Archive for July, 2015
Photos: Cup Match Campers Brave Wet Weather
Despite the wet weather, Cup Match celebrants have set up tents at various locations, getting set to enjoy the weekend’s festivities, with tents visible in several areas, including John Smiths Bay, Coney Island Park, Kindley Field Road, Shelly Bay Park and more. The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Thunderstorm Advisory valid through this evening,... Read more of this article
Parks Department Advisory: Horseshoe Bay
In advance of the upcoming Cup Match holiday, the Department of Parks issued an advisory pertaining to the use of Horseshoe Bay Beach. It follows in full below. The Department of Parks’ Park Service would like to advise the public of the following, as it relates to Horseshoe Bay Beach on Thursday July 30th 2015. Horseshoe Bay Closure On Thursday July... Read more of this article
Harbour Nights Event Cancelled This Evening
Harbour Nights has been cancelled for this evening [July 29], the Chamber of Commerce confirmed, A spokesperson from the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said, “We have made the call to cancel Harbour Nights for this evening. Wishing you a safe and happy Cup Match holiday.” Related Stories Videos: Harbour Nights On Front Street Crown &... Read more of this article
Photos: Berkeley Society’s Summer Jazz Jam
The Berkeley Educational Society held its Summer Jazz Jam recently, entertaining those in attendance under the distinguished patronage of former Berkeley Deputy Principal and retired senior civil servant Robert K. Horton. Refreshments were served at 6.30pm, with the event itself commencing at 7.00pm. Hosted by former Berkeleyites Darlene Hartley and... Read more of this article
Cup Match: No Trash Collection In St George’s
The Corporation of St. George said they “would like to inform residents and businesses of the Town of St. George that there will be no garbage collection during the two days of Cup Match. There will be a trash collection for residents and business on Saturday, August 1st, 2015.” Related Stories The Olde Towne Trick & Treat On October... Read more of this article
KeyTech: Comprehensive Loss Of $1.9 Million
The KeyTech Group of Companies today [July 29] announces a total comprehensive loss from continuing operations of $1.9 million for the year ending March 31, 2015, compared with $1.7 million in the previous year. Net loss for the year from continuing operations was $15.9 million versus $2.1 million in the prior year. A loss of $18.6 million was attributed... Read more of this article
Court Hears Man Allegedly Uses 23 Aliases
A defendant — who was unidentified in his first appearance — was back before Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo in this morning’s [July 29] Magistrates Court session, with the Court hearing the defendant appears to be a foreign national who allegedly uses 23 different aliases. Prosecutor Carrington Mahoney told the Magistrate that after checking... Read more of this article
Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre Holiday Hours
The Bermuda Hospitals Board said they wish the public a happy and safe holiday weekend, and said “if urgent medical care is required the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] in St David’s will be open from 4pm to midnight on Thursday and Friday and from noon to midnight on Saturday and Sunday. “Please note that if your condition is serious,... Read more of this article
Bacardi Limited Promotes Fabio Di Giammarco
Bacardi today [July 29] announces the immediate promotion of Fabio Di Giammarco,42, to Global Vice President for Bacardí rum. He will be based in the Bacardi global headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda, pending Bermuda Department of Immigration approval. In this role, Mr. Di Giammarco is responsible for the Bacardí rum brand marketing efforts globally,... Read more of this article
Photos: Streetwise Programme Class Graduation
The Bermuda College Division Of Professional and Career Education hosted the first local graduating class of the StreetWise MBA™ Programme yesterday [July 28] at the HSBC Harbourview Building on Front Street. The graduates included Herbie Alves, Jahnika Alves, Natalie Bennett, Doyle Butterfield, Elaine Butterfield, Gina Cardell-Naranjo, Felica DeRoza,... Read more of this article
PHC Foundation Award $40,000 In Scholarships
The PHC Foundation recently handed over $40,000 in scholarship funds to college-aged students at the 8th Annual PHC Foundation Awards Ceremony hosted by XL-Catlin, the programme’s premier Sponsor. The event was attended by the recipients, their families, Pembroke Hamilton Club officials, the executive of the PHC Foundation and sponsor representatives. PHC... Read more of this article
Young Debaters To Represent Bermuda In BVI
Two young Bermudian debaters selected from the island’s Youth Parliament have flown overseas to represent Bermuda at the 11th Regional Commonwealth Youth Parliament Conference in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Zaji Smith, a student at Saltus Grammar School, and Destinee Taylor, a recent graduate of the CedarBridge Academy, will face competition... Read more of this article
