Archive for October, 2013
BBFS Annual Midterm Football Camp Kicks Off
Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School has started their 6th Annual Midterm Camp Monday [Oct 28] at the BAA Goose Gosling Field. A spokesperson said, “Day 1 opened with 70 attendees, sun and lots of new faces. In the am sessions, we worked on our warm ups, dribbling, passing and 1v1 attacking and defending. After lunch, we practiced shooting followed... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Releases PartnerResearch App
Re/insurance company PartnerRe has released their PartnerResearch app, a mobile program that will allow insurance professionals to access historical data and modern extrapolations of windstorm events and the damage they’ve caused while on the go. Developed specifically for property insurance underwriters, insurance portfolio managers, actuaries... Read more of this article
1300+ Residents Receive Flu Express Shots
The Department of Health announced that more than 1,300 residents received their flu shots through the flu express this month – which marked the start of flu season. The Flu Express is billed as a convenient “drive through” way for persons 10 years and older to receive the flu vaccine. “I am encouraged by the success of this month’s Flu Express... Read more of this article
Football Association Holds Administration Forum
The Bermuda Football Association recently held its Clubs Administration Forum at the Young Men’s Social Club when Member Clubs attended a day-long session from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The aim of the Forum was to share knowledge and exchange ideas on a variety of topics and issues impacting our clubs and football generally. The Forum also addressed... Read more of this article
Bermuda Bravery Awards Honour Local Heroes
Last night [Oct 29] several local residents were recognised for deeds of heroism at the annual Bermuda Bravery Association Awards ceremony at Government House. The highlighted incidents of bravery included two police officers dragging horses and cattle from blazing stables, while another involved the rescue of three passengers from a vehicle on a cliff... Read more of this article
Results: FM Continental Bowling League Action
Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League action continued at the Warwick Lanes and saw New Hope defeat the Odd Balls 23–7 while Bermuda Pest Control went down to the Cubs 12–18. Spicenix defeated the Nifty Rollers 16–14 while Quickie Lickie Laundry went down 11–19 to Invaders and Pinsplitters defeated the Pinjammers 22–8. Top scorers... Read more of this article
Brazil Court Orders Michael Misick’s Extradition
Michael Misick, the former Premier of the Turks and Caicos, is legally set to be extradited back to his island home after a decision today [Oct 29] by the Brazilian courts. Mr Misick fled the Turks & Caicos Islands last year after an arrest warrant was issued for him in relation to allegations of corruption. He said he was “not a fugitive”... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday October 30
Wednesday, October 30 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F, and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the NE at 20 to 30 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. The sunrise will be at 7.34am and sunset will be at 6.29pm. High tide will be at... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 29 2013
Today [Oct 29] saw a volume of 1,900 shares trade on the BSX, valued at $9,880.00 BD. All 1,900 shares were traded by KeyTech Ltd, which closed at $5.20, even on the day. The BSX closed at 1,157.38, with no change from yesterday’s close. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 71 remain unchanged. The full report from the BSX is available here... Read more of this article
Premier Speaks At Economic Forum In London
Premier Craig Cannonier was a panelist at the 9th World Islamic Economic Forum held today in London and spoke on the topic ‘Changing World, New Relationships. Bermuda attended the Forum on the personal invitation of the Chairman of the WIEF Foundation: Tun Musa Hitam. Minister Hitam stated that this was the first time that the WIEF Forum was hosted... Read more of this article
Armed Burglary In Southampton, Two Suspects
[Updated: Police confirm two suspects escaped on a motorcycle after gaining entry into a Southampton residence at about 2.30pm today, with one "brandishing what appeared to be a gun," while the other suspect had a “bladed article."] There was some form of incident this afternoon [Oct 29] in Southampton, which unofficial reports indicate may have been... Read more of this article
Permanent Secretary Warren Jones Resigns
[Updated] Warren Jones, Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Education, will be resigning from the position “in order to take up an opportunity offered to him in the private sector,” the Cabinet Secretary said today. Cabinet Secretary Donald Scott said, “Mr. Warren Jones, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, yesterday gave... Read more of this article
