Category: News
Photos: Electric Vehicle First Responder Training
BELCO and Eurocar Ltd today [Aug 9] hosted 22 members of Bermuda’s emergency services personnel to a “First Responder” training course specific to Renault electric vehicles [EVs]. A BELCO spokesperson said, “Run in partnership with Renault, the full day course covered identification of EVs; technical specifications; response procedure for... Read more of this article
Tourism Authority: Vacation Air Arrivals Up 10%
“Vacation air arrivals were up 10 percent through the first six months of 2016 after two strong quarters of growth,” the Bermuda Tourism Authority announced today, saying the “68,462 leisure air passengers landed in the first half of the year make for the largest volume of air vacationers since 2008.” “The strong start... Read more of this article
PLP & Ministry On Emergency Broadcast System
“News that the Emergency Broadcast System has been out of operation for several months should concern every Bermudian,” MP Walter Roban said, adding that “for this critical tool to have been down for months in the midst of hurricane season is a clear sign that something is seriously wrong.” In response, the Ministry of National Security... Read more of this article
Golf: Port Royal To Host PGA Of Canada Event
The PGA Club Professional Championship of Canada by Titleist & Footjoy is coming to Port Royal Golf Course from November 21 to 24, 2016, the Bermuda Tourism Authority announced. “We’re delighted to add this prestigious tournament to Bermuda’s golf calendar for 2016,” said the BTA’s Chief Product & Experiences Development Officer Pat... Read more of this article
Police: “Criminal Investigation Has Commenced”
[Updated with videos] The circumstances surrounding the collision that resulted in the death of Travis Lowe “are very suspicious and a criminal investigation has commenced,” the police said, adding that “there is evidence that Travis Lowe was being chased by another motorcyclist along Horseshoe Road and in his attempt to get away from... Read more of this article
Video: Pimentel & Wollmann On Olympic Races
Bermuda’s two Olympic sailors — Cameron Pimentel and Ceci Wollmann — began competing yesterday [August 8] at the 2016 Rio Olympics, with Wollmann finishing 33rd in the first race of the 37 strong women’s laser radial fleet and Pimentel finishing 31st among 46 competitors in his first race. Wollmann’s second race saw an improvement to 29th,... Read more of this article
Court: Mother And Son Face Cannabis Charge
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a mother and son were charged with allowing a residence to be used for the cultivation of cannabis. Ms Paulamae Riley-Bailey, 62, and Shawn Riley, 42, of Sandys, were charged with allowing premises to be used for the cultivation of cannabis. Both pleaded not guilty and were given a trial in October and granted $5,000... Read more of this article
Police Still “Looking To Speak” With Omar Davy
Bermuda Police are still interested in locating 35-year-old visitor Omar Davy, who is “wanted in connection with an active police investigation.” A police spokesperson said, “Police still looking to speak with Omar Davy. The Bermuda Service is still interested in locating 35-year-old visitor Omar Davy, who is wanted in connection with... Read more of this article
Suspected Cases Of Zika Virus In Bermuda
The Ministry of Health and Seniors has confirmed that there are “several people who recently returned from overseas who are suspected of having Zika virus.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health and Seniors does not discuss the specifics of individual cases, but can confirm that there are several people who recently returned... Read more of this article
Olympics: Pearson Finishes 4th In Quarterfinals
[Written by Don Burgess + Updated] By fractions of a second, Shelley Pearson narrowly missed out on advancing to the women’s single sculls rowing A/B semifinal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Denmark’s Fie Udby Erichsen, who won silver at the London Olympics, was victorious in Pearson’s heat. The Bermudian was in in a fierce competition to get one... Read more of this article
Column: Manage Money To Plan For Unexpected
[Written by Carla Seely] Speak with anyone who’s been in an emergency situation like a fire, flood or car accident and they’ll say the same thing “I never expected this to happen”! The biggest challenge with emergencies is not only are you dealing emotionally with the aftermath of the event, you are also dealing with it financially. A large... Read more of this article
Videos: Looking Back At Bermuda In The 1950s
Archival footage released by Kinolibrary – “an independent agency representing remarkable and rare archive footage from around the world” – offers viewers a glimpse of Bermuda in the 1950s through a series of videos. The videos encompass a number of sights and activities, including tennis, golf, beach-going, waterskiiing, shopping,... Read more of this article
