Archive for September, 2013
Photos: Bermuda Tourism Ads From The 1960s
As the island prepares to change the way we promote tourism, making the transition from the Department of Tourism to a Tourism Authority, take a trip back in time with these 1960′s advertisements promoting the island’s qualities. Swimming, sightseeing, and golf; Bermuda’s big draws haven’t changed much over the years, with those... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Scott On Grand Atlantic Units
The proposals submitted for the Grand Atlantic Development included ones promoting tourism use, senior residential use, and mixed use, and the Government is looking “preferably more towards the tourism use”, Minister Wayne Scott said on Friday [Sept 27]. The Grand Atlantic property was planned as a housing development, with the listed prices... Read more of this article
A Bermudian Stage For The ‘Vacation From Hell’
Always a popular setting for fiction of all varieties, Bermuda will provide the backdrop for a new thriller by author Drake Braxton, following the story of two men for whom a vacation intended to enrich their romance ends up nearly costing them their lives. Vacation From Hell is the first in a planned series of thrillers revolving around the hectic... Read more of this article
Money Raised For BFAB After Flea’s Death
After one of St. George’s most famous residents — a feline named Flea — passed away earlier this year, his closest friends decided that the well-loved cat’s death wouldn’t be in vain. That decision eventually resulted in the release of the Flea Bookmark, an item sold at The Book Cellar on Water Street, a favourite haunt... Read more of this article
Upcoming Financial Crime, Compliance Seminar
yCompliance,and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists [ACAMS] is going to present the inaugural Financial Crime & Compliance Seminar at the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda on October 17, 2013. The nature of the financial crime regime is changing significantly. Financial institutions are not only tested by organized and innovative... Read more of this article
A.M. Best Assigns Ratings To Maiden Stock
Ratings agency A.M. Best Co. has assigned a debt rating of “bb” to the forthcoming issuance of $150 million 7.25% mandatory convertible preferred stock due September 2016 to be issued by Maiden Holdings Ltd. The outlook assigned is stable. All remaining ratings of Maiden and its subsidiaries are unchanged. A statement from the ratings agency said,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday September 29
Sunday September 29th is expected to be overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F, and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the south at 25 to 35 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. The... Read more of this article
Inclement Weather Postpones Tonight’s Games
Due to today’s [Sept 28] heavy rainfall, the Bermuda Football Association have postponed all matches scheduled for BAA tonight. Earlier today, the Bermuda Weather Service issued a thunderstorm advisory and a gale warning. Tonight’s weather is forecast as “Cloudy with rain or showers and a risk of thunder. Winds easterly strong gusts... Read more of this article
Thunderstorm Advisory & Gale Warning Issued
The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning valid for this afternoon [Sept 28] through Sunday morning along with a Thunderstorm Advisory which is valid for this afternoon through tonight. Today’s forecast says, “Low pressure approaching from the southwest brings more rain, showers, risk of thunder, and strengthening winds through... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Injured In Today’s Bradford Game
[Updated] Nahki Wells and Bradford City met up with Shrewsbury Town today [Sept 28] at Valley Parade, with the match seeing the 23 year old Bermudian striker going off early in the first half with an injury. Approximately twenty two minutes into the first half Wells took what was described as “a hefty knock to the foot” from Dave Winfield... Read more of this article
Dakarai Tucker Scholarship Variety Show Tonight
This evening [Sept 28] Warwick Academy is set to host a variety show in honour of Dakarai Tucker and the gift of life that he gave even in death. Supported by Dakarai’s parents, Dawna and Stephen Tucker, the show will bring together musicians and artists from around the island in order to celebrate the young man’s life and their own decision to... Read more of this article
Tourism Authority Act 2013 Passes In The House
After a marathon session that extended until approximately 5am this morning [Sept 28], Members of Parliament passed the Bill to allow the formation of the Tourism Authority. Prior to its passage, MPs from both sides of the aisle spoke at length about the Bill in the House of Assembly covering aspects such as the closure of the BDOT, selecting the CEO,... Read more of this article
