Category: News
Music Video: ‘Taxi Everywhere’ By GVO Ft 1331
A new music video by local artists GVO and 1331 showcases their song “Taxi Everywhere,” with the video highlighting Bermuda “in a good positive way from a young person’s perspective – just having fun.” GVO said, “I came up with the theme; there is a song called ‘Uber Everywhere’ where a lot of top... Read more of this article
Cabinet Meeting To Be Held In St. George’s
Premier Michael Dunkley and his Ministerial Colleagues will be conducting today’s [August 30] Cabinet meeting at the State House in St. George’s, the Cabinet Office advised today. “As the public is aware, the Cabinet Office on Front Street is currently undergoing extensive renovations. While its under construction, the Ministry of Finance... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade: “Amazing” To Represent Island
Bermuda’s Paralympic Team is getting set to compete in Rio, with Yushae DeSilva-Andrade ready to compete in the Boccia Individual BC2 event, marking Bermuda’s first appearance in the sport of Boccia at the Paralympic Games. Bermuda will be fielding a 2-strong team at the Paralympic Games next month in Rio, with sprinter Jessica Lewis also set... Read more of this article
Risk-Management Conference Speakers Named
Experts on hot topics affecting Latin America’s risk-management industry are slated to speak at the 2016 ALARYS Congress in Bermuda September 25–27. Premier Michael Dunkley will officially open the biennial three-day conference geared to risk-management professionals across Central and South America. A spokesperson said, “The Fundación Latinoamericana... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Negative Birth Rate’ Of Bermudians
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Over the past fifty years, certainly since the 1960’s, un-married and married Bermudian couples have chosen to have fewer and fewer children. This pattern is replicated throughout all the developed western economies, which includes Bermuda. This creates a huge problem for Bermuda. Before the 1960’s, in... Read more of this article
Relocation Of House Of Assembly Offices
In advance of renovations to the House of Assembly, the offices of the Speaker of the House, the Clerk of the House, and the legislature staff have moved to the ground floor of the John Swan Building on Victoria Street. A spokesperson said, “In preparation for renovations scheduled to start in coming weeks on the House of Assembly, the offices... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton Celebrates Back To School
The City of Hamilton is celebrating the start of the school term by hosting a free public event on City Hall grounds this weekend, Saturday September 3rd. A spokesperson said, “The festivities at this free City event will involve up to $1500 of prize giveaways in school supplies, shoes, backpacks and more as well as a host of musical entertainment... Read more of this article
Condolences On The Passing Of Louis DeSilva
[Updated] The Corporation of St. George has expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the late Louis “Red” DeSilva. Mr. DeSilva was first elected as a Councillor on the Corporation in 1991 and became an Alderman in 1997. Mr. DeSilva served as the Town Manager for the Corporation from 2005 until 2008. Mayor Quinell Francis said,... Read more of this article
BPS: Man With “Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound”
[Updated] Police now confirm that “Details emerging suggest the 23 year old Pembroke man suffered from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police recovered what appears to be a firearm and an investigation into the matter is now underway.” Police are investigating a shooting incident after a “male attended King Edward Memorial... Read more of this article
BFA President Says He Will Not Seek Re-Election
President of the Bermuda Football Association, Larry Mussenden has today [August 29] sent out a letter indicating that he “will not seek re-election”. In the letter which we understand was sent to all clubs President Mussenden said, “I have had the honour of serving you as the President of the Bermuda Football Association for many... Read more of this article
Monetary Authority Fines Barrington Investments
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority] have announced that they have “fined local investment company, Barrington Investments Limited [Barrington], $50,000 for a number of serious regulatory breaches”. A spokesperson said, “In addition, the Authority has restricted Barrington’s investment business licence. This means that while... Read more of this article
Weather Service Monitoring Three Systems
The Bermuda Weather Service is today [August 29] monitoring and providing updates on three weather systems including Hurricane Gaston, and two tropical depressions, saying they are “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”. The BWS said, “Hurricane Gaston, to the distant east, has begun to move northeasterly away from the area. Tropical... Read more of this article
