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Cole Simons To Observe Montserrat Election
An International Observer Mission will observe the general elections for the first time in Montserrat, with Bermudian MP Cole Simons [pictured] serving as one of the observers, according to a news report from the Montserrat Reporter. The article said, “For the first time on Montserrat, an International Observer Mission will observe the general... Read more of this article
Premier Speaks At Postal Union Conference
Premier Michael Dunkley took the time to welcome government ministers and dignitaries from around the Caribbean to the 17th Annual Caribbean Postal Union [CPU] Conference in Bermuda today [Sept 8]. The conference is running with a theme of “Sustainability in the 21st Century.” Speaking to the conference’s attendees, Premier Dunkley said,... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host Caribbean Postal Conference
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] announced that Bermuda will host the 17th Annual Caribbean Postal Union [CPU] Conference which will take place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute from the September 8th to 11th, 2014. The Premier and Minister of National Security, Michael Dunkley will formally open the conference on Monday morning. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Billy Griffith To Head Up Barbados Tourism
Former Bermuda Director of Tourism William “Billy” Griffith has been chosen to head Barbados’ new tourism body, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., the Nation News reports. The report said, “The new entity which replaces the now defunct Barbados Tourism Authority went into operation a week ago and is currently being managed by an... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 42 Yr Old Bermudian
The police have now confirmed the death of a 42 year old Bermudian in the Dominican Republic, and said the circumstances surrounding his death are unclear. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of a 42 year old Bermudian National in the Dominican Republic. “Circumstances surrounding the death of the... Read more of this article
CFU Caribbean Women’s Cup Final Schedule
The Caribbean Football Union [CFU] confirmed the final round schedule for the inaugural Caribbean Women’s Cup, with Bermuda set to take on Jamaica, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Trinidad & Tobago will host the eight-team event to be played August 19-26, 2014. Bermuda advanced to the finals after finishing on top of Group 3 in May of this year, defeating... Read more of this article
Whoops! Bermuda Credited For Swimming Pigs
A report in the UK’s Daily Mail over the weekend highlighted “the swimming pigs of Bermuda” – the only problem being that we don’t have swimming pigs, with the article having confused us with the Bahamas. The headline initially read, “The swimming pigs of Bermuda become YouTube stars,” and the story went on... Read more of this article
Minister Attending CARICOM Meeting in Antigua
The Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy is currently in Antigua and Barbuda, representing Bermuda at the 35th Regular Meeting of the Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community [CARICOM]. Minister Fahy will be representing Premier Michael Dunkley at the meeting, and is accompanied by the Secretary to... Read more of this article
Jamaica Government Relaxes Cannabis Laws
Jamaican Justice Minister Mark Golding announced that individuals caught with small amounts of cannabis [two ounces and under] will no longer be subject to a criminal conviction, the Jamaica Observer reports. Mr Golding said, “Cabinet approved certain changes to the law relating to ganja. “These relate to possession of small quantities of ganja... Read more of this article
Report Highlights Bermuda & St Kitt’s Connection
A report from the St. Kitts website SKNVibes has highlighted the connection between Bermuda and St Kitts. The report quotes Golden Elite Seniors Club President Venita Caesar-Smith as saying, “As we check Bermuda’s cosmopolitan structure nowadays descendants of Kittitians and Nevisians have taken rightful places as ‘Proud Bermudians,’ making... Read more of this article
Dr Peek-Ball Attends Health Conference In Aruba
Bermuda’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball is currently in Aruba this week attending CARPHA’s 59th Caribbean Health Research Conference. The Health Ministry said, “The conference addresses non-communicable diseases as a health and economic development priority. “Chronic non-communicable diseases [CNCDs] remain a major cause... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Compete: Women’s Caribbean Cup
The Bermuda Football Association today announced the Senior Women’s National Team’s participation in the first ever Women’s Caribbean Cup. This competition will also serve as the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Ladies will play in Turks & Caicos Islands from 21-28 May 2014 in Group 3 with Cayman Islands,... Read more of this article
