Archive for March, 2016
Photos: Smiths Parish Council Easter Egg Hunt
The Smith’s Parish Council hosted their second Easter egg hunt and family fun day on Saturday, March 26 at John Smith’s Bay, with the event free of charge for children from three to 10-years-old. The weather cooperated and skies cleared by the time approximately 80 children and their parents arrived. “We are very happy to be able to run our... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda’s Medal Winning Team Returns
Bermuda’s Carifta swimming team returned to the island after making an outstanding showing at the 2016 Carifta Swimming Championships in Martinique, with Bermuda collecting an impressive 20 medals in the pool as well as an open water medal. Bermuda finished the event with 208 points alongside Aruba, Guadeloupe were crowned the overall champions with... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental League Results
In Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the New Hope defeat the Spicenix 15.5 – 14.5, the Pinjammers defeated Bermuda Pest Control 19.5 – 10.5, while the Pinsplitters defeated the Odd Balls 19 – 11, The Invaders defeated Quickie Lickie Laundry 20 – 10 and the Cubs defeated the Nifty Rollers 22... Read more of this article
BFA Current Stats, Standings & Goalscorers
Following a weekend of First and Premier Division football, the updated standings and goalscorers are below. First Division The Somerset Eagles were crowned the 2015-16 First Division League Champions following their 6 – 0 win over Wolves and previous leaders Flanagan’s Onions falling 3-1 to St. David’s, Somerset Eagles, finished with 39 points,... Read more of this article
Cricket: BCB Release 2016 League Schedule
The Bermuda Cricket Board have released the 2016 League schedule that will see the season get underway on April 16th with two Twenty20 Double Headers. At the Sea Breeze Oval at 11am, Western Stars will take on Cleveland County, that will see brothers Wendell and Clay take on each other as coaches, and then Bailey’s Bay will take on Willow Cuts. At... Read more of this article
Nova Solution: FATCA Reporting Requirement
The March 31st deadline for Financial Institutions to submit their files under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is approaching and local software development company Nova said they have a solution to assist with the validation, upload and encryption of these files. “Nova has developed its custom tool, FATCA Express, to assist Foreign Financial... Read more of this article
Host Families Sought For ‘Up With People’ Cast
Families in Bermuda will have the unique opportunity to host students from the international cast of ‘Up With People’ from April 17 and May 1, a stop on their 2016 world tour. Host families are being sought to keep one or more students from Cast A2016, which represents 20 countries. “It is a great opportunity to experience other cultures... Read more of this article
Stephen Dickinson Wins Mid-Winters Regatta
The 2016 Comet Class Race Season got underway off the West End Sailboat Club, is light and shifty winds the Class managed three races in the Mid-Winter Regatta that also saw International Comet Sailors compete. Stephen Dickinson and his crew Pat Young sailed to the overall victory picking up 4 points, Dickinson and Young held off a strong challenge... Read more of this article
Car Damaged In North Shore Road Collision
Emergency services responded to a reported collision in the area of North Shore Road, Devonshire and Dock Hill, at approximately 6.45pm this evening [March 28]. Bermuda Fire and Rescue personnel could be seen clearing an area of roadway on North Shore Road near the junction with Dock Hill while a car with front end damage was seen stationary on Dock... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Solvency II Equivalence Takes Effect
On March 25, the BMA’s equivalency under the three measures of Solvency II became effective, and is retroactive to January 1st, the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] said. Bradley Kading, President and Executive Director of ABIR, said, “Bermuda’s robust regulation regime for commercial insurers has now been found ‘equivalent’... Read more of this article
Video: Aerial View Shows Bermuda From Above
Bermuda is picturesque from every angle, but a recently released aerial compilation video shows off the island from a unique vantage point as it explores a number of locales. The video, produced by Luminous Imaging and Bermuda Aerial Media, focuses on many island draws, including 5 Star Island, Challenger Banks, the Hamilton Princess Beach Club and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 28 2016
Today [March 28] saw 5,253 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $12,377.45 BD. 3.553 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.4% at $1.69 per share, while the other 1,700 shares were traded by KeyTech Ltd, closing down 3.8% at $3.75 per share. The BSX finished at 1,195.64, up 1.32% on the day. There was 1 advance,... Read more of this article
