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Videos: Open Mic On Sex Offenders Registry

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:56:30 +0000

An Open Mic event was held last night [Sept 18] to “give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns concerning a registry for sex offenders.” Hosted by Senator Robyn Swan, the scheduled panelists included Debi-Ray Rivers from SCARS, MP Craig Cannonier, Dany Pen and Shari Lynn Pringle, and the floor was also […]

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Court: Man Charged With Sex Assault On Minor

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:32:19 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] In Magistrates Court today [Oct 29], a 57-year-old man was charged with multiple sex offences relating to a minor while in a position of trust, with the offences said to have spanned a number of years, back to 2008. The man, who cannot be named at this stage due to legal reasons, is […]

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Court: Minors Pleads Guilty To Sex Offences

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Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:00:59 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 43-year-old man pleaded guilty to three sex offences involving a minor and will await sentencing in the new year after several reports have been conducted. David Minors, from Sandys Parish, admitted to three of six charges involving a minor under the age of 16. Mr Minors –  the former Government road safety officer […]

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‘Did Engage In Sexually Inappropriate Touching’

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Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:59:55 +0000

Saltus School confirmed that its investigation into alumni allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour on the part of a teacher who left the school 40 years ago has concluded, and it confirmed that the teacher “did engage in sexually inappropriate touching.” “Saltus contracted with T&M Protection Resources, a US-based company specializing in these cases, to conduct the […]

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Sex Offender Management Bill Tabled In Senate

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Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:38:26 +0000

A Bill which seeks to “enhance the effective oversight and management of sex offenders” and “establish a sex offender register” was tabled in the Senate on Friday [Nov 9]. The Bill — officially titled the ‘Criminal Code [Sex Offender Management] Amendment Act 2018′ — “seeks to amend the Criminal Code Act 1907 to enhance the […]

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AG On Sex Offender Management Amendment

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:12:27 +0000

In the past, a sex offender could refuse to participate in any rehabilitative or therapeutic programs and a new Bill will require sex offenders to complete programs before being permitted to apply for parole or being released from prison on their early release date, Attorney General Kathy Simmons said today. The Attorney General said, “The […]

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CAA On Sex Offender Management Amendment

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Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:48:41 +0000

Centre Against Abuse said they support the proposed Bill relating to supervision of sex offenders, but have requested it include a provision for victims to be notified via the same channel that the Minister is, as “often victims learn about the release of their sex offender after they have been released.” A spokesperson said, “Centre […]

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Court: 57-Yr-Old Man Denies Sexual Offences

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 20:01:51 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 57-year-old man pleaded not guilty to multiple sexual offences alleged to have taken place against a girl under the age of 14. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, denied touching a young person sexually while being in a position of trust on a date unknown […]

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Workshop To Help Eliminate Child Sexual Abuse

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Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 23:00:11 +0000

Approximately 25 people turned up to participate in a workshop designed to help help eliminate child sexual abuse which was organized by the Kiwanis Club of St George’s as their main function to mark this year’s Kiwanis Week. SCARS – Saving Children and Revealing Secrets – hopes to have every resident in Bermuda undertake the […]

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Child Sex Offender Melvin Martin To Be Released

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 22:51:27 +0000

Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons issued a public notice of the “impending release of child sex offender Melvin Edmund Stuart Martin, who will be released from Westgate on 10 February, 2019.” The 33-year-old sex offender was convicted of multiple counts including sexual exploitation of a young person while in a position of trust, making child pornography, […]

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Child Sex Offender To Be Released On Sunday

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Published On :: Sat, 09 Feb 2019 22:45:22 +0000

Child sex offender Melvin Edmund Stuart Martin is scheduled to to be released from prison this Sunday [Feb 10], with the Government having previously issued an advisory of his impending release. The 33-year-old sex offender was convicted of multiple counts including sexual exploitation of a young person while in a position of trust, making child […]

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Court: Cruise Ship Passenger Trial Set For June

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:12:04 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A New Jersey man who has pleaded not guilty to a sexual assault aboard a cruise ship has had his trial pushed back until June. The man, who resides in the United States and cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, had previously denied that he committed the alleged offence against […]

