Archive for September, 2014
Opinion: Time To Lower The Voting Age?
[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] The recent Scottish independence referendum has been inspiring on many levels, not the least for the 86% turn out, or the national conversation [and resulting UK wide discussion now on constitutional change] related to the referendum itself. One of the key lessons that one can draw from the independence... Read more of this article
Stricken Jet Ski Towed To Shore By Punt
The series of marine incidents continues, this time seeing a stricken jet ski towed ashore after running into issues on Friday evening [Sept 26] in the Mangrove Bay area in Sandys. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda receives a 911 call from a member of the public who reports hearing a Jet Skier calling... Read more of this article
BCHC Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, under the patronage of Mrs. Margaret Fergusson, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is rallying support for the cause to save lives. This annual campaign is held each October in an effort to increase the awareness of the disease and reduce the incidents of breast cancer by distributing cancer education and... Read more of this article
Philip Micallef Appointed New Air Malta CEO
Philip Micallef — the former CEO of the Bermuda Regulatory Authority — has been named the new CEO of Air Malta. Commenting on this appointment Air Malta Chairperson, Maria Micallef said, “Philip has all the qualities and experience required to take this company forward and will officially take up the post on the 13th October 2014. “The... Read more of this article
Bermuda Teen Shines In Canada Baseball
After a solid summer season with the Great Lake Canadians travel team, Bermudian Adam Hall recently competed in Tournament 12 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Tournament 12 is a showcase event for 160 of the top Canadian high school aged, draft eligible baseball players and is hosted by the Blue Jays Baseball Academy. Hall,... Read more of this article
Lambe Happy To Be Playing In England Again
Footballer Reggie Lambe is hoping to make his full Mansfield Town debut when his club plays at Stevenage, after coming in as a second half substitute in the team’s 3-2 victory over Carlisle last weekend. According to an article by chad.co.uk, “The 23-year-old is loving every minute of being back in England after starting his professional... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 26 2014
Today [Sept 26] saw the close of the BSX’s week finish with no shares traded. The BSX finished the week at 1,388.62, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 74 remained unchanged heading into the weekend. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full weekly report is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday September 27
Saturday, September 27 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the WSW at 15 to 30 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am and sunset will be at 7.08pm. High tide will be at 11.00am... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host Interpol Specialist Meeting
The 32nd meeting of Interpol Specialist Group on Crimes against Children will take place in Bermuda on September 28th – October 3rd at the Fairmont Southampton. 31 countries of the 45 member countries will be present, and close to 150 delegates have registered. A spokesperson said, “The Interpol Specialist Group on Crimes against Children... Read more of this article
World War One Commemmoration Service
[Updated] A service to commemorate the onset of the First World War will be held at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Hamilton this Sunday, September 28th, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. A spokesperson said, “The service will be conducted by the Bishop of Bermuda, the Rt. Reverend Nicholas Dill. Along with hymns and prayers, the Regimental Colours for... Read more of this article
Style Blog Highlights TABS Bermuda Shorts
An article recently published by UK style blog Wear & Where has spotlighted TABS Bermuda, a local company that aims to provide authentic Bermuda shorts to the world. Quoting TABS owner Rebecca Hanson, the article says, “Everyone has heard of Bermuda Shorts, but no Bermudian has ever stepped up and said what ‘The Authentic Bermuda Shorts’... Read more of this article
57 Year Old Man Charged With Sex Offences
A 57 year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 26] where he faced charges alleging sexual offences involving children. The charges alleged that he touched a child for sexual purposes, invited a child to touch him, and intruded on the privacy of another child. The Court heard the children allegedly involved were under 12 years old,... Read more of this article
