Archive for February, 2015
Minister: New Electoral Process For City Elections
[Updated with video] In advance of the municipal elections scheduled for Hamilton and St. George’s in May 2015, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy provided an overview of how the new electoral process will work. Speaking in the Senate today [Feb 25] the Minister said that Government “took the view that business ratepayers should have... Read more of this article
Photos: Elliott Primary School 2015 Science Fair
The island’s budding scientists showed what they have been learning lately, with Elliot Primary School hosting their Science Fair this week, with students showcasing a wide variety of projects. Senator Diallo Rabain and Shadow Minister of Education Lovitta Foggo both stopped by to admire the students’ handiwork, and the students were later... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 25 2015
Today [Feb 25] saw a volume of 38,800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $99,350.00 BD. 37,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $2.00 per share, while the other 1,800 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing at an even $14.25 per share. The BSX closed at 1,373.49, also even on the day. There... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday February 26
Thursday, February 26 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSW at 40 to 55 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 6.50am and sunset will be at 6.13pm. High tide will be at 2.28am and 2.51pm,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Today’s Hospitality Career Fair
The Department of Workforce Development and the Bermuda Hotel Association hosted a Hospitality Career Fair today [Feb 25] in the conference rooms at Elbow Beach Hotel, with participating hotel properties hosting stations to help attendees determine areas of interest. Speaking in advance of the event, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said, “The... Read more of this article
WWS To Host Health And Wellness Expo
Widows Wear Stilettos Bermuda Chapter, will be celebrating its first anniversary in March and to commemorate this milestone, they will be hosting a health and wellness expo at the Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church on Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Although the expo is specifically geared for both men and women who are widowed in... Read more of this article
Somers Limited Announces Financial Results
Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2014. Commenting on the financial results, Warren McLeland, Chairman of Somers said, “Somers recorded a profit of $1.2 million for the quarter with dividend income and net valuation gains from the investment portfolio offsetting... Read more of this article
Man Denies Causing Harm By Driving Carelessly
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 25], a 49-year-old man denied causing grieving bodily harm to another person by driving carelessly. John Cordeiro pleaded not guilty to causing grieving bodily harm to another person by driving carelessly, which allegedly occurred on 4th September 2014. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo set trial for late May... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: Weekend BNAA Track & Field Meet
Four more athletes reached the Qualifying Standard for the 2015 Carifta Games during the second day of the Bermuda National Athletics Association Track Meet at the National Sports Center this past weekend. Three athletes qualified in the same race, during the Under 18 Boy’s 800m race Michiah Robinson, David Darrell and Aaron Jacobs all met the standard. Robinson... Read more of this article
Ministry: Schools Will Open On Friday, April 17
The Ministry of Education today [Feb 25] confirmed that all public schools will be open on Friday, April 17th, the date that was previously designated as a school holiday to mark the Agriculture Exhibition. A spokesperson said, “In the recent Budget presentation, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Everard T. Richards, JP, MP informed... Read more of this article
Photos: Women’s Futsal League Triple Header
The Women’s Futsal League Season continued inside the Warwick Academy Gymnasium on Saturday [Feb 22] with a total of 52 goals scored in the three games, including a game which resulted in one team hammering their opponents 28-1. CP Chicas 28 – Young Men Social Club 1 The CP Chicas scored at will, and ran away with the game from the start and... Read more of this article
Videos: BTA Unveils 2015 Golf Tourism Strategy
[Updated with videos] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] unveiled the 2015 Golf Tourism Strategy, saying they “estimate the overall economic impact as a result of our 2015 golf tourism calendar to be: 820 visitors; 4,075 room nights and more than $1 million infused into the local economy.” Speaking today, BTA Chief Product & Experiences... Read more of this article