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Court: Minors Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 20:20:38 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess + Updated] “Please just leave the children alone.” That was the earnest plea from Supreme Court Justice Carlisle Greaves as he was sentencing sex offender David Minors to five years in prison for charges including sexual exploitation of a minor by a person in a position of trust and showing the boy […]

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‘Inadequate Punishment For Sex Offenders’

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Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 03:09:53 +0000

The Advocates for Change invite the public to gather outside of the House of Assembly at 12:00pm on Friday March 1st, to “speak with their Member of Parliament about the inadequate punishment for sex offenders.” A spokesperson said, “One in three Bermuda residents suffered sexual abuse before the age of 18. This statistic was revealed […]

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Court: 37-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 19:35:34 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 37-year-old man denied a charge of serious sexual assault. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, also pleaded not guilty to trespassing. The offences are alleged to have occurred on September 6, 2018. His trial is scheduled for June 10, 2019. Related Stories Court: Man Charged […]

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Court: 27-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:01:49 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 27-year-old man denied a count of sexual assault that allegedly occurred last month. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman on February 14, 2019 in Southampton, and he is also charged with sexually assaulting the same woman on […]

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Court: Man Denies Charge Of Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:02:13 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Appearing in Magistrates Court today [March 28], a man pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. The man, who is a police officer, cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons. The assault is alleged to have occurred on December 5, 2018, in Pembroke. The man was granted $5,000 bail, and his […]

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Court: Pernell Brangman Guilty Of Sex Offences

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Published On :: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 00:52:27 +0000

A Supreme Court jury unanimously found Pernell Brangman guilty of sexual offenses against a young girl in the late 1990s. Brangman, who is in his early 50s, was found guilty on all three counts of sexual exploitation and having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 10-year-old girl between 1997 and 1998, ZBM has reported. Screenshot courtesy […]

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Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault On Ship

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Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 01:57:50 +0000

A 32-year-old Mississippi man pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to sexually assaulting a minor during a cruise from Boston to Bermuda, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. An official statement from the Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts — which acknowledged the “valuable assistance” provided by the Bermuda Police Service — said, “A […]

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Child Abuse & Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 19:10:21 +0000

In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] and Centre Against Abuse [CAA] united to hold a joint event titled ‘Partner in Prevention’ on Friday, April 26. “SCARS and Centre Against Abuse recognized government departments that partner with them to put prevention mechanisms in place […]

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Court: 60-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 22:28:28 +0000

Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 9], a Sandys man was charged with sexual assault. The 60-year-old man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, denied intruding on the privacy of a woman and sexually assaulting the same woman. The defendant was ordered to have no contact with the complainant and was […]

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Sex Offender Junius Caines To Be Released

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:15:47 +0000

[Updated] The Attorney-General has issued a “public notice of the impending release of sex offender Junius Carman Caines who will be released from Westgate on 24 June, 2019.” “Mr. Caines, a 50-year-old black male who will be residing in Pembroke Parish, was convicted and incarcerated for serious sexual assault,” the Government added. Photo provided by […]

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Court: Man Denies Charge Of Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:06:49 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A Southampton parish man was remanded into custody after pleading not guilty to a sexual assault that is alleged to have occurred during an armed robbery at Blue Hole Park on June 16. The 42-year-old man — who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons — did plead guilty […]

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Child Sex Offender Jomar Caines To Be Released

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Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:06:49 +0000

The Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney-General Senator Kathy Lynn Simmons today [Aug 7] issued a public notice of the impending release of child sex offender Jomar Akbar Caines, who will be released from Westgate today. A spokesperson said, “Pursuant to section 329H of the Criminal Code 1907, the Minister is empowered to disclose information […]

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Sex Offender Heman Viera To Be Released

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:59:22 +0000

Attorney General Kathy Lynn Simmons issued a public notice of the impending release of sex offender Heman Ledrew Viera, who will be released from Westgate on November 8th, 2019. Photo provided by the Ministry: A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, has today issued a public notice […]

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Photos & Results: Fat Tire National Museum Race

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:00:39 +0000

[Updated with photos] Over 90 cycling enthusiasts signed up for the Fat Tire Massive Race, which was held this weekend at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB]. A spokesperson said, “The second venue for our Mountain Bike series was a rare chance to explore the grounds of NMB, including Casemates Barracks and Commissioner’s House. Ninety-one […]

