Archive for April, 2015
Bermuda’s Top 50 Twitter List For April 2015
[Written by Don Burgess] Baltimore has become a hotspot of social media activity. The death of Freddie Gray has sparked an intense scrutiny over that city’s policing methods. Many in the community took to the streets to peacefully demonstrate, while some elements saw it as an opportunity to create mayhem. On Twitter, the hashtags #Baltimoreriots and... Read more of this article
Photos: Alma College Alumnae Hold Reunion
Twenty-three alumnae from the former Alma College of St. Thomas, Ontario are currently on the island in order to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Alma College Class of 1955. Alma College was an all-girls collegiate boarding school which was popular with Bermudians, from the time of the first Bermudian student entering in 1943 until the school closed... Read more of this article
Paget Road Works To Commence On Friday
The Ministry of Public Works said they “would like to advise motorists using Middle/South Road in the vicinity of the Paget traffic lights that the Ministry will commence repairs on Friday 1st May 2015 to the wall that collapsed immediately east of the traffic lights. A spokesperson said, “In order to facilitate the works it will be necessary... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Apr 30 2015
Today [Apr 30] saw a volume of 11,300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $21,495.00 BD. All 11,300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Limited, closing at an even $1.90 per share. The BSX closed at 1,320.81, also even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 73 remained unchanged. The full report from the BSX... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday May 1
Friday, May 1 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WSW at 30 to 50 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6.32am and sunset will be at 7.59pm. High tide will be at 7.36am and 8.00pm, while... Read more of this article
AC: Community Sailing Project To Create Legacy
The America’s Cup is teaming up with some of the biggest names in the marine industry to launch an ambitious Community Sailing Project, saying the focus is on “leaving a sporting legacy in Bermuda.” “This is an exciting project that builds on something we started during the last America’s Cup,” said Russell Coutts, the CEO of the... Read more of this article
MP Brown Questions Bermuda Stone Removal
[Updated] Pembroke Central MP Walton Brown has questioned the circumstances surrounding the Bermuda stone excavated from the wall bordering Government House, saying he understands it was “removed without authorisation,” and the Public Works Ministry has said the Minister “did not grant permission to remove the stone.” Mr Brown... Read more of this article
Govt. House Gardens To Open This Summer
Once again Government House Gardens will be open on Sunday afternoons from this Sunday [3 May] until Labour Day. This will be the second summer that the gardens have been opened to the public and it is hoped that they will again be enjoyed by everyone. “Entry and exit will be via the North Gate on North Shore Road. Visitors are encouraged to come... Read more of this article
Minister & BTUC On Labour Tribunal Decision
Both the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] and Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy have commented on the decision of the Labour Disputes Tribunal. The BTUC said, “The decision of The Labour Disputes Tribunal reflects the fact widely acknowledged throughout our community that the dispute between the Government of Bermuda and the Bermuda Trade... Read more of this article
Scott: ‘Lack Of Understanding Tourism Product’
“The comments from Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell, carried in today’s media, about enticing the private sector to donate into a fund to help continue airlift to Bermuda demonstrates a total lack of understanding of the tourism product by our Tourism Minister,” Shadow Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said. “I wish the Minster... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy On International Workers Day
Tomorrow Bermuda will join many other countries around the world in recognizing International Workers Day, and Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said the day is one where we “salute each and every worker for their contribution to Bermuda,” “May 1 is a day where we can reflect on the international labour movement and salute each... Read more of this article
Footy Promotions To Host Pro Football Tryout
Footy Promotions announced their partnership with UK Football Trials to host the Professional Football Tryout & Assessment on July 8th – 11th, 2015 at the National Sports Center. A UK Football Trials spokesperson said, “We believe that every player in the world deserves the chance to play at the highest level they can. All football players need... Read more of this article
