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Ministry: List Of Repair Work At Public Schools
As identified in the school reorganization [SCORE] Report, the Minister of Education, Cole Simons has today [June 1] released an update on all facility repair work carried out at the public primary schools. The report released in February 2016, included a detailed review of school facilities at the eighteen primary public schools. Minister Simons said,... Read more of this article
Local Swimmers Win 19 Medals In Florida
Over 20 swimmers from Bermuda’s Harbour Swim Club attended the 2017 T2 Aquatics Norris Foundation Long Course Meet in Naples, Florida this past weekend, with numerous top place finishes, 19 medals won, and swimmers achieving impressive personal best times in events across the board. A spokesperson said ,”Gold was obtained in the girl’s 10... Read more of this article
Police & Water Safety Council Safety Advisory
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has put in place “significant policing plans not only for the America’s Cup but also Island wide to ensure peace is maintained and ensuring public safety, “and the Bermuda Water Safety Council reminding the public to follow the safety rules whenever on or near the water. Police Inspector Robert Cardwell... Read more of this article
Bermuda Heroes Weekend Announces Lineup
The countdown to Bermuda Heroes Weekend [BHW] is on with less than 17 days to go until Carnival takes over the Island. Five Star Friday is the opening event for the weekend and will feature Roy Cape All Stars. This year, Five Star Friday will be held at the National Sports Centre starting at 7pm. Over the past three decades, the All Stars, under the... Read more of this article
Sailor’s Home Opens Its Doors To Tall Ships
The Bermuda Sailor’s Home [BSH] will host a special service of celebration in honour of the Bermuda Tall Ships Regatta on Sunday, June 4th. In making the announcement, BSH Ships Liaison Officer John Dale said, “As a member of the Bermuda Maritime Convention, it is the Bermuda Sailor’s Home’s responsibility to provide and promote a safe haven... Read more of this article
Fire Service Responds To “Propane Explosion”
Bermuda Fire and Rescue personnel attended the Hamilton Health Centre on Victoria Street in Hamilton this afternoon [June 1] following a report of “a propane explosion”. The BFRS said, “At approximately 3:38pm on Thursday June 1st, 2017 the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of “a propane explosion” at the... Read more of this article
Counterfeit Bermuda $50 Currency Circulating
The police are urging the public to “be vigilant regarding counterfeit Bermuda $50 notes currently in circulation.” A police spokesperson said, “Employees are once again advised that if counterfeit cash is detected during a transaction, the member of staff receiving the fake money should hold on to it, note the description of the individual... Read more of this article
BCGC Collaborates With ADL Compliance
The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission announced its working collaboration with Bermudian owned firm, ADL Compliance Limited, to ensure the right protections are in place to move the Island’s gaming industry forward. Managed by Ms. Lanan Bascome, ADL is a consultancy firm which handles areas such as compliance, operational risk management and anti-money... Read more of this article
FibreWire Network With Free Speed Boost
One Communications today [June 1] announced the first phase of availability for FibreWire Internet. “Over a thousand customers connected with both the company’s access and internet services have already received an automatic speed boost – free of charge and without the need for a service call,” the company said. “FibreWire is Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
ACBDA: Dockyard Traffic Checkpoint Clarified
America’s Cup Bermuda has issued a statement today [June 1] to clarify information about traffic access to Dockyard. “There has been some confusion about this, which we wish to clarify,” the ACBDA said. “We wish to remind people that Dockyard is very much open for business as usual and motorists in private cars who wish to enter... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Round Robin To Resume
It’s take two in the Louis Vuitton Americas Cup Qualifiers Round Robin 2 with the rerun of yesterday’s [May 31] four postponed races due to take place on the Great Sound today. Mother Nature put paid to any race action yesterday, with winds over the Great Sound racecourse remaining below the minimum six knot limit that the America’s Cup Class... Read more of this article
Video: OBA Announce Five Election Candidates
[Updated] The OBA officially announced their election candidates for Warwick at a press conference this morning [June 1], with Nalton Brangman in Constituency #24, Jeff Baron in Constituency #25, Robyn Swan in Constituency #26, Sheila Gomez in Constituency #27, and Jeff Sousa in Constituency #28. The Election has not yet been called, however both parties... Read more of this article
