Archive for February, 2016
Weather Forecast For Wednesday February 24
Wednesday, February 24 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/66°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 6.52am and sunset will be at 6.11pm. High tide will be at 9.29am and 9.48pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
BII Highlights Career Pathways Program Students
As part of the first annual Insurance Careers Month, the Bermuda Insurance Institute [BII] is shining the spotlight on local students who are taking steps to get a head start in the industry. One of those students is Berkeley Institute pupil Imani Smith, who is just a few months away from completing an Associates in General Insurance [AINS] designation... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Education Meeting In St David’s
[Updated] The meeting on the SCORE education report being held this evening, at Clearwater Middle School started off with a group marching to the venue singing “we shall not be moved,” and the meeting is now underway, with the Minister addressing the attendees. Minister of Education Wayne Scott recently said that closing Gilbert Institute,... Read more of this article
Video/Photos: RAF Voyager & Typhoons Leave
Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport saw extra activity today after three military aircraft paid the island a visit, taking off earlier this afternoon. The aircraft visiting the island included a Royal Air Force [RAF] A330 Voyager Tanker accompanying two Typhoon fighter jets, with the jets having arrived earlier this week. It is understood that... Read more of this article
FMG Offer RMail Secure Messaging To Clients
Freisenbruch-Meyer Group [FMG] announced that it is the first Bermuda insurer to offer RMail® secure messaging services to its clients. “FMG uses RMail services and its Registered EmailTM feature to send electronic messages with certified proof of e-delivery and encryption to ensure data privacy. RMail is built on RPost’s patented technology... Read more of this article
December 2015: Retail Sales Increase By 0.5%
Retail sales in December 2015 increased 0.5 per cent above the $106.6 million recorded in December 2014, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. “Three out of the seven sectors experienced increases in sales revenue. Motor vehicle retailers registered the largest increase in sales of 30.8 per cent. In contrast, building material... Read more of this article
CITV To Host Interview On Pathways To Status
At 8.00pm this Thursday, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy and Attorney General Trevor Moniz are set to discuss the Government’s proposed Pathways to Status initiative on the Government television station CITV. The announcement said, “Members of the public are invited to tune in to CITV [Channel 2 on Cable and Channel 102 on WOW] on... Read more of this article
Free Yoga Classes Available In Hamilton
The City of Hamilton said they are “engaging in karma yoga, the practice of giving to others without any expectation of receiving”, as from now until April, Bermuda’s yoga community is providing free beginner’s classes on occasional days during lunch at Pier 6 – lower level. The class begins at 1.05 and runs for 50 minutes. The Bermuda... Read more of this article
155 Lionfish Entered In Bermuda Winter Derby
The 2016 Winter Lionfish Derby was held from January 1 through January 30, wrapping up with a party and award ceremony following reports of 176 lionfish and 155 entered into the derby. More than 30 people participated, representing a five times increase from participation in last year’s event. Most of the lionfish were caught along the south shore... Read more of this article
BUZZ: Vision Where Herbicide Use Is Reduced
BUZZ — a group within BEST — have urged the Minister to “take bold action in protecting our environment by developing a vision for a Bermuda where the use of chemical pesticides/herbicides/fungicides is dramatically reduced or even eliminated.” “The BUZZ is a group of Bermuda residents, who have been working since late... Read more of this article
Law Firm Donates To 12 Bermuda Charities
Twelve charities have received more than $29,000, after benefiting from a commitment from a Bermuda law firm and their staff to helping organisations across the Island. The Conyers Dill & Pearman Staff Benevolent Fund has raised more than $400,000 for local causes since it was established more than a decade ago. Employees who take part in the programme... Read more of this article
Car Parts Stolen & Man Arrested After Chase
A 50-year-old man was arrested following a high-speed chase and in a separate incident an unknown suspect/s stole several car parts from a bronze colored BMW which was parked in the yard of a Bakery Lane Garage, the police said this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:35pm on Monday, 22nd February Police had reason to stop a male driving... Read more of this article
