Category: News
Photos: Last Harbour Nights Of 2016 Season
The last Harbour Nights of 2016 took place on Front Street last night [August 31], with local artisans and crafters, refreshments and more on hand for the public to enjoy. The 24th Annual Harbour Nights — which started on May 4th and were held every Wednesday over the summer — were presented by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce in collaboration... Read more of this article
Bermuda Featured In Lonely Planet Magazine
Bermuda is featured in the fall edition of Lonely Planet Magazine, which calls us a “slice of paradise” with “genial locals, pristine pink-sand beaches and 400 years of U.S, and U.K. intertwined history.” The article said, “There are several popular misconceptions of this 21-square-mile slice of paradise, one being that... Read more of this article
Polaris Announce 12-Month Profit of $1.38 Million
Polaris Holding Company Limited, the parent company of Stevedoring Services Limited, reported its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2016, announcing a 12-month profit of $1.38 million or $1.13 per share. “Two years ago, several months after newly tapped CEO Warren Jones took over the financially hobbled Company, and in the wake of... Read more of this article
New Law Firm Launches: Chancery Legal Ltd.
Chancery Legal Ltd., a newly structured law firm based on Reid Street in Hamilton opens its doors today with six attorneys, namely Mathew Kelly, Katie Richards, Mark Pettingill, Shawn Crockwell, Dennis Dwyer and Grant Spurling. The boutique law firm will specialize in the areas of litigation [both civil and criminal], matrimonial and family, real estate,... Read more of this article
Accused Drug Mules Post Selfies Before Arrest
Two Canadian women have been arrested after a cruise ship raid in Australia allegedly netted some $23 million worth of cocaine, with the discovery following a series of stops that included the waters off Bermuda, with the accused documenting their trip on Instagram. A Daily Mail story said, “Two Canadian women accused of smuggling over $30 million... Read more of this article
Video: Spotted Eagle Rays In Bermuda’s Waters
A video captured by Edward Daniels shows spotted eagle rays swimming through Bermuda’s waters, offering a close up look at the protected species. The spotted eagle ray [Aetobatus narinari] is most easily recognized by white spots on its black or bluish back [the ray’s main body is called the disc], and the underside is creamy or white. It swims... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley Traveling To UK For Meetings
The Cabinet Office is advising that the Premier, Michael Dunkley, will be in the United Kingdom this week to participate in meetings with UK Government representatives. “This will be the first opportunity the Premier will have to meet government officials following the appointment of new Prime Minister Theresa May and her Cabinet,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: “Significant Progress” On Schools
Minister of Public Works Craig Cannonier and Minister of Education Wayne Scott attended Elliot Primary School today [Aug 31] in order to outline the “significant progress” that has been made toward the completion of the 2016 Summer School’s Maintenance Project. Minister Cannonier said, “I am very pleased to join the Minister of... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: August 31 ZBM Evening News
“Government meets with stakeholders to assure that traditional rental cars not on table, Parliament to come back at a much later date than expected, and Construction Association head calls for more collaboration for proposed Technical institute,” are some of the stories ZBM said are set to be covered in their newscast this evening. With an... Read more of this article
House Of Assembly To Convene In November
The House of Assembly will convene in November, with the Government saying it was “anticipated that there might be a necessity for two sittings of Parliament in September to address outstanding legislation” however “due to progress being made over the summer” and “continued legislative drafting” matters that were... Read more of this article
Minister & Stakeholders Meet Over Quadricycles
The Minister of Tourism, Transport & Municipalities Michael Fahy announced today that he has met with a number of stakeholders in respect of proposed amendments to the Motor Car Act to allow for the rental of quadricycles in Bermuda. “Stakeholders included the Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators, the two minibus associations and the taxi dispatch... Read more of this article
14-Year-Old Injured, BPS Appeal For Witnesses
Yesterday afternoon, the police responded to the Berkeley Road, Mount Hill Pembroke area to an incident which “apparently involved some young people and adults,” and resulted in a 14-year-old Pembroke male being “injured in the commotion.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:15pm on Tuesday, August 30th police officers... Read more of this article
