Archive for July, 2014
DoH & LLL Join In World Breastfeeding Week
The Department of Health [DoH] and La Leche League [LLL] will join an international campaign marking World Breastfeeding Week beginning on Monday, August 4, 2014. This year’s theme is ‘Breastfeeding is Normal.’ Mellonie Furbert, Public Health Nutritionist for the Department of Health and member of Bermuda’s Breastfeeding Promotion Committee,... Read more of this article
“The E Word” Set To Celebrate Emancipation
The African Diaspora Heritage Trail Bermuda Foundation, with the support of Somerset Cricket Club, will be celebrating the 180th anniversary of emancipation on August 1 with an event called “The E Word.” The event will include a reading by Dr. Femi Bad and Lashon Martin, accompanied by Edmond ‘Rivah’ Smith. “The E Word”... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Premier’s Cup Match Reception
Premier Michael Dunkley took the time to welcome the 2014 Cup Match teams at Camden yesterday [July 28], ahead of the upcoming Cup Match Cricket Classic. The Somerset Cricket Club 2014 Cup Match team will include Jekon Edness [Captain], Malachi Jones [Vice-Captain], Tre Manders, Deunte Darrell [Recalled], Janeiro Tucker, Jordan DeSilva [Recalled], Terryn... Read more of this article
Fun Golf Open Competition Set For August 23
The second annual Fun Golf Open Competition is set to be held on August 23, 2014, bringing together golf enthusiasts for a barbecue, drinks, prizes, and a boat cruise to complete the day.. Prizes will be available for the best teams, worst teams, and any player that manages to score a hole-in-one. A spokesperson said, “Get your team of four together... Read more of this article
Bermuda Players Named To Americas Squad
Bermuda’s Onias Bascome, Tre Manders, Delray Rawlins and Micah Simons have all been named to the as part of a 14-man ICC Americas U19 squad that will take part in the West Indies Cricket Board Regional U19 50-over competition which takes place in Guyana from August 4-15. This will be the third time an ICC Americas composite team featuring players... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests: 2 For DUI, 7 For Warrants
Over the past weekend [July 26/27] police officers arrested two people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] continues. A police spokesperson said, “Officers also arrested seven people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the... Read more of this article
Round-The-Island Race Sets 2015 Launch Date
A date has been set for the 2015 iteration of the annual Seagull Round-The-Island Race, with the sailing event to launch from the Spanish Point Boat Club on June 13, 2015; a rain date has been set for June 20, 2015. The 2014 race was recently held with boats starting and finishing at the Spanish Point Boat Club. Michael Bean in Slippery won the Gray... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Ltd. Declares $0.67 Dividend
Bermuda-based Partner Re Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.67 per common share. The dividend will be payable on August 29, 2014, to common shareholders of record on August 18, 2014. Related Stories PartnerRe Dividend On Preferred Shares PartnerRe Declares Dividend On Shares PartnerRe Declares Preferred Shares... Read more of this article
Minister Comments: CURB’s Charitable Status
Saying that “recent public comments have been made questioning why CURB’s recent application to renew their charitable status was not approved by the Charity Commissioners,” the Ministry of Home Affairs said the charitable status of CURB has been deferred, following the organization’s application for re-registration on June 13, 2014. CURB’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 28 2014
Today [July 28] saw a volume of 6,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $37,200.00 BD. All 6,000 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing at an even $6.20 per share. The BSX closed at 1,371.68, even with yesterday’s close. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 72 remained unchanged. The full report from the BSX... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday July 29
Tuesday, July 29 is expected to be clear, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the SSE at 25 to 35 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6.31am and sunset will be at 8.18pm. High tide will be at 10.48am and 11.05pm,... Read more of this article
KeyTech To Sell 100% Of Interest In BTC
The KeyTech Group of Companies announced that it is entering into an agreement for its subsidiary, WestTel Limited, doing business as Logic in the Cayman Islands [Cayman] to acquire British Overseas Territory Cable & Telecommunications, Ltd. [BOTCAT], a company incorporated in Cayman. In addition, the company will have a controlling interest in... Read more of this article
