Archive for September, 2016
Sandys Students Visit With Oracle Team USA
Sandys Secondary Middle School students have been participating in the AC Endeavour program this week. AC Endeavour is the youth education, sailing and life skills program for Bermuda middle school students run in conjunction with the America’s Cup and Oracle Team USA. Each Friday during the school term, AC Endeavour ‘graduates’ spend part of... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Sept 30
Coverage of today’s session of the Commision of Inquiry public hearing and comments from St George’s North MP Kenneth Bascome about a police station in St George’s are some of the stories covered in ZBM’s newscast this evening. With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday October 1
Saturday, October 1 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 7.13am and sunset will be at 7.02pm. High tide will be at 9.26am and 9.45pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
‘Shipping And Maritime Authority’ To Commence
The Ministry of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities today advised the public that the Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority will commence its statutory functions on 1st October 2016. “This follows recommendations by the Spending and Government Efficiency [SAGE] Commission in October 2013 that the Department of Maritime Administration should... Read more of this article
Video & Photos: Swizzle Inn Oktoberfest Launch
Oktoberfest at the Swizzle Inn Baileys Bay is in it’s fourth year and has become one of the biggest events of the year at Bermuda’s oldest pub. Swizzle Ltd. President Jay Correia said, “The emphasis on this event besides having fun is being as authentic as we can. With that in mind we offer real German Oktoberfest draft beer imported especially... Read more of this article
Burrows Appointed Health Insurance Director
The Ministry of Health and Seniors announces the appointment of Mrs. Laquita Burrows[pictured] to the post of Director of the Health Insurance Department [HID], effective 1 October, 2016. Mrs. Burrows will replace Mr. Calvin White, who served as Acting Director for the past two years. Minister of Health and Seniors Jeanne Atherden said, “I am happy... Read more of this article
3 Hours Of Video: Commission Of Inquiry Hearing
[Updated] The Commission of Inquiry Public Hearings continue today [Sept 30] at St. Theresa’s Church Hall on Laffan Street in Hamilton. The Commission — which has been charged with investigating the findings of the Auditor General’s report — is chaired by former Bermuda Court of Appeal judge Sir Anthony Evans, and the members include... Read more of this article
Premier Amends Upcoming UK Travel Plans
The Cabinet Office advised today [Sept 30] that the Premier Michael Dunkley, will not be travelling to the United Kingdom for the upcoming Conservative Party Conference which is taking place October 2 – 6. “The Premier was scheduled to travel this weekend to the Conservative Party Conference as a productive networking opportunity and to... Read more of this article
Saturday: Royal Bermuda Regiment Open House
The Royal Bermuda Regiment is to host an open house on Saturday [October 1]. Members of the public will get the chance to visit Warwick Camp, talk to soldiers about their roles and responsibilities and check out the kit and equipment used by different arms of the island’s defence force. RBR Adjutant Captain Duncan Simons said: “The open house is... Read more of this article
Warwick Academy Winner In “Fuelling 4 A Cause”
Warwick Academy is “thrilled” to have been selected as a winner in the Rubis “Fuelling 4 a Cause” photo competition. A school spokesperson said, “They will receive $1,000 and have the chance to turn it into more funds. Anyone who buys gas at any of the Rubis stations between now and November 9 will receive a code and website to... Read more of this article
Football: Mark Wade Elected New BFA President
Mark Wade was elected the President of the Bermuda Football Association at their Annual Congress Meeting at the Devonshire Recreation Club, replacing Larry Mussenden, who announced last month that he would not seek re-election. Mr Wade, who previously served as the First Vice President, entered the proceedings as the only candidate for the top post... Read more of this article
12ft Boat Located After Being Stolen From Dock
Contractors working on the Niobe Corinthian discovered a 12ft vessel that was “apparently abandoned,” and investigations to trace the owner revealed that the boat had recently been stolen from a dock in Ferry Reach. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Contractors working on the Niobe Corinthian discovered a 12ft... Read more of this article
