Archive for April, 2013
Airline Diverts After Reports Of Fire On Board
[Updated with videos. At 8.20pm the captain of a flight heading from Mexico to the UK called in saying there was a fire in the cabin and requesting an emergency landing in Bermuda. Dozens of fire fighters responded to the scene as a precautionary measure, as did the police and medical personnel. The plane landed without incident at 9pm, and the 338... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday May 1
Wednesday May 1st is expected to be cloudy with a few light rain showers become occasional in afternoon, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F, and the low to be 16°C/61°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Wednesday says: “Winds north-northwesterly light to moderate, increasing northerly moderate by evening, veering northeasterly... Read more of this article
Telecommunications Companies: ICOLs Issued
Minister of Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons and Regulatory Authority Chairman Kent Stewart held a press conference today [Apr 30] regarding the nineteen Integrated Communications Operating Licenses [ICOLs] that were issued yesterday to local telecommunications companies. Mr Stewart said, “In simple terms, there are generally four types... Read more of this article
WOW Launches HD TV Channels, No Extra Cost
World on Wireless [WOW] announced the launch of High Definition 1080 TV programming to its’ customers at no additional cost. A statement from the Company said, “In light of the economy, we appreciate more than ever that consumer’s have chosen WOW and we believe that complementary HD 1080 content will be a welcomed added value service for them... Read more of this article
International Jazz Day Proclamation Signed
Minister of Community and Cultural Development Wayne Scott today [Apr 30] signed Bermuda’s first International Jazz Day Proclamation, on behalf of Premier Craig Cannonier at City Hall during a ceremony held to inaugurate a new appreciation for the benefits of jazz music bringing people together in Bermuda and around the world. The event was organized... Read more of this article
Traffic Restrictions For Harbour Nights
The City of Hamilton today announced the following road closures will be in effect to accommodate Harbour Nights each Wednesday evening starting on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 and ending on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. There will be no parking between 6:00p.m. and 11:00p.m. on: Front Street – both sides – between Bermudiana Road and Burnaby Street Reid... Read more of this article
City Art Festival Contest Winners Announced
The City of Hamilton announced the winners of the City Art Festival Artist Competition. Mayor of Hamilton Graeme Outerbridge said, “During the successful launch of the City Art Festival on April 26 at City Hall, we announced the winners of the artist competition. “The Artist Competition was held with the support of our partners, The Bermuda Society... Read more of this article
HSBC Introduce New Security For Online Banking
HSBC Bermuda is introducing a new security device to give Personal Internet Banking customers an extra layer of protection from fraudsters. The security device creates a unique security code every time the customer logs in to Personal Internet Banking. If you received a letter from HSBC Bermuda notifying you that a security device is coming, you will... Read more of this article
BELCO Staff Rescue Cat Stuck Up Pole
BELCO staff recently came to the rescue of a cat which found itself stuck up an electricity pole. The SPCA said the cat appeared to have climbed the pole trying to catch birds. “To add insult to injury the tables were soon turned when the local bird population started dive bombing the cat whilst it was trapped at the top of the pole,” the... Read more of this article
ICC Regional Manager Arrives In Bermuda
ICC Regional Manager, Ben Kavenagh [pictured], arrives in Bermuda today [Apr 30] for a three day visit. During his visit he will be meeting with the Bermuda Cricket Board Executive members and staff, BCUA members and reviewing the programs and infrastructure related to Bermuda cricket. BCB President, Lloyd Fray said, “We are very pleased that... Read more of this article
BELCO’s Health, Safety And Environment Week
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] is holding its first Health, Safety and Environment Week, April 29 –May 3. The week coincides with the International Labor Organization’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work, as well as Environment Day. The kicked off with an opening ceremony for all staff at the BELCO Monument for the laying of... Read more of this article
May To Mark Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
Teen Services will launch their campaign by having May proclaimed as Teen Pregnancy Prevention month. The proclamation ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 1st at Teen Services [next to Fort Hamilton] at 12:30 pm. The agency welcomes the public to a brief ceremony, which includes the proclamation, guest speaker – Mr. Pete Saunders [founder... Read more of this article
