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Deacon Succeeds Ebbin At Media Council
The Media Council of Bermuda has a new point person to handle complaints from the public as Jeremy Deacon [pictured] succeeds Meredith Ebbin as Executive Officer, with immediate effect. Ms Ebbin has stepped down after nearly four years and the appointment of her successor was ratified by the Media Working Group, the administrative arm of the Media Council. Mr... Read more of this article
BBC Shareholders Approve Restructuring
Earlier today [Oct 1] shareholders of the Bermuda Broadcasting Company [BBC] unanimously approved a restructuring, which the company said is designed to “put it on a sound financial footing.” BBC President Chris Perry said, “As President of the BBC, I am very pleased to announce that the shareholders of BBC earlier today unanimously... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw a shooting that was preceded by a motorcycle chase that passed through four parishes, Nahki Wells score twice to lead Huddersfield to victory, the Hubert Smith play continue at Fourways Inn, and a host of sporting events held islandwide. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Motorcycle Chase,... Read more of this article
Government’s CITV Fall Programme Line-Up
The fall programming schedule gets underway this week on the Government’s television station CITV. A Government spokesperson said, “There are several shows of note on tap including CITV’s brand new programme showcasing local cinematographers and video artists. The edition features Lindsey Walker and Kerry Seymour. “For sports fans there... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw a host of community events take place including the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon at Clearwater, the Bermuda Regiment’s Open House, and the Bermuda Peace Day Concert at the Botanical Gardens, while on the athletic front Flora Duffy won the 2014 XTERRA Nationals in Utah and footballer Reggie Lambe made his debut for English... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw the new KEMH Emergency Department open its doors, three people taken for medical care after fumes emitted onboard an Air Canada flight, boaters stranded at sea for two nights after their boat experienced electrical failure, crowds pack the Tennis Stadium for the Gombey Festival, the Gospel Graffiti Competition and more. Links to... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw Investigation Discovery broadcast a television show on the murder of Rebecca Middleton, the PLP host a Back to School fun day, Premier Michael Dunkley meet with Prince Abdullah Bin Khaled Bin Sultan, traffic delays as portable offices were moved from the hospital site, the release of a U.S. political ad spotlighting Bermuda, various... Read more of this article
Holiday Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links
This past holiday weekend saw the island celebrate Labour Day with a Banquet and March, lobster season get underway with 450lbs of lobster caught at a tournament, the Sand Sculpture contest at Horseshoe Bay, the island’s Catholic priests take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, the body of a 75 year old man found on a boat in Devonshire, Dandy Town... Read more of this article
VSB To Cease Channel 11 TV Broadcasting
[Updated] Saying they “cannot continue to operate with continued losses,” DeFontes will cease to broadcast VSB Channel 11 effective August 31, 2014. The decision will leave result in three full-time staff, and eight part-time workers, all Bermudian, losing their jobs. A statement from the company said, “After considerable thought... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw Senator Nalton Brangman resign as Junior Minister of Tourism & Transport, both Nahki Wells and Jonte Smith score goals, the Bermuda Bicycle Association host their 40th Anniversary 100km race, while a number of other events were cancelled due to the inclement weather. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Premier... Read more of this article
Deep Blue Lands A Hat-Trick Of New Clients
One of the Island’s newest public relations firms, Deep Blue Communications, has landed a hat-trick of new clients. Conyers Dill & Pearman, named recently by Chambers as the Off-shore Law firm of the Year, The Complete Office and iClick plus charity YouthNet, have all taken on Deep Blue Communications [DBC] as their PR consultant. DBC director... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw the Around the Island powerboat race, the island’s Youth Olympians start competing in China, four car driver arrested, the Star Spangled Reception in St George’s and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Four Car Drivers Arrested Early This Morning Foul Play Not Suspected... Read more of this article
