Archive for August, 2014
BHB Honours Family’s 100 Years Of Service
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has taken the time to recognize the Rogers family, highlighting the more than 100 years of service to the organisation represented by brothers Gregory, Berlyn and Winston Rogers, with father Herbert and sisters Charlene and Bernadine also having ties to the BHB. The article, featured in the BHB’s latest ‘Communiqué’... Read more of this article
Scavenger Hunt Offering Free Trip To New York
Beck’s is getting set to host the first annual Bermuda Triangle Scavenger Hunt on September 1, 2014, bringing participants together in order to search for the Beck’s key, an integral part of the company’s logo. Beginning at 4.00pm, teams will begin the search, traversing the entire island as they work to win a trip for three to New... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hockey Team Defeat Visiting LaSalle
LaSalle University out of Boston became the third overseas hockey team to visit Bermuda in a 10 day period. LaSalle took on the Bermuda Women’s National team at the National Sports Center with the host coming away with a 5 – 0 victory. Claire Wyatt opened the scoring with a Field Goal in the 20th minute, Wyatt doubled the lead with her second Field... Read more of this article
Woman Denies Taking Cycle, Using False Plate
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [August 26], Stephanie Hollis pleaded not guilty to taking a cycle without the owner’s consent; using a false licence plate; giving false information to the police; and riding a cycle whilst not covered by third party insurance. Ms Hollis, 28, pleaded guilty to riding the same cycle on the same date, 11th... Read more of this article
Huddersfield Lose To Forest, Out Of Capital Cup
[Updated] Nahki Wells and his Huddersfield Town teammates will have to overcome Nottingham Forest this evening [Aug 26] to progress in the Capital One Cup. According to the BBC, Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in eight games with Huddersfield, having won five and drawn three. Huddersfield Town Caretaker Manager Mark Lillis says the squad is ‘up for... Read more of this article
Day #1: HSBC 2014 International Jr Golf Classic
The 2014 HSBC Bermuda International Junior Classic got underway at the Tuckers Point Club Golf Course today [Aug 26]. The Boy’s 13 – 15 Age Group Division ended with only three strokes separating first and third, Dakota Lamb and Kheary Swan both shot 76’s while Brady Cordeiro shot a 79. Elizabeth Parsons leads the Girls Division after shooting... Read more of this article
Investigating Case Of “Undifferentiated Fever”
The Department of Health is advising the public that it is “currently investigating a case of undifferentiated fever in a person with a history of travel to regions in which Chikungunya is present.” A Department of Health spokesperson said, “We would like to reiterate that in relation to Chikungunya, this would be considered a suspected... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Aug 26 2014
Today [Aug 26] saw a volume of 7,361 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $36,125.11 BD. 225 of those shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at $1.99 per share, even on the day. Another 3,836 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.3% at $4.01 per share. The final 3,300 shares were traded by... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday August 27
Wednesday, August 27 is expected to be windy, with variable clouds and thunderstorms, especially in the morning, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the south at 40 to 55 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 6.50am... Read more of this article
Cruise Ships Leave Early Due To Hurricane
The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport has advised of the following cancellations and early departures as a result of the approach of Hurricane Cristobal. Early Departures: Norwegian Dawn departed on Tuesday morning August 26, 11 ½ hours early of original departure. Explorer of the Seas departed on Tuesday morning, August 26, 10 hours early... Read more of this article
BFA Reveals Football Award Nominees
The Bermuda Football Association Awards Presentation is set to take place on Friday, August 29 at the Devonshire Recreation Club, beginning at 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “In order to select the award winners, each club Senior Coach or Technical Director was invited to submit one nominee from their team only for each of the categories listed... Read more of this article
Ministry Issues Advisory On Hurricane Cristobal
The Ministry of National Security has issued an advisory about Hurricane Cristobal, saying that the latest weather reports indicate that Hurricane Cristobal is expected to remain a Category 1 Hurricane as it passes by Bermuda around 6.00 a.m. Thursday morning. The Ministry said, “Cristobal is currently forecast to pass around 200-250 nm to our... Read more of this article
