Category: News
Gibbons Replaces Raynor As Honorary Colonel
Governor John Rankin announced that Lt Colonel David Gibbons has been appointed as Honorary Colonel of the Royal Bermuda Regiment in succession to Colonel Eugene Raynor, who is stepping down from the role having served since 1999. The Governor said “I thank Colonel Raynor for his distinguished 20 years’ service as Honorary Colonel to the Regiment.... Read more of this article
Pride Parade Start Time Moved To 11.00am
Citing the “level of support and the increased numbers expected for Bermuda’s first ever Pride Parade,” the organizers announced that they “decided to move the start time of the parade to 11am.” The poster says, “Since Bermuda’s first ever Pride parade was announced we have been overwhelmed with support and goodwill from... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Tree Relocation
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the relocation of palm trees from the existing terminal to the new terminal. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Skyport will be relocating eight palm trees... Read more of this article
Public School 2019/20 Calendar Released
The Bermuda Public School 2019/20 academic calendar has been released serving to “outline all pertinent dates with regards to the upcoming academic year.” A spokesperson said, “The Department of Education is advising that the Bermuda Public School 2019/20 academic calendar has been posted online at www.moed.bm. “The 2019/20 academic... Read more of this article
Extraordinary Municipal Election On Sept 19
On September 19th, the Corporation of St. George will be holding an election to fill the seat of Municipal Residents’ Councillor. A spokesperson said, “An extraordinary municipal election for the Corporation of St. George to fill the seat of Municipal Residents’ Councillor, will be held on Thursday, 19th September 2019 at Penno’s Wharf Cruise... Read more of this article
Summer Internship Programme Concludes
The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports advised today that its two student summer work programmes have recently concluded, with both the Summer Internship Programme [SIP] and the Summer Employment Programme [SEP] ending on August 9th. The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, Lovitta Foggo also noted that the Ministry was able... Read more of this article
Red Hind Aggregation Areas Open For Fishing
The Red Hind aggregation areas within the seasonally protected areas will be open to fishing from today [Aug 15]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs wishes to advise the public that the Red Hind aggregation areas within the seasonally protected areas will be open to fishing from today [15 August, 2019]. “However,... Read more of this article
Video: Roof Wetting Ceremony At King’s Wharf
The traditional roof wetting ceremony for the recently refurbished King’s Wharf at the Royal Naval Dockyard was held yesterday [Aug 14]. Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, “Good afternoon and welcome to the recently refurbished King’s Wharf at the Royal Naval Dockyard – one of two deep water cruise berths. “Before we get to... Read more of this article
Gino Smith Appointed To AXIS Re In Zurich
AXIS Re, the reinsurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, announced that Gino Smith has been named Head of Property for EMEA LatAm, effective November 2019. In this role, Mr. Smith will oversee AXIS Re’s Property Treaty reinsurance business in Europe, Middle East and Africa, as well as Latin America. Mr. Smith will be based in Zurich... Read more of this article
Bermuda E-Sports Tournaments This Month
Members of Bermuda’s video gaming community have come together to organize two e-sports tournaments this month, with both events to be held at Connectech using high-speed internet donated by One Communications. A spokesperson said, “The newly formed Bermuda E-Sports League, in partnership with grassroots team BDA Smash, will be hosting a Super... Read more of this article
Triathlon: Flora Duffy Wins Gold Medal In Tokyo
[Updated with video] Marking her competitive comeback after taking time off due to injury, Flora Duffy has won the gold medal at the World Triathlon Olympic Qualification Event in Tokyo. The Bermudian crossed the line in third, however was moved up to the gold medal position after the first two competitors were disqualified by the race officials for... Read more of this article
Globetrotting “Bucket List Family” Visit Bermuda
Social media’s “Bucket List Family” can now cross Bermuda off of the inventory of places that they would like to visit. The family — who embarked on a round-the-world odyssey after father Garrett sold his start-up technology firm to Snapchat — posted photos of themselves on the island earlier this week. “Bermuda!... Read more of this article
