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Premier: Action By UK Has No Place In 2018
“This attempt to legislate for Bermuda from London is a return to base colonialism and is an action that has no place in 2018,” Premier David Burt said following today’s debate and vote in the UK House of Commons. A Bill before the UK Parliament is aiming to make all the Overseas Territories introduce public ownership registers by the... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Increase 0.2% In February 2018
After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 2.2% in February – the overall volume of retail sales edged up 0.2%, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. “The largest sales volume increase was reported for building material stores at 13.1%. In contrast, liquor stores recorded the largest decline in sales... Read more of this article
Court: Woman Denies Causing Death
[Written by Don Burgess] A woman, Collisha Burch, pled not guilty to causing the death of a mother of two while driving under the influence of a dangerous drug. Kerry Hollis, 38, on the morning of September 28, was on her way to work at Rock Island Coffee when she died following a collision on Middle Road, Southampton with a vehicle allegedly driven... Read more of this article
BIIRW: Changes At The Top In Overall Series
After eight completed races in the Overall Series for the International One Designs, Chester, NS’s Peter Wickwire has moved to the top of the leader board with 21 points. Bermuda’s Martin Siese is 7 points behind and Fisher’s Island’s Rugg & Burnham are close on 29 points. Wickwire had a great day today with his worse finish... Read more of this article
Photos: Life Learning Centre Floral Art Workshop
Life Learning Centre [LLC] recently held a Floral Art Workshop with Chelsea Flow Show Medalist, Nicky Gurret. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Gurret engaged members with a morning workshop that explored the creative and intricate nuances of Floral Art. Ms. Gurret an artist and architect is a repeat Chelsea Flower medalist having won 6 medals at the... Read more of this article
Column: Can You Ever Plan For Unexpected?
[Written by Carla Seely] Murphy’s Law – can you ever really plan for the unexpected? I am not superstitious but I certainly take note of patterns and trends, whether it is “Things always happen in threes” or “It’s Murphy’s Law” – meaning anything that can go wrong will go wrong. One thing I have discovered over the course of my life... Read more of this article
Community 24 Hour Prayer Room On May 5
Restoration House Ministries International, in partnership with the Anglican Church of Bermuda, are getting set to hold their second annual Community 24 Hour Prayer Room on Saturdaym May 5 from 12.01am to 11.59pm at The Cathedral Hall at 29 Church Street in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “Last year’s event was a blessing that saw people from... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 1 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: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday May 2
Wednesday, May 2 is expected to be sunny skies, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 6.31am and sunset will be at 8.00pm. High tide will be at 10.52am and 11.12pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Consumer Price Index: Inflation Increased 0.4%
Consumers paid 2.0% more in February 2018 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] and the level of inflation increased 0.4 percentage points from the 1.6% measured in January 2018. This is according to the latest Consumer Price Index, which said, “Between January 2018 and February 2018,... Read more of this article
Public Challenged To Help Asthma Charity
Government spokesman in the Upper House for Health, Senator Crystal Caesar has challenged the public to help out Open Airways, the charity improving the health of those affected by asthma and other breathing difficulties. Senator Caesar was speaking at lunch time today [May 1] on the steps of City Hall as Open Airways launched the local celebration... Read more of this article
Personnel Commended After Aircraft Incident
[Updated] Minister of National Security Wayne Caines, extended his “thanks and appreciation”, to those who oversaw yesterday’s [April 30] emergency response to the Cessna aircraft incident. Minister Caines said, “As Chair of the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO], I can advise that the EMO was kept fully abreast of all the developments regarding... Read more of this article
