Archive for February, 2016
Photos: Purvis Primary School Science Fair
Purvis Primary School recently held their 15th Annual Science Fair, with the science fair projects based on the Cambridge science curriculum, and serving to highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and inquiry skills. Every student from Primary 1 to Primary 6 presents their experiment to a panel of judges and answers their questions. The science... Read more of this article
Deloitte ‘Adopts’ Seymour’s Nature Reserve
Seymour’s Pond Nature Reserve in Southampton has been ‘adopted’ by Deloitte, with the company’s sponsorship ensuring that the reserve, which is now open to the public, will be well maintained. To mark the occasion, Deloitte CEO John Johnston and the Audubon Society’s patron Governor George Fergusson planted a tree on the reserve at a ceremony, John... Read more of this article
CONCACAF Members Vote For Reform Package
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football [CONCACAF] announced that its Member Associations voted unanimously to approve a comprehensive package of reforms, and the “revised statutes will become effective immediately as the Confederation and its Member Associations begin implementing the reforms.” CONCACAF... Read more of this article
Fox Sports Extends America’s Cup Coverage
Fox Networks Group have acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast all racing from the 35th America’s Cup in the Netherlands, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Malta and in Israel. With the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Oman opening the 2016 race calendar on February 27-28, this agreement with Fox Sports will bring live racing to six additional... Read more of this article
Women’s Rugby Team To Compete In Las Vegas
Bermuda Women’s Rugby, touring as ‘Dark and Stormy,’ will once again be participating in the Las Vegas Invitational tournament, set to be held from March 3 to March 6. The Bermuda squad competing in Las Vegas will include captain Mika Tomita, Kelli Nusum, Erica McArthur, Amanda Swan, Gemma Godfrey, Juliette Ferrari-McComb, Deneka Borden, Karly... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 26 2016
Today [Feb 26] saw 32,517 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $156,289.40 BD. 46 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at an even $1.70 per share, while another 100 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing at an even $13.00 per share. 600 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 0.1% at $16.70,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday February 27
Saturday, February 27 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F and the low to be near 13°C/55°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and sunset will be at 6.14pm. High tide will be at 11.11am and 11.38pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
Hamilton Re Employees Present At Berkeley
Three employees of Hamilton Re, the reinsurance operations of Bermuda-based holding company Hamilton Insurance Group, today presented to students in the S3 and S4 years at the Berkeley Institute as a part of Insurance Careers Month. The outreach was a part of a month’s long calendar of activity scheduled in the US, Bermuda and the UK to raise awareness... Read more of this article
DPP Implements Code For Crown Counsel
Today the Department of Public Prosecutions [DPP] has announced the creation and implementation of a Code for Crown Counsel for prosecutors within the department. The Director of the DPP, Mr. Rory Field said the aim of the new Code is to serve as an important tool for the Crown Counsel in the Department, as well as enhance the public’s understanding... Read more of this article
Easter Fiesta Concert To Support Relay For Life
Global Entertainment and Team Force will present the Bermuda Easter Fiesta concert on Thursday, March 24, with charity organization Relay For Life to benefit from the showcase of international talent, including reggae singers Tarrus Riley, Cocoa Tea and Etana. The event will also feature local artist Jesse Seymour, as well as DJs King Jyrus and Juggling... Read more of this article
Dr Gibbons: America’s Cup Economic Update
Today in the House of Assembly, Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons provided highlights from the economic impact report of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series, as well as an update on preparations for the America’s Cup in 2017. Dr Gibbons said, “Back in October of 2014, we projected that the potential economic... Read more of this article
Photos: Lily Lightbourn Models At LFW
Bermudian model Lily Lightbourn has taken on London Fashion Week [LFW] for the second consecutive year after being selected to model for some of the biggest designers in the industry and subsequently appearing on popular websites and social media platforms, including Vogue UK, Vogue Italia, Cosmopolitan UK, and more. A spokesperson said, “There... Read more of this article
