Archive for October, 2014
CableVision: 93% Of Video, 85% Of Internet
“As of today, 93 per cent of our video subscribers and 85 per cent of our internet subscribers are back online,” Bermuda CableVision CEO Terry Roberson said today [Oct 28]. Mr. Roberson added, “Our crews are still working across the island, aside from St. George’s and St. David’s where work has been completed. “Tomorrow, we will... Read more of this article
TechArt Submission Deadline Set For Oct 29
The Bermuda Society of the Arts [BSOA] is getting set to host TechArt 2014, with entries to be displayed and winners to be judged at BSoA at City Hall in Hamilton. The last day for entries is tomorrow [Oct 29] at 4.00pm, with the event to open on October 31 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, and a closing prize giving to be held on November 14 from 5.00pm through... Read more of this article
Bermuda Aerial Media Win Future Challenge
The Future Agro Challenge [FAC] which is being hosted in over 25 countries globally, is known as “the world championship for innovators, visionaries and leaders to change our everyday life through farm, food and lifestyle”. Run as a part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Bermuda competition was judged on Tuesday, 21st October. The Bermuda Economic... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Q3 2014 Net Income: $22.8M
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced net income for the third quarter ended 30 September 2014 of $22.8 million [$0.03 per share on a fully diluted basis] compared to $21.6 million [$0.03 per share on a fully diluted basis] in the same quarter a year ago. Core earnings[1] for the third quarter were $27.1 million, an improvement... Read more of this article
Bermuda Born Author Pens Historic Novel
A new book by Bermuda-born author Annelise Freisenbruch follows the tale of a daring investigator in ancient Rome who works against the wishes of her father and husband to follow a trail of not only murder, but an attempt to destroy the Republic itself. Ms. Freisenbruch was born in Bermuda in 1977 and lived on the island until she was 8-years-old, when... Read more of this article
Red Cross To Host Karaoke Night On Nov 5
The Bermuda Red Cross is getting set to host a Karaoke Night for charity on November 5, 2014. The event will take place at the Coconut Rock Restaurant in Hamilton from 7.00pm through 11.00pm, with tickets – which cost $60 per person – including a three course dinner, gratuities, and three songs. A spokesperson said, “This will be... Read more of this article
End-To-End Invites Charities For 2015 Event
The Bermuda End-to-End is inviting local charities to apply for support from its 28th annual event, which is scheduled for May 2, 2015. A spokesperson said, “In 2015, the funding focus will be on the Bermuda family, with all proceeds going towards supporting and strengthening the Island’s family-based programmes, projects and/or operating expenses.... Read more of this article
SGPC Hosting Seniors’ Tea On October 29
The St. George’s Parish Council will be hosting a Seniors’ Tea on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Tempest Restaurant in St. Georges [the former Carriage House]. The event will take place from 2.00pm through 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Council is expecting more than 90 senior residents of the parish, aged 75 years and older. “The... Read more of this article
Aerial Video: Longtail Boat Being Removed
Following Hurricane Gonzalo, the MV Longtail had to be lifted by a crane in the Harbour Road area earlier last week, with Bermuda Aerial Media on hand to capture the scene from above. Damage to boats was a common theme around the island following the storms, and the Department of Marine & Ports Services has already reminded the public that they... Read more of this article
Opinion: Famous On OBA, SAGE, Richards
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “We are debating the SAGE Commission Report. The Finance Minister has made a pledge that he will consult widely. He will consult with the unions before we make any major decisions as it relates to the Civil Service.” OBA Minister Shawn Crockwell, December 13, 2013 Long after this promise for public consultation,... Read more of this article
“Come And See What Police Can Do” Show
“As part of the Bermuda Police Service 135th anniversary celebrations, the public is cordially invited to ‘Come and See What Police Can Do II’ – a police talent and variety show taking place on Saturday, November 8th at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts,” a police spokesperson said today. “An evening of... Read more of this article
Burchall: 3 Facts Underpinning The Economy
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Fay and Gonzalo really knocked us about, but, in typical Bermuda fashion, full recovery from that big double strike is well in hand. Like those hurricane winds, three facts drive Bermuda’s six year recession and underpin Bermuda’s economic problem. Driver and new fact One– Nanci, our evil spider. The... Read more of this article
