Archive for August, 2014
BPS Still Seek Rental Cycle Bag Theft Suspects
The police continue to seek the suspects who were filmed stealing from a visitor’s rental cycle on August 5th, with investigators continuing to appeal for any information that can identify the two individuals. Speaking yesterday [Aug 25], a police spokesperson said, “Inquiries into this incident are ongoing, with investigators continuing to... Read more of this article
Bird’s Eye: Black Males & Bermuda’s Education
CKC Books has announced the release of A Bird’s Eye View [Black Males and Bermuda’s Education System] by Dr. Vincent Williams, Jr., which they describe as a “profound study of the perceptions, philosophies, purpose, and effectiveness of public education in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The study looks at how history has affected... Read more of this article
Video: BF&M Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
After being challenged by their Canadian colleagues, BF&M has taken part in the ALS Ice Bucket challenge, as a group. In addition to the Ice Bucket Challenge, the company will hold a Denim Day fundraiser on Friday, and all funds will be donated to ASL research. The viral phenomenon features people, from around the world, dumping ice water over... Read more of this article
Ferry Schedule For Labour Day Holiday
The Government has released the Ferry Schedule for the upcoming Labour Day Holiday, which follows below. Blue Route Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard as of 7:10am from Hamilton, last departure from Hamilton is 8:30pm Orange Route Operating on the Monday schedule between Dockyard & St. George’s as of 9:30am from... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Aug 25 2014
Today [Aug 25] saw a volume of 125,900 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $275,085.00 BD. 120,000 of those shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at $1.99 per share, even on the day. The final 5,900 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing at an even $6.15 per share. The BSX closed at 1,388.28,... Read more of this article
NHC Upgrades Cristobal To Hurricane Status
[Updated: Cristobal upgraded to a hurricane + Bermuda Weather Service issues Tropical Storm Watch ] Tropical Storm Cristobal is a “potential threat” to the island, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with the storm’s closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs forecast to be 165 nautical miles to the north-west at 9pm on Wednesday,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday August 26
Tuesday, August 26 is expected to be windy with 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 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the south at 30 to 50 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise... Read more of this article
St. George’s Ferry Suspended As Of Tuesday
The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising that “due to the approaching inclement weather and cruise ship schedule changes, the St. George’s ferry service will be suspended as of Tuesday 26 August until further notice.” Related Stories St George’s Ferry Service Suspended Today ‘Prioritize Work So Completed In Short... Read more of this article
Car Found Unoccupied After Crashing Into Pole
A car smashed into a utility pole on on Middle Road in Southampton early this morning [Aug 25], and the police said it is “unclear at this time if any injuries were sustained” as the car was found unoccupied. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:20am on Monday, August 25th police officers were dispatched to a reported single vehicle... Read more of this article
House Closed Tomorrow For Maintenance Work
The House of Assembly will be closed tomorrow [Aug 26] due to ongoing maintenance work taking place in the building, and will resume its normal operating hours on Wednesday 27th August. A Government spokesperson said, “However as an added note, due to the extensive, ongoing maintenance works, all visitor tours to the House of Assembly have been... Read more of this article
KPMG Interns Complete 12 Week Programme
This year KPMG had eleven Bermudian university students complete a 12 week cultivating internship programme, which serves to assist talented, career-oriented university students who are interested in a career in accounting or finance. Wanda Armstrong, HR and Graduate Recruitment Manager said, “The students were able to see firsthand how employment... Read more of this article
Tree Removal: BEST Object, Ministry Apologise
[Updated: Ministry of Public Works issue an apology and explanation concerning the removal of the tree] BEST released the photos below which they said offer confirmation that the “mature poinciana behind the old Magistrates Court building on Reid and Parliament Streets was cut down over the weekend.” Last week, the environmental group issued... Read more of this article
