Archive for October, 2014
Hotel Association Pays Tribute To Toby Dillas
The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] and Hotel Employers of Bermuda, as well as their industry partners, said they were “shocked and saddened” to learn of the passing of one of Bermuda’s icons in the hotel industry, Mr. R. Toby Dillas. A spokesperson said, “Toby was a consummate professional who devoted many years to both promoting... Read more of this article
Videos: Bye-Election Nomination Day Underway
[Updated with videos] The Nomination Day for the upcoming bye-election in Constituency #33 Sandys South is underway today [Oct 28], with the PLP and OBA candidates, and their supporters, making their way to the Somers Isles Lodge in Sandys. The bye-election will be held on November 18th and will see the PLP’s Jamahl Simmons match up against the... Read more of this article
ICC: Nepal Defeats USA To Move To The Top
Singapore bowlers sealed a victory over Bermuda on day six of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3. The day saw four teams in action, with defending champion Nepal defeating USA by 10 runs by the Duckworth-Lewis [D-L] Method to move to the top of the points table, and Singapore recording a three-wicket victory over Bermuda. The two matches were... Read more of this article
BHeC Releases 2014 National Health Report
The Bermuda Health Council [BHeC] has released the National Health Accounts Report 2014. For five years BHeC has produced the report, which is essential for monitoring Bermuda’s health system financing and expenditure trends. BHeC said, “The report details health system costs for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013 [FYE 2013] and explains... Read more of this article
HMS Argyll Seizes $15 Million In Cocaine
The HMS Argyll seized over 200Kg [441lbs] of cocaine with what was said to be an estimated street value of $15 million only a day after leaving Bermuda, where the ship had been assisting with the clean-up following Hurricane Gonzalo. After spending four days in Bermuda, she was returning to the Caribbean when the ship encountered a suspect yacht in... Read more of this article
Video: BF&M Hosts 18th Breast Cancer Walk
BF&M Limited, in conjunction with the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, hosted its 18th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk yesterday [Oct 27], bringing together people from around the island in order to enjoy a healthy evening even while raising money for charitable outreach initiatives, including the company’s Equal Access Fund and Education... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Glow In The Dark Puppetry Show
The Salvation Army West End Community Church [WECC] Blacklight Mime and Puppet Ministry will be presenting ‘Glow Party’ on Saturday [Nov 1] starting at 7.00pm at the Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall. The production involves young people from the ages of 8 – 20 doing Glow in the Dark [blacklight] puppetry along with help from a few friends. Doors... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Ltd. Declares Quarterly Dividend
Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.67 per common share. The dividend will be payable on December 1, 2014, to common shareholders of record on November 20, 2014. Related Stories PartnerRe Dividend On Preferred Shares PartnerRe Declares Dividend On Shares PartnerRe Declares Preferred... Read more of this article
2014 Digicel Academy Kicks Off In Jamaica
The Digicel Kickstart Academy was launched in Jamaica yesterday [Oct 27] and will see 42 boys from across the Caribbean and Central America — including Bermuda — go through a week of intense training that will culminate in a final match between the Academy players and the Jamaica national under-16 team. This is the first time that the Kickstart... Read more of this article
BFA Current Stats, Standings & Goalscorers
A total of 15 goals were scored in both divisions combined this past weekend, with 7 goals scored in the Premier Division and 8 scored in the First Division. Premier Division The Premier Division sees the PHC Zebras take sole possession of the top spot, while North Village Rams, Robin Hood, Somerset Trojans, Devonshire Cougars and the St. George’s... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests: 1 For DUI, 3 For Warrants
Over the past weekend [Oct 25/26] police officers arrested one person on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] continues. “Officers also arrested three people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island,” a police spokesperson... Read more of this article
BGA To Host Major Tournaments In November
The Bermuda Golf Association will be holding two major tournaments during the month of November. The first is the Bermuda Mixed Foursomes on Saturday, 8th & Sunday, 9th November at Turtle Hill Golf Club 8.00am shotgun start each day. This is a 36 hole stroke play tournament for mixed teams of two. Saturday – Four-Ball [Two ball best ball] Sunday... Read more of this article
