Archive for June, 2016
New Mosquito Traps: Effort To Prevent Zika Virus
The Department of Health’s Vector Control team today [June 28] announced that it will be piloting the In2Care Mosquito Trap in Bermuda in the ongoing campaign to control mosquitoes. “Bermuda is currently Zika free. As part of a concerted effort to keep the island Zika free, these new mosquito traps are designed to specifically attract the Aedes... Read more of this article
Photos: Prestige Autos Launch Jeep Renegade
Prestige Autos recently held an event to officially unveil the Jeep Renegade, outside Harry’s Restaurant located in the Waterfront Complex, overlooking Hamilton Harbour. The company website says the Jeep Renegade comes in two models, the Longitude and the Limited. Both models come with a touch screen display, USB connection and voice command with... Read more of this article
Jump Rope Team To Compete Internationally
Senior jumpers from the Bermuda Heart Foundation’s Jump 2B Fit program will represent Bermuda at the World Jump Rope Competition in Braga, Portugal, while the program’s competitive team, the Bermy Bouncers, will be representing the island at the Pan American Jump Rope Championship in Orlando, Florida from July 1 through July 8. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Wednesday: Traffic Disruption On Swing Bridge
At approximately 10am on Wednesday [June 29] the Swing Bridge in St. Georges will be temporarily closed to all traffic to allow for testing. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising members of the public that at approximately 10am on Wednesday 29th June, the Swing Bridge on Mullet Bay Road, St. Georges, will be temporarily... Read more of this article
Column: What Is Our Real Unemployment Rate?
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Bermuda’s true level of unemployment is likely much higher than the rate – seven percent [7%] and 2,348 Bermudian persons 2015 – that is officially and recently reported. The higher and real number creates a need for a massive difference in the fundamental approach to fixing Bermuda’s economic... Read more of this article
Music, Food & More At Pembroke Celebration
Team Street Safe and community partners Evening Light Pentecostal Church and One Stop Shop Variety Store hosted the Pembroke Community Celebration on June 24 at Evening Light Pentecostal Church, with the event’s activities including food, DJ Brotha Ritchie, ping pong, games, and more. Approximately 200 people came out to have fun and enjoy the... Read more of this article
Lombard Odier Sponsor School Spanish Classes
The Department of Education and Lombard Odier have collaborated to offer students at Northlands Primary school Spanish classes. During this academic year, the company sponsored half hour of Spanish instruction each week with two Primary 5 classes. Last year, Mrs. Charmaine Tucker, President and CEO of Lombard Odier, contacted the former Education Officer... Read more of this article
40 Minute Video: Commission Of Inquiry Hearing
The Commission of Inquiry held their first Public Hearing on Monday [June 27] at St. Theresa’s Church Hall on Laffan Street in Hamilton. The Commission is chaired by former Bermuda Court of Appeal judge Sir Anthony Evans, and the members include lawyer and former MP John Barritt, businesswoman Fiona Luck and businessman Kumi Bradshaw. The Commission... Read more of this article
Kingdom Building Offers Thanks After ‘Explosion’
Kingdom Building Promotions is offering it thanks to all who attended the ‘Bermuda Gospel Explosion’ held recently at Heritage Worship Center. The concert was hosted by Chris Crumpler and featured past and present Bermuda Idol winners Olivia Hamilton, Samantha Smith, and winner of the 2016 Bermuda Idol, Jesse Seymour. Other local artists who performed... Read more of this article
Complementary & Alternative Medicine Panel
The public is invited to attend a panel discussion on ‘Complementary and Alternative Medicine [CAM] in Bermuda’ at the Bermuda National Library on Wednesday, June 29 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. The event’s panel of CAM practitioners will include Dr. Reid Robinson [Chiropractic], Dr. Karen Simons [Acupuncture & Energy Medicine], Frances... Read more of this article
Bermuda National Trust Annual Awards Event
“The Bermuda National Trust celebrated the work of a number of individuals and organisations at the Annual Awards ceremony held in the Bermuda Room at Elbow Beach under the sponsorship of Butterfield & Vallis and Jim and Debbie Butterfield. A spokesperson said, “The packed hall saw prestigious certificates and trophies presented by His... Read more of this article
West Teams Win Both Futsal All-Star Matches
Futsal players in Bermuda competed in the men’s and women’s all-star games this weekend, with the West teams winning both of the matches. A spokesperson said, “In the Women’s All-Star Game, both teams were very cautious in the opening eight minutes, with no goals being scored. However, the East, behind the unstoppable Shuntae... Read more of this article
