Category: News
Column: Issues ‘Too Important For Partisanship’
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Scott Pearman] It will very soon be my one year anniversary as an elected MP. People often ask me how I am finding it up on the Hill. My first year as the newest member of the House has certainly been interesting, sometimes frustrating, and, occasionally, profound. The legislation is probably the most “interesting”... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the Relay for Life event, St George’s Marine Expo, the Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival, Elliot Primary Spring Fair, the Royal Naval ship RFA Mounts Bay visit the island, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: BFRS Respond To Fire Incident... Read more of this article
British Airways Flight Diverts For Sick Passenger
A British Airways flight on its way to Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic diverted to Bermuda this evening [May 19] after a passenger fell ill and was in need of medical attention. British Airways flight 2205 was met at the L.F. Wade International Airport terminal by Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and airport officials. The... Read more of this article
NHC Continues To Monitor Low Pressure System
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami continues to monitor an area of low pressure several hundred miles southwest of Bermuda, saying it “could develop into a short-lived subtropical or tropical cyclone” and “interests in Bermuda should monitor the progress of this system.” In a ‘Special Tropical Weather Outlook’ issued... Read more of this article
Honours & Awards Ceremony At Govt House
The annual Honours and Awards Ceremony took place at Government House, with members of the uniformed services acknowledged with long service awards, while recent recipients of the Queen’s Certificates and Badges of Honour were also recognised. A Government spokesperson said, “Last Thursday [15 May], Deputy Premier, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP,... Read more of this article
Ponaflex Wins Quest For Best Song Contest
Earlier this week, singer/songwriter Reis VanPutten, popularly known as “Ponaflex” was crowned the winner of the third annual Quest for the Best song competition for his song “Come Out”. Reis VanPutten, is a diverse young artist looking to blend and spread the sounds of the Caribbean throughout the world. His goal is to contribute as much as... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2019 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres
[Updated with photos] The island’s Portuguese community is gathering today [May 19] to celebrate “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres”, the Festival of the Christ of Miracles. There was a mass at St Theresa’s Cathedral, and then a procession through the streets of Hamilton to BAA Field, where the festivities will continue until this... Read more of this article
Seniors Honoured During Heritage Month
As part of the Heritage Month activities, the Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports honoured more than two dozen seniors last week during the annual Seniors Awards Ceremony. “The event, which took place at the Bermuda National Gallery also recognized author, historian and former Government MP and Minister, Mr. Dale Butler; social activist,... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Annual St. George’s Marine Expo
[Updated with photos] The fourth annual St. George’s Marine Expo hosted by Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] along with title sponsor RUBiS Energy Bermuda, is being held today [May 19] at Ordnance Island in St George’s from 11.00am – 6.00pm. One of the highlights this year is the partnership with the Bermuda Powerboat Association... Read more of this article
Photos: Ships Visiting St. George’s Harbour
St. George’s Harbour has been playing host to a number of different vessels in recent days with Friday seeing the Seven Seas Navigator docked at Penno’s Wharf, the superyacht Sealyon berthed at Bermuda Yacht Services at Ordnance Island and the RCGS Resolute ship anchored in the harbour. The cruise ship Seven Seas Navigator is 565 foot long... Read more of this article
BFRS Respond To Fire Incident In Hamilton
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a fire incident this morning [May 19] located on Church Street outside of the Washington Mall building complex. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and police personnel attended the scene where bystanders reported seeing a small blaze near some industrial equipment that was extinguished. Further details are limited... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Elliot Primary School Spring Fair
The Elliot Primary School Parent Teacher Association hosted a Spring Fair on Saturday [May 18] at their Hermitage Road, Devonshire property. The event included cotton candy, food vendors, face painting, fun castles, snowballs, a variety of games, prizes, popcorn, raffles, a DJ entertaining the crowd, a display by the school’s alumni group, a visit... Read more of this article
