Category: News
‘Humane Decision To Euthanize Charlie & Arthur’
“It is with great sadness that, under veterinarian advice, the humane decision was made to euthanize Charlie and Arthur,” the SPCA said, with the organisation explaining that “years of neglect and infection had left them both with severe dental issues” and the time had come. Arthur and Charlie had previously been carriage horses... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Releases ‘Pre-Budget Report’
With the 2018/19 Budget set to be delivered on February 16th, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt has released a 35-page Pre Budget Report and will also host a public meeting on January 30th, saying that Government “want to establish a clear and transparent Budget process.” Speaking at a press conference today, Premier and Minister... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Information On Death Of Dog
The police continue to appeal for the public’s assistance regarding information on the dog that was found dead in the water at Admiralty House Park this past weekend. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service continues to seek the public’s assistance regarding any information they may have on the dog that was found dead in the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Airport Authority Opens New Offices
The Bermuda Airport Authority — which “owns the airport on behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda” – has established its offices at Southside, St. David’s. “Mandated by an Act of Parliament to oversee the management, operations and redevelopment of the airport, the Bermuda Airport Authority owns the airport on... Read more of this article
Video: Workforce Development Plan Group
[Updated] Minister of Education & Workforce Development Diallo Rabain and Junior Minister of Education & Workforce Development Senator Jason Hayward held a press conference this afternoon [Jan 18] to discuss the workforce development plan working group. The press conference has just concluded and we will have additional information later on,... Read more of this article
Photos: Collision On North Shore By Shelly Bay
[Updated] Police, ambulance and fire personnel are on scene in the North Shore Road area by Shelly Bay this afternoon [Jan 18] following a collision. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update January 19, 12.37pm: A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:10pm Thursday, January 18th police and first responders were... Read more of this article
Interested In Developing Tudor Hill Property?
The Bermuda Land Development Company Limited [BLDC] invites interested parties to submit expressions of interest [EOI] for the development of the 25 acre Tudor Hill property in Southampton. “We’re looking for innovative and imaginative development approaches that align with our longterm strategy to revitalize Tudor Hill,” said Francis Mussenden,... Read more of this article
Photos: Code Red Bermuda At BHW Launch
The Bermuda Heroes Weekend [BHW] hosted their annual launch on Sunday night [Jan 14] at the Fairmont Southampton, featuring Party People, Intense, Nova Mas International, Passion Bermuda, and Code Red BDA; with the event also showcasing the costumes for Kiddie Carnival from Nova Mas International and Nirvana Kids. The photos below show Code Red Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Video: James, Cipres Win European Short Skate
[Updated] Bermuda born figure skater Vanessa James and her partner Morgan Ciprès, who skate for France, have made an impressive start at the 2018 European Figure Skating Championships in Moscow, Russia, winning the pairs short programme with 77.52 points. The pair, who won bronze at the 2017 Championships, produced an impressive display that took... Read more of this article
Construction Progressing At Caroline Bay
Caroline Bay’s construction progress is “well on its way” with over 200 construction workers “hard at work on the site,” Craig Christensen said, with the Caroline Bay Director adding that the first phase of the Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residences are “projected to be delivered on time.” Artist rendering #1 of Caroline... Read more of this article
Bermuda Skyport Hires Additional 11 Employees
Bermuda Skyport has hired an additional 11 employees, adding to the nine new hires announced last year and the 27 staff members who transitioned from the former Department of Airport Operations. “The new hires cover a variety of positions including maintenance, technical, commercial and finance. Out of the 20 new hires, 17 are Bermudian and two... Read more of this article
Court: Man On Trial For Cocaine Possession
[Written by Don Burgess] A Bermuda man was charged with conspiracy, and with possession with intent to supply cocaine. In January 2016, Customs officers inspected a ZipX package addressed to Travers R. Clarke. A Customs Officer told the nine-woman, three-man jury that has the package went through the x-ray machine, she noticed something suspicious and... Read more of this article
