Category: News
Daylight Savings: Set Clocks Ahead One Hour
Daylight saving time began in the early hours of this morning [March 13], and clocks should be set forward one hour, with many electronic devices making the change automatically. Daylight saving time involves clocks being adjusted forward one hour near the start of spring and then adjusted backward in autumn. Time will fall back one hour in November... Read more of this article
‘Consider Future As You Contemplate Joining’
The BTUC said they support the “call for a comprehensive review of immigration in Bermuda” and “urge our members to consider carefully the future of our island home, as they contemplate their decision to join any effort to lobby Government.” The BTUC consists of multiple unions including the Bermuda Industrial Union, Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video: Heather Nova’s “Girl On The Mountain”
Bermudian singer-songwriter Heather Nova has released a brand new music video, with Girl on the Mountain filmed on the rocky shores of Bermuda to “get that sense of wildness and loneliness.” Popmatters reports,“Nova is returning with her 10th record, The Way It Feels, which shows she hasn’t lost a step. The album releases March 25th... Read more of this article
Minister On Immigration, PRCs, Property, Quotas
Following the comments from Shadow Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban on immigration matters, the Minister of Home Affairs said he “would like to clarify several points made by MP Roban.” PRCs Buying Property The response said, “Firstly he incorrectly states that, ‘PRC holders are able to purchase any property in Bermuda without... Read more of this article
Sixteen Videos: Protest At House Of Assembly
[Updated with more videos] Crowds of people gathered on Friday following the People’s Campaign’s call for an “island-wide withdrawal of labour” as a “show of people power and island-wide solidarity appealing to the Government to withdraw its intention to table the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 2016.” The withdrawal of... Read more of this article
Photos: Protest Gathering At House of Assembly
Following the People’s Campaign’s call for an “island-wide withdrawal of labour” as a “show of people power and island-wide solidarity appealing to the Government” to not table the immigration bill, crowds of people gathered on Friday for a day-long protest. The withdrawal of labour resulted in the suspension of bus, ferry... Read more of this article
‘Who Is Accountable In Missing $18M Situation?’
“The tabling of the loan facility of $26.5 million for the Corporation of Hamilton to repay the ‘missing $18 million‘ raises a number of questions,” Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, asking “will the truth be told as to who is accountable in this situation?” $18 Million Loan Not Paid Back MIF, an... Read more of this article
Architectural Digest Features Hamilton Princess
Bermuda’s Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been ranked among “17 hotels with amazing art collections” by Architectural Digest, which highlights the hotel’s displayed art. The article says, “Added as part of an ongoing $100 million renovation, the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club’s stunning collection features... Read more of this article
Candlelight Vigil To Be Held On Sunday Evening
The “We Support a Pathway to Bermuda Status” group will be having a candlelight vigil at the Cabinet Grounds at 7.00pm tomorrow evening and are inviting all who are in favour of it to come out and “support one another at this harmonious event.” A statement from the group said, “In light of all the recent events ‘We Support... Read more of this article
Bus & Ferry Services Running This Morning
Following yesterday’s withdrawal of labour which resulted in the suspension of public transportation, services have returned today [March 12] with both the bus and ferry services up running first thing this morning. While no official statements have been issued concerning public transportation, we understand services are expected to run over the... Read more of this article
Premier: Position On Pathways Remains Same
In the House of Assembly today [March 11], Opposition Leader Marc Bean asked Premier Michael Dunkley if the Government’s position on the Pathways to Status immigration initiative would change given today’s withdrawal of labour, with the Premier indicating that the Government’s position “remains the same.” Mr Bean asked,... Read more of this article
BTA: ‘We See This Action As Counter-Productive’
[Updated] The BTA said they see today’s withdrawal of labour “as counter-productive to the fragile economic recovery” and said they “received no forewarning from labour leadership on this matter.” The BTA said, “The call for a ‘withdrawal of labour’ today and this coming Monday is essentially saying: ‘shut... Read more of this article
