Archive for July, 2013
Video: Bermuda Rapper Wins Round On BET
[Updated] Local rapper Jeremiah “Lil Quan” Steede will be appearing on n BET’s 106 & Park television show this evening [July 31]. In December 2012, Jeremiah won the local talent show “Can U Rip It 2”, selected over four other artists for an opportunity to work with local talent manager Jonathan Talbot, as well as appear on BET’s show... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday August 1
Thursday August 1st – the first day of Cup Match – is expected to be overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy, according to Weather Underground. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. The high will be near 86°F/30°C with the heat index expecting to reach 95°F/35°C. Winds will... Read more of this article
Video: St George’s CC Ready For Cup Match
St George’s Cricket Club President Neil Paynter says preparations have gone very well at the east end club in the lead up to the annual Cup Match Classic and everything is ready to go for tomorrow’s game start at 10am. Surrounding the field are vendors offering a wide selection of food and refreshments including favourites like shark hash,... Read more of this article
Photos: Shabba Ranks Prepares For Concert
The sounds of entertainer Shabba Ranks could be heard in the Tiger Bay area of St George’s earlier today [July 31] when the dancehall artist made his way the Cup Match Salute venue for a sound check in preparation for tonight’s show. The “Queen of Soca” Alison Hinds is scheduled to appear with Shabba Ranks at the event which... Read more of this article
Catlin Seaview Survey To Study Bermuda Reefs
The Catlin Seaview Survey, sponsored by re/insurer Catlin Group Limited, announced a significant expansion of its study of coral reefs with a new campaign in Bermuda in September. The programme – which will significantly widen opportunities for ocean, coral and climate scientists to understand the changes occurring within the region – starts in... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 31 2013
Today [July 31] is the end of a short week due to the Cup Match festivities in Bermuda and saw 23,000 BD shares traded worth 32,200.00 BD. 20 shares US traded at a value of $23,999.90. Bank of Butterfield preferred shares traded 20, moving the stock up $4.99 to close at $1199.00. Butterfield also traded 23,000 common shares closing at $1.40 up 2.2%... Read more of this article
Video: Minister’s Cup Match Safety Message
Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley spoke about safety during the upcoming Cup Match holiday, and also declared that the “cup will be going back to the west end” Minister Dunkley said, “”While many of us are not working and enjoying the holiday the BPS and other emergency services are on the job. And for this we should be grateful,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Flyboarders Put On Hamilton Show
[Updated with video] This morning [July 31] saw a special show put on in Hamilton Harbour, as a team of flyboarders led by local entrepreneur Michael Swan took to the waters. Flyboarding started off in France and Mike said while searching the web for something totally unrelated he “came across this guy standing on this plume of water, standing... Read more of this article
Reward Offered For Information On Rudy Smith
[Updated with video] CrimeStoppers has agreed to offer a monetary reward for information regarding the disappearance of Rudy Smith, Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said today [July 31]. Mr Smith [pictured] disappeared a year ago, and the police have officially classified his disappearance as a murder. He was last seen on 9 July 2012, and the... Read more of this article
Police Advisory On Fake Tax Office Email
The Bermuda Police Service and the Office of the Tax Commissioner said they would like to advise the public that a fraudulent email is currently circulating claiming to be from the Tax Commissioner’s Office. The police said deceptive email — entitled ‘Subject: Recovered Funds (Case Filed: 22:02:2008)” – said: “The Government... Read more of this article
Bermuda Government Borrows $750 Million
The Ministry of Finance confirmed that they have raised $750 million in 10-year bonds at a yield of 4.85%. As Bernews reported yesterday, Barclays and JP Morgan, acting as managers for the Bermuda Government, offered a $750 million bond for sale at an interest rate of 4.854%. A statement from the Ministry said, “The Bermuda Government conducted... Read more of this article
Regiment Junior Leaders Get Northern Exposure
The Regiment’s Junior Leaders got the experience of a lifetime with a trip to a sister unit in Canada. The junior soldiers experienced life with the cadet branches of all three of the Canadian armed forces – and took part in some grueling training in the scenic but rugged Niagra Falls area. One Junior Leader, 13-year-old L Cpl CaVon Raynor, from... Read more of this article
