Archive for September, 2016
Four Appleby Lawyers On ’2016 Leaders List’
Citywealth has named four Appleby Bermuda lawyers to their 2016 ‘Leaders List’, with Partners Vanessa Schrum and Keith Robinson, Counsel QC Michael Mello and Senior Associate Ashley Fife all honoured for their outstanding work. The Citywealth ‘Leaders List’ is compiled from recommendations from private wealth managers and advisors, as well as... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 29 2016
September 29 saw 9,800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $232,370.00 BD. 9,800 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.1% at $23.75 per share. The BSX finished at 1,554.47, up 0.73% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF] Related... Read more of this article
Canadian Universities & Colleges Visiting Island
Eight universities and colleges from Atlantic Canada are visiting Bermuda next week in order to meet prospective students and to “support the strong relationships they’ve built on the island.” This visit builds on the success of previous visits and events that have attracted Bermudian students to institutions throughout the Atlantic Canada... Read more of this article
Trust Welcomes BOA Plans For Olympic Wall
The Bermuda National Trust today commended the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] on its “decision to drop plans to install the Olympic Wall on the grounds of City Hall on a temporary basis and instead to place it in its permanent location at the National Sports Centre immediately.” Earlier today, the BOA said, “Originally, the Wall... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Sept 29
The recent arrests made by police in connection with the armed robberies and a burglary, comments from former PLP Senator LaVerne Furbert about the state of affairs within the PLP, and the planned Azura development in Warwick, are some of the stories covered in ZBM’s newscast this evening. The Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream... Read more of this article
Tolerance, Inclusion, Respect In Business Culture
“Thank you for promoting the noble principles of tolerance, inclusion, respect and acceptance into our international business culture,” Premier Michael Dunkley told attendees at the Dive In Festival. The first Dive In festival was held in London in 2015, and was considered a great success. This year’s Dive In Festival included more than... Read more of this article
4 Hours Of Video: Commission Of Inquiry Hearing
[Updated] The Commission of Inquiry is continuing to hold their Public Hearings today [Sept 29] 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... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday September 30
Friday, September 30 is expected to be mainly sunny, 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 76%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at 7.04pm. High tide will be at 8.50am and 9.09pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
AZURA Boutique Hotel Starts Construction
AZURA Bermuda Boutique Hotel and Residences has just commenced construction on the property formerly known as Surf Side Beach Club, on the south shore in Warwick. “The initial Phase will have 18 Hotel Residences providing up to 46 Hotel rooms. Also featured as part of the initial Phase will be a new poolside restaurant with exceptional ocean /... Read more of this article
Man Arrested In Connection With Burglary
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a burglary after police responded to the crime in progress at a residence in Sandys, with the suspect “attempting to exit the residence through a window” while “brandishing a bladed article.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:05am on Wednesday 28th September 2016,... Read more of this article
Three Males Arrested After Motorcycle Stolen
Three males have been arrested following a male being robbed of his motorcycle this morning in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “At 8:05pm on Wednesday, September 28, Police officers responded to a robbery report on Devon Spring Rd/Hermitage Rd, Devonshire where a male was robbed of his motorcycle. “Subsequent enquiries lead to the... Read more of this article
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Armed Robbery
The police confirmed that they arrested a 40-year-old man who is “currently assisting police” with investigations into three armed robberies, adding that it is “anticipated that the suspect will be appearing in Magistrates Court on Monday.” A police spokesperson said, “Police can confirm that on Thursday 29th September,... Read more of this article
