Archive for October, 2013
Bermudian Artist Seeks Music Awards Support
Teenage Bermudian artist Kidd Clazzic [real name Jahroy Richards] is seeking additional support as he prepares to attend the 2013 Hollywood Music in Media Awards in Hollywood, California in the hopes of claiming an award himself. Kid Clazzic received an official nomination in the Rap/Hip Hop Category for his single “Fly Away”, which features fellow... Read more of this article
Berkeley Institute’s School Choir Competition
The Berkeley Institute Library is hosting a Primary School Choir Competition for the Eastern and Western Zone Primary Schools, with the the Eastern Zone contest taking place on Friday, November 22 and the Western Zone contest taking place on Saturday, November 23. Cash prizes will be on hand for the winning schools. 13 different island schools will... Read more of this article
BFA Camp Hosts Community Service Clean Up
The Bermuda Football Association National Academy Camp participants conducted a community service clean up on Wednesday [Oct 30], with 65 participants divided into 3 groups. The routes covered included Roberts Avenue, Palmetto Road, Dutton Ave, Parsons Road, Frog Lane and more. There were 8 full bags and 4 recycling bags collected and delivered... Read more of this article
TCI AG Resigns, Intends To Start Legal Action
Turks and Caicos Islands Attorney General Huw Shepheard — who previously worked in Bermuda — has tendered his resignation and intends to start legal action against the TCI Government. The decision comes a few months after Mr Shepheard’s term, which started in 2010, had been extended 36 months to 2016. Mr Shepheard and the recently-elected TCI... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: The Royal Challenge In Dockyard
The Royal Challenge, the final Challenge obstacle event for the year, took place on Sunday [Oct 27] in Dockyard. In teams of three, participants tackled the unknown in a 5km course, experiencing parts of the Dockyard few have explored before. As it was a team event, participants were expected and encouraged to help each other get through [over or under]... Read more of this article
Dec 7th: 2013 Christmas Boat Parade To Set Sail
The Christmas Boat Parade, one of the island’s most popular community events, is set to see its 2013 edition go ahead on Saturday, December 7. After taking 2012 off, the event will return this year in order to help you to create fun holiday memories in uniquely Bermudian fashion, with the parade open to anyone with a boat, sail or power, large... Read more of this article
HSBC Debit Cardholders Travel Voucher Draw
All HSBC Visa Debit Cardholders have a chance to win travel vouchers every time they buy Bermuda from now until January 1, 2014. Every HSBC Visa Debit Card transaction for local purchases will earn an entry to a lucky draw. HSBC is holding a weekly draw for a $500 travel voucher and the grand prize is a $5,000 travel voucher. A spokesperson said, “What’s... Read more of this article
Aspen Ltd. Declares $0.18 Quarterly Dividend
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Aspen’s ordinary shares of $0.18 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on November 27, 2013 to the holders of record as of the close of business on November 13, 2013. Aspen’s Board of Directors also declared a dividend on its 7.401% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference... Read more of this article
DNDC To Start Survey On Adult Drug Use
The Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] will be conducting a survey to obtain information on adult drug-use in Bermuda. The survey will be used to monitor the nature and magnitude of use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in our society; and will evaluate public opinion on a range of drug related issues. Additionally, this data will... Read more of this article
Pier Six Renovated And Building Upgraded
The City of Hamilton today [Oct 30] announced that Pier Six has been renovated and the building upgraded. The cruise ship Arrivals Terminal has moved to the lower level, and the upper level has been turned into Pier Six Harbour Rooftop which will be enclosed, increasing the City’s indoor rental venue options. Making the announcement was City of Hamilton... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday October 31
Thursday, October 31 is expected to be partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F, and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the ENE at 35 to 40 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. The... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 30 2013
Today [Oct 30] saw a volume of 50,000 shares trade on the BSX, valued at $72,000.00 BD. All 50,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, which closed at $1.44 per share, up 2.1% on the day. The BSX closed at 1,171.54, up 1.22% from yesterday’s close. There was 1 advance, 2 declines, and 69 remain unchanged. The full report from the... Read more of this article
