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SSM Legal Case Continues In Supreme Court
[Written by Don Burgess] “I don’t want to be separate but equal; I want to be equal!” Those are the words of Maryellen Jackson whose testimony was read in Supreme Court advocating that same-sex couples should be allowed to be married. The case is being brought in response to the legislation of Parliament last year that took away the right of... Read more of this article
Man Shouting & Vehicles Found Vandalised
Police officers responded to a report of a “man shouting and causing a disturbance” in Pembroke and then discovered a number of damaged vehicles in the vicinity, as well as a property with a damaged mailbox and another property with damaged garden items. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:30am Saturday, May 19th police officers responded... Read more of this article
ICO Annuls Immigration Board PATI Decision
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has annulled a decision by the Board of Immigration in reference to a PATI request, with the decision requiring them to issue a new initial decision to the Applicant’s PATI request. “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 04/2018, which annulled a decision by the Board of Immigration... Read more of this article
Video: Ingham & Volvo Ocean Race Academy
Bermudian sailor Mustafa Ingham passed all of the qualifications during his time with the Volvo Ocean Race Academy, and he is now fully qualified to compete in the Volvo Ocean Race. In highlighting his accomplishments, the BTA’s Pat Phillip-Fairn said, “There are few things more rewarding than watching a young man live out his dream. “In... Read more of this article
Jonte Smith Signs New Contract With Lewes FC
Bermuda’s Jonte Smith has signed a new contract with Lewes Football Club, with the club noting he has “been a key component of our promotion campaign, scoring 20 goals in all competitions this season.” The club’s announcement said, “Striker Jonte Smith has signed a new contract with the Rooks as Darren Freeman continues to build... Read more of this article
Mansfield ‘Jim’ Brock Scholarship Established
The Reading Clinic announced that an annual scholarship has been established in the name of Mansfield [“Jim”] Brock, CBE, a trustee of the Clinic. The Mansfield Brock Scholarship of $8,640 per annum has been donated by the Trustees of The Reading Clinic Foundation and will be used to assist with tuition costs for families who require financial assistance. The... Read more of this article
Advisory: Road Restrictions For Bermuda Day
The Ministry of Public Works is advising of the following road restrictions that will be in place on Friday, May 25th for the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race, the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby and the Bermuda Day Parade. Traffic will be limited in the following areas: Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race: Commencing at Somerset Road and travelling... Read more of this article
Police: Think Before Posting On Social Media
The Bermuda Police Service said they are “once again advising members of the public to think and verify before posting well intentioned ‘public safety’ messages on social media.” “A recent example posted to MAJ’s List on Facebook suggested in part that – ‘a man lays in the road with a bike near him and a good person stops... Read more of this article
Smith Wins Silver At BUCS Championships
Bermuda’s Tyler Smith competed at the British Universities and Colleges Sport [BUCS] Triathlon Standard Distance Championships in Southport, England. Smith finished 2nd picking up the Silver Medal out of 133 competitors in the Men’s race with a time of 1:51:08 finishing 25 seconds behind the winner Matthew Nelson who clocked 1:50:43. Smith was 3rd... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Hit & Run
The police have appealed for witnesses following a hit and run in Hamilton that resulted in a 53-year-old male pedestrian being injured. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [May 22nd] the 53-year-old male pedestrian hurt around 1am Monday, May 21st during a hit and run involving a motorcyclist on Parliament Street in the City... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank: Pricing Of Registered Offering
The Bank of Butterfield announced the pricing of a registered offering of $75 million aggregate principal amount of Butterfield’s 5.25% Fixed to Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2028. “Butterfield intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay a portion of its outstanding indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes,”... Read more of this article
Jay III Nominated For International Soca Award
Bermudian recording artist JayLynn Hines, also known as Jay III, has been nominated as part of an international soca competition in the category “Groovy Soca of the Year”, and locals can cast their vote for her online. The award ceremony for the competition will be held in St. Lucia on July 10. The competition’s website says, “SAO... Read more of this article
