Archive for March, 2016
Golf Tournament To Honour Local Golf Legends
The African Diaspora Heritage Trail Bermuda Foundation [ADHT] will hold the Louis ‘Kid’ Corbin Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 26 at Ocean View Golf Club, with a 1.00pm shot gun start. The tournament will be held as part of ADHT’s day of remembrance for victims of slavery and the trans-Atlantic slave commemorations, providing... Read more of this article
Sailing: 2016 Newport Bermuda Deadline Looms
[Written by Talbot Wilson] The June 17, 2016 Newport Bermuda Race, the 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch, is shaping up to be the largest since the 2006 Centennial celebration. The call for Applications for Entry [AFE’s] in the ocean classic went out January 12 and just over two months later the race is almost fully subscribed. As of March 18, organizers... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 24 2016
Today [March 24] saw 188,635 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $311,248.72 BD. All 188,635 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $1.65 per share. The BSX finished at 1,180.01, also even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday March 25
Friday, March 25 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 20°C/70°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7.15am and sunset will be at 7.34pm. High tide will be at 10.34am and 10.53pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Monetary Authority Launch 2016 Business Plan
The Bermuda Monetary Authority today [March 24] announces its strategic priorities for the year in its 2016 Business Plan. Jeremy Cox, the Authority’s Chief Executive Officer said, “In 2016, the Authority will continue to spearhead projects of national economic significance, not the least of which is the further development of a financial stability... Read more of this article
Roads Blocked As Armed Police Investigate
[Updated] Armed police are currently visible in the Pembroke area, having contained a house in what they said was “in connection with an active investigation.” Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Armed police presently have a house contained in Two Way Deepdale in Pembroke in connection with an active investigation. “One... Read more of this article
BFRS & BELCO Extinguish Tree Fire In Paget
At 12:05pm today, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a minor incident concerning a tree fire just east of Point Finger Rd and Berry Hill Rd. “The report was made by BELCO, requesting assistance with the incident,” the BFRS said. “Upon arrival BFRS personnel in firefighting gear assisted BELCO personnel in extinguishing... Read more of this article
Armed Robbery At Business In Spanish Point
[Updated] Police responded to the Spanish Point area this afternoon, following an armed robbery at a business in the area, which involved two men brandishing a firearm and escaping with an “undisclosed amount of cash.” Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “At 1.50pm, Thursday March 24, police attended a report of an armed robbery... Read more of this article
Elite Olympic Swimmers To Train In Bermuda
SwimMac Carolina is bringing some of the world’s most accomplished swimmers to the island for spring training at the National Sports Centre [NSC] pool. American Olympic gold medallist Cullen Jones, Zimbabwean Olympic gold medallist Kirsty Coventry, Bahamian Olympian Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace, and Bermuda’s own Olympian Roy Allan-Burch are among... Read more of this article
BPS Encourage Public To Enjoy, Act Responsibly
The Bermuda Police Service is encouraging people around the island to “enjoy themselves” and “act responsibly” over the coming Easter holiday weekend. A police spokesperson said, “The upcoming Good Friday holiday and Easter Weekend will see a number of events and festive activities take place at various locations across... Read more of this article
Chewstick To Focus On Hub, No Kite/BeachFest
The Chewstick Foundation said they will not be producing the Good Friday KiteFest or Beachfest Emancipation Celebration this year “in order to focus their limited resources toward the completion of the, as yet unopened, Chewstick Culture Hub at 81 Front Street, in efforts to provide a more comprehensive community resource for Bermuda.” “The... Read more of this article
Premier Extends Condolences To Roberts Family
[Updated] Premier Michael Dunkley today [March 24] extended his condolences following the passing of former St. George’s Mayor, Mr. Norman Roberts. Premier Dunkley said, “Mr. Roberts served Bermuda well for many years, as the Mayor of St. George’s as well as in the Legislative Council [now the Senate]. He was a popular St. Georgian and a respected... Read more of this article
