Archive for August, 2016
Photos: Oracle Team Clean Up At East End
Members of Oracle Team USA — the America’s Cup defending champions — spent today helping to clean up East End Primary school saying they “really feel like this is our home” so when they have a chance get out in the community and help out, they want to take it. Education Minister Wayne Scott said, “It’s just amazing,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday August 31
Wednesday, August 31 is expected to be clear and sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 6.53am and sunset will be at 7.43pm. High tide will be at 8.31am and 8.56pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
Bermuda Karting Team Compete In Washington
Team ITALKART Bermuda recently took part in a go-karting event in Sumas, Washington, with the island racers competing in the 2016 SIMA Summer Series at SIMA Raceway. Team ITALKART Bermuda had a contingent of 17 friends and family travel to the US, which included seven Bermuda Karting Club drivers to compete across five different classes. The team will... Read more of this article
BCB Cricket National Squad For Toronto Tour
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] said they “reduced the training squad to 21 names on August 3rd in preparation for the ICC World Cricket League event in USA from October 27th to November 5th.” The players selected earlier this month are: Oliver Pitcher Jr – St. David’s – Captain Terryn Fray – Bailey’s Bay... Read more of this article
Young Basketballers Impress At Jumpstart Clinic
With the Digicel NBA Jumpstart Clinics underway in Bermuda, the NBA’s Senior Director of Basketball Operations, the head coach of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the Minister of Sport all commented on the talent displayed by the young boys and girls in the first two days of the Clinics. “The kids were a joy to work with, we can see that they are... Read more of this article
Collision In Paget Area Causing Traffic Delays
A collision between two cars and a motorcycle in the area of the Paget stop lights “does not appear to be serious,” but is causing delays in the area. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised there has just been a road traffic collision between two cars and a motorcycle in the area of the Paget stop lights. “The collision... Read more of this article
Golfers Mark 70th Anniversary Of Historic Course
Earlier this month, a golf match took place at Clearview Golf Course in Canton, Ohio between Bermuda’s Ocean View Golf Club and Clearview Golf Course, with a team from Bermuda heading out to mark the 70th anniversary of the golf course, which is the only golf course in the United States designed, built, owned and managed by an African American. A... Read more of this article
Minister Extends Condolences: Guishard Family
[Updated] The Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards joined those in the community in extending condolences following the passing of Phillip Guishard. The Sports Minister said, “On behalf of the Premier, the Government and my Colleagues, I wish to extend sincerest sympathies to the family of the late Phillip Guishard, one of the... Read more of this article
Sand Sculpture Competition On September 3
The public is invited to “unleash your creativity using Bermuda’s own natural pink sand” at the 21st annual Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition, set to be held on Saturday, September 3 at Horseshoe Bay. Sculpting begins at 10.00am and finishes at 4.00pm, followed by judging and an awards presentation. Entry is free, with 1st, 2nd... Read more of this article
Trott, Lawrence & Barboza Receive Scholarships
The Paget Parish Council announced the recipients of its Paget Parish Undergraduate Scholarship for Paget students studying abroad, with Tashae Trott, Rachel Lawrence and Phoebe Barboza all receiving scholarships this year. “The Council has provided approximately $340,000 in scholarships to Paget university students over the past 14 years. Scholarships... Read more of this article
Podcast: Baron On Crime, Road Safety & More
In this latest Bernews podcast, we speak to the Minister of National Security Jeff Baron who revealed than gang membership has dropped by more than 150 people. Yet, he says, gangs are still changing and recruiting – sometimes even from schools. The Minister talks about his plans for restorative justice – which focuses on both the needs of the... Read more of this article
Qatar Re ‘Continues On Its Growth Path’
Qatar Re said they continue on their “growth path despite unabated headwinds from tough trading conditions in global reinsurance markets, and in the first half year of 2016, the Company increased its gross written premiums to US$ 654 million, up 41% year-on-year from US$ 464 million. “The combined ratio improved to 95.8%, from 97.7% in the... Read more of this article
