Archive for July, 2014

Weather Forecast For Friday July 25

Friday, July 25 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms in the morning becoming more widespread in the afternoon, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the SSW at 25 to 40 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.28am... Read more of this article

Town Hall Meeting Held Over Training Plan

Last night [July 23] a Town Hall Meeting was hosted to discuss the National Training Plan, with Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy saying “the importance of undertaking national planning for a sustainable workforce in Bermuda is an urgent priority for the Government..” National Training Board Chairman Jeff Sousa delivers a summary presentation: The... Read more of this article

Intern Community Day Proves Successful

A group of interns who participated in The Centre on Philanthrophy’s sixth annual Summer Intern Community Day, celebrated on Nelson Mandela Day, participating in service projects at 10 non-profit organisations. A spokesperson said, “It’s fitting that The Centre on Philanthropy celebrated its sixth annual Summer Intern Community Day on... Read more of this article

Masterworks Camp Honours Dying Boy’s Wish

In Foxboro, Massachusetts there is a five-year-old boy with an inoperable brain tumour who has one dying wish – to receive birthday cards from all over the world –and young Bermuda students at Masterwork’s summer art camp are helping make that wish a reality. 5 year old Danny Nickerson was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma... Read more of this article

March Called For Tomorrow Over PRC Matter

[Updated] The People’s Campaign and Bermuda Trade Union Congress are calling for people to join them tomorrow [July 25] at Victoria Park at 12 noon, where they will make their way to the Cabinet Office building and “let our voices be heard.” This announcement comes after Minister Michael Fahy said that the Ministry is withdrawing the... Read more of this article

CURB Responds To PRC Status Announcement

Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said they are “dismayed to hear” of the Government’s decision to withdraw of the appeal against Justice Kawaley’s decision on the right of PRC holders to seek Bermudian status. Yesterday, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said that the Ministry is withdrawing the appeal in the PRC status matter... Read more of this article

Video: Commonwealth Games Opening Event

Bermuda joined some 70 other nations in kicking off the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland yesterday [July 23], with more than 40,000 spectators on-hand to witness the introductions of the teams at the event’s opening ceremony. This year’s iteration of the Commonwealth Games will see 6,500 athletes and officials from 71 different... Read more of this article

Bernews & iClick Giving Away Free iPhone 6

The iPhone 6, Apple’s latest iteration of their popular smartphone, isn’t due to hit store shelves until the fall, but one lucky island resident will be able to lock theirs down in advance thanks to a giveaway by official Apple reseller iClick Bermuda. It’s easy to win; all you have to do is take a photograph over the Cup Match holiday... Read more of this article

Bermuda To Compete In Futsal Championships

The Footy Force Futsal Academy “Cadete” Boys Team will travel to participate in the 2014 World Futsal Championships to be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida from Monday, August 4 through Monday, August 11, 2014. A spokesperson said, “Teams representing countries from around the... Read more of this article

Playlist Partners With Atlanta-Based Studio 27

PlayList Management [PLM], a local talent management and development company, has joined forces with Studio 27, an Atlanta-based talent/development company. This partnership was created during PLM’s annual Developing Artists Program 2014, which was recently completed in Atlanta. A spokesperson said, “Studio27 Model and Talent, founded by director... Read more of this article

LOM [Holdings] Releases 2014 Interim Results

LOM [Holdings] Limited announced the Company’s interim financial results, saying the company made a $90,605 profit in the first half of 2014 as compared to a loss of $315,834 for the same period in 2013. In a letter to shareholders, the company stated, “Bermuda’s economy has stabilized and though there is little evidence of any strong uptick... Read more of this article

BII Partners With Wharton School Of Business

The Bermuda Insurance Institute [BII] has again partnered with the Wharton School of Business in order to offer a Leadership Program aimed at grooming the next generation of Bermuda insurance professionals. A spokesperson said, “This year there are 19 professionals from 11 different companies participating in the course. Part one of the program... Read more of this article