Category: News
Photos: Demonstrators At House Of Assembly
[Updating: A group of demonstrators stationed themselves outside the House of Assembly this morning, with the small group of women – including Ms Enda Matthie – stationed outside the House with tape over their mouths and displaying various signs. They moved away from the doors at around 10.00am and the session of the House started on... Read more of this article
Bermudian Teen To Perform At Carnegie Hall
Bermudian Camille Carlington, who resides in the USA, has been selected as a finalist in the 2016 Middle School Honors Performance Series, and the 14-year-old is set to perform at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York City. Her father Derrick Carlington, formerly of St. David’s, said, “Camille started playing piano at age 3. She now plays the... Read more of this article
IRAG Welcome Email Submissions About Reform
Following the Government’s agreement to withdraw the Bill and engage in further consultation, the Immigration Reform Action Group [IRAG] said they plan to keep the public informed and have set-up an email address for submissions, questions, and ideas for the comprehensive immigration reform working group that is due to be formed. IRAG’s... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw at least two car collisions, Hamilton welcome their first cruise ship of the year, Nahki Wells score his 16th goal of the season, and a number of community events including the Bermuda Beach Art Festival, Signature St George’s event, Palm Sunday Walk, St Baldrick’s head shaving fund raising event, Ocean Vet series premiere,... Read more of this article
‘Policy To Shift More Land Tax To Working Class’
[Updated] The OBA are “planning to increase the burden on land tax on Bermuda’s working class while at the same time reducing the burden of land tax for Bermuda’s wealthy,” according to an email sent out by the PLP. The emails appear to have been sent out to constituents and said, “Minister Bob Richards and the One Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos: Ocean Vet TV Series Premiere Event
On Friday night, Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton played host to the international premiere of the TV series Ocean Vet, with the event serving as a celebration of the completion of the series, allowing attendees to view an exclusive viewing of an episode with a specially recorded video introduction from series narrator Michael Douglas. “Those familiar... Read more of this article
Governor: “In My View The Police Got This Right”
“It is not always sensible for the police to apply zero tolerance at the time, especially when emotions are running high,” the Governor said, adding that he would like to thank the police for their “highly professional handling of the situation” as in his view “the police got this right.” Governor George Fergusson’s... Read more of this article
Photos: First Cruise Ship Of Year In Hamilton
The second cruise ship of the year — and the first for Hamilton — sailed into the island today, with the 565-foot long Seven Seas Navigator docking in Hamilton, carrying a projected 456 passengers and 325 crew. The marks the second cruise ship that has visited Bermuda in 2016, following after the MV Oriana which visited the Royal Naval... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Start Of Palm Sunday Walk
[Updated with photos] This year’s Palm Sunday Walk, held by the Bermuda National Trust, is now underway, having started from The Berkeley Institute, with the route covering about five miles, designed to “explore the heart of Pembroke.” A BNT spokesperson previously said, “As always, the route will take participants to places that the... Read more of this article
Sunday March 20th: “Good News” Spotlight
While much of the news this past week centered around the immigration matter, there were a number of other things happening in the community also, with 11-year-old Ravi Cannonier-Watson selected out of over 2,000 applicants to attend the Royal Ballet School in London, both Nahki Wells and Jonte Smith scoring goals, and Florenz Maxwell being named as... Read more of this article
Photos: 2016 Bermuda Beach Art Festival
The fifth annual Bermuda Beach Art Festival took place on Saturday, March 19, offering an eco-art competition designed for participants of any age, which the organisers said is “in celebration of Bermuda’s most beautiful, natural resource, her beaches.” The event, which was sponsored by CHUBB and FIL, offered $1,000 in cash prizes and according... Read more of this article
Video: Nahki Wells Scores 16th Goal Of Season
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored his 16th goal of the season on Saturday as Huddersfield Town recorded a 4 – 1 win against Leeds United. The club’s match report said, “An eight minute spell heralding three second half goals gave Town a first derby win against Leeds United in five games in spectacular style at... Read more of this article
