Category: News
Govt Advises That Bus Service “Back To Normal”
The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport is advising the public that bus service on the island is “back to normal” after some routes were impacted by equipment shortages earlier today [March 23]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport wishes to advise the public that bus service... Read more of this article
Bank Of Butterfield Donates To 2016 Ag Show
The AG Show Ltd announced that the Bank of Butterfield has pledged its financial support to the upcoming 2016 Bermuda Agricultural Show, to take place at the Botanical Gardens from April 14 – 16, 2016. A spokesperson said, “The AG Show Ltd – registered charity number 968 was established in Bermuda last year as a not for profit company... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Do All That You Can As An Individual’
[Opinion column written by BPSU President Jason Hayward] During last week’s protest, I had an opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue with many of my fellow Bermudians. One morning, a small group of us were having a conversation regarding living a purposeful life when one brother, who was in his mid-twenties, stated: “Isn’t life just about... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Fashion Festival Plans Revealed
Planning for Bermuda Fashion Festival is well underway and this year promises to be a more “elaborate and elegant” week of fashion than ever before, with a range of international and local designers and models to be on hand. International designers who will show their couture and ready-to-wear collections include Thomas LaVone, Katerina... Read more of this article
2016 BELCO Bird Poster Competition Winners
Michael Schrah, a year one student at Warwick Academy, is the 2016 grand prize winner of the BELCO Bird Kite Safety Poster Competition. Michael and his class were invited to BELCO Headquarters where BELCO Bird presented him with a $500 donation to benefit his class. He also received a hand-crafted Bermuda kite made by BELCO Fitter Apprentice, Corrie... Read more of this article
OBMI Selected: Landscape Architect For Airport
Aecon Group announced the engagement of the Bermuda office of OBMI as landscape architects for the proposed redevelopment of the L.F. Wade International Airport. “The appointment of OBMI follows a competitive selection process that included Request for Qualifications [RFQ], Request for Proposals [RFP], presentation and interview stages with several... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sends Easter Lilies To The Queen
Governor George Fergusson and Mrs Fergusson participated in the annual picking of Easter Lilies for Her Majesty The Queen. “This year’s Easter Lilies were grown in the Government House gardens,” a spokesperson said. “Government House said that Her Majesty’s Easter Lilies travelled on Tuesday evening’s British Airways flight to... Read more of this article
Oracle To Mentor Bermuda’s Youth Sailing Team
Oracle Team USA will mentor Team BDA in preparation for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, which means the soon-to-be-selected team of young Bermudian sailors will automatically advance to the Qualifying Series on the Great Sound in 2017. The announcement comes as Team BDA contenders tonight [Wednesday March 23] begin the last training camp which... Read more of this article
Photos: Startup Weekend Forms 5 Businesses
During Bermuda’s third Startup Weekend, five businesses were formed in the span of 54 hours, including first place Shiply, second place S.W.I.M., and third place Flying Art, along with People’s Choice Gamercade. Startup Weekends are intensive sessions that have existing and potential entrepreneurs working together in teams to create a minimum... Read more of this article
Top 20 Bermuda Youtube Channels For March
[Written by Don Burgess] Last month one local church was affected by a bogus claim made to YouTube and had its live stream of its morning service taken down. First Baptist was baffled by the quick takedown, but later found out it was a victim of a YouTube policy that is going to change. The social media video service has responded to widespread criticism... Read more of this article
Saltus Hosts One Of World’s Biggest Fundraisers
Saltus Grammar School was one of the biggest St Baldrick’s fundraisers worldwide, according to the charity’s website. Of every event held last Friday’s to raise money – it was ranked as the seventh biggest fundraiser. The school has so far raised more than $226,000 – taking it over the $1m mark for the total amount raised since it started... Read more of this article
Bermuda Students Visit London Office And FCO
Recently, while on a trip to the UK, 14 Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy students had an opportunity to visit the Foreign & Commonwealth Office [FCO] to learn from officials about the Bermuda’s relationship with the UK. The students were also given a brief tour of the FCO building which culminated with a short visit outside of #10 Downing... Read more of this article
