Archive for November, 2014
Commercial Bowling League Results
The Commercial League Bowling season continued at the Warwick Lanes, with the Alley Pals defeating the Super Stars 4 – 0, the Spinners defeated B.T.C. 3 – 1. Sweet Life defeated Live Wires 3 – 1, while Team Unsponsored defeated the Braves 3 – 1. The Sunset defeated Gard Do It Best 3 – 1 and the game between Double Trouble and the BPS Blue... Read more of this article
First Atlantic Commerce, Travolutionary Affiliate
Bermuda-based First Atlantic Commerce [FAC], a global online payment solutions provider, and Travolutionary, a comparison and booking platform for the travel industry, announced their affiliation and technical integration. The company said, “FAC is a Bermuda-based, feature-rich payment gateway that was established in 1998 to deliver customized... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 26 2014
Today [Nov 26] saw a volume of 15,600 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $40,650.00 BD. 15,000 shares were traded by Bank of NT Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $1.99 per share, while the other 600 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, which closed at $18.00 per share, also even on the day. The BSX closed at an even 1,370.98. There... Read more of this article
Lloyd Fray Re-Elected: Cricket Board President
The Bermuda Cricket Board confirmed the results and decisions of their AGM held at Charities House this evening [Nov 26], saying that Lloyd Fray was re-elected as President, while Gershon Gibbons was elected as Treasurer. They will hold office until the AGM of 2017. In addition, the following Club Representatives will hold office until the AGM of 2015:... Read more of this article
Situation At Warwick School, No Serious Injuries
[Updated with statements + photos] The police said there was an explosion this morning [Nov 26] at the Warwick Academy science department, with one student receiving minor injuries. A police spokesperson said, “At 10:30am police and other first responders received a report of explosion at the Science Department of Warwick Academy School. As... Read more of this article
2000lb Great White Shark Passes By Again
Lydia — a 2000lb 14ft 6in great white shark — recently passed in the vicinity of Bermuda, according to a tracking system run by the non-profit organization ocean research group OCEARCH. Lydia, who has passed by Bermuda’s waters before, traveled from the east coast of the USA, making her way to the general outskirts of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday November 27
Thursday, November 27 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the SSW at 30 to 50 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 6.58am and sunset will be at 5.13pm. High tide will be at 11.46am,... Read more of this article
PLP Calls For Delay Of New Work Permit Policy
[Updated] Shadow Minister for Immigration, Walton Brown, is today calling on Minister Michael Fahy to delay the December 1 start date for the new work permit policy. Mr. Brown said, “We are making this call so that a number of issues can be addressed to ensure Bermudians have genuine opportunities for jobs. In its current state, this new policy will... Read more of this article
Video: Police Offer Holiday Shopping, Safety Tips
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference today [Nov 26] to provide safety and shopping tips for the upcoming holiday season and Black Friday sales. Acting Superintendent Calvin Smith said, “Today we are here to bring your attention to holiday shopping safety tips. As of tomorrow, Thursday November 27th, the Thanksgiving holiday... Read more of this article
PLP: Residents Solution To Coastal Erosion
“Local boat owners and area residents have presented a solution for a coastal erosion problem they see escalating as result of recent storms,” Shadow Minister of Environment Glenn Blakeney and Kim Swan said in a joint statement. “As the dust settles and the island returns to normal – the assessment of the hurricane damage shifts... Read more of this article
Holiday Trunk Show With Designer Oneka Benn
The Island Shop will be hosting holiday trunk show with Oneka Benn Schwartz, a luxury home furnishings designer, featuring a limited edition collection of bespoke pillows, table linens, bed linens, lampshades and other home furnishings. The Trunk Show will be held on Dec. 10th, 11th and 12th at The Island Shop on Queen Street in Hamilton. “As a designer... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Feature On “House Hunters” Show
Bermuda will be featured on the House Hunters International television show airing this week, following the real estate ventures of two Canadians who moved to the island. House Hunters International, a spin-off from House Hunters, airs on HGTV, which shows on CableVision channel 46 and WOW channel 207. The official episode description said, “Canadians... Read more of this article
