Archive for May, 2016
Stevedoring Sponsors UDP Junior Dance Event
Stevedoring Services Limited, a subsidiary of Polaris Holding Company, demonstrated its support for United Dance Productions through cash sponsorship of tonight’s [May 28] UDP Junior Dance Company presentation, Young, Gifted and Black which is being held at Ruth Seaton James. Warren Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Holding Company Ltd,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday May 29
Sunday, May 29 is expected to be clear and sunny, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am and sunset will be at 8.19pm. High tide will be at 2.24am and 3.04pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Devil’s Isle Challenge Event
[Updated with video] The Devil’s Isle Challenge is a two day paddling event which includes a 40 mile race today [May 28], around Bermuda via SUP, kayak, surf-ski, outrigger canoe, or prone paddle-board. The event website says, “Part adventure race, part family friendly event, part fundraiser; come test your mettle against this 40-mile circumnavigation... Read more of this article
Vitals To Hold ‘Thank A Nurse Day’ On May 31
Vitals will hold an event in honour of May being recognized by the Bermuda Nursing Association as ‘Nurses Month,’ with ‘Thank a Nurse Day’ on May 31. The event will take place from 8.00am to 8.30pm at the KEMH Acute Care Wing Lobby. A spokesperson said, “We are inviting the public to stop by the KEMH lobby to purchase a... Read more of this article
Meet Bermuda’s Youth America’s Cup Team
Giving readers the opportunity to familiarize themselves with Bermuda’s Red Bull Youth America’s Cup team, Bernews has published a series of profiles detailing each of the team’s members, and with the series now completed, you can take the opportunity to view them all. The team is comprised of 15 young Bermudians who will form the crew,... Read more of this article
Masterworks Set To Open “Its Only Natural”
The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is getting set to host an exhibit called “It’s Only Natural,” opening on June 3 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. The exhibit, which will feature works by Judith Davidson, Rhona Emmerson, Chris Marson, and Lee Petty, will continue showing until June 28. Related Stories Explore An[Other] World At Masterworks Augmented... Read more of this article
Fitch Affirms Bank Of Butterfield’s Viability Rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited‘s [BNTB] viability rating [VR] at ‘bbb-’, and downgraded BNTB’s support-driven Long-Term Issuer Default Rating [IDR] to ‘BBB’ from ‘A-’. The Rating Outlook is Stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The downgrade of the... Read more of this article
Patricia Dangor Steps Down From Appeals Court
Government House has today announced that Ms Patricia Dangor has stepped down as a member of the Court of Appeal. Ms Dangor was appointed on 1 July 2014, though she sat as an Acting Justice of Appeal before her formal appointment in June 2014. The Governor, Mr George Fergusson, said today that he regretted that a series of medical problems had led to... Read more of this article
Photos: Relay For Life 24 Hour Walk Fundraiser
Over 3000 participants have registered to take part in the Relay For Life event which got underway at 6.30pm this evening [May 27] at the National Sports Centre and continues until tomorrow night. The team based fundraising event helps to raise awareness and funds to support cancer programmes in Bermuda. During the 24 hours, team members take it in... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Bonnie Forms In Atlantic Ocean
[Updated] A Tropical Depression has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and the NHC said it is expected to become a Tropical Storm later tonight or on Saturday, however according to the Bermuda Weather Service it is not a threat to Bermuda at this time and its closest approach to us within 3 days has passed. The U.S. National Hurricane Center [NHC] said, “Maximum... Read more of this article
1 Hour Video: Derrick Burgess At PAC Meeting
Former Works and Engineering Minister Derrick Burgess before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Public Accounts during their Public Hearing held yesterday [May 26] at St. Paul in Hamilton. Mr Burgess discussed various matters including the forged cheques, the cost of the Dame Lois Browne Evans court building, the Auditor General’s report... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For May 27
Premier Dunkley on Ministers’ office space re-arrangement, MP Jamahl Simmons calls for clarity over projected higher tourism figures, and charity warns the public over increased incidents of sexual harassment, are some of the stories set to be covered in this evening’s [May 27] ZBM newscast. With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news... Read more of this article
