Category: News
Worker Suffers Minor Burns In Industrial Accident
A 48-year-old male worker refuelling a power washer on Sunday [May 19] is understood to have sustained minor burns to his hands after fumes from the fuel ignited, according to police. A police spokesperson said, “It now appears that the industrial accident that occurred around 8:45am Sunday, May 19th involved a 48-year-old male worker refuelling a... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Firearm Incident In Paget
Police have confirmed that a firearm was discharged in the area of Harbour Road in Paget on Sunday night [May 19] and are appealing for witnesses. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:30pm Sunday, May 19th police officers responded to a report of a gunshot on Harbour Road in Paget, in the vicinity of Manse Road. “It was subsequently confirmed... Read more of this article
Battery Energy Storage System Ribbon Cutting
The Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] held a ribbon cutting for the new Battery Energy Storage System [BESS], which they called “part of the foundation we are building for a better energy future for Bermuda.” BELCO President Dennis Pimentel welcomed guests that included Deputy Premier and Minister for Home Affairs Walter Roban. Director... Read more of this article
RA: Public Consultation To Discuss Net Neutrality
The Regulatory Authority will host a public consultation to discuss Net Neutrality, also referred to as Open Internet, from today until June 28th. The RA said, “In its mandate to promote fair business practices and protect consumers, the Regulatory Authority will host a public consultation to discuss Net Neutrality, also referred to as Open Internet,... Read more of this article
Ministry Fact Sheet On Standard Heath Benefit
The Minister of Health Kim Wilson released a “fact sheet addressing commonly asked questions about the Standard Heath Benefit premium and BHB funding.” Minister Wilson stated, “The Government will be transitioning to a more efficient way to fund BHB in order to prevent an increase to the standard premium rate [SPR] [the premium for... Read more of this article
School Counselors Complete CDF Certification
Counselors from CedarBridge Academy, Berkeley Institute, and the Bermuda College recently completed the internationally recognized Career Development Facilitator [CDF] certification, which is granted and maintained by the Center for Credentialing and Certification [CCE]. “The robust program provided the counselors with an opportunity to reinforce... Read more of this article
Column: Issues ‘Too Important For Partisanship’
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Scott Pearman] It will very soon be my one year anniversary as an elected MP. People often ask me how I am finding it up on the Hill. My first year as the newest member of the House has certainly been interesting, sometimes frustrating, and, occasionally, profound. The legislation is probably the most “interesting”... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the Relay for Life event, St George’s Marine Expo, the Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival, Elliot Primary Spring Fair, the Royal Naval ship RFA Mounts Bay visit the island, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: BFRS Respond To Fire Incident... Read more of this article
British Airways Flight Diverts For Sick Passenger
A British Airways flight on its way to Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic diverted to Bermuda this evening [May 19] after a passenger fell ill and was in need of medical attention. British Airways flight 2205 was met at the L.F. Wade International Airport terminal by Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and airport officials. The... Read more of this article
NHC Continues To Monitor Low Pressure System
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami continues to monitor an area of low pressure several hundred miles southwest of Bermuda, saying it “could develop into a short-lived subtropical or tropical cyclone” and “interests in Bermuda should monitor the progress of this system.” In a ‘Special Tropical Weather Outlook’ issued... Read more of this article
Honours & Awards Ceremony At Govt House
The annual Honours and Awards Ceremony took place at Government House, with members of the uniformed services acknowledged with long service awards, while recent recipients of the Queen’s Certificates and Badges of Honour were also recognised. A Government spokesperson said, “Last Thursday [15 May], Deputy Premier, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP,... Read more of this article
Ponaflex Wins Quest For Best Song Contest
Earlier this week, singer/songwriter Reis VanPutten, popularly known as “Ponaflex” was crowned the winner of the third annual Quest for the Best song competition for his song “Come Out”. Reis VanPutten, is a diverse young artist looking to blend and spread the sounds of the Caribbean throughout the world. His goal is to contribute as much as... Read more of this article
