Archive for October, 2013
Environment Statistics Compendium Released
The Department of Statistics released the fourth issue of the Environment Statistics Compendium, which includes 13 sections: Population and Households, Tourism; Environmental Health/Weather, Natural and Environmental Disasters; Energy, Minerals and Transport; Agriculture; Land Use; Coastal and Marine Resources; Biodiversity; Forestry; Air; Waste and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 28 2013
Today [Oct 28] saw no action on the BSX, with 0 shares traded on the day. The BSX closed at 1,157.38, with no change from last week’s close. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 71 remain unchanged. The full report from the BSX is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests: 3 For DUI, 9 For Warrants
Over this past weekend [Oct 26/27], police officers arrested three people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] continues. “Officers also arrested nine people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island,” a police spokesperson... Read more of this article
60 Year Old In ICU After Motorcycle Collision
A 60 year old man is in the Intensive Care Unit following a collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Warwick on Sunday morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7pm on Sunday, October 27th police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of Middle Road and Longford Road in Warwick. “It appears... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Declares Quarterly Dividend Of $0.64
Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd has declared a dividend of $0.64 per common share.The dividend will be payable on November 29, 2013, to common shareholders of record on November 18, 2013. PartnerRe Ltd. is a leading global reinsurer, providing multi-line reinsurance to insurance companies. For the year ended December 31, 2012, total revenues were $5.6 billion.... Read more of this article
First Bermuda Long Drive Championship Held
The inaugural Bermuda Long Drive Championship teed off on Saturday [Oct 26] at Riddell’s Bay Golf & Country Club with the course basking in sunny weather and a helping wind. With the Championship in its infancy the crowds turned out in large numbers to show their support and see the longest hitters on the island compete for the right to be named... Read more of this article
Special Waste Drop Off On November 1st, 2nd
The Ministry of Public Works said they wish to advise the public that it will hold their semi-annual Special Waste Drop Off event this Friday November 1st and Saturday November 2nd. A spokesperson said, “Residents may bring compact fluorescent light bulbs, old pesticides, hobby chemicals, outdated medicines or anything else with a hazardous or... Read more of this article
Lecture To Be Held On History Of Mary Prince
Tomorrow [Oct 29] CURB will present a lecture by Margot Maddison-MacFadyen on Mary Prince, a Bermudian born into slavery who went on to publish her autobiography, ‘The History of Mary Prince’ in 1831. Her book was the first account of the life of a black woman to be published in the United Kingdom and helped to galvanize the abolitionist movement.... Read more of this article
Video: Halloween Costume Parade At BUEI
Bumble bees, princesses, dinosaurs, witches, mermaids, cowboys and various other characters took to the stage at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Saturday [Oct 26], as part of BUEI’s Halloween Party. In addition to the Costume Parade, the event included scavenger hunts, games, face painting, arts & crafts, entertainment,... Read more of this article
Results: BNAA Cross Country At Astwood Park
The third in the cross country series was completed on Saturday [Oct 26] at Astwood Park, with a record number of athletes competing, especially in the U10 and U14 divisions with 75 young people in those age groups. The full results follow below. Girls U10 1st – Jade Johnston – 14.02 2nd – Yasmyne Smith – 14.39 3rd – Satasia... Read more of this article
Tourism Authority Update Staff On New Structure
Chairman of the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] David Dodwell, Permanent Secretary Francis Richardson and Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] Director Billy Griffith today met with staff of the BDOT to update them on the new structure of the Bermuda Tourism Authority. New York-based staff were presented to simultaneously via video conference. The new... Read more of this article
Man Admits Threatening Ex Girlfriend’s Mother
A 22 year old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 28] where he was remanded in custody after being charged with threatening his ex-girlfriend’s mother. Kevin Simmons pleaded guilty to uttering threatening words to the mother of his ex-girlfriend, by shouting out to her: “Open that window or I’ll beat s*** out of you.” Prosecutor... Read more of this article
