Archive for April, 2016
Results: Healthy School Lunch Challenge Awards
Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment Jeanne Atherden recently presented the Healthy Lunch School Challenge Awards, with the Minister saying that “Helping our young children learn how to eat well and to stay healthy will reap long term dividends that all Bermudians can benefit from.” Minister Atherden said, “Healthy eating can... Read more of this article
Health Ministry “Dispels Bird Flu Rumors”
The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] of the Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment have issued an update on the island’s influenza patterns, saying they wish to “dispel inaccurate rumors regarding ‘bird flu’.” A spokesperson said, “The ESU reminds the public that there are many types of influenza, including influenza... Read more of this article
Kamp To Make His Artemis Debut In New York
Artemis Racing is gearing up to take revenge at the upcoming Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series event in New York, which will be held from May 6th-8th. The last event in Oman back in February, proved frustrating for the Bermuda event winners, a string of early or bad starts and penalties was compounded when the team snagged a line anchoring... Read more of this article
Bermuda Women’s Association Marks 40 Years
The Executive Committee of the Business and Professional Women’s Association of Bermuda [BPW Bermuda] will be celebrating their 40th anniversary during the weekend of May 13 to 15, with a number of events set to take place. President Katie Partington Howarth said, “BPW Bermuda’s presence for the past 40 years has seen great contribution in the... Read more of this article
Photos: Building Damaged In Early Morning Blaze
A building located on Cedar Avenue sustained damage in an early morning blaze on Tuesday [April 26], that is understood to have initially involved two motorcycles. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the fire that occurred at approximately 3.00am. The fire was extinguished but not before the nearby building sustained visible fire, heat... Read more of this article
30 Min Video: ZBM Evening News For April 27
Union leader apologises in court for claims against Finance Minister Bob Richards, Education Minister promises action over the state of public schools, and former PLP Minister “expresses empathy” for Opposition Leader Marc Bean. are some of the stories set to be covered in this evening’s [April 27] ZBM newscast. With an aim to expand the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 27 2016
Today [April 27] saw 32,143 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $56,970.95 BD. 26,143 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 0.6% at $1.65 per share, while the other 6,000 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited, closing even at $2.30 per share. The BSX finished at 1,169.48, down 0.39% on the day. There... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday April 28
Thursday, April 28 is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 22°C/72°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 68%. Sunrise will be at 6.34am and sunset will be at 7.57pm. High tide will be at 1.00am and 1.23pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Jason Hayward Apologizes To Minister Richards
People’s Campaign member Jason Hayward has apologized to Finance Minister Bob Richards, saying it was never his “intention to insult the Minister or to cause the public to think less of him as a person.” The Finance Minister launched legal action against Mr Hayward after he made certain statements about the Minister on a TV appearance... Read more of this article
BTA Hosts Video Contest For School Students
School children across the Island have until the end of the month to enter the #loveMyBermuda Contest, a challenge designed to introduce young people to the hospitality industry. The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] visited several local schools to promote the #loveMyBermuda Contest and is now opening the opportunity to all middle and high schools on... Read more of this article
Court: 51-Year-Old Admits Racial Intimidation
In this morning’s [April 27] Plea Court session, a 51-year-old man admitted using racial slurs to emergency personnel after they responded to help him following a collision. Joseph Lima pleaded guilty to racial intimidation and driving whilst impaired, with all offences occurring on 19th April 2016. The Crown Prosecutor told Magistrate Khamisi... Read more of this article
Govt Hiring Freeze Extended Through 2016/17
The Ministry of Finance announced today [April 27] that the Government will “continue cost containment measures to tackle the annual deficit” and the “Government-wide freeze on hiring will be extended through the 2016/17 fiscal year, after first announced for the 2015/16 year.” Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Bob Richards... Read more of this article
