One Bermuda Alliance Leader Craig Cannonier and Deputy Leader Michael Dunkley have not been challenged and will continue to serve in their current roles for the next four years, the OBA said today. The OBA will hold its annual Conference, which is open to all members, at 7pm on Saturday, 19 October at the Fairmont Southampton. A statement from the Party... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] MP Michael Weeks, Christopher Webson, and former Police Superintendent Larry Smith are the members of the new Task Group, Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Scott announced today [Oct 8]. Mr Scott said the Task Group will: Examine and identify the Bermuda Crime profile, the causes of gun shootings, assess the psychology of the... Read more of this article
[Updated] Convicted killers Ze Selassie and Jermaine Pearman had their prison sentences reduced by the UK Privy Council in London. Ze Selassie was convicted of the murder of 14-year-old Rhiana Moore, while Jermaine Pearman was convicted of killing 23-year-old Shakeya DeRoza. Selassie was initially sentenced to 35 years, and in 2011 the Bermuda Court... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] At around 10.30am this morning [Oct 8] a large emergency response headed into St George’s, with the Police, Fire Service and ambulance personnel making their way east after what we understand to be an attack on a female police officer. The ambulance left the scene at about 11am, and Police Officers appeared to be searching... Read more of this article
Kyle Daniels-Smith and Sanchea Douglas re-appeared for their sentencing hearing yesterday [Oct 7]. For their part in the 4th August 2012 gang attack on a man in Rambling Lane, Justice Charles-Etta Simmons handed down a four year custodial sentence on each man. The fourth man to be sentenced was Judah Roberts, 16 at the time of the attack and now 17.... Read more of this article
Emergency services responded to a car accident on Great Bay Road in St David’s at approximately 8.00am this morning [Oct 8]. Fire Service personnel arrived at the location to find the three occupants of the vehicle, one adult and two children, had received injuries. The EMTs cared for the injured until an attending ambulance transported them to... Read more of this article
TenTen Publications and Afflare Films have revealed that their award winning film has chalked up another film festival win. The World War II-based Bermuda documentary, ‘In The Hour of Victory’ was the winner of the best ‘Directing in a Documentary’ category at the just-completed Southampton (UK) International Film Festival.More than 400 films,... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] MP Michael Weeks, Christopher Webson, and former Police Superintendent Larry Smith are the members of the new Task Group, Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Scott announced today [Oct 8]. Mr Scott said the Task Group will: Examine and identify the Bermuda Crime profile, the causes of gun shootings, assess the psychology of the... Read more of this article
The Corporation of Hamilton held a press conference today [Oct 7] where they discussed the Municipality Bill, their recent trip to Colombia, media coverage, the business vote, the former administration and more. Alderman Carlton Simmons said when they were elected they came in with the intention of making sure the community is served well, and said... Read more of this article
This video gives us a look at Hamilton as it existed in the 1960s from a cruise liner tourist’s point of view, courtesy of the Huntley Film Archives Bermuda. The video’s narrator said, “Hamilton is the first stop for cruise passengers. The liners dock right at Front Street, where fabulous shops offer luxury goods at bargain prices. “World... Read more of this article
[Written by Talbot Wilson] The Andrew Simpson Gold Cup Benefit is set to take place at during Argo Group Gold Cup on Thursday 10th October 2013 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in the company of sailing stars from the America’s Cup and the Agro Group Gold Cup. Andrew, affectionately known as “Bart” saw the best in everything and was the person that many... Read more of this article
Bermudian golf phenom Tariqah Walikraam has been selected as a Hurricanes’ Scholar Athlete of the year, thanks to her great success in representing her current school, Canada’s Holland College, on the golf course. With this latest honour, she has become one of 44 students selected as Hurricanes’ Scholar Athletes of the year in 2013. Ms.... Read more of this article
The PGA of America announced that legendary figures in cricket and American football will attend this year’s PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Port Royal Golf Course. NFL Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas of the Buffalo Bills is expected in Bermuda to see the year-ending PGA event featuring three of this year’s Majors champions – Australian Adam Scott, Englishman... Read more of this article
St. Paul AME Church, Court and Victoria Streets will host a public forum on Tuesday, 15 October starting at 6:30 p.m. The theme of this seminar is “Achieving Social Justice in Bermuda’s Business-Centered Economy”. Panelists will be:Rev. Nicholas G. Tweed, Pastor, St. Paul Ms. Dianna Taylor, Director, Department of Financial Assistance Mr. Glen... Read more of this article
Today [Oct 8] saw a volume of 4,300 shares trade on the day, valued at $15,727 BD. 1,500 of those shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, which closed at $1.39, even on the day, while another 2,000 shares were traded by KeyTech Ltd, which closed at $5.55, with no change. Finally, 500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, shares... Read more of this article
A company offering a service to start-ups and entrepreneurs is to expand, targeting local businesses and new firms incorporating in Bermuda. With arrival of Jeremy Deacon, who runs PR and media relations firm Deep Blue Communications, it means the shared office space available at nineteen, on Queen Street, is full. Now owner Tim Miller is to expand... Read more of this article
