After being told he would be remanded into custody, 31-year-old Howard Ascento attempted to escape from the court room, however he was detained by the police before he was able to exit the court building. A police spokesperson said, “Quick action by a member of the Bermuda Police Service today thwarted an escape attempt from the Magistrates’ Court. 31-year-old... Read more of this article
[Updating] The Bermuda Tourism Summit is being held today [Oct 15], and you can tune in and watch live below. BTA CEO Kevin Dallas previously said, “We’re one year into the six-year National Tourism Plan, so it’s time to take stock of what we’ve accomplished so far, anticipate changes already shaping up, and adjust our strategies and outlook... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Cricket Team made a strong start at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, defeating Nigeria by 53 runs during a warm-up game at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi. Bermuda scored 171/5 in their allotted 20 overs with Okera Bascome the top scorer with 49 off 35 deliveries, he hit 4 fours and 2 sixes, while Deunte Darrell scored 47 not out... Read more of this article
There was a “small electrical fire” early this morning [Oct 15] at the Hamilton Health Centre, however the Centre and its clinics remain open for business today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Health wishes to alert the public that there was a small electrical fire in the early hours of this morning at the Hamilton... Read more of this article
Bermudian Ryan Robinson Perinchief was highlighted in a UK publication as one of the 150 “most outstanding African and African Caribbean students and new graduates” in the United Kingdom. Future Leaders Magazine is an annual publication, and according to its publisher, ‘Powerful Media’, the magazine is aimed at secondary school Sixth-Form,... Read more of this article
Bermudian ocean explorer Choy Aming will be speaking at the upcoming Sea Stories 2019 event at New York’s famed Explorers Club. The senior aquarist at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo and director of The Bermuda Shark Project, Mr. Aming is one of five speakers invited to address the prestigious day-long symposium on November 9 His presentation,... Read more of this article
Ryan Robinson Perinchief named as one of the “most outstanding black university students in Britain,” Taste of Bermuda Food Tasting Village, Allied World Family Community Day, Fortune highlight Rosedon’s lionfish cuisine, Bermuda win first ICC T20 warm up match, Mr & Miss CedarBridge Academy will be held on October 19, Choy Aming will... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Football Association announced the Men’s National Team that will play against the Guatemala National Team on Tuesday. “This FIFA Tier 1 international match will kick off at 7:30 p.m. at the National Sports Centre. The match will be officiated by FIFA International Referees from the USA,” the BFA explained. The Bermuda... Read more of this article
Former Beatle Ringo Starr has released the official video for his rendition of one-time bandmate John Lennon’s Bermuda-penned song Grow Old With Me. The song will appear on Ringo’s new album, What’s My Name, to be released on October 25. John Lennon’s original lyric sheet for the song Grow Old With Me, annotated “Fairylands,... Read more of this article
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad.The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories30 Minute Video:... Read more of this article
Eight police officers have successfully completed a Close Protection Officers course, including four local officers and four officers from the British Virgin Islands. A police spokesperson said, “On Friday, October 11, eight police officers successfully completed a four and a half week long Close Protection Officers course, conducted by the Bermuda... Read more of this article
In an article titled “How a Bermuda Restaurant Is Using Its Menu to Support Local Reefs,” Fortune has highlighted Rosedon’s lionfish offering, saying that “by adding lionfish to the menu, the restaurant is encouraging the local fishing community to target the species, thus helping to eradicate the invasive fish and stop it from... Read more of this article
A group of Bermudian physicians and pharmacists traveled to Orlando, Florida this past weekend to attend the American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association’s 2019 Annual Conference. A spokesperson said, “The American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association [AMMPA], the largest physician medical cannabis association in the world, is an association... Read more of this article
Fifteen CedarBridge Academy senior students will vie for the illustrious crown and title of Mr. and Miss CedarBridge Academy [CBA] 2019-2020 on October 19th when the school’s pageant comes off at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts at 7:00p.m. Senior girls Atiya Furqan, Calai Pitt-Clarke, Kanzi Emery, Ka’Ri Richards, Kelise Stewart,... Read more of this article
[Updating] The Bermuda Tourism Summit is being held today [Oct 15], and you can tune in and watch live below. BTA CEO Kevin Dallas previously said, “We’re one year into the six-year National Tourism Plan, so it’s time to take stock of what we’ve accomplished so far, anticipate changes already shaping up, and adjust our strategies and outlook... Read more of this article
Sunday [Oct 13] saw the return of the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association [BMRA] to their track after Hurricane Humberto caused damage to the facility. A spokesperson said, “Fortunately, in partnership with the Bermuda Karting Club, the facility reopened for racing. The weather was perfect for some high speed racing and the return of the BMRA... Read more of this article
Ryan Robinson Perinchief named as one of the “most outstanding black university students in Britain,” Taste of Bermuda Food Tasting Village, Allied World Family Community Day, Fortune highlight Rosedon’s lionfish cuisine, Bermuda win first ICC T20 warm up match, Mr & Miss CedarBridge Academy will be held on October 19, Choy Aming will... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Football Team is set to play against Guatemala this evening [Oct 15] at the National Sports Center, with kick off to take place at 7.30pm. The team for tonight is set to include Dale Eve, Jahquil Hill, Quinaceo Hunt, Donte Brangman, Chikosi Basden, Dante Leverock, Liam Evans, Jaylon Bather, Daren Usher, Calon Minors, Tre Ming, Roger Lee,... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Zenawi Bowen and MacQuille Walker both scored for their Thomas College men’s soccer team as hammered Northern Vermont University-Lyndon by a score of 12-0. The school’s match report said, “The Thomas College men’s soccer team had two players score hat tricks as they defeated Northern Vermont University-Lyndon 12-0 in... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Cricket Team made a strong start at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, defeating Nigeria by 53 runs during a warm-up game at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi. Bermuda scored 171/5 in their allotted 20 overs with Okera Bascome the top scorer with 49 off 35 deliveries, he hit 4 fours and 2 sixes, while Deunte Darrell scored 47 not out... Read more of this article
