Category: News
UK Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Features Bermuda
Bermuda is featured in the March edition of Tatler, a luxury lifestyle magazine in the United Kingdom, with writer Emma Kennedy writing about the “pink sands and friendly parrotfish of the oldest British Overseas Territory.” Tatler reaches about 200,000 readers online and in print who have an average household income of £131,000 [about... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Reforms Will Transform Energy Sector’
“The purpose of the Electricity Bill 2015 is to introduce a new regulatory regime that modernizes the regulation of electric power generation, distribution and retail sale for the benefit of the residents of Bermuda,” Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons said in the House of Assembly on Friday. Speaking on the Bill, Dr Gibbons... Read more of this article
Public Meeting On Pathways To Status Initiative
Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy and Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Trevor Moniz are inviting members of the public to join them this Wednesday, February 17, at a Public Information Session on the recently announced Pathways to Status immigration initiative. The meeting will take place at 6pm at the Cathedral Hall. The Government... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Spending: Just Over $14 Million
The Government has spent just over $14 million on the America’s Cup as of December 2015, the House of Assembly heard on Friday, with the figures being provided by Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons following Parliamentary Questions from MP Wayne Furbert. The first question asked by Mr Furbert was, “Will the Honourable Minister... Read more of this article
Photos: Smith’s Parish Council Seniors Tea
The Smith’s Parish Council hosted a Seniors Tea on Saturday [Feb 13] at St. Mark’s Anglican Church Hall, Smith’s Parish. Committee members along with a host of helpers served approximately 60 seniors a choice of three soups, sandwiches, cookies, cake, tea, coffee and other light refreshments. The event, starting at 2pm, was opened in prayer by... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Slip Access At Boat Club
Public Works Minister Craig Cannonier fielded questions about public access to the slip at Spanish Boat Club, with the Minister telling the House that in 2002 a MOU was signed with the Spanish Point Boat Club, allowing the public to be able to use the slip by giving the Club a 24-hour notice. Speaking outside the House on Friday after the exchange,... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Fire At Southampton Home
At approximately 1:51pm on Sunday [Feb 14], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a residence which was involved in fire on St. Anne’s Road, Southampton. Fire Service spokesperson, Sergeant Russann Francis said, “The Fire Service responded to a report of confirmed smoke and flames issuing from a lower apartment. “On... Read more of this article
Video: Coast Guard Lands With Injured Patient
[Updated with video] Shortly after 5.00am this morning [Feb 15], a US Coast Guard helicopter landed at LF Wade International Airport after executing an emergency medical evacuation some miles off Bermuda’s coast. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson confirmed that on Saturday February 13th, officials from the Singapore flagged chemical... Read more of this article
Photos: First Cruise Ship Of 2016 Season Arrives
The 2016 Bermuda cruise ship season got underway today [Feb 15], with the MV Oriana arriving this morning, set to berth at King’s Wharf at the Royal Naval Dockyard, carrying a projected 1765 passengers and 936 crew. The MV Oriana is arriving from Charleston, South Carolina and is on its way to Funchal, Madeira, the Portuguese archipelago located in... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw the Royal Bermuda Regiment formally launch their 50th anniversary book, the Primary School Valentine’s Choir Competition, the BNT Sweetheart Plant and Bake Sale, the Wedding Expo and various other community and sporting events take place. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Bermuda Beach... Read more of this article
Photos: Orchid Nail Spa Wedding Expo Event
Orchid Nail Spa hosted the 2016 Wedding Expo today [Feb 14] at the Fairmont Southampton resort, with exhibitors showing off wares and services from a variety of wedding-related niches. The room was filled with vendors offering supplies and services for future brides and grooms to peruse with options including food and refreshments, formal wear, hair... Read more of this article
Eight Videos: Primary School Choir Competition
Some of the island’s talented young singers took to the stage as the third annual Primary School Valentine’s Choir Competition took place over two nights this weekend. The eastern schools contest took place on February 12, and the western schools competition took place on February 13, with cash prizes for winning schools. All the stage work... Read more of this article
