Archive for October, 2014

BTC Estimated Repair Progress Now At 73%

Following restoration efforts after the two storms, BTC said they “have estimated repair progress to be in the range of 73%, with a total of 316 cables damaged, some of which provided service to hundreds of customers. “Service to all Exchange’s and remote sites has been restored and with cable restoration well underway, focus can now be... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Bailey’s Bay Walkway Progress

Segments of footbridge were successfully placed on the pylons at Bailey’s Bay yesterday [Oct 30], and upon the completion of all the work, the trail between Crawl Hill and Coney Island will be officially opened as recreation path for use by pedestrians and cyclists. A Public Works Ministry spokesperson previously said, ““This project is part... Read more of this article

Events Postponed Due To Firefighters Death

Bermuda Fire and Rescue Services, Chief Fire Officer, R. Lloyd Burchall confirmed that Fire Safety Awareness Week, which was due to commence next week, will be postponed due to the unexpected passing of firefighter Alvin Baker. Chief Burchall said, “We have made the decision to postpone the Fire Safety Week as we are experiencing the unexpected passing... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: East End Halloween Event

The ‘East End Team’ hosted their annual Halloween ‘Fun For Kids’ event yesterday [Oct 30] at Ordnance Island in St. George’s from 4.30pm with children and organisers showing up wearing costumes. Halloween decorations adorned the area with organisers keeping the little ones busy with a fun castle, skin art and free candy giveaways including... Read more of this article

Polaris Holding Company Reports $1.81M Loss

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Polaris Holding Company Limited today [Oct 31] released the Company’s audited financial results for the year ending 31 March, 2014; reporting a $1.81 million loss. The filing stated: ”On October 31, 2014 Polaris Holding Company Limited, parent to Stevedoring Services Limited reported its financial... Read more of this article

Saturday’s Flu Express Changed To Wednesday

Due to projected weather conditions tomorrow [Nov 1], the Department of Health has rescheduled the next Flu Express [originally planned for Saturday] to be held at the Warwick Clinic [by the Warwick Post Office, under the rubber tree at 70 Middle Road, Warwick] on Wednesday November 5th from 10 am to 2 pm. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast... Read more of this article

BELCO: 138 Customers Remain Without Power

BELCO said that we start today [Oct 31] with 138 customers without power, adding that crews are expected to be able to work through over half of them by later tonight, with crews working island-wide, moving from one job to the next. A spokesperson said, “Today, we would also like to again request that everyone who does not have power yet to phone... Read more of this article

NVCC Win Plate Championship In Florida

The North Village Lady Rams won the Plate Championship at the Disney International Youth Netball Tournament in Florida, which saw teams from the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Bermuda, Canada and the USA take part. The Round Robin action saw the North Village Lady Rams go down 31 – 13 to La Lucia from South Africa. The next match saw the... Read more of this article

“Pure Bread Cat” Wins Halloween Contest

The winner of this year’s Annual Spookie Ookie Pet Halloween Costume contest hosted by Fetchfido is Sheldon the “Pure Bread Cat”, who is 1 year old and lives in Smiths with Jennifer Chisnall. A spokesperson said, “We had started the contest two weeks ago but voting didn’t start until this past Sunday, lasting for 3 1/2... Read more of this article

Looking At The Tale Of The “Isle Of Devils”

[Written by Juanae Baker] Imagine a cool windy night with the moon as your only source of light. The ebb and flow of the waves rock you back and forth, up and down. In the darkness you hear only the echoes of animals unknown. Strange creatures fly about in packs, seemingly to devour you. In the blackness of night you strain to see what lay before you.... Read more of this article

Nepal Win ICC World Cricket League Division 3

Three half-centuries helped Nepal defeat Uganda by 62 runs in the final of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 in front of a passionate crowd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday. Sagar Pun [64], Gyanendra Malla [56] and Naresh Budhaayer [51] helped Nepal score 223 in 49.5 overs and then Bhuvan Karki returned figures of four for 39 to dismiss... Read more of this article