Archive for April, 2016

Wade-Fray Named To WBBL Team Of The Year

Bermuda’s Jenaya Wade-Fray has been named to this season’s Molten WBBL All-British Team of the Year, with the basketball player being cited as giving some “terrific displays” throughout the season. In naming her to the team, the WBBL said, “London 2012 Olympian Jenaya Wade-Fray is given recognition for the way she has inspired... Read more of this article

30 Min Video: ZBM Evening News For April 29

Premier Dunkley discusses a possible Cabinet shuffle following Crockwell resignation, Bulgarian credit card fraudsters receive prison sentence and Government-funded summer camps to make a return, are some of the stories set to be covered in this evening’s [April 29] ZBM newscast. With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community,... Read more of this article

Standard & Poor’s Affirms Bermuda’s A+ Rating

Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its ‘A+’ long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on Bermuda, saying that “Bermuda’s six-year long economic contraction has come to an end.” The ratings agency said, “On April 28, 2016, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services affirmed its ‘A+’... Read more of this article

Woman Injured In North Shore Road Collision

Emergency services responded to a collision at approximately 5.15pm this afternoon [April 29] on North Shore Road near Barker’s Hill. The collision involved two cars and saw Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel tend to a woman who was injured in one of the vehicles and subsequently transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment.... Read more of this article

Crown To Appeal Sentence Given To Bulgarians

Following the sentencing today of two Bulgarian nationals who pleaded guilty to theft and money laundering, Director of Public Prosecutions Larry Mussenden said the Crown will “immediately file an appeal” against the four month sentence as it is “manifestly inadequate.” Mr Mussenden said, “The defendants Chavdar Bachev... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 29 2016

Today [Apr 29] saw 83,872 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $178,883.60 BD. 50,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.6% at $1.64 per share, while the other 18,372 shares were traded by LOM Financial, closing even at $2.30 per share. 10,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday April 30

Saturday, April 30 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6.32am and sunset will be at 7.59pm. High tide will be at 2.51am and 3.27pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article

Bermuda Celebrates “Inspiring Girls In ICT”

On April 28th, Bermuda celebrated the winners of the competitions that aimed to recognise women in ICT [Information and Communications Technologies] on the Island. The Department of E-Commerce ran three events to mark the occasion: a call for nominations of “Bermuda’s Inspiring Woman in ICT” and two competitions for the Island’s students and... Read more of this article

Bermuda To Welcome Largest Ever Cruise Ship

Bermuda is preparing to receive its largest ever cruise ship visitor, the Quantum Class MS Anthem of the Seas – a Royal Caribbean International mega ship – with nearly 4500 cruise visitors, the Transport Ministry said today. “The RCI ship – just a year after its maiden voyage – is due at Heritage Wharf at the Royal Naval Dockyard on... Read more of this article

Photos: Ascendant Group Employee Health Fair

Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] celebrated their third annual Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Week [OHS&E] this week, April 25 – April 29. OHS&E Week, which demonstrates the Company’s commitment to promoting a healthy, safe and environmentally conscious work environment, coincided with the International Labor Organization’s... Read more of this article

Photos: Luxury Yacht ‘Mustang Sally’ In East End

The 161-foot luxury yacht ‘Mustang Sally’ is today [April 29] on its way to the US after stopping by in St. George’s this week. Yachtcharterfleet.com describes the vessel — which is available for charter at a weekly cost of $175,000 – by saying, “Mustang Sally’s interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in... Read more of this article

Over 50 Vendors Set For Sunday’s Marine Expo

The first Annual St. George’s Marine Expo is on schedule to be held this Sunday [May 1] from 11.00am – 6.00pm, and banners are flying and the town is preparing for what will be a one of a kind event on Ordnance Island and Kings Square. A spokesperson said, “Entertainment will consist of a variety of free and paid events that include land and... Read more of this article