The Bank of Butterfield will sponsor the Oktoberfest Student Music Outreach Workshop, to be held at Warwick Academy on Friday, 11 October 2013. Music students from Bermuda Institute, CedarBridge Academy,The Berkeley Institute, Saltus Grammar School, BHS, Somersfield Academy, Warwick Academy, T.N. Tatem Middle School and Sandy’s Middle School will... Read more of this article
Popular boy band New Kids on the Block has announced that they’ll be hosting a cruise from New York City to Bermuda in June 2014, giving fans of the group the opportunity to take in a series of shows while enjoying a luxurious cruise, all before landing in Bermuda. The band made the announcement on Twitter, garnering a huge response from fans... Read more of this article
TenTen Publications and Afflare Films have revealed that their award winning film has chalked up another film festival win. The World War II-based Bermuda documentary, ‘In The Hour of Victory’ was the winner of the best ‘Directing in a Documentary’ category at the just-completed Southampton (UK) International Film Festival.More than 400 films,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Department of Conservation Services has posted a public video taken by one of its employees that show Spotted Eagle Rays gliding around the island’s Flatts Inlet, a protected species that isn’t often seen so close to shore.In October of 2010, the then-Minister of Environment and Sports issued a protection order for Spotted... Read more of this article
With the Bermuda Government considering the future of the island’s Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ], an area of 180,000 square miles of open ocean, the Department of Sustainable Development has released a three-minute film that highlights the need for all Bermudians to make their voices heard as decisions are made.The video offers insight from... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Zoological Society has received a donation from Amlin Bermuda in the amount of $10,000 for their ongoing work in promoting coral reef research and protection. “The delicate state of coral reefs around the world has continued to garner international attention, as many reef systems face major threats from a variety of sources”,... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] MP Michael Weeks, Christopher Webson, and former Police Superintendent Larry Smith are the members of the new Task Group, Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Scott announced today [Oct 8]. Mr Scott said the Task Group will: Examine and identify the Bermuda Crime profile, the causes of gun shootings, assess the psychology of the... Read more of this article
[Updated] Convicted killers Ze Selassie and Jermaine Pearman had their prison sentences reduced by the UK Privy Council in London. Ze Selassie was convicted of the murder of 14-year-old Rhiana Moore, while Jermaine Pearman was convicted of killing 23-year-old Shakeya DeRoza. Selassie was initially sentenced to 35 years, and in 2011 the Bermuda Court... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service said they continue to encourage residents, particularly in the central parishes as well as Warwick, to be vigilant after several reported daytime burglaries in those areas recently. A spokesperson said, “A quantity of jewellery and electronic items were stolen in the latest incidents. Members of the public should report... Read more of this article
Artists of all ages are encouraged to enter TECHART 2013 to showcase their digital art at the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery at City Hall from Friday, November 1st until Tuesday, November 19th. The show, now in its 7th year, is jointly sponsored by AAC Saatchi & Saatchi, iClick and The Complete Office. Entries can be made using Digital Photography, Animation, Video... Read more of this article
CellOne announced today [Oct 4] the launch of brand new roaming rates for travelers visiting the USA. This new add-on feature will be available immediately providing an affordable roaming alternative. The Company said, “Priced at $25 per month, travelers roaming in the USA will get access to substantially lower rates vs. the traditional pay per use option. With... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit said they would like to remind members of the public to “remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other scams that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.” “In particular, local residents are advised to be wary of a scam e-mail currently circulating allegedly from the ‘USAID... Read more of this article
[Updated] At approximately 8.20pm this evening [Oct 8] there was a collision on South Road [by Coral Beach] which resulted in one person receiving serious injuries. Emergency personnel responded, and the road remains blocked at this time while police investigate the collision.The rider of one of the motorcycles has been taken to KEMH with what we... Read more of this article
Emergency services responded to a car accident on Great Bay Road in St David’s at approximately 8.00am this morning [Oct 8]. Fire Service personnel arrived at the location to find the three occupants of the vehicle, one adult and two children, had received injuries. The EMTs cared for the injured until an attending ambulance transported them to... Read more of this article
[Updated: An internal police investigation has commenced into this morning's incident, which saw a police car get stuck on a flooded road after what a police spokesperson termed "an error in judgement by the police officers involved."] This morning [Sept 30] a police car was brought to a crawl on Bakery Lane in Pembroke as the street — which is... Read more of this article
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