Archive for June, 2015
Video: Minister Opens Red Ensign Conference
On June 23rd the Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell delivered opening remarks and welcomed the overseas delegates attending the 25th Annual Red Ensign Group [REG] conference that the Bermuda Department of Maritime Administration is hosting. The opening ceremony took place at the Town Hall, in the Town of St. George’s and... Read more of this article
ICC Announces Americas Cricket Combine
The International Cricket Council [ICC] announced that a cricket Combine will take place in Indianapolis, USA, in September to select an ICC Americas representative team. This team will play in the West Indies Cricket Board’s [WICB] Nagico Super 50 tournament during January 2016, with an opportunity for the best performing players to then trial for... Read more of this article
Two Boats Break Free From Their Moorings
Two boats broke free from their moorings this week, with their respective owners able to retrieve them thanks to reports made by members of the public. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 9.10pm, Bermuda Radio received a report from a member of the public that the 32ft power craft “Pickle Onion”... Read more of this article
Aspen Appoints Grace Fortune As Senior VP
Aspen U.S. Insurance, part of the insurance segment of Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, announced that Grace Fortune has joined as Senior Vice President, Product Line Leader, Products Liability. Reporting to Roxanne Mitchell, Executive Vice President, Casualty, Aspen U.S. Insurance, Grace will be based in Chicago and will lead Products... Read more of this article
Regiment Offers Parking For Canada Day Event
The Bermuda Regiment is to offer its Warwick Camp site for car parking today [June 25] as Canadians celebrate their national day on nearby Warwick Long Bay – complete with a shuttle service to the party.. The Regiment will open up the camp gates to allow revellers to park their cars safely, helping to keep the approach roads around the beach clear... Read more of this article
BRFU Holds AGM, Elects Executive Committee
The Bermuda Rugby Football Union [BRFU] held their Annual General Meeting recently with the entire Executive Committee being re-elected. They will be joined for the 2015/16 season by Club Representatives Scott Devine [Police], Richard Howells [Renegades], Jonathan Lightbourne [Teachers] and Jamie Pooley [Mariners]. “Changes to the BRFU Constitution... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 26 2015
Today [June 26] saw the close of the BSX’s week finish with 3,300 shares traded on the day, valued at $7,640.00 BD. 2,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at an even $1.65 per share, while another 500 shares were traded by KeyTech Ltd, closing down 1.4% at $2.76 per share. The other 800 shares were traded by Argus Group... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday June 27
Saturday, June 27 is expected to be windy with showers and thunderstorms likely, 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 SW at 30 to 50 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide will... Read more of this article
NVCC Set To Hold Harold “Doc” Dowling Day
North Village Community Club is set to hold Harold “Doc” Dowling Day tomorrow [June 27] at 11.00am at the outside of Bernard Park, with attendees encouraged to bring chairs and umbrellas to the festivities. The event will include a fun walk, team games including football, softball, and netball, family games, a free lunch, and refreshments... Read more of this article
National Electricity Sector Policy Of Bermuda
Minister of Economic Development, Dr Grant Gibbons started off the debate today [June 26] in the House of Assembly on the National Electricity Sector Policy of Bermuda, calling it a ”significant milestone in the evolution of Bermuda’s energy policies.” Dr Gibbons said, “Bermuda’s Electricity Sector is the most significant component... Read more of this article
Brannon: “Amazing Victory For Human Rights”
Following today’s 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that all American states must issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, Tony Brannon called it an “amazing victory for human rights” and said it “is now time for all the politicians to get their heads out of the pink sand on this issue.” Thirty-seven states and the... Read more of this article
Health Department To Observe HIV Testing Day
The Department of Health is observing HIV Testing Day on Monday 29th June, 2015 as part of its ongoing efforts to educate the community about the importance of knowing their HIV status. A spokesperson said, “Testing will be available on Monday from 8:30am-3:30pm, including through lunch, at the Communicable Disease Control Clinic of the Hamilton... Read more of this article
