Archive for March, 2016
Kabaka Pyramid To Perform In Bermuda
International reggae superstar Kabaka Pyramid is set to perform in Bermuda for the first time. The “Well Done” singer will be performing at the launch of Dubwise Bermuda, Saturday, April 9th, at BAA Gym. “The Dubwise movement was born in Jamaica and aims to reintroduce authentic roots dub reggae music to mainstream audiences. Dubwise has spread... Read more of this article
Sanshou Association Offering Children’s Class
The Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] is set to commence “Sanda Pandas,” a Chinese Kickboxing program for children aged 5-12 on April 5 at Lotus. The classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.30 to 5.30pm, taught by current Pan American Wushu Champion and World Sanda Cup silver medalist Sentwali Woolridge A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
BBC News: First Triangle Cup Hailed A Success
[Written by Mike Sharpe, Bermuda Broadcasting Co.] Bermuda’s young footballers fared well against overseas competition in the inaugural Bermuda Triangle Cup. The event was held at the National Sports Centre, with local teams winning in all divisions. Organiser Calvin Blankendal, of the Bermuda Brazilian Football School, said the inaugural tournament... Read more of this article
BBC News: Dunkley:‘ Youth & Alcohol Don’t Mix’
[Written by Adrienne Smatt, Bermuda Broadcasting Co.] Premier Michael Dunkley today warned young people that they face grave dangers if they abuse alcohol. The hazards include unsafe sex, violence, suicide, fatal road accidents and drug overdoses. “Alcohol use by our young people is extremely dangerous,” the Premier said, “both to themselves and... Read more of this article
BBC News: Fate Of Cross Island Uncertain
[Written by Jasmine Patterson, Bermuda Broadcasting Co.] Islanders are encouraged to have their say about the fate of reclaimed land at Cross Island, in the west end. The West End Development Corporation is mulling what will become of site once the 35th America’s Cup ends next year. Andrew Dias, General Manager of WEDCo, Andrew Dias, spoke to... Read more of this article
PLP Constituency 18 To Hold Seniors Tea
The Executive of the Pembroke West Central Branch of the Progressive Labour Party invites local seniors to their 5th Annual Seniors Tea. “The annual event, started in 2012, is held every year on the Saturday after Easter and is eagerly anticipated by local residents,” a spokesperson said. “This year’s event will be held on Saturday,... Read more of this article
BBC News: Beach Vendor Forced To Move
[Written by Tari Trott, Bermuda Broadcasting Co.] The owner of the Fort St. Catherine ‘BQ Beach Grill’ was busy today shutting down his stand in advance of construction of a new St George’s resort nearby. Erroll Burgess, who has operated the business at Gates Bay for nearly a year, was given orders to shutter his operation just as Government... Read more of this article
BBC News: Premier ‘Let The Healing Begin’
[Written by Gary Moreno, Bermuda Broadcasting Co.] In the aftermath of the anti Pathways To Status protest, which laid bare raw emotions particularly as they relate to race, Premier Michael Dunkley is urging that the healing process be allowed to take place. The Premier says he is prepared to play his part in effecting necessary change. “I will continue... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 31 2016
Today [March 31] saw 300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $1,352.00 BD. All 800 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $1.69 per share. The BSX finished at 1,209.35, also even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
New & Upgraded Government Website Launched
[Updated] The new Government website was unveiled today, offering search functionality, a topics based format, a feedback button on each page and much more. OPIN, a development company which appears to be based in Ottawa, Canada, was selected following an RFP process, and the Government said the “project was successfully brought in on time and... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday April 1
Friday, April 1 is expected to be clear, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7.06am and sunset will be at 7.39pm. High tide will be at 3.26am and 3.54pm, while low tide will be at 9.58am... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Progress At Pink Beach Site
Yesterday the Premier & Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley joined the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy and Senator Jeff Baron on a tour of the new hotel development, ‘The Loren’, on the former Pink Beach Club site to assess progress being made at the site, which is being developed by Sardis Developments Ltd. The Premier... Read more of this article
