Archive for December, 2014
Family Centre Thanks Community For Assistance
“Bermuda is a very unique place in that individuals from all walks of life have extended a ‘hand-up’ to families in need,” Executive Director of Family Centre Martha Dismont said. “The number of individuals and families in need of basic support for food and clothing at this time of year seems to be greater than ever before”, said... Read more of this article
Photos: First And Premier Division Football
Recent football matches between teams in both the First and Premier divisions saw a total of seven victories added to official standings, including a convincing 11-1 win by the First Division’s Devonshire Colts over the Paget Lions. Other teams involved in the weekend action included the Wolves, Somerset Eagles, Boulevard Blazers, Young Men Social... Read more of this article
Bishop Of Bermuda’s Christmas Message
[Christmas message from Anglican Bishop of Bermuda, Rt Revd Nicholas Dill] Merry Christmas to you all. What a year 2014 has been. We have had all kinds of storms, economic, political and meteorological – each stirring things up – both exposing weaknesses, inspiring hope and much needed co-operation and community spirit. We have seen the resilience... Read more of this article
Governor George Fergusson: Christmas Message
[Updated with video] I think I am coming to learn that every year in Bermuda is extraordinary. Extraordinary in the range of things that happen, in the quality of events put on – of sporting and cultural performances and occasions, of dramas both in nature and in the human world. This past year has been no exception. The two great storms in October... Read more of this article
Premier Michael Dunkley’s Christmas Message
[Updated with video] Merry Christmas Bermuda. I hope this day finds you in good health. This is my first Christmas message to you as Premier. And on behalf of my family, my colleagues, and the Government, I wish you the very best for the holiday season and beyond. Without a doubt, we have had a busy year. As a Country, we’ve been working hard to... Read more of this article
PLP Leader Marc Bean’s Christmas Message
[Updated with video] It is a very special pleasure to address you on behalf of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party at this very special time of year. Whether you observe Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah or anything at all, one thing that we all can celebrate is the need for all of us to be drawing closer together as opposed to being drawn further apart. We... Read more of this article
Russian Cargo Aircraft Lands At Bermuda Airport
[Updated] An Aviacon Zitotrans airplane landed at the LF Wade International Airport tonight [Dec 23] and appeared to be taking on fuel while it was parked at the main terminal. Aviacon Zitotrans is a charter cargo company with a main base in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The Wikipedia website states that, “JSC “Aviacon Zitotrans” is an airline... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 23 2014
Today [Dec 23] saw a volume of 37,215 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $158,060.50 BD. 30,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.5% at $2.00 per share, while another 6,700 shares were traded by Somers Limited, which closed up 3.6% at $14.25 per share. The other 515 shares were traded by Ascendant Group... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday December 24
Wednesday, December 24 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the ESE at 10 to 15 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7.17am and sunset will be at 5.19pm. High tide will be at 9.50am... Read more of this article
Delta Programme Delivers Over 400 Holiday Gifts
The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Bermuda Alumnae Chapter partnered with the Phoenix Stores Limited and Brown & Co to facilitate a new programme that resulted in the donation of over 400 gifts for families across the island. Members of the Bermuda Alumnae Chapter were stationed at Phoenix and Brown & Co during late night... Read more of this article
Police To Guide Elbow Beach Holiday Traffic
The Bermuda Police Service will be on hand during holiday celebrations on Elbow Beach, helping to guide traffic and assists motorists as people converge on the beach on Christmas Day. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service recognizes on Christmas Day a number of the island residents converge on Elbow Beach for festive celebrations. “This... Read more of this article
Jr National Squash Championships Concludes
The Digicel Junior National Squash Championships 2014 came to an end at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. In a Under 19 Boys battle, the defending champion Nazhir Smith came from 2 – 1 down to defeat Dyland Mouldoon in a five setter that also needed two tie-breaks. Smith won the first set 11-7, but Muldoon with a never say die attitude... Read more of this article
