Category: News
PLP: ‘New Email Is Pre-Election Campaign Item’
[Updated] “The newly created email address ‘askyourpremier@gov.bm’ is simply a desperate pre-election campaign item set up by the OBA government to increase Premier Dunkley’s favorables and to appear to be open and transparent to the people of Bermuda,” the PLP said today. The Cabinet Office announced yesterday that “in... Read more of this article
Photos: Sir George Somers Statue Unveiled In UK
A statue of Sir George Somers was recently unveiled in his hometown of Lyme Regis in the United Kingdom, with the town paying homage to his legacy. The statue was unveiled by Lyme Regis Town Crier Alan Vian, with the Mayor of St George’s, Quinell Francis, in attendance to present a specially commissioned painting by Jill Raine to Lyme Regis Mayor... Read more of this article
Condolences Expressed: Passing Of Jean Howes
[Updated] The PLP said they stand with all of Bermuda in sadness today, as they acknowledge the passing of Bermuda icon Jean Howes, “The Progressive Labour Party stands with all of Bermuda in sadness today [August 16] as we acknowledge the passing of a Bermuda icon in Jean Howes,” a spokesperson said. “Ms. Howes served our country... Read more of this article
CBA Student Impresses With Culinary Skills
[Written by Don Burgess] CedarBridge Academy student Sediq Simons has shown off his culinary skills at Rosa’s the past two months. The summer intern has been impressive that the restaurant has extended his employment for a few extra weeks and wants to keep him on to help encopurage the young Bermudian to pursue his skill. Pamela Quarterly, owner... Read more of this article
Bill Hanbury “Filled With Optimism About Future”
The second quarter visitor arrivals report released last week “demonstrates significant progress, the most vacation air arrivals since 2008,” and “I am filled with optimism about the future,” Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Bill Hanbury said. In a message emailed to stakeholders, Mr Hanbury said, “I hope you are as pleased... Read more of this article
Video: Tyrone Smith Reflects On Rio Olympics
Following his performance at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith said that “it’s hard to come away with nothing” but focused on having “some really good efforts.” Smith — the Bermuda National Record holder — placed 16th in the long jump with a leap of 7.81. The 32-year-old athlete has... Read more of this article
Results & Photo Set #3: Around The Island Race
Keith and Steven Bridges in S20 were the fastest participants to complete the 2016 Rubis Around the Island Power Boat Race which was held on Sunday afternoon [August 14]. The pair recorded a time of 33.36 in their S-Class 28’ Skater. Ryan Davidge and Co-Pilot Andrew Osbourne in A16 won the A-Class in a time of 57.42 while father and son team of Anthony... Read more of this article
Video: Pearson Has “Great” Olympic Experience
Following her performance at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, rower Shelly Pearson says she enjoyed a “really great experience” and “learned a lot from the process.” Ms. Pearson — the first female rower to represent Bermuda — said, “It was great. It was a really great experience. I learned a lot from the process. I had... Read more of this article
Olympian Rebecca Heyliger Reflects On Rio
[Written by Don Burgess] Olympic swimmer Rebecca Heyliger hasn’t decided on whether she will pursue the Tokyo Games. The swimmer said she was “disappointed” with her performance in the pool in Rio last week in the 50m free after nerves got the better of her. “I have a mix of emotions thinking about my Olympic experience so far,” Heyliger said.... Read more of this article
Minister & PLP On Airport Redevelopment Project
The airport deal “awards a sole source contract valued at over $1 billion to a Canadian company that will get free electricity courtesy of the people of Bermuda and earn a taxpayer guaranteed return of 16%,” Shadow Minister David Burt said, while Minister of Finance Bob Richards responded saying “the Bermudian public should not be... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Possessing Ammunition
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Aug 15], a 21-year-old man was charged with possessing ammunition. Ralston Wright was charged with possessing 15 rounds of ammunition on 11th August 2016. He was not required to plead as his case can only be tried in the Supreme Court, and he was ordered to appear at the Supreme Court Arraignments on 1st September. Wright was... Read more of this article
Woman Charged: Conspiring To Import Heroin
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Aug 15], a 55-year-old woman was charged with conspiring with others to import heroin which was alleged to be worth $250,000. Denise Morris of Warwick was ordered to appear at the next Supreme Court Arraignments on 1st September, when she will plead to the two charges put to her in this morning’s Plea... Read more of this article
