Archive for September, 2015

BFRS Extinguish Small Fire Near Cedar Park

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service along with police, attended a small fire in the Cedar Park Road, Prospect area at approximately 8.30pm tonight [Sept 30]. The fire appeared to be involved in the trees on the south side of Prospect Preschool and was extinguished soon after fire personnel arrived. One Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service vehicle and one... Read more of this article

Blackwatch Pass/North Shore Traffic Advisory

The Ministry of Public Works said they “would like to advise the travelling public that effective today [Sept 30th] the traffic priority at the Blackwatch Pass\North Shore Road junction has changed temporarily in order to facilitate construction works. The Ministry said, “All traffic travelling out of town on Blackwatch Pass will be required... Read more of this article

Nesbeth To Trial For Sussex County Academy

Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth has been nominated to trial for the Sussex County Girls U15 squad next month. Leilanni will be assessed by the Sussex county coaches on several aspects of her cricketing ability, from batting, bowling, fielding, athleticism, how she responds to feedback, decision making and many other areas throughout the trials. President... Read more of this article

Photos: New America’s Cup Signs On Seon Place

[Updated] With less than three weeks to go until the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series is held in Bermuda, organisers are working to promote the upcoming event, with workers seen today [Sept 30] putting up large Oracle Team USA/America’s Cup signs on the Seon Place building on Front Street. Six America’s Cup teams are set to compete... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 30 2015

Today [Sept 30] saw no shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished the day at 1,214.48, even on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 68 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 5 2026 Bermuda Stock... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday October 1

Thursday, October 1 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at 7.03pm. High tide will be at 11.35am and 11.59pm, while low tide... Read more of this article

New Appointments To Sargasso Sea Commission

The Government announced the appointment of two new commissioners to the Sargasso Sea Commission, with Professor Stephen de Mora and Mr. Mark Spalding joining the international, six strong commission to exercise a stewardship role for the Sargasso Sea, a unique ocean ecosystem. The role of the Commission is to establish safeguard measures for the Sargasso... Read more of this article

YDZ To Host Community Event On October 1st

The Youth Development Zone project is combining its efforts with the residents of Northeast Hamilton to put on a community event, aimed at strengthening relationships in the area and providing residents with information on resources and opportunities. On Thursday evening, October 1st, 4:30 to 8:30pm, at EF Gordon Square [Carpark off Court St], businesses,... Read more of this article

Win Free Tickets To America’s Cup Jam Concert

Starting tomorrow, members of the public will have the chance to win complimentary tickets from Fidelity International to the America’s Cup Jam Presented by Fidelity International, with nothing more than a bit of America’s Cup knowledge needed to secure a pair of free tickets. The contest will run starting tomorrow [Oct 1], and each day an America’s... Read more of this article

$7.7 Million Saved: Voluntary Early Retirement

The Cabinet Office confirmed that 19 public officers will retire from the Bermuda Government today [Sept 30] as part of the voluntary early retirement programme, adding that the Government has “realised a cumulative salary savings of $7.7 million” from the programme. The statement said, “The Cabinet Office today confirmed that 19 public... Read more of this article

Court: Man Ordered To Pay $1,440 Restitution

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 30], a 32-year-old man was sentenced to community service and probation, as well as ordered to pay full restitution to the victim whose cheque he had taken. Stevone Bailey was sentenced to twelve months probation, ordered to pay full restitution to the victim whose $1,440 cheque he had stolen and... Read more of this article