Archive for October, 2015

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Manders, Brooks Win Clay Court Championships

Gavin Manders was too much for Jenson Bascome to handle as he overpowered his Davis Cup teammate to become the Bermuda Clay Courts Champion today [Oct 31]. Manders — who received a $2,000 cheque courtesy of sponsors Moet & Chandon — dominated the match 6-1 6-1 to cement his position as Bermuda’s top tennis player. Earlier, unseeded... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday November 1

Sunday, November 1 is expected to be clear and sunny, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 6.35am and sunset will be at 5.28pm. High tide will be at 12.33am and 11.35pm, while low tide... Read more of this article

CURB: Use Of 315F “Excessive & Unreasonable”

Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] said it was “with regret” they heard the police announce that over Halloween they will be using Section 315F of the Criminal Code, as it is both “excessive and unreasonable” and “one of the unintended consequences of Section 315F is direct and indirect racial profiling.” Yesterday... Read more of this article

Corals, Marine Resources In Small Island States

Foreign scientists working in small island states need to create better collaborations with local researchers and marine management entities if coral reefs, fish, and other marine resources are to be saved from irreversible degradation, according to a new opinion paper published by researchers from the Caribbean, Canada, the USA, and UK. The opinion,... Read more of this article

Photos: 2015 Bermuda National Trust FarmFest

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Trust is hosting their “FarmFest” today [Oct 31], with a number of activities taking place including game stalls, races, arts and crafts, a costume parade, and more. The event is free to attend, with game and food tickets available to purchase, with all proceeds from the event set to help the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: “Zombie Walk” In Somerset

The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard, in conjunction with the Somerset Country Squire and Somerset businesses, hosted its third annual Zombie Walk and Haunted Hallows Halloween event in the west end today [Oct 31]. The event started with a band of costumed “zombies” making their way from Grey’s Bridge to the Mangrove Bay Village, with... Read more of this article

Starling Appointed Greenrock Executive Director

Jonathan Starling has been appointed as Greenrock’s Executive Director, with the organisation saying they “believe he has the skills, experience and qualifications to be an asset to Greenrock in this role.” “Jonathan has outstanding qualifications for the role, with hands on experience with Bermuda’s natural environment... Read more of this article

Northshore Pharmacy Ltd Opens At NMAC

The Northshore Pharmacy is now available at the Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Centre [NMAC], opened by husband and wife team Jonathan and Jennie Lightbourne. An NMAC spokesperson said, “Northshore Pharmacy Ltd is one of Bermuda’s newest pharmacies recently opened by the husband and wife team of Jonathan and Jennie Lightbourne.” “Having... Read more of this article

Premier Addresses Visiting Caribbean Delegation

“No matter what our differences are politically, socially, regionally, each of the Parliamentarians in this room today share a unifying bond,” Premier Michael Dunkley said in his welcoming address to a visiting delegation from the Caribbean. “As leaders, whether we are Parliamentarians in Government or Opposition we have an obligation... Read more of this article

Daylight Savings Time: Set Clocks Back 1 Hour

People across the island can count on an extra hour of sleep as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end and clocks roll back one hour this weekend. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday [Nov 1] at 2.00am. As you set your clocks back one hour, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service reminds Bermudians to also take the opportunity to check the batteries in your... Read more of this article

Winter Ferry Service To Begin On November 2nd

The Department of Marine & Ports has advised that it will be introducing the Sea Express Winter Ferry Schedule on Monday, November 2, 2015. “There will be no printed schedules available,” a spokesperson said. “The new schedule can be viewed on-line at www.marineandports.bm and can be printed. The schedules will be subject to change.” Related... Read more of this article