Archive for July, 2015
CARPHA Rep Dr. Lisa Indar Visits Bermuda
Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA] Programme Manager for Regional Tourism and Health, Dr. Lisa Indar visited Bermuda this week. The purpose of the visit was to build capacity and provide technical assistance and expertise on the prevention and rapid response to communicable diseases, food safety and health and safety in tourism. Dr Indar met with... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday July 27
Monday, July 27 is expected to see thunderstorms likely in the morning, then the chance of scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6.29am and sunset... Read more of this article
Spa Review: Brightening Body Bliss Treatment
Imagine a place where you can relax and unwind, a place where luxury is everything. Imagine a place where you will be pampered with glorious spa treatments, lounge overlooking the South Shore and be waited on hand and foot. That place is Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Southampton. I visited Willow Stream on Saturday as an excuse to pamper myself and... Read more of this article
Royal Congratulations For Winner Ben Ainslie
Extreme winds forced the cancellation of racing at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth today [July 26], but didn’t dampen enthusiasm for a Royal visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. With no racing to close out the weekend, the results from Saturday stand, meaning Land Rover BAR is the winner of the first event of... Read more of this article
40-Year-Old Shooting Victim Remains In ICU
As of this morning [July 26], the 40-year-old Hamilton parish man who was shot at the Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club on July 2nd remains in the ICU in “critical but stable condition.” A police spokesperson said, “At last check 6:45am Sunday, July 26th the 40 year old Hamilton parish man shot and injured at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club... Read more of this article
Robbery At Mr. Chicken Express in Devonshire
On Friday evening [July 24] two males — one brandishing a bladed article — gained entry into Mr. Chicken Express in Devonshire and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken; however no employees were injured. “Around 10:20pm on Friday, July 24th police officers were dispatched to a reported armed robbery at Mr. Chicken... Read more of this article
Centre On Philanthropy Holds Community Day
The Centre on Philanthropy recently celebrated its 7th annual Summer Intern Community Day on Friday, July 17, connecting local businesses with non-profits for a day of community service. Community Days provide an opportunity for non-profits to select a project that needs helping hands, and teams of summer student interns who discover the joy of giving... Read more of this article
Patrons Brave Rain To Attend ‘One Love’ Concert
Despite the less than inviting weather conditions, crowds of people — many carrying umbrellas — made their way to the ‘One Love, One Life’ concert in Hamilton last night [July 25], which featured performances by Morgan Heritage, Barrington Levy and a host of local entertainers. Speaking after the show, Barrington Levy said,... Read more of this article
Historical Video & Photos: Bermuda In The 1930s
Step back some 80 years into the past with this video showcasing Bermuda as it existed in the 1930s, with the 15-minute montage offering an expansive look at island life at that time. Titled “A Visit to Bermuda,” the video opens with a look around the island, with boats and ships, houses and buildings, and foliage all visible as the camera... Read more of this article
Sunday July 26th: “Good News” Spotlight
News that BFIS and ABIC handed out over $900,000 in scholarships, the first therapeutic plasma exchange in Bermuda took place, and Saltus Grammar School students are celebrating near-perfect exam scores were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In other good news stories, a contingent of Bermuda Scouts will be attending the World... Read more of this article
Workforce Development Dept. Success Stories
Prior to her job as an HR Administrative Assistant at the Department of Education, Ms Janae Armstrong was an unemployed mother of four, challenged to stay positive about her chances of finding a job and creating a better life for her children, and said finding her job is a “true blessing” to her, and she encourages all “unemployed,... Read more of this article
Weather: America’s Cup Cancelled Today In UK
Due to “extreme weather” in Portsmouth, England today’s [July 26] America’s Cup racing has been cancelled. A statement from the organisers said, “After discussions with the America’s Cup organising committee due to extreme weather we have had to take the difficult decision to cancel today’s racing and Louis... Read more of this article
