Category: News
Photos & Video: City’s Back To School Fun Day
[Updated with video] The City of Hamilton is hosting a free Back to School event at the City Hall grounds today [Sept 3] in order to celebrate the start of the new school year. The event — which is set to continue until 7pm — involves $1,500 worth of school supplies being given out as prizes; with shoes, backpacks and more given away,... Read more of this article
Photos: BIU Hosts 2016 Labour Day Banquet
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] hosted their annual Labour Day Banquet on Friday evening [Sept 2] at the Fairmont Southampton, with BIU President Chris Furbert serving as the guest speaker. In addition to the Banquet, other events scheduled for this year’s Labour Day celebrations the Pre-Labour Day Gathering at Shelly Bay Beach on Sunday afternoon... Read more of this article
Man in Critical Condition Following Collision
A 36-year-old man is in critical condition following a motorcycle collision early this morning [Sept 3] in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “First responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place at 2:30am on Saturday. “It appears that a 36-year-old man was traveling up Lane Hill in Devonshire on his motorcycle... Read more of this article
Live Video Replay: Labour Day Banquet Speech
[Updated] The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] is hosting their annual Labour Day Banquet this evening [Sept 2], with BIU President Chris Furbert serving as the guest speaker, marking the first time in the 35 year history of the banquet that a BIU President served as the keynote speaker at the event. In addition to the Banquet, other events scheduled... Read more of this article
Premier: UK Meetings Were ‘Productive & Fruitful’
This week’s meetings in the United Kingdom were “productive and fruitful”, according to Premier Michael Dunkley, who concluded his discussions with UK officials earlier today. The Cabinet Office noted that the overall purpose of the Premier’s London visit was to “build an open line of communication with the new UK administration under Prime... Read more of this article
‘Kidd vs The People’ Event Donates To Chewstick
PlayList Management recently presented “Kidd vs. the People”, a fundraising event for local musician Jahroy “Kidd Clazzic” Richards, as he prepares to release his new album overseas next month. Part proceeds were donated to the Chewstick Foundation, as Kidd has received encouragement from the organization throughout his musical journey. Gavin... Read more of this article
Video: Student Stephon Paynter ‘Feels Icy Chill’
Summer student Stephon Paynter felt the chill while out on a job with Air Care after coming across a four-inch thick block of ice! Stephon has been working with Air Care, one of the Island’s leading air conditioning [AC] and mechanical services companies, as part of a partnership between the Firm and Impact Mentoring Academy, which is aimed at giving... Read more of this article
Photos: MP DeSilva Hosts Back To School Event
Southampton East MP Zane DeSilva recently hosted the tenth annual Back To School Fun day at Southampton Rangers, providing school supplies and more for area children. The free event featured school related giveaways for residents and constituents of Southampton East, and as well as face painting, fun castles, train rides, ice cream, snowballs, hamburgers,... Read more of this article
2.5 Hour Video: Forum On Technical Education
The Bermuda Technical Institute Alumni [BTIA] held a forum at Cathedral Hall in Hamilton with attendees filling the venue to hear the panelists discuss various topics related to technical education. The theme of the forum — which was moderated by Rick Richardson — was “Bermuda Technical Institute, 60 Years On – Where To From Here.” The... Read more of this article
Court: 29-Year-Old Denies Importing Cannabis
Appearing in Magistrates Court today, a 29-year-old man denied importing and possessing cannabis. Brandon Frank pleaded not guilty to importing cannabis on 16th March 2016, and possessing it with intention to supply. The Crown Prosecutor told Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that the alleged weight of the cannabis was just under 3.5 kilograms and that the... Read more of this article
Open House Set To Raise Funds For Chewstick
An open house event will take place at the Somers Building this evening [Sept 2] from 5.00pm to 7.00pm in order to help raise funds for and awareness of the Chewstick Foundation. A Chewstick spokesperson said, “The purpose of this event is to help raise funds, and to bring more awareness not only to the business in the building but to the importance... Read more of this article
Best Wishes Extended To Bermuda Paralympians
As Bermuda’s two paralympians Jessica Lewis and Yushae Desilva-Andrade prepare to leave for the Rio 2016 Paralympics, the Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards wished them luck in their respective competitions. “On behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda, I want to congratulate and thank Jessica and Yushae for... Read more of this article