[Bermuda Monetary Authority series] Series 4: Positioning for the Future As the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] celebrates 50 years in 2019, we take a look back at the last five decades. From providing sound policy advice to pushing Bermuda forward as a reputable place to conduct business, the BMA has had an incredible impact on Bermuda’s financial... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Home Affairs had a meeting with major grocers to discuss the “cost of living as well as solutions to alleviate challenges faced by residents.” The Government posted the photos online below, and said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs continues to have important discussions around the cost of living and solutions to alleviate... Read more of this article
Bermuda Food Tours has launched its ‘After Hours Tasting Experience,’ which runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. A spokesperson said, “This new delightful and delicious experience invites guests to enjoy 3 places over 3 hours for an incredible evening that turns an ordinary weeknight into something memorable.“Bermuda... Read more of this article
Former Beatle Ringo Starr has released the official video for his rendition of one-time bandmate John Lennon’s Bermuda-penned song Grow Old With Me. The song will appear on Ringo’s new album, What’s My Name, to be released on October 25. John Lennon’s original lyric sheet for the song Grow Old With Me, annotated “Fairylands,... Read more of this article
In an article titled “How a Bermuda Restaurant Is Using Its Menu to Support Local Reefs,” Fortune has highlighted Rosedon’s lionfish offering, saying that “by adding lionfish to the menu, the restaurant is encouraging the local fishing community to target the species, thus helping to eradicate the invasive fish and stop it from... Read more of this article
A Bermudian author’s semi-fictionalised account of her life and the “unusual events” which caused her to leave the island for almost 30 years is flying off the shelves at local bookstores. Published in September, former teacher Gracelyn Love Davis’s “realistic fiction novel” Secrets, Shame, Shackles: Don’t Judge... Read more of this article
Bermudian ocean explorer Choy Aming will be speaking at the upcoming Sea Stories 2019 event at New York’s famed Explorers Club. The senior aquarist at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo and director of The Bermuda Shark Project, Mr. Aming is one of five speakers invited to address the prestigious day-long symposium on November 9 His presentation,... Read more of this article
[Written by Fredrik Christiansen] Whales are the largest animals on the planet, and important predators in the marine ecosystem. As a marine biologist I have been lucky enough to see them up close. It’s an amazing experience to watch a whale mother, 14 metres long and weighing nearly 40 tonnes, gently push her “tiny” five-metre baby, already weighing... Read more of this article
Bermudian graduate student Shane Antonition calls his two-week journey into the Sargasso Sea aboard Greenpeace’s research vessel M/V Esperanza an “awe-inspiring and humbling.” A research assistant at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ], Mr. Antonition joined the Esperanza this summer when the vessel sailed out of St. George’s... Read more of this article
After being told he would be remanded into custody, 31-year-old Howard Ascento attempted to escape from the court room, however he was detained by the police before he was able to exit the court building. A police spokesperson said, “Quick action by a member of the Bermuda Police Service today thwarted an escape attempt from the Magistrates’ Court. 31-year-old... Read more of this article
Saying they are aware of “allegations circulating on social media about a suspected paedophile,” the police have reminded the public that “formal complaints are required by law in order for the police to investigate such allegations.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of recent allegations... Read more of this article
The police are once again reminding residents to remain vigilant for suspected scams, saying they received multiple calls from the public about the “possible fraudulent use of 441-405-9999″ with the person calling from that number apparently claiming they “were conducting a census.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Chris Garrod] How easy is it to build a digital economy? Bermuda has worked to be a major player in a Fintech revolution. Is it? Fintech and Bermuda. I’m sure you have all read many articles over the last few years and seen much press regarding the rise of Fintech vehicles forming on the Island. They haven’t formed at a rampant rate, but... Read more of this article
Appleby Bermuda is pleased to be sponsoring and speaking at Bermuda Tech Week, taking place from October 14 to 18. A spokesperson said, “Appleby Bermuda is pleased to be sponsoring and speaking at Bermuda Tech Week, taking place 14 to 18 October 2019. Bermuda Tech Week is a five-day programme of events that will bring together local and international experts to discuss... Read more of this article
First Atlantic Commerce [FAC] and Core Technologies have announced their collaboration to enable Core Technologies UnderWriter™ insurance platform clients to accept online payments. A spokesperson said, “First Atlantic Commerce [FAC], a global online payment solutions provider that specializes in the Caribbean and Central America, and Core Technologies today announced... Read more of this article
There were a number of collisions over the weekend, resulting in people being transported to hospital for treatment. Male Motorcyclist & Male 50cc Scooter Rider Collide in Southampton A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:10am Sunday, October 13th police, fire and ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported serious collision on Middle... Read more of this article
A motorcyclist was seriously injured when two bikes collided on Middle Road in Southampton early this morning [Oct 13], according to police. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:10am Sunday, October 13th police, fire and ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported serious collision on Middle Road in Southampton near Hawthorn Lane. “It... Read more of this article
Emergency services responded to a collision on Cobbs Hill Road in Warwick last night [Oct 12] where three people were injured and transported to hospital. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:30pm Saturday, October 12th police, fire and ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported serious collision on Cobbs Hill Road in Warwick near the... Read more of this article