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Pedal For Paralympics Fundraiser On January 12

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Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:00:07 +0000

The Bermuda Paralympic Association [BPARAS] will be hosting a charity cycling event dubbed ‘Pedal for Paralympics’ on Sunday, January 12 starting at 9.45am from Dockyard and finishing at Ferry Reach Park. Registration costs $25 if done prior to the event or $30 if done on the day of the event; all participants who raise $100 […]

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Cycling: Hopkins Holds U23 Leaders Jersey

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:24:21 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage one saw the riders compete over a 156.2 km course, with Hopkins finishing in 8th Place, 22 seconds behind the stage […]

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471 Pound Bluefin Tuna Caught & Served

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Published On :: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 00:12:17 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] On Friday, a fisherman who caught a huge bluefin tuna in the morning had it served to him at dinner later that night. David Soares says he was by himself in his boat the Kerry D around 10am off of Challenger Banks when he felt a tug on his line. Fish […]

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Fishing In Seasonally Protected Areas Prohibited

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:38:17 +0000

The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding commercial and recreational fishers, that fishing in the Seasonally Protected Areas — also known as the “Hind Grounds” and “Grouper Grounds” — will be prohibited from 15 April to 14 August 2018 in order to protect spawning Red Hinds and Black Groupers. “It should also be noted that […]

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Light Tackle Tournament Set For June 23 & 24

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 23:00:11 +0000

Bermuda’s International Light Tackle Tournament [ILTT] is set to see its 51st iteration take place on June 23 and June 24. A spokesperson said, “In 2018 we’ll have a slightly modified format and two cornerstone sponsors, International Financial Planning and Crisson Jewellers. “This year the ILTT will be fished over two days on the weekend […]

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Cap Of 450 Recreational Lobster Diver Licenses

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:32:25 +0000

The Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown today announced a cap of 450 recreational lobster divers for the 2018-2019 season, which opens September 1st 2018. Licenses will be issued on a first come, first served basis from August 6th 2018. The deadline to report catch data [including nil catches] for the 2017-2018 season was April […]

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Annual Tropical Fish Show Set For Tomorrow

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:49:25 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society will stage its annual Tropical Fish Show tomorrow [Nov 17] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Botanical Garden’s Horticultural Hall in Paget. A spokesperson said, “We know many Bermudians have fish tanks in their homes and we encourage them to come out and see Bermuda’s best fish. There is no […]

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Photos: ‘Paradise One’ Hooks 770 Pound Tuna

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Published On :: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:32:31 +0000

Crowds gathered at Robinson’s Marina in Somerset this morning [Jan 12] to get a glimpse at the latest catch of a bluefin tuna. Captained by Allan Bean, the 770lb tuna was hooked this morning on the fishing boat ‘Paradise One’. Paradise One Fishing Charters is run by brothers, Allan and Delvin Bean with the Bean […]

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Annual Tropical Fish Show Set For Tomorrow

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:25:32 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society will hold its annual Tropical Fish Show tomorrow [Nov 16] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the First Baptist Church in Devonshire. The event poster says, “Come and see Bermuda’s most beautiful and unusual fish on display and in competition. “Show your own best fish. Entry forms are available on fryangle.com […]

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Relicensing Period For Fishing Vessels Extended

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Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:50:52 +0000

Vessel safety inspections for commercial fishing vessels have been suspended and the relicensing period for commercial fishing vessels has been extended, and the new deadline will be April 30th 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “As a safety measure to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is closed to […]

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Bermuda Karting Club Race Season Underway

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Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 22:58:15 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club race season got underway at the Southside Motor Sports Park in St. George’s. Scott Barnes won all three races in the Tag Senior Class, while Jason North won all three races in the L206 Masters Class. David Barbosa won two of the three races in the L206 Senior Class, while Jorja […]

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Karting: Barnes & Selley Finish 7th In Orlando

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:16:52 +0000

Scott Barnes and David Selley, along with their Simcraft Two teammates, recently concluded competing in the 2020 Simcraft 24 Hours to Orlando Endurance Race. In the end, the Simcraft Two team finished second in their class and seventh overall out of 33 teams. The team faced challenges along the way; they started the race in […]

