Archive for May, 2016
$1K Total Prize Money In “Wheelie Wars” Contest
The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club’s second annual ‘Wheelie Wars’ competition will be held on Sunday, June 5th at the Bermuda Motorsports Park in Southside, St. Davids starting at 12 noon. The event will feature three stages — Longest Wheelie, Slowest Wheelie and Freestyle Wheelie — and a $1000 total cash purse, with the... Read more of this article
Videos: 2016 Bermuda Day Parade & Races
Gombey troupes, dance groups, majorettes, marching bands, floats and more made their way through the streets of Hamilton as thousands of locals lined the streets for the always-popular Bermuda Day parade, which kicked off in the afternoon, following the cycling and half marathon races which were held earlier in the day. The day opened with the... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Strong Ratings Set Bermuda Apart’
[Written by Ross Webber] Earlier this year, I was asked to chat with a couple of visiting analysts from Standard & Poor’s. The ratings agency, like AM Best, Fitch, and others, periodically sends its experts to do a pulse-check on the island’s economy, measuring everything from GDP growth and the effects of national debt to our level of fiscal... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For May 31
Government and Opposition clash over proposed Committee on employment, Atlantic hurricane predictions for this season, and Bermuda Day marathon organisers consider having an earlier start due to the hot weather, are some of the stories set to be covered in this evening’s [May 31] ZBM newscast. With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news... Read more of this article
UK’s Stylist Features Lily Lightbourn, Natural Hair
Lily Lightbourn has been highlighted in a Stylist feature on natural hair, with the Bermudian model telling the British magazine, “if young girls see us embracing our Afros, it will encourage them to do the same.” The article — called “The Natural Afro Hair Looks That Ruled The 2016 Catwalks — says, ”With a focus... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 31 2016
Today [May 31] saw 15,595 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $36,655.06 BD. 13,893 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield, Ltd, closing down 1.2% at $1.62 per share, while 602 share were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 0.6% at $17.10. Another 200 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing up 2.2% at $2.30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday June 1
Wednesday, June 1 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6.12am and sunset will be at 8.21pm. High tide will be at 5.33am and 6.13pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
Clay Smith Organizing Summer Cricket Camp
Well known cricketer Clay Smith is organizing a ‘Star Quality Summer Cricket Camp,’ with a number of activities to be available to the children in attendance. Promising “fun, fun and more fun,” the camp will run from June 27 to July 27 from 8.30am to 3.30pm each day at Cleveland [corner of Devil's Hole] at a cost of $125 per... Read more of this article
America’s Cup “Foil Fest” To Be Held On June 25
America’s Cup teams will take centre stage on June 25th at the Royal Naval Dockyard when America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA], in conjunction with WEDCO, host “Foil Fest 2016”, featuring Artemis Racing, ORACLE TEAM USA [OTUSA] and SoftBank Team Japan. Foil Fest presents a unique opportunity for the public to witness the incredible speed and technology... Read more of this article
Bermuda Football Team Arrives In French Guiana
The Bermuda football team arrived in French Guiana without Head Coach Andrew Bascome and Drewonde Bascome who were stricken with a virus so are recovering at the team base in Fort Lauderdale, however the rest of the team are in good spirits and have settled into the accommodations. The BFA said, “The Bermuda team arrived in French Guiana May 30th.... Read more of this article
Argus Acquires Island Insurance Brokers In Malta
The Argus Group today [May 31] announces its intention to acquire Island Insurance Brokers Limited [“Island”], an insurance brokerage firm that provides professional insurance broking and risk management services to individuals and businesses in Malta. The transaction is subject to receipt of all regulatory approvals. This acquisition is part of... Read more of this article
Tradition Bearers Engage With Primary Students
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs and the Ministry of Education have launched a collaborative project to introduce Tradition Bearers of Bermudian culture into the curriculum of public primary and middle schools. “The programme and companion study guide are designed for students to learn from our valued Tradition Bearers,”... Read more of this article
