of this article
BRSC: “Chance Takers Are Accident Makers”
The Bermuda Road Safety Council emphasizes the importance of cautious driving with their July slogan, “Chance Takers Are Accident Makers,” urging everyone to follow traffic laws and prioritize road safety to prevent accidents and save lives. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Road Safety Council announces its slogan for July –... Read more of this article
Nonsuch Expeditions Receives $25K Award
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund [MBZF] has awarded Nonsuch Expeditions a $25,000 Chairman’s Award for their ongoing work on Nonsuch Island including conserving the endangered Bermuda petrel. A spokesperson said, “At the wrap up of another record-breaking nesting season for the critically endangered, red-listed Bermuda petrel,... Read more of this article
18-Year-Old In ICU After Stabbing Incident
The 18-year-old male injured in a “suspected stabbing incident” on Thursday remains listed in critical condition in the ICU, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The 18-year-old male injured in a suspected stabbing incident which occurred in Hamilton Parish on Thursday, June 27, 2024, remains listed in critical... Read more of this article
Premier On Public Service Career Guide
Premier David Burt delivered a Ministerial Statement “highlighting the introduction of a comprehensive Public Service Career Guide that showcases the varied and rewarding opportunities in Government.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Guide explains the qualifications, skills, and competencies needed for different roles within the... Read more of this article
Corporate Income Tax Public Agency Information
The Ministry of Finance issued a public information document regarding the Corporate Income Tax Agency. A Government spokesperson said, “Following the enactment of the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 in December, 2023, the Government is moving ahead with the establishment of a Corporate Income Tax Agency [the Agency]. “This document sets out... Read more of this article
Video: 2024 Newport Bermuda Race Recap
The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race ended with a Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street, A spokesperson said, “The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race officially came to a close, as winners and award recipients were honored at the Race’s Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street. The ceremony caps off nearly two weeks... Read more of this article
Man Injured In Collision On Middle Road
A single vehicle collision took place last night [June 30] on Middle Road in Southampton, with a male motorcycle rider taken to hospital. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10pm on Sunday 30th of June 2024 police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision along Middle Road near the junction with... Read more of this article
Port Royal Golf Course’s 50th Anniversary
Port Royal Golf Course celebrated its 50th anniversary with a tournament on Saturday [June 29]. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, June 29, Port Royal Golf Course finally got the chance to celebrate its 50 year historic milestone as a leading public sporting facility serving overseas visitors and local equally from all walks of life with the Minister... Read more of this article
BELCO Announces Winner Of Ebilling Campaign
BELCO announced Okeisha Clarke as the winner of a $500 BELCO gift card as part of an ebilling campaign which aimed to get more customers signed up for electronic bills. A spokesperson said, “All customers who were signed up for ebilling at the time of the draw were eligible to win. The ebilling draw ran from January 1 to Earth Day on April 22,... Read more of this article
Tennis: Mixed Day For Bermuda In ITF/COTECC
The 2024 ITF/COTECC Under 12 Team Competition got underway in the Dominican Republic, with a mixed day for the Bermuda teams. The Bermuda Boys won their opening match against the Bahamas 2 – 1. Manuel Maldonado gave Bermuda the lead by winning the first match 6-4, 6-0. Oliver Anderson fell in the second match – which lasted two hours and 15... Read more of this article
