Archive for February, 2016
Photos & Results: RES Spring Series Show
The RES Spring Show Series took place at the National Equestrian Centre on Vesey Street this past weekend. The RES Spring Show Series comprises three weekend hunter/jumper/equitation shows open to both adult and junior riders competing for series championships in various divisions by accumulating points over the three shows, with the final RES Show... Read more of this article
February’s 2016 Klout Social Media Rankings
[Written by Don Burgess] Did you know there are 4,800 ‘experts’ on Bermuda on social media? At least that is the number Klout says there. The social influence ranking agency computes its top 10 on the subject with Bernews leading the way. The Bermuda Tourism Authority is second followed by Nothing to Do in Bermuda, Bermemes and The Royal Gazette. The... Read more of this article
Tennis: BLTA Launches “Girl Power” Initiative
On Saturday, February 27th, a group of girls and their parents met with the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association for an initiative aimed at attracting and keeping young Bermudian females interested in competitive tennis. “The BLTA’s Girl Power Initiative will provide mentoring for the girls and will help them develop and execute plans to achieve... Read more of this article
Flying Colours Mountain Bike Series Results
The 2015/2016 Flying Colors Mountain Bike Race Series continued with the eighth race of the season at Ferry Reach this weekend, with 102 competitors competing in 8 different divisions. Matthew Oliveira took the course by storm in the Male A Division recording the win clocking a 8 lap time of 54:33.3, Kaden Hopkins finished in second place with a 8 lap... Read more of this article
PLP On Same Sex Marriage Referendum Bill
“The OBA’s constantly shifting position on same sex marriage is lacking in openness and transparency and has been unfair to the electorate,” the Progressive Labour Party said this evening [Feb 29]. This follows after the announcement earlier today by Premier Michael Dunkley that the Government will table a Referendum Bill so “that... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 29 2016
Today [Feb 29] saw 12,850 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $33,055.00 BD. 9,500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at an even $1.70 per share, while another 350 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing up 9.6% at $14.25 per share. The other 3,000 shares were traded by KeyTech Ltd, closing up 14.0%... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday March 1
Tuesday, March 1 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 6.45am and sunset will be at 6.16pm. High tide will be at 1.09am and 1.20pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Impact Mentoring Academy Launches Campaign
Impact Mentoring Academy [IMA] is holding its inaugural IMPACT Campaign, a 60‐day pledge campaign where the public can become a partner or patron of the school. The campaign will begin tomorrow [Mar 1] and find on May 1, with all funds raised to go toward the school’s improvement plan. The IMPACT Campaign is an annual fund drive to support... Read more of this article
BIFF Announce 2016 Special Events Programme
The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] announced the programme of events that will form part of this year’s film festival. BIFF Masterclass: The Producer’s Retrospective Sunday, March 6, 10am-2pm @BUEI Highly experienced and respected independent film producer, Christine Vachon, returns to BIFF to present a Masterclass after her... Read more of this article
Clinic Services Closed: March 14/15 Afternoons
Staff will be participating in skills-building training during the afternoons of Monday March 14th and Tuesday March 15th, and as a result, the regular clinics at Hamilton Health Centre and Warwick Health Centre will not be held. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Health aspires to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism.... Read more of this article
Decision To Hold Referendum Is ‘Disappointing’
[Updated] “The Government’s decision to hold a referendum on an issue which affects the rights of a minority is, to put it politely, disappointing,” said the Bermuda Bred Company and OUTBermuda. This follows after the announcement earlier today by Premier Michael Dunkley that the Government will table a Referendum Bill so “that the... Read more of this article
Suspects Flee After Resident Challenges Them
Police attended a report of a home invasion in Paget early Saturday morning, which saw two male suspects gain entry into the residence by smashing a glass door and then confronting the male and female residents, with the male resident challenging the suspects, causing them to flee the scene on foot. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:00am on... Read more of this article
