Archive for December, 2013
‘Let Us Drive’ Service Available On New Year’s
CADA spokesman Anthony Santucci announced that the Let Us Drive Service will be available to the public on New Year’s Eve. “The program, which has taken home 10,214 persons since its inception, is sponsored by Bacardi, Goslings Limited, Burrows Lightbourne and The Corporation of Hamilton”, Mr Santucci said. “It will be available... Read more of this article
Orange Bowl Youth Regatta Day #3 Results
The Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta at the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Miami, Florida continued with Bermuda sailors taking to the water for the third day of sailing. Sebastian Kempe fell another 5 places in the Optimist Green Fleet Class after 14 races. Kempe moved to 17th place with 194 points, while Christian Ebbin is the second Bermuda sailor... Read more of this article
American Overseas Repurchases 50 Shares
Bermuda-based American Overseas Reinsurance Company Limited [AORE] completed a private repurchase of fifty Class B Preference Shares from a holder. Under the terms of the repurchase agreement, AORE repurchased the Shares at a price of 25,000 per share from the Holder, for an aggregate price of 1,250,000. The Company expects that the repurchase of... Read more of this article
Four Named In Queen’s New Year Honours List
Her Majesty the Queen has recognized Louise Jackson, Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour, Kathleen Ester Ford and David Michael Thompson in her New Years Honours List 2014. Former MP Louise Jackson was honoured for her public service and service to seniors, Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour for his service in tourism and the arts, Kathleen Ester Ford for... Read more of this article
PLP Extend Support To Caribbean Flood Victims
The PLP said they wish to extend support for the victims of the flood crisis in St. Lucia and St. Vincent, saying that “our Caribbean neighbors and kin are in need of our prayers and assistance.” Flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains have killed at least eight people in the Caribbean, leaving many more displaced. In a heavily hit... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday December 31
Tuesday, December 31 is expected to be partly cloudy with showers, with a thunderstorm possible, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the WSW at 40 to 55 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and sunset... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 30 2013
Today [Dec 30] saw a volume of 19,124 shares trade on the BSX, valued at $275,092.00 BD. 10,000 of those shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, which closed at $17.01 per share, up 0.1% on the day. Watlington Waterworks Ltd traded 3,900 shares, closing up 1.6% on the day at $16.25 per share. Ascendant Group Limited traded 1,800 shares, closing at $10.25... Read more of this article
41 Year Old Man Denies Stealing Wine & Wallet
A 41-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [Dec 30] where he denied stealing wine and a wallet from a Sandys home, telling the Court he was drunk and doesn’t recall the alleged offence. Ian Raynor pleaded not guilty to stealing a bottle of wine, a wallet, and HSBC debit and credit cards. The items were said to have a value of $147.... Read more of this article
Plumbing Issue: TCD To Close Early Thursday
The Transport Control Department [TCD] will close at 3pm on Thursday [Jan 2] to address a plumbing issue. Normal operations will resume on Friday. A Ministry spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Transport Control Department [TCD] will close at 3pm on Thursday, 2nd January 2014 to address a plumbing issue. Normal operations will resume... Read more of this article
Bradford City Hopeful Wells Injury Isn’t Serious
Bradford City are hopeful that Nahki Wells’ hamstring injury is not serious after the top scorer was taken off in the first half of yesterday’s [Dec 29] 1-1 draw with Swindon. The Telegraph & Argus report that Wells is a big doubt for the New Year’s Day trip to Notts County but the Club is optimistic about the extent of the problem. Bradford... Read more of this article
Wolves Replaced Due To Over Age Players
Wolves have been removed from the PDL Festive Tournament and replaced with BAA who will face PHC in tonight’s [Dec 30] first semi-finals game at Goose Gosling Field. A Bermuda Football Association spokesperson said, “Due to Wolves breaching the rules of the PDL Festive Cup; playing too many over-aged players on the field against BAA on Saturday,... Read more of this article
High Police Presence For New Year’s Activities
The Bermuda Police Service will be assisted by the Bermuda Reserve Police to show a “strong, highly visible police presence” throughout the New Year’s period with particular attention to the New Year’s festivities on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and the football games around the island. A police spokesperson said, “This... Read more of this article
