Archive for August, 2016
USA Win CONCACAF U/15 Girls Championship
The United States scored a goal in each half to earn the 2016 CONCACAF U-15 Girls’ Championship title by defeating Canada 2-0, in the final at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida. CONCACAF said, “The U.S. finished the competition with a perfect 7W-0D-0L record, scoring a remarkable 39 goals and, more impressively perhaps, conceding... Read more of this article
ArgoGlobal Appoints O’Gorman Head Of Marine
ArgoGlobal announced the appointment of Steve O’Gorman as Head of Marine. He took up his role on 22 August, reporting to Bruno Ritchie, Director of Underwriting & Active Underwriter. The former Head of Marine, Philip Thorpe-Apps, takes on an expanded position as Global Head of Marine and Energy. Mr O’Gorman brings more than three decades... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Aug 24 2016
August 24 saw 19,131 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $36,196.38 BD. 17,431 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 10.1% at $1.79 per share, while another 1,700 shares were traded by KeyTech. Ltd, closing up 9.4% at $2.90 per share. The BSX finished at 1,274.08, down 6.36% on the day. There was 1 advance,... Read more of this article
Govt Confirms Second Case: Imported Zika Virus
The Department of Health confirmed that a “person who recently travelled to a Zika-affected country” has been diagnosed with Zika, which represents the second confirmed imported [travel-related] case of Zika virus in Bermuda. “Although widespread, ongoing local transmission remains unlikely, the public is asked to guard against mosquito... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: August 24 ZBM Evening News
“Tropical Storm Gatson expected to briefly intensify before weakening, Jamaican defendant had small cocaine packages in his luggage, claims Customs Officer, and Rotarians told Bermuda well-poised to prevent spread of Zika,” are some of the stories ZBM said are set to be covered in their newscast this evening. With an aim to expand the way they... Read more of this article
Video: Russian Airline Diverts To Bermuda
A Russian Airline — which was enroute from the Dominican Republic to Moscow — diverted to Bermuda at just past 6.00pm this evening [August 24] due to a sick passenger. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Sergeant Russann Francis said, “At 5:04pm this afternoon, 911 Emergency Dispatch Center received a call regarding a flight... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday August 25
Thursday, August 25 is expected to see thunderstorms likely in the morning, then the chance of scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and... Read more of this article
Woman Injured In Car On Great Bay Road
Emergency services responded to Great Bay Road in St. David’s just before 7.00pm tonight [August 24] where a woman appears to have been injured while travelling in a car along that road. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and hospital staff tended to the woman before she was transported by ambulance to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment... Read more of this article
TROIKA To Perform “The Color Purple” Musical
TROIKA Bermuda will be performing their “Work In Progress #6” musical production of “The Color Purple” tonight [Aug 24] at 7.30pm at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. The production will run from August 24 to August 27, with performances at 7.30pm nightly. A spokesperson said, “‘The Color Purple’ is an... Read more of this article
Red Cross Accepting Funds After Italian Quake
Search and rescue teams and sniffer dogs from the Italian Red Cross are on the ground following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of the morning today [Aug 24], with the Bermuda Red Cross accepting donations to go toward rescue and recovery efforts. A BBC story said, “At least 120 people have been killed and 368 injured in an earthquake... Read more of this article
Beach Football Cancelled Due To Lack Of Entries
The Bermuda Football Association said they “regret to announce that the Beach Football Tournament scheduled for Sunday, August 28th has been cancelled due to a lack of entries.” “The BFA Beach Football Committee will meet with various stake holders in Bermuda football and develop a new strategy and plan for the summer of 2017,”... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Small Fire In Hamilton Parish
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a small fire on Abbott’s Cliff Close at approximately 2.15pm this afternoon, and said they “discovered a small fire in a bedroom that was quickly extinguished.” Sergeant Russann Francis said, “We responded to a report of a structural fire at Abbott’s Cliff Close. “On... Read more of this article
