Category: News
LOM Helps Restore ‘Living Classroom’
Trunk Island’s ‘Living Classroom’ is providing “a chance to enjoy and learn about this incredible island in its most natural environment,” with LOM donating $50,000 toward the restoration of the island over the past five years. A spokesperson said, “Trunk Island, located in the Harrington Sound, hosts many of the significant... Read more of this article
Clarien Appoints Pearline McIntosh To SVP
Clarien Bank has appointed Pearline McIntosh to SVP, Head of Private Banking. A spokesperson said, “Clarien Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Pearline McIntosh to SVP, Head of Private Banking, responsible for the day-to-day management of the Private Banking team within Clarien’s Wealth Management group. “Mrs. McIntosh has significant... Read more of this article
Allied World Bermuda Promotes 12 Employees
Twelve Allied World Bermuda employees have been promoted “in recognition of their many contributions to our organization.” A spokesperson said, “Twelve Allied World Bermuda employees were recently promoted in recognition of their many contributions to our organization.” Colm Singleton, Head of Allied World Bermuda, said, “It is... Read more of this article
Advocates To Discuss “Coercive Control” Impact
Awareness advocates Luke and Ryan Hart are joining with members of One Love Foundation to speak about “the impact of growing up with coercive control” on April 12. A spokesperson said, “Luke and Ryan Hart, award-winning awareness advocates, authors, and international keynote speakers will take part in a panel discussion on April 12,... Read more of this article
Condolences Expressed After Road Fatalities
[Updated] Minister of National Security Renee Ming and Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson both extended their condolences to the family and friends of the two people who died following collisions. This follows after the police confirmed the sad news that two people died following separate collisions this weekend; a woman died following a crash... Read more of this article
Column: The Switzerland Of The Atlantic
[Opinion column written by Ryan Robinson Perinchief - “The Switzerland Of The Atlantic, revisiting Jack Tucker’s vision”] In the early 1900’s, Sir Henry “Jack” Tucker, founding member of the Forty Thieves club comprising of powerful white merchants and Bermuda’s ruling elite, set out on a mission to transform Bermuda into the “Switzerland... Read more of this article
MP Famous: ‘Apologies For Use Of That Term’
[Updated] MP Chris Famous has extended his apologies for a statement he made during the last session in the House of Assembly, saying “I fully accept that a different term should have been used to convey my point” and “apologies for the use of that term.” Speaking on Friday, the PLP MP said, “There is a saying, one monkey... Read more of this article
NMB Launches The Future Of History Campaign
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] announced a fundraising campaign ‘The Future of History’ to “usher the Museum into a new era.” A spokesperson said, “The Campaign, The Future of History, set out to raise at least $8.5 million to support education programmes, expansion projects and institutional stability at the Museum.... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend was marred withy tragedy with two people passing away following two separate collisions. In addition, Andre Lambe claimed another professional boxing win, and various community and sporting events took place. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Two People Die After Two Separate Collisions MPs... Read more of this article
Photos: Superyacht ‘Grace’ Visits Bermuda
The 171-foot long superyacht Grace recently paid a visit to Bermuda, stopping in the east end. The SuperYacht Times website said, “Delivered in 2009 by Amels shipyard together with Imperial acting as Owner’s Representative and Build Supervisor, Grace is a 52,30m [171’] superyacht from the Amels Limited Editions series with an exterior design from... Read more of this article
Boxing: Andre Lambe Claims First Round Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe produced a display of power in his stunning first-round stoppage win over Dajuan Robinson at The Shed in Royal Naval Dockyard last night. Lambe dropped Robinson, a mixed martial artist making his boxing debut, four times during a lop-sided contest, eventually forcing referee Anthony Mouchette to stop the bout... Read more of this article
MPs Pass Cannabis Licensing Act Legislation
The Cannabis Licensing Act 2022 — which will allow for the regulated growth and sale of cannabis — has passed in the House of Assembly and after going to the Senate it is expected to be sent to the Governor. The Act was originally passed in the House of Assembly back in February 2021, however failed to pass on the Senate in March 2021 which... Read more of this article
