Archive for June, 2015

Fire Service Extinguish Van And Pedal Bike Fires

At approximately 2.39pm today [June 29], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to a report of an abandoned van on fire in the Warwick area. Fire Service spokesperson, Sergeant Jamal Albuoy, reported “BFRS responded to the incident with appliances from our Port Royal Station and 4 personnel. On arrival, an abandoned van, debris and... Read more of this article

CedarBridge Launches New Library Collection

CedarBridge Academy has significantly increased its reading programme with a new Accelerated Reader [AR] Library that adds thousands of new volumes of titles available to students. The AR programme is the centerpiece of CedarBridge’s intensive literacy curriculum aimed at raising the reading skills of students to grade level or better. The new AR... Read more of this article

Video: Southampton Brush Fire Extinguished

[Updated] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a brush fire tonight [June 29] in Southampton at approximately 8.00pm with multiple appliances attending the scene near Pompano Beach Road. At least three fire appliances and a private water truck could be seen at the location with fire personnel wearing breathing apparatus wetting down the... Read more of this article

Minister Meets With PAHO-WHO Representative

Today [June 29] the Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment Jeanne Atherden met with PAHO-WHO [Pan American Health Organization –World Health Organization] representative Dr. Noreen Jack at Ministry headquarters. Dr. Jack is visiting Bermuda to consult with the Ministry on the Biennial Work Plan, a short term strategic plan for health system improvements... Read more of this article

Bermuda: “Destination For Adrenaline Junkies”

Bermuda is being touted as a destination for “adrenaline junkies” in a recent Wall Street Journal article, which opens by saying, “You can still go golfing on Bermuda, but this once-staid island now offers big-thrills pursuits from rock climbing to mountain biking just a short hop from the east coast.” In an article titled “Bermuda:... Read more of this article

Trinity Sound To Host ‘Bless Up Bermuda’ Event

Trinity Sound will be hosting another community event as part of their ‘Bless Up Bermuda’ outreach, setting up in the parking lot of Court Street Liquors in order to offer food and entertainment on Saturday, July 4 from 4.00pm through 9.00pm. A spokesperson said, “We’re doing the same thing we did at Parsons Road Park: bussin’... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 29 2015

Today [June 29] saw a volume of 2,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $3,465.00 BD. All 2,100 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at an even $1.65 per share. The BSX closed at 1,191.98, also even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 72 remained unchanged. The full report from the BSX is available... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Tuesday June 30

Tuesday, June 30 is expected to be clear and sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be south at 15 to 30 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6.14am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide will be at 7.46am and 8.16pm,... Read more of this article

Latvia Corrects Record, Bermuda Not Blacklisted

[Updated] A second European state, Latvia, has conceded Bermuda is not one of their “blacklisted” countries and has written to the European Commission [EC] to set the record straight, the Finance Ministry said today. “The EC recently included Bermuda in a list of 30 “uncooperative” tax jurisdictions. The master “blacklist” was comprised... Read more of this article

New LG G4 Smartphone Available At CellOne

CellOne announced today the availability of LG’s newest addition to its G-series lineup, the LG G4. “While LG may be known mainly for their innovative appliances, their smartphones certainly share the manufacturer’s cutting edge design and technology traits,” the company said. “The LG G4 calls out to all budding photographers,... Read more of this article

Argus Group Reports Net Profit Of $16 Million

Argus Group Holdings Limited today announced a net profit of $16.0 million for year ended March 31, 2015 compared to $13.3 million in the year prior. In addition, the Board has declared an interim dividend of eight cents per share. Alison Hill [pictured], Chief Executive Officer of the Argus Group, comments, “Last year was another year of strong... Read more of this article

Minister: Ombudsman’s Report Is “Disturbing”

[Updated with video] Commenting on the recently released Ombudsman’s Annual Report, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said he finds the Report “disturbing,” and the two Departments did “absolutely nothing wrong and for the Ombudsman to portray anything other than that is utterly false and misleading.” In releasing the... Read more of this article