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RA Seek Feedback On Solar Net Metering

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:39:31 +0000

The Regulatory Authority said they recently intervened in the electricity market with regard to solar net metering, via the issuance of an Emergency General Determination in relation to BELCO. “As part of this process, the Authority is now consulting on solar net metering and invites comments and input from the public and all interested parties,” the RA […]

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Solar Panels Installed At Museum In Dockyard

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Published On :: Wed, 24 May 2017 00:33:22 +0000

UK-based renewable energy investment company Low Carbon, the official renewable energy partner to Land Rover BAR, announced the completion of a partnership project to install solar panels at the National Museum of Bermuda, thereby reducing the museum’s carbon emissions. The solar panel installation was funded through a partnership with Low Carbon, Land Rover BAR and […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply

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Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 22:00:30 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] Further to news coverage of Stratton Hatfield’s recent speech to Hamilton Rotarians about the benefits of energy from the sun and relative to the Regulatory Authority’s public consultation on BELCO’s proposed integrated resource plan [IRP], Part I Any discussion about energy, whether about security of supply, least cost or […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply Part II

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Published On :: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 17:37:38 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] Further to news coverage of Stratton Hatfield’s recent speech to Hamilton Rotarians about the benefits of energy from the sun and relative to the Regulatory Authority’s public consultation on BELCO’s proposed integrated resource plan [IRP], Part II I finished Part I of this essay by saying hats off to […]

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Minister: First Phase Of Energy Rebate Initiative

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Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:25:34 +0000

The Energy Rebate Initiative will be primarily targeted to seniors and low income households, Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [June 29]. Minister Roban said, “Although the previous rebate structure achieved positive results, it would not be enough to simply reboot the old scheme. Under the […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply Part III

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:28:37 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] I finished Part II of this essay by asking our decision makers if they believe 97% of climate scientists are correct in their assertion that climate change is, to a very large degree, the result of burning fossil fuel and, if they do, would they also agree that waiting to […]

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‘Increase Benefit Of Solar Technology Installation’

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Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:20:49 +0000

In order to “assist homeowners whose properties and systems fall on the lower end of the ARV scale,” the Government has updated the rebate program to “increase the benefit of solar technology installation for these individuals.” This was announced by Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban and Director of the Department of Energy […]

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Energy Summit Seeks To Strengthen Resilience

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:01:14 +0000

Yesterday the Department of Energy held the 2018 Energy Summit at the Hamilton Princess Hotel, with the theme ‘Toward a Resilient Bermuda’. This Summit is in observance of CARICOM Energy Month, which is November. Present at the Summit were members of Government, representatives of industry and business and participants in the energy sector both in […]

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BE Solar Raises $2,180 For Hurricane Victims

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:11:19 +0000

In September, BE Solar pledged to donate $20 per solar panel sold towards Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas. A spokesperson said, “Over the course of the month, 109 solar panels were sold to clients in Bermuda. These solar panels will offset the consumption of fossil fuel and will help to reduce the carbon […]

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AXIS Expands Renewable Energy Expertise

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 11:00:13 +0000

AXIS Insurance, the insurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, announced the appointments of Sam Walsh as senior underwriter and Mat Pifer as an underwriter in its renewables division. Messrs. Walsh and Pifer will be jointly responsible for underwriting new and renewal, property and liability renewable energy business in North America, including large wind […]

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MSA Holds Remembrance Day Prayer Service

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:05:37 +0000

Students from Mount Saint Agnes Academy participated in a Remembrance Day Prayer Service this morning [Nov 8] in the school’s auditorium. A spokesperson said, “This morning at 8:30am at MSA the Grade 6s through 12s participated in a Remembrance Day Prayer Service in our Auditorium. The Governor John Rankin was in attendance and the Service […]

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How Bermuda & Sesame Street Crossed Paths

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 16:00:48 +0000

The 50th anniversary of Sesame Street is being brought to you by the letters I-M-A-G-I-N-A-T-I-O-N, which is what it took along with determination and plenty of hard work to transform the concept of an experimental children’s TV show into a reality. Premiering on America’s PBS on November 10, 1969, the programme was built around the […]

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