Category: News
Video: Bermuda Paralympic Team Enter Stadium
The 2016 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony is taking place this evening [Sept 7] in Rio, with Bermuda’s team — dressed in our traditional Bermuda shorts — entering the stadium behind flag-bearer Jessica Lewis. The island is being represented by two athletes at these Games: Jessica Lewis is making her second Paralympic appearance for Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video: BIU President On Rev Tweed’s Permit
[Updated] BIU President Chris Furbert held a press conference today to respond to comments made by Home Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin regarding Rev Nicholas Tweed’s work permit. Mr Furbert said that the application for Reverend Tweed’s work permit went in on July 18, the day before it expired. He expanded on the topic, and you... Read more of this article
MP Foggo Welcomes Students Back To School
“With students returning to school, we are reminded that a solid education is the foundation for a successful future,” Shadow Minister of Education and Training Lovitta Foggo said. “As our students head back to class across the island, we wish each of them a successful school year, and encourage them all to strive to do their best,”... Read more of this article
Minister Welcomes Students Back To School
Today, the Minister of Education Wayne Scott extended well wishes to all students, parents, teachers, principals, and support staff for the start of the 2016/17 school year. Minister Scott said, “There are great things happening in public schools and this is a great opportunity to share more about new and ongoing initiatives for the upcoming school... Read more of this article
Opening Of Clearwater Middle School Delayed
The opening of Clearwater Middle School will be delayed until Friday [Sept 9] due to issues with the building’s air conditioning, the Ministry of Education said today. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education wishes to advise the public that, due to issues with the building’s air-conditioning, the opening of Clearwater Middle... Read more of this article
Lamb Foggo Centre To Close For Two Weeks
The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] will close for two weeks this fall in order for maintenance work to take place, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said today. The BHB said, “BHB’s strategy seeks to improve quality of care, strengthen partnerships and support a healthy community. As part of this strategy, BHB will close the UCC for two... Read more of this article
School Principals ‘Back To School’ Message
Saying that “learning is a life-long process,” Principals from the island’s schools have urged people to “work in a spirit of collaboration” to “foster a culture that enhances the growth and development of all our Island’s young people.” The message, released as the island’s students prepared to head... Read more of this article
Couple Returns To Bermuda For 50th Anniversary
Fifty years after enjoying their honeymoon in Bermuda, Carol and George Teasdale of New York returned to the island this week to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Chief Product and Experiences Development Officer Pat Phillip-Fairn presented a commemorative plaque to Mr and Mrs Teasdale to mark the couple’s 50th... Read more of this article
ABIR On Bermuda Airport Redevelopment Project
“ABIR members recognize that Bermuda’s lifeline to the rest of the world – the 70-year-old Bermuda LF Wade Airport Terminal – is decrepit, subject to extraordinary maintenance costs, and at enormous risk from sea level rise and hurricanes,” the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] said today. “The sewage system... Read more of this article
Motocross Bikes Stolen From Motorsports Park
Two motocross bikes were reported stolen from the Motorsports Park in St. David’s – a white Cobra 65cc motocross bike with pink, purple and black graphics; while the other was an all-white Yamaha YZ 250F motocross bike with black rims. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:30pm on Tuesday, September 6th a theft of two motorcycles was... Read more of this article
Court: 40-Year-Old Man Admits Stalking Woman
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 40-year-old man admitted stalking a woman and was granted bail, with his sentencing set for October. Damon DeRoza admitted that he had stalked a woman, and Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo heard from the Duty Counsel that DeRoza had mental health issues and the Crown Prosecutor told the Magistrate that DeRoza was currently... Read more of this article
BHS Students Achieve “Outstanding Results”
The Bermuda High School [BHS] has announced its GCSE/IGCSE results for the academic year 2015/2016, with the group achieving A grades “well above” the average for girls in the United Kingdom. A spokesperson said, “Top scorer Ali Boylan received 8A* and 3A grades. 83% of all GCSE/IGCSE grades received by BHS students this year were... Read more of this article
