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Secondment: Anguilla Police Sergeant Joins BPS
A Sergeant from the Royal Anguilla Police Force has been seconded to the Bermuda Police Service to shadow the Public and Media Relations Unit for the next two weeks. The Sergeant’s visit is designed to provide him with an overview of the role of press and public communications within the police service. His attachment is being funded by the Governor’s... Read more of this article
United States To Ease Cuba Travel Restrictions
U.S. President Barack Obama announced sweeping changes to U.S. policy with Cuba today [Dec 17], moving to normalize relations between the two nations, including facilitating an expansion of travel to Cuba. Under the new measures, the United States plans to reopen its embassy in Havana and significantly ease restrictions on travel and commerce. “With... Read more of this article
Premier’s Condolences: Death Of Dr. Munroe
Last night the Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley extended condolences following the passing of Rev. Dr. Myles Munroe and his wife Ruth. Rev Munroe and his wife were among nine people who died when a private Lear jet crashed on approach near Grand Bahama International Airport on Sunday [Nov 9]. The Premier confirmed that he had... Read more of this article
PLP: Condolences On Passing Of Dr. Munroe
Following the death of prominent Bahamian faith leader Rev. Dr. Myles Munroe, Opposition Leader Marc Bean has extended his condolences to his friends and family, as well as to the nation of Bahamas. Rev Munroe and his wife were among nine people who died when a private Lear jet crashed on approach near Grand Bahama International Airport on Sunday [Nov... Read more of this article
12 CARILEC Linemen To Arrive On Monday
[Updated] Twelve linemen from CARILEC-member utility companies in Barbados, British Virgin Islands and Dominica are due to arrive on the island tomorrow [Oct 20] to assist BELCO with restoration work following Hurricane Gonzalo. Over 31,000 customers — more than 85% of the customer base — lost power after the island was battered by hurricane... Read more of this article
BELCO In Discussion About Bringing In Crews
BELCO is in discussion with CARILEC, the organization of Caribbean electric utility companies, about bringing in additional crews to assist with anticipated additional restoration in the aftermath of Hurricane Gonzalo, which may strike the island this weekend. The Bermuda Weather Service has warned that the current tropical update bulletin indicates... Read more of this article
Former Cayman Premier Found Not Guilty
Former Cayman Premier McKeeva Bush was found not guilty yesterday [Oct 9] on all 11 criminal charges leveled against him, the Cayman Compass has reported. The jury took a day to find him not guilty on six counts of misconduct in a public office, contrary to Common Law and five counts of breach of trust by a Member of the Legislative Assembly, under... Read more of this article
Photos: Police Service Celebrating 135 Years
The Bermuda Police Service hosted a lunchtime open air concert on Wednesday [Oct 8] in front of the City Hall steps in Hamilton featuring the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band led by Superintendent Ronald Campbell. All of the island’s police stations also hosted an open house throughout the day with many school and nursery school children attending.... Read more of this article
Videos: Royal Bahamas Police Force Band
As part of this year’s Police Week — which is celebrating 135 years of policing — the Bermuda Police Service hosted a lunchtime open air concert on Wednesday [Oct 8] in front of the City Hall steps in Hamilton featuring the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band led by Superintendent Ronald Campbell. Crowds gathered on the lawn and surrounding... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Foggo Congratulates UWI
Ms. Lovitta Foggo, Shadow Minister of Education, congratulated the University Of the West Indies [UWI] for its “valiant effort to create a new Guinness’ World Record in its campaign to enhance non-violence. “To do so, this institution will have students, faculty and others clasp wrists to form a record breaking chain and the plan is... Read more of this article
Report On Cayman Officers Death Released
The Cayman Coroner’s Jury has returned with a suicide verdict in an inquest about death of a former Cayman police officer who died shortly after being released on bail after being arrested. According to the Cayman Reporter, shortly after Raphael Williams’s death, Cayman Police Commissioner David Baines requested an independent review of the circumstances... Read more of this article
Photos: St. Kitts Stilt Walkers Visit Minister
Visiting stilt walkers from St. Kitts paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott this morning [Sept 11], with the Minister meeting his guests in the lobby of the Dame Lois Browne Evans Building, as they actually could not enter his office due to their imposing height. The stilt walkers are on island to take part... Read more of this article
