Archive for August, 2013
Video: Dr. Heatley “Can Get The Job Done”
Speaking at a press conference yesterday [Aug 29], Education Permanent Secretary Warren Jones discussed the appointment of Dr. Edmond Heatley, saying he is “quite confident he can get the job done.” Earlier this week Dr. Heatley, an American, was named the new Commissioner of Education after being selected from some 70 applicants. Mr Jones... Read more of this article
Miss Bermuda To Set Off For Miss World
Miss Bermuda Katherine Arnfield will be leaving for Indonesia this evening [Aug 30] where she will represent Bermuda in the 2013 Miss World Competition. The Saltus Grammar Student was crowned the 2013 Miss Bermuda on June 23 beating out six other competitors for the title. The international pageant is scheduled to have representatives from over 100... Read more of this article
Walton Brown: “Nothing Short Of A Travesty”
The announcement by Education Minister Nalton Brangman that the school year will be shortened by five days is “nothing short of a travesty,” Shadow Education Minister Walton Brown said. Yesterday Education Minister Nalton Brangman announced that the 2013/14 school year will be reduced five days a year rather than teachers taking one day... Read more of this article
St David’s CC Eastern County Team Announced
St. David’s Cricket Club announced their team which has been selected to play in game three of the Eastern County Cricket classic against Flatts Victoria at Lord’s in St. David’s on Saturday [Aug 31]. A spokesperson for the Club said, “The Executive, Management and Selection Committee of St David’s CCC are proud to announce our 2013 Eastern... Read more of this article
Library Announces Summer Reading Winners
The Bermuda National Library announced the winners of “Have Book, Will Travel,” the Library’s summer reading programme launched on July 1st by Joanne Brangman, Head Librarian, and supported by the Buechner Society of Bermuda. More than 375 children registered for the summer reading programme and 47 completed their passports. While approximately... Read more of this article
Cost Saving: Tynes Bay Drop Off Times Changed
The Ministry of Public Works said that effective September 1st, 2013 the Tynes Bay Public Drop Off will be changing the hours of operation as follows: Weekdays: 9 am to 6 pm Saturdays: 7 am to 7 pm Sundays: 1 pm to 6 pm Public Holidays: 9 am to 12 pm Closed Christmas Day A spokesperson said,”The new hours have been implemented as a cost saving... Read more of this article
Video: Chelsea Coaches Arrive for Kick Start
Three top coaches from the Chelsea Football Club Foundation in England arrived in Bermuda last night [Aug 29] to take part in the 2013 Digicel Kick Start Clinic which will involve thirty of the island’s top young football players. Digicel Bermuda recently announced the introduction of the 2013 Digicel Kick Start Programme in which three youth... Read more of this article
Perozzi Pulls Out of Fight Due To Pregnancy
Boxing champion Teresa Perozzi was scheduled to get back in ring in November, however has withdrawn from the fight as she is expecting her second child. The 39-year-old boxer was due to take on Yaharia Hernandez from the Dominican Republic in a match at the Fairmont Southampton on November 29th. Regulations state she is supposed to defend her title... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday August 30
Friday August 30th is expected to be overcast with thunderstorms, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F, and the low to be 24°C/75°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the SW at 40 to 45 km/h. Friday night is forecast to be overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. The relative... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Aug 29 2013
Today [Aug 29] saw only 280 BD and 112 US shares trade on the day. BD shares valued $2,422.76 and US shares valued at $15,480.02. Butterfield moved 12 preferred shares to close even at $1,200.00. West Hamilton Holdings had 100 shares move, with no change in price to close at $8.95. Ascendant Group traded 80 shares with no change to close at $11.20.... Read more of this article
Berkeley Student Joins U.S. Scholar Group
The National Society of High School Scholars [NSHSS] recently announced that Berkeley Institute student Waverley Moran has been selected to become a member of the organisation. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated “outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment.” The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder... Read more of this article
July 2013 Consumer Price Index Released
Consumers paid 1.8 per cent more in July 2013 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The rate of inflation decreased 0.1 percentage point from the 1.9 per cent recorded in June 2013. The Health & Personal Care sector had the strongest impact on the twelve-month increase in the... Read more of this article
