Category: News
Drugs & Ammunition Seized And Man Arrested
On Friday [Nov 1] police executed a search warrant at a Southampton residence, resulting in the seizure of illegal items, including 20 rounds of live ammunition as well as suspected diamorphine, suspected cannabis and cannabis resin; and a 26-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the matter. A police spokesperson said, “On Friday... Read more of this article
Youth Library Opens STEAM & Sensory Room
The Bermuda National Library has acquired new materials to open up the auditorium space at the Youth Library as a Sensory and STEAM Learning room. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Library [BNL] is pleased to announce the acquisition of new materials to open up the auditorium space at the Youth Library as a Sensory and STEAM Learning room. “The... Read more of this article
Universal Postal Remuneration System Changes
Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert provided an update on the recent developments within the Universal Postal Union [UPU] pertaining to the rates charged by countries for the handling of mail and parcels flowing through their postal services. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 1], Minister Furbert said, “As a backdrop... Read more of this article
Dwayne Robinson: OBA By-Election Candidate
[Updated with video] Senator Dwayne Robinson was today unveiled as the One Bermuda Alliance candidate for the by-election in Pembroke Central, Constituency 17. “I am enormously proud to be given the opportunity to serve the people of Pembroke Central,” said Mr Robinson, who has just returned from his honeymoon after getting married to his wife Reshay. “Mr... Read more of this article
Sex Offender Heman Viera To Be Released
Attorney General Kathy Lynn Simmons issued a public notice of the impending release of sex offender Heman Ledrew Viera, who will be released from Westgate on November 8th, 2019. Photo provided by the Ministry: A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, has today issued a public notice of the... Read more of this article
BNG To Showcase Artwork By Tomaz Viera
The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] will showcase artwork by Azorean artist Tomaz Viera until November 9th in honour of the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “In honour of the 170th Anniversary of the Portuguese arrival in Bermuda and their significant contribution to Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Digicel Appoints Leslie Rans As New CEO
BTC and Digicel Bermuda have announced the appointment of Leslie J. Rans to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Rans joins Digicel from Bermuda Aviation Services, where she has been CEO for the last two years and takes over from Paul Stafford who, after two years leading the Bermuda team, is moving to another senior role within Digicel Group. Charles... Read more of this article
‘Inside Bermuda Homes’ Enters Third Season
The third season of ‘Inside Bermuda Homes’ will feature a home with its own five-hole golf course and a giant bronze horse on the landing inside a Sandys parish home, among other unique domiciles. The series also features two historic homes in Paget, including a small garden cottage on the grounds of a residence on Harbour Road where fashion... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past holiday weekend saw celebrations to mark the 170th arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, Azores President Vasco Cordeiro visit the island, Brendon Todd win the PGA Tour Bermuda Championship, two men arrested after a stabbing at the Doghouse Bar in Hamilton, the Bermuda International Dog Show, the Children’s Reading Festival,... Read more of this article
Police Officer Attacked At Clearwater Beach
[Updated] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals involved in a “fracas” at the Clearwater Beach car park this afternoon [Nov 4]. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals involved in a fracas at the Clearwater Beach car... Read more of this article
Third Bermuda Plein Air Festival Winners
The third Bermuda Plein Air Festival was held from October 26 until November 2, with sixty local and international artists taking part. A spokesperson said, “The Festival began on Saturday October 26 and was filled with one week of intense painting at a new location every day, night painting, workshops and demonstrations. The locations included... Read more of this article
Premier & President Open The Casa Dos Acores
As part of a busy day of holiday observances, Premier David Burt and Azorean President Vasco Cordeiro formally opened The Casa Dos Acores [House of the Azores] earlier this afternoon [Nov 4]. Premier Burt and President Cordeiro conducted a plaque unveiling for the building which is now the new home of the Bermudian charitable organisation, which is... Read more of this article
