Archive for July, 2016
Bermuda Civic Ballet Welcomes Sam Archer
The Bermuda Civic Ballet will welcome Sam Archer to participate in Summer Selections 2016, which is set to be held on August 5 and August 6 at the Earl Cameron Theatre in City Hall. A spokesperson said, “There can hardly be anyone who enjoys ballet and modern dance who has not heard of the greatest innovative choreographer of the modern day, recently... Read more of this article
Male Arrested After Man Stabbed In Sandys
[Updated] At approximately 5.20pm today, the police responded to a “water-side melee” at Mangrove Bay, in which “males in the water became combative towards each other throwing bottles and other projectiles.” An 18-year-old man was stabbed and taken to hospital, an 18-year-old woman was also taken to the hospital after being... Read more of this article
Photos: 2016 Non-Mariners Event In Sandys
The 44th annual Non-Mariners Race took place in Sandys this afternoon [July 31], with the Non-Calypso Pipe Band leading the Non-Committee in parade to Mangrove Bay Beach to observe the construction of this year’s Non-Craft. Hosted by Sandys Boat Club, the always popular ‘non-event’ attract large crowds who come by both land and sea, and involves... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday August 1
Monday, August 1 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6.33am and sunset will be at 8.15pm. High tide will be at 7.57am and 8.28pm, while low... Read more of this article
BEST Comments On Cross Island Consultation
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they “would like to applaud the Cross Island Committee on their outreach and consultation efforts seeking ideas for making best use of Cross Island, once the America’s Cup Event Village has vacated the area.” “We are also appreciative of the Committee for recognising... Read more of this article
July 2016: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletter, social media and app each morning, giving readers a taste of the island to start their day. Always popular, July’s top photos attracted tens of thousands of likes and shares on social media, and judging by the number of readers’ “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included... Read more of this article
US Consulate To Hold Absentee Voting Workshop
The U.S. Consulate General in Bermuda said they will conduct a nonpartisan absentee voting workshop and registration drive for U.S. citizens residing in Bermuda on August 5, 2016, at the Chubb Building [former Ace building] 17 Woodbourne Avenue from 11.00am – 2:30pm. “The participants will be introduced to the Federal Voting Assistance program... Read more of this article
Beenie Man Contracts Zika, Skips Canada Show
[Updated] Reggae artist Beenie Man — who performed in Bermuda on July 27th — has apparently contracted the Zika Virus, causing him to miss a scheduled performance in Canada. During his performance in Bermuda the singer told the crowd he was feeling sick and unofficial reports suggest he was visibly ill backstage following his performance. In... Read more of this article
Sunday July 31st: “Good News” Spotlight
News that the island celebrated the annual Cup Match holiday with a variety of activities, the Bermuda Men’s U17 World Cup team returned home after winning Group 3 at the Caribbean Football Union Under-17 World Cup Qualifiers, and the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers & Reinsurers awarded $30,000 in scholarships to Bermudian Imani Smith... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Annual Cupmatch Pilot Gig Race
The annual Cupmatch Pilot Gig Race for the Raines Family Trophy was held on Thursday morning, the first day of Cupmatch. Pilot Gig James T Griffiths, bearing the Somerset flag and Pilot Gig Jemmy Darrell, bearing the St Georges flag, rowed out to Ferry reach for a start off Stone Crusher Corner at 9am. James T Griffiths, coxed by Anson Nash and Jemmy... Read more of this article
Bermuda Wins Two Gold Medals In St Lucia
Bermuda’s Alyssa Rowse and Kaden Hopkins won their categories in the 2016 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships time trial races in St Lucia. Rowse finished the 10 kilometer course in a time of 17:13, 2 minutes ahead of the next rider, with an average speed of 34.85 kph on a very hilly course. Hopkins time for the same course was 15:28, 16 seconds... Read more of this article
Validus Holdings Report Net Income Of $95M
Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, Ltd. reported net income available to Validus common shareholders of $95.0 million, or $1.14 per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared to $65.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Net income available to Validus common shareholders was... Read more of this article
