Archive for September, 2016

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 26 2016

September 26 saw 38,678 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $666,733.00 BD. 24,678 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $23.50 per share, while another 14,000 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing up 3.3% at $6.20 per share. The BSX finished at 1,543.23, up 0.13% on the day. There was... Read more of this article

Turtle Tracked Traveling: Bermuda To Bahamas

A juvenile green sea turtle caught in Somerset Long Bay has made a successful trip to the Bahamas, with the Bermuda Turtle Project tracking the turtle over the course of its month-long journey spanning nearly 1,000 miles. Hardy was caught in Somerset Long Bay by the Bermuda Turtle Project. He measured 67.1 cm straight carapace [shell] length and was... Read more of this article

PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk On Oct 2

Now in its 19th year, the PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk is presented by Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club [MAAC], sponsored by PartnerRe Ltd. and sanctioned by the Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA]. One of the few all female events on Bermuda’s sporting calendar, it includes a 5K race for women, a 5K walk and a 2K run for girls under... Read more of this article

Photos: Glamour UK Features Lily Lightbourn

Following after her six-page spread in the July 2016 issue of Cosmopolitan UK magazine, Bermudian model Lily Lightbourn has been featured in another major British fashion magazine, this time appearing in an 11-page feature in the October 2016 issue of Glamour UK. Focusing on “Ornate jackets, tough textures,” the article utilizes photographs... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Sept 26

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the 30 minute replay will be available. The live video will begin at 7.00pm,... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Tuesday September 27

Tuesday, September 27 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 27°C/79°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am and sunset will be at 7.08pm. High tide will be at 6.41am and 7.07pm, while low tide... Read more of this article

BFA’s David Sabir Speaks In New Zealand

A presentation in New Zealand by the Bermuda Football Association’s David Sabir was “inspiring,” according to a story on the Oceania Football Confederation’s website, which noted that some of the OFC’s Member Associations also have small populations like Bermuda, so hearing Mr Sabir speak was “hugely encouraging.” The... Read more of this article

Cash Back Programme: Raleigh Receive $15K

Recently, the Minister of National Security Jeffrey Baron presented a cheque for $15,000 to Raleigh Bermuda as part of the Government’s Cash Back for Communities programme. “The public will be aware that the Cash Back programme is made possible through disbursements from the Confiscated Assets whereby the proceeds of crime are provided to community... Read more of this article

Committee On Women’s Issues To Meet: Sept 28

The Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Women’s Issues and Unemployment will conduct a Public Meeting on Wednesday [Sept 28] beginning at 5:00pm at the Dr. Gordon Memorial Hall, located in the Bermuda Industrial Union Building. This Joint Select Committee has been meeting and deliberating on matters relating to the various social and economic... Read more of this article

Video/Results: Bermuda Karting Season Opener

The Bermuda Karting Club hosted their season opener on Sunday at the Southside Motor Sports Park in St. David’s. The Junior Cadet Class saw the same top three finishers in each heat with Jamie Newton finishing first, Nile Bean taking second and Ashley Horseman securing third, in all three races. Jason North, Robert Decosta and David Barbosa all secured... Read more of this article

Bank Of Butterfield’s Outlook Is Revised To Stable

Moody’s affirmed the ratings of Bank of Butterfield and changed the outlook to stable from negative, saying that the outlook change was “driven by Butterfield’s stronger capitalization following its new common share offering” and that “Bermuda’s recovering economy also supports a stable outlook.” In affirming... Read more of this article

Armed Robbery At Wok Express On North Street

At around 10pm last night, police responded to an armed robbery at Wok Express at the junction of North Street and Union Street, in which a male “brandishing what is believed to be a firearm gained entry into the premises, demanded money and left with a quantity of cash.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:10pm on Sunday, September... Read more of this article