Archive for October, 2016
Bermuda Water Safety Seminar On October 30
The Bermuda Water Safety Council will hold its previously postponed Night Navigation Seminar — which was originally planned for October 23 — on Sunday, October 30 at 6.30pm. A spokesperson said, “The Ferry leaves Albuoys Point at 6.30pm and we are asking people to arrive at 6.00pm for registration [$10 per person fee required, cash... Read more of this article
Queen’s Certificate & Honours Nominations
Government House and The Cabinet Office today [Oct 26] advised that the deadline to nominate members of the community for Her Majesty the Queen’s Honours is approaching. “The deadline to submit nominations for Honours for Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday 2017 is Friday, 4th November, 2016 at 5:00pm,” a spokesperson said. “Wednesday,... Read more of this article
Turtle Project Has ‘Another Exceptional Year’
The Bermuda Turtle Project, based at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, recently finished its 49th year of study of the sea turtles in Bermuda waters. “The goals of the project are to better understand the biology of sea turtles of Bermuda and to share that understanding with other professionals and the public to ensure the long-term survival... Read more of this article
‘Advancing The Action Plan For Statistics’
The Department of Statistics — in keeping with the annual observance of Caribbean Statistics Day — is this week using the day to showcase the vital role of statistics in improving people’s daily lives. This year’s theme is ‘Improving the lives of people – Advancing the Action Plan for Statistics in CARICOM.’ “Traditionally... Read more of this article
Bermuda Olympic Association To Hold Tag Day
The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] will be holding their annual fundraising Tag Day this coming Friday October 28th, and BOA Treasurer Carlos Lee and BOA Project Coordinator Veronica Edwards got things underway when they attended Government House and presented the first tag to Acting Governor Ginny Ferson. A move for Bermuda to obtain recognition... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Kennel Club 2016 Dog Show
The Bermuda Kennel Club [BKC] hosted their annual Bermuda Dog Shows this weekend at the Somersfield Academy featuring four international all breed championship dog shows. The dog show — which welcomed dogs, handlers, and owners from Canada and the United States to compete with their Bermuda counterparts — got underway on Saturday despite the... Read more of this article
Orange Bay ‘Give Thanks, Give Back & Chill’
Orange Bay Company and Orange Bay Kids will be hosting a ‘Give Thanks, Give Back and Chill Party’ on Thursday, October 27. The event is free for registered guests and there are limited tickets remaining. The event was originally conceived in honour of the company’s first year at its new City of Hamilton address and to introduce guests... Read more of this article
Bermuda U/20 Team Advances To Semi-Finals
Bermuda’s Under 20 National Team recently played its third match of the qualifying competition for the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in Curacao, taking to the field against Antigua & Barbuda, recording a 3-2 loss, while also advancing to the semi-finals. Bermuda’s starting line up included Jahquil Hill, Zenawi Bowen, Rai Sampson, David Jones,... Read more of this article
Futsal Certification Course Set For October 30
Daniel Berdejo Del Fresno of World United Futsal Academy will host a Level 1 Futsal Certification course on Sunday, October 30 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Somersfield Academy. Participants will receive completion certificates directly from World United Futsal Academy. The cost for the course is $230 per person, which includes lunch; tickets are available... Read more of this article
Results: Mixed Majors Bowling League
In Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Strikers go down 15 – 5 to the Movers “N” Shakers, the Warriors went down 17 – 3 to Spare Change. The Mix Ups defeated the Troublemakers 16 – 4, while Fight Back fell 15 – 5 to the Untouchables, the Unpredictable went down 16 – 4 to MiniMax Forwarders... Read more of this article
Two Teams Tied At PGA Team Championship
Players took advantage of excellent scoring conditions on Tuesday at Bermuda’s Mid Ocean Club for first round of the Nike Golf Team Championship of Canada. Saskatchewan’s Dean Brown and Pat Marcia of Royal Regina Golf Club, and Eric Laporte and Philippe Mongeau of Quebec lead the 47-team pack after fourball rounds of 9-under-par 62. “Today was... Read more of this article
DeShields & Woods Invited To Join OBMI Board
Architectural design firm OBM International [OBMI] announced that Anthony DeShields and Melissa Woods have been invited to join the firm’s local board of directors. “With the firm celebrating its 80th year, and founding in Bermuda, the decision illustrates the company’s continued commitment to developing the next generation of Bermudian design... Read more of this article
