Archive for November, 2013
Ignition Becomes Microsoft Audit Partner
Ignition, a Global IT solutions organization headquartered in Bermuda with offices in the Cayman Islands and Canada, is now Bermuda’s only authorized Microsoft Audit Partner, receiving congratulations from Microsoft for achieving the MS SAM competency. Dan Archer, Gary Jones and James Nairn underwent rigorous training and all passed a certification... Read more of this article
Final Phase Of Agriculture Strategy Preparation
International Agricultural Economist Dr. Ann Gordon is in Bermuda this week to gather information for the creation of a report which will map the way forward for the advancement of Bermuda’s agriculture from a crops perspective. She is accompanied by Mr. Dieter Fischer, who is a consultant to the World Bank on matters of international agribusiness... Read more of this article
Tree Lighting Ceremony To Be Held On Friday
The 19th Annual Tree of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday November 29th starting from 5.30pm at the City Hall in Hamilton. There will be performances by the Menuhin Foundation, Sia Spence, the Bermuda High School for Girls Choir, Saltus School Choir, the Bermuda Regiment Band, the Bermuda Island Pipe Band and more as well as a special... Read more of this article
Kristin White: New Development Director
The St. George’s Foundation said that Kristin White will be their new Development Director, to start in January 2014 alongside new Executive Director Dr. Charlotte Andrews. Earlier this year, Ms. White announced that she would be leaving the Executive Director position at Raleigh Bermuda, a role she has had for seven years. At the time, she cited... Read more of this article
Day #3 Results: Squash Club Championships
The third day of the 2013 BCS Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club Championships took place in Devonshire. Micah Franklin defeated Beckett Simmons in straight sets 11-6, 11-9, 11-3 in Men’s Open Round of 16 and Grace Edy defeated Meagan Jackson 11-6, 11-9, 11-8 in Ladies Quarter Finals. In Junior Boys Plate Oscar Lindsey defeated Shane White 6-11,... Read more of this article
Traffic Diverted: Cycle Rider Injured In Accident
[Updated with photos] A 50-year-old man was injured tonight [Nov 27] when the bike he was riding was involved in a collision with a car on South Road in Paget. “It appears that a car collided with a cycle at the entrance and this resulted in the Motorcyclist and his passenger being taken to the hospital,” Mr Caines continued. Police Media... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday November 28
Thursday, November 28 is expected to be overcast with thunderstorms, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F, and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the SSW at 30 to 40 km/h shifting to the NW in the afternoon. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. The sunrise will be at 6.59am... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 27 2013
Today [Nov 27] saw a volume of 13,242 shares trade on the BSX, valued at $95,609.90 BD. 6,042 of those shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, which closed at $1.40 per share, even on the day. The other 7,200 shares were traded by Bermuda National Ltd, which closed at $12.40 per share, up 3.3% on the day. The BSX closed at 1,148.72, down... Read more of this article
Third Woman Charged After Baileys Bay Incident
In Magistrates Court today [Nov 27] 22-year-old Dyshantee Crockwell was charged with unlawfully wounding another woman on 9th November 2013. She was joined into the action already underway against Vanessa Blyden and Chanel Smith who are co-accused in the 9th November incident at the Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club, which saw one woman injured. The offences... Read more of this article
Request For Royal Commission Into Regiment
Larry Marshall Sr, who is well known for his work with anti-conscription group Bermudians Against The Draft, has written to Attorney General Mark Pettingill to request a Royal Commission into the Bermuda Regiment. Mr Marshall suggested that a request be made to the Governor that a Royal Commission be set up to investigate whether “there has... Read more of this article
Minister Recognises “Gold Collection” Book
Earlier today [Nov 27], Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley was presented with the latest artistic creation by well-known local artist, Sharon Wilson. Ms. Wilson has recently completed her book called, The Gold Collection, and through her artistic vision, she addresses the effects of gang related behavior on our communities and more importantly... Read more of this article
American Airlines Launches Internet Check-In
Just in time for the busy travel season, American Airlines customers traveling with a passport from Latin America, the Caribbean, or Bermuda, can now conveniently check in for their flights via the internet. “With this new service, passengers are able to check in online through aa.com two to 24 hours before traveling, if they are traveling to... Read more of this article
