Category: News
Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast Group Gathering
On Thursday [Feb 9] during the lunch hour residents are invited to “come together for a brief moment to express our common unity as people who breathe the same air and live on the same small rock in the middle of the Atlantic.” The meeting will be held on the grounds of the House of Assembly from 12:15-12:45pm. The Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast... Read more of this article
The Earl Of Wessex To Visit Bermuda In March
Government House announced that His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex — the youngest child of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh — will be visiting Bermuda from March 3-5. “This is a working visit on behalf of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda,” a Government House spokesperson said. “During his time... Read more of this article
Column: Marking Cancer Awareness Month
[Opinion column written by “Junior Minister of Health & Seniors Senator Lynne Woolridge] While October is Cancer Awareness month, Saturday, February 4 was World Cancer Day and over the past several days we’ve seen testimonials from fellow Bermudians about their experience with this disease. The top cause of death in Bermuda is heart and... Read more of this article
Column: We’re Bermudians, We Are Not Animals
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Two months later and not one word on the investigation of Bermudians being pepper sprayed. Exactly how long does it take to prove what is clearly shown on video? Bermudian people are not violent nor are we revengeful. So the actions by the BPS, supported by the OBA that we have to be kept in our place in some... Read more of this article
One Communications Rolling Out ‘FibreWire’
One Communications has rolled out almost sixty miles of super-fast fibre optic cabling reaching nearly 1,400 homes, with the company saying that ”installing its FibreWire network is part of a $20m investment in its infrastructure that will dramatically improve both internet speed and 4G LTE coverage.” CEO Frank Amaral [pictured] said:... Read more of this article
Premier: ‘Discussions Were Very Constructive’
Yesterday [Feb 7], Premier Michael Dunkley joined fellow Overseas Territories leaders for a full day of meetings at the UK Joint Ministerial Council on European Negotiations [JMC - EN]. “The critical discussions were chaired by the Minister for Exiting the European Union, Robin Walker and Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay,” a Government... Read more of this article
Video: ’10 Most’ Features Sir Russell Coutts
The “10 Most Fascinating People of Bermuda 2016″ series continues today with the eighth video release featuring Sir Russell Coutts. Host Lisa Pickering introduces him by saying, “Five-time America’s Cup winner, CEO of America’s Cup Team Oracle, and gold medal Olympic sailor Sir Russell Coutts’ resume speaks for itself, but what about... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 34-Year-Old Man
The police have confirmed the death of a 34-year-old man, who was “found in an unresponsive state” inside a Pembroke residence today. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:45pm on Tuesday, February 7th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported medical emergency at a North Court Avenue, Pembroke residence. “It... Read more of this article
90 Minute Video: PLP Town Hall On Airport Deal
The Progressive Labour Party hosted a town hall meeting regarding the airport redevelopment project this evening [Feb 7], with Opposition Leader & Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt and Shadow Minister for Transport Lawrence Scott addressing the attendees. The airport deal was first announced back in November 2014, and since then has been the... Read more of this article
College Inducts Three New Honorary Fellows
Jill Husbands, Lawrence Michael Murphy, and Patrick Tannock were inducted into the Company of Honorary Fellows of Bermuda College, before a small gathering of family, friends and honorary peers at a ceremony held at the Coco Reef Hotel and Resort this past weekend. “It was the last such ceremony for outgoing Chairman of the Company of Honorary... Read more of this article
Jorge Sanchez Wins BTA Social Photo Contest
Bermudian Jorge Sanchez, who works with marine specimens at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, has been rewarded for showing his love for Bermuda online. The 26-year-old self-described amateur photographer took top honors in a #LoveMyBermuda photo contest, racking up more than 1,700 likes on Facebook for his shot taken in Tucker’s Town. The winning... Read more of this article
Vessel To Disembark Deceased Crew Member
The bulk carrier Golden Taurus is off the east end of Bermuda this afternoon [Feb 7] to disembark a deceased crew member, with officials confirming the death of a 21-year-old Filipino crew member. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda [Rescue Coordination Centre] regrets to report that the M/V Golden Taurus is off... Read more of this article
