Archive for May, 2016
King’s Square Movie Night To Include Two Films
The Corporation of St. George is getting set to host a movie night event on June 3, with screenings of two films to take place. The films to be shown include Inside Out and Intern, with the event to get underway at 8.30pm at King’s Square. The event poster says, “Come enjoy movies under the stars. Bring your chair. Snacks will be on sale.” Related... Read more of this article
Actors Needed For Short Film Production
Actors are being sought for a short film being produced by Phenomenal People, with an open audition to be held on June 1. The audition will be held at Leopards Club at 12 Brunswick Street in Hamilton from 5.30pm to 8.00pm, with lead actors, supporting actors, and extras needed. Lead actors will include a female infant aged 6-10 months, a female aged... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For May 30
Cruise ship visitor seriously injured in bike crash, Opposition “criticises Minister’s purported refusal to switch offices,” and Ministry teams up with grocers to offer healthy food discounts, are some of the stories set to be covered in this evening’s [May 30] ZBM newscast. With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 30 2016
Today [May 30] saw 5,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $8,200.00 BD. All 5,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield, Ltd, closing up 1.2% at $1.64 per share. The BSX finished at 1,163.20, up 0.78% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 58 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday May 31
Tuesday, May 31 is expected to be clear and sunny, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 6.12am and sunset will be at 8.20pm. High tide will be at 4.30am and 5.13pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Visitor Sustains ‘Serious Injuries’ In Collision
[Updated] Police are encouraging drivers to avoid areas of Middle Road in Southampton following a collision this afternoon [May 30]. A police spokesperson said, “Due to a serious road traffic collision, which occurred around 4.20pm on Middle Road Southampton near Five Star Island, traffic is being diverted at Middle Road / Lighthouse Road and... Read more of this article
Deadline For Submissions: Immigration/Adoption
The Consultative Immigration Reform Working Group is inviting the public to submit any additional information as it pertains to immigration and adoption by Friday [June 3] as it is their intention to have their policy on adoption formulated by June 10th. The statement said, “The Consultative Immigration Reform Working Group would like to thank... Read more of this article
DeSilva Elected Caribbean Association President
[Updated] Bermuda’s Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva has been elected President of the 24-member Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police [ACCP], marking the first time a Bermudian Commissioner has held the President’s post. The ACCP was established in 1987 and is comprised of the Commissioners of 24 police services throughout... Read more of this article
Video: Shaquille Dill Wins 800M & NCAA Title
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Shaquille Dill has claimed an NCAA championship title after winning the 800m final in Bradenton, Florida. BNNA President Donna Raynor said, “After a disappointing NCAA indoor D2 championships Shaquille came back very strong in the NCAA D2 outdoor Championships. “The championships took place in Bradenton,... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Foster Parents Honoured At Tea
The Department of Child and Family Services recently honoured local foster parents at their annual Foster Care Appreciation tea. The Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards, and the Minister of Home Affairs Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, were present to support the 50 parents honoured during the ceremony. Minister Sylvan Richards said,... Read more of this article
Podcast: Casino Gaming Commission Director
In the latest Bernews podcast, the executive director of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission says using Singaporean gaming legislation as a model has slowed down the process of bringing a casino to Bermuda. Richard Shuetz told Bernews that the Commission had drafted more than 40 amendments to the legislation that was passed in 2014 and that he was... Read more of this article
Column: Reverend On Religion & Gay Rights
[Opinion column written by Reverend John-Anthony Burchall] I am a 46-year-old Bermudian who lives in and among those deciduous leafy enclaves that ring Washington DC, the capital of the most powerfully imperial nation in the world. I am also a Black Bermudian whose ancestors came to our island against their will. They mingled with my Pequot forebears... Read more of this article
