Archive for May, 2016
Futsal: Atletico, SCC, Simplimente & HPWC Win
Fans were treated to four exciting games at the Bermuda College Gym at the latest round of futsal action took place. The first game of the night saw two undefeated teams Atletico CP and Footy Force battle it out for bragging rights. In the first half, the game was evenly matched and Atletico led 3 to 2 at half-time. The second-half saw both teams see... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For May 26
Sandys pupils escape serious injury in traffic collision during overseas school trip, UK set to take over printing of Bermuda passports at the end of June, and the Bermuda Tourism Authority expects the island to be “jam-packed” during the 2017 America’s Cup, are some of the stories set to be covered in this evening’s [May 26] ZBM newscast. With... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 26 2016
Today [May 26] saw 30,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $56,500.00 BD. 18,500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield, Ltd, closing even at $1.62 per share, while another 1,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 5.4% at $3.31 per share. The other 11,000 shares were traded by KeyTech Ltd, closing... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday May 27
Friday, May 27 is expected to be partly cloudy, 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 east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6.14am and sunset will be at 8.18pm. High tide will be at 12.39am and 1.05pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Vans With Bermuda Students Crash In Maryland
[Updated] NBC Washington is reporting that two vans that crashed today [May 26] in Maryland were carrying students from Bermuda, with the media outlet reporting the students, who range in age from 12 to 14, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The story said “Twenty-three children and two adults were transported to the hospital after the vans... Read more of this article
Eight University Students Begin ICT Internships
Eight university students who are aspiring to build careers in the Information Communication Technology [ICT] field will begin an intensive three-month internship with various local companies in the industry as the eighth annual Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] internship programme kicked off today with a brief ceremony at Deloitte. Minister of Education... Read more of this article
Court: Man Admits Damaging Car Windshield
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 26], a 49-year-old man was ordered to pay restitution for willfully damaging the windshield of a car, with the Court hearing he threw a beer bottle at it. Mr Glen Fox told Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that he was unemployed and that he could pay $50 a month as restitution to cover the cost of a car windshield... Read more of this article
UK To Print BOTC Passports Starting In June
Minister of Home Affairs Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said she wishes to formally advise the general public that on June 29, 2016, British Overseas Territories Citizen [BOTC] passports will be printed in the UK. The Bermuda Passport Office, the Department of Immigration will continue to receive applications for BOTC passports. Minister Gordon-Pamplin said... Read more of this article
Canadian Golf Event To Return To Bermuda
The Nike Golf PGA Team Championship of Canada will return to Bermuda for a second year of competition from October 24 to 27, the PGA of Canada announced today. The championship will once again see two PGA of Canada professionals pairing up with the partner of his or her choice. The pair competes together in their respective PGA of Canada Zone Qualifier... Read more of this article
Traffic Disruptions Expected On South Rd, Paget
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that repairs are currently underway to fix a section of badly broken concrete sidewalk on South Road, Paget, between the bend at the Southcote Road junction and Tribe Road #4b [the public access route to Elbow Beach]. “The concrete for the new sidewalk is expected to be poured on Monday 30th May,”... Read more of this article
Bill To Create Liquor Licence for Tourism Events
A Bill seeking to amend the Liquor Licence Act to create a new type of liquor licence for tourism events and to increase the fees for other types of licences was tabled in the House of Assembly. The Liquor License Amendment Act 2016 says it seeks to “create a new type of liquor licence in circumstances where the promotion of tourism events approved... Read more of this article
Court: 47-Year-Old Man Remanded In Custody
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 26], 47-year-old Mr Coltrane Ratteray was not required to enter a plea as the charges against were deemed to be indictable and therefore must be heard in the Supreme Court. Mr Ratteray was charged with trespassing on a private residence with the intent to steal in April, again on 14th May and another on 18th... Read more of this article
