Category: News
Claire Conyers Wins Outstanding Teen Awards
The 33rd annual Outstanding Teen Awards ceremony was held on Saturday, March 12 at the Greater Heritage Worship Centre, with nominee Claire Conyers winning for Leadership, Academic Achievement, and Outstanding Overall. The evening’s winners included Spiritual Leadership: Sophia Hamilton and Jordon Simmons-Trott of CedarBridge Academy; Sports: Sydney... Read more of this article
Chamber: Immigration Reform Is “Critical Issue”
John Wight, President of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, has spoken out regarding the ongoing immigration debate on the island, saying that “immigration reform and Government’s Pathway to Status is a very critical issue for all of Bermuda.” Chamber President John Wight said, “Immigration Reform, and Government’s Pathway to Status,... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw an armed robbery at Pasta Basta, a candlelight vigil held at the Cabinet Grounds in support of Pathways to Status, Jonte Smith score twice for Lewes FC, Rafael Becker win the Grey Goose World Par 3 Championships, the National Squash Championships get underway and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Daylight... Read more of this article
People Gather & Pray At House Of Assembly
As large crowds of people gathered at the Cabinet Grounds this evening [March 13] for the candlelight vigil in support of the Pathways to Status initiative, some people also gathered on the grounds of the House of Assembly, joining Ms Enda Matthie, who has been stationed since Tuesday. When we stopped this evening, the group was very quiet, and were... Read more of this article
Govt: ‘Likely Be A Disruption Of Public Services’
The Government advised this evening that “there will likely be a disruption of public services” tomorrow [March 14], adding that the “public is encouraged to make alternative arrangements wherever possible.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government is advising this evening that similar to Friday [March 11], there will... Read more of this article
IRAG Call For Govt To Withdraw Pathways Bill
In a statement issued late this evening, the Immigration Reform Action Group [IRAG] called “on the Government to withdraw the proposed Amendment to the Immigration Act 2016 otherwise known as ‘Pathways to Status’ and engage in comprehensive consultation with all stakeholders.” This statement comes on the heels of extensive actions over... Read more of this article
Armed Robbery At Pasta Basta In Hamilton
At around 9:50pm this evening, police responded to an armed robbery at Pasta Basta in Hamilton, with the police saying that a “lone male entered the restaurant brandishing what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:50pm on Sunday, March 13th police officers responded to a reported armed... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos & Audio: Pathways Support Vigil
[Updated with more photos & videos] Crowds of people made their way to the Cabinet Grounds this evening [March 13], with the “We Support a Pathway to Bermuda Status” group holding candlelight vigil in support of the initiative. The event announcement said, “In light of all the recent events ‘We Support a Pathway to Bermuda Status’ will... Read more of this article
‘Presence Is Not Only Encouraged, Is Necessary’
“We must show up in numbers to show Premier Michael Dunkley that he and his OBA government cannot run roughshod over the futures of Bermudians,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said in a statement this evening, adding that “your presence tomorrow is not only encouraged, it is necessary.” Following Friday’s gathering –... Read more of this article
Column: ‘That Time Is Now, Lest History Repeat’
[Opinion column written by Ryan Robinson Perinchief] The past few days have seen much discussion surrounding the future of immigration policy in Bermuda. There have been marches, hunger strikes, and heightened tensions between large cross-sections of our island. Due to the fact that if we do not learn from history, we are bound to repeat it, it is... Read more of this article
Pano Photos: Pathways Support Candlelight Vigil
Crowds of people made their way to the Cabinet Grounds this evening [March 13], with the “We Support a Pathway to Bermuda Status” group holding a candlelight vigil in support of the initiative. The event lasted just over an hour, getting underway with ‘Peace’ shirts being given away, before a few speakers addressed the crowd, and the... Read more of this article
Updates: Candlelight Vigil To Support Pathways
[Updating] The “We Support a Pathway to Bermuda Status” group is holding candlelight vigil at the Cabinet Grounds this evening [March 13], having asked people to come out and “reflect and support one another.” The event announcement said, “In light of all the recent events ‘We Support a Pathway to Bermuda Status’ will... Read more of this article
