Archive for January, 2014
Roy Allan Burch Wins 2 Races In North Carolina
Bermuda’s Roy Allan-Burch took to the pool to compete in the 2014 Sunbelt Championships in North Carolina recently, picking up two victories. The two time Olympian won the 50 yard freestyle touching the wall in a time of 20.44. He beat out John Long who finished in second clocking a time of 20.69, and Christopher Harrigan who finished third with... Read more of this article
Tyler Butterfield Partners With Zone3 Wetsuits
Tyler Butterfield, two-time Olympian and top long-course triathlete, has officially announced his partnership with the premiere wetsuit brand, Zone3. For the top triathletes in the world, the quest for high-level equipment is essential, and it starts with swim gear. Mr. Butterfield enters this partnership with confidence and excitement in the innovative... Read more of this article
Equestrian: Hinson Hall Overall Champions
Following two consecutive days of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s Hinson Hall Hunter Show under the watchful eye of Canadian Judge Gay-Ellen Dennis at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, the Show Champions names were announced. Champion Hunter Pony: Golden Sun – Reserve: You’ll Be Amazed Champion Low Hunter Pony: Spyders... Read more of this article
BNL Launches Free Winter Reading Programme
BThe ermuda National Library [BNL] has launched a free Winter Reading Programme from January 20 to March 31, 2014. Residents can ‘cozy up’ with a good book from the Adult Services Department on Queen Street in Hamilton. Head Librarian, Joanne Brangman stated, “We started this programme to encourage our patrons to venture outside their comfort... Read more of this article
Strykerz & Freisenbruch-Meyer Bowling Results
The Strykerz Mixed League season continued at the Strykz Bowling Lounge, the Hard Hitters defeated the Achievers 7 – 0, Hit Em Hard defeated the Pocket Pounders 7 – 0 and Hit N Miss defeated the Dream Team 5 – 2. Men Scratch Game 178 – Quinton Hayward 176 – Alan Raynor 167 – Andrew Richardson Scratch Series 484 – Allan... Read more of this article
Cadiz Dynamic & Russia Infrastructure Delist
Both Cadiz Dynamic Global Opportunities Fund and Russia Infrastructure Equities Ltd Fund have delisted from the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX]. The BSX announced the voluntary de-listing, of Cadiz Dynamic Global Opportunities Fund – Class A & Class B as approved at a Board of Directors meeting held on 15 February, 2013, and cessation of all... Read more of this article
Upcoming: iPhone/iPad Photography Workshop
The Bermuda Society of Arts is getting set to host a four-part workshop that will cover how to produce great digital photography with an Apple iPhone or iPad. The workshop will be hosted by Theresa Airey, an international photographer and teacher with an MF in Photography and Fine Art. The four sessions will cover the following topics: February 1:... Read more of this article
School Library Dedicated To Former Teacher
The Department of Education and the Prospect Primary School yesterday celebrated the dedication of the school library in honour of a former teacher and reading specialist the late Mr. Michael Eugene Smith. School Principal, Dr. Shangri-La Durham-Thompson and Literacy Coordinator, Ms. Deanna Deshield both spoke of Mr. Smith’s passion for reading and... Read more of this article
Reminder: Post Office Box Fees Due On Jan 31
The Bermuda Post Office said they would like to remind the public that Post Office Box rental fee payments are due by January 31st 2014. Payments made from February 1st 2014 are subject to a late fee of $25 in addition to the post box rental fee. Payments can be made in person by cash, cheque [post-marked January 31st 2014 or prior] or by credit/ debit... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 28 2014
Today [Jan 28] saw a volume of 12,644 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $20,572.50 BD. 12,611 of those shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, which closed at $1.60, up 0.6% on the day. The other 33 shares were traded by Somers Limited, which closed at $12.00 per share, even on the day. The BSX closed at 1,232.79, up... Read more of this article
Dr Scott, Dr Saul Honoured By Bermuda College
Bermuda College welcomed two new honorary fellows — Dr. Victor Scott and Dr. David Saul — into the Company of Honorary Fellows [2013] of Bermuda College, with both being inducted this past weekend in ceremonies at Coco Reef Hotel. Dr. Scott is Senior Vice President for Health Sciences at Howard University [retired], and Professor Emeritus,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday January 29
Wednesday, January 29 is expected to be partly cloudy with gusty winds, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the SSW at 30 to 50 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 92%. Sunrise will be at 7.14am and sunset will be at 5.49pm. High tide... Read more of this article
