Archive for October, 2016
Friday: Gift Shop, Cafe At KEMH To Close Early
The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] is advising the public that this Friday [October 28] its Gift Shop and Pink Café, both located at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, will close early. “The Pink Café will close at 11am and the Gift Shop at noon,” a spokesperson said. “The HAB apologises for any inconvenience this may cause... Read more of this article
Ball Hockey: Halifax Mooseheads & Giants Win
The Bermuda Ball Hockey League season continued at the PCC Hockey Rink with 29 goals scored in a double header. Gatineau Olympiques 3 – Halifax Mooseheads 11 The Halifax Mooseheads jumped out to a 5 – 1 lead at the end of the first period on their way to a 11 – 3 win over the Gatineau Olympiques. Jeremy Estey led the way with 4 goals,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 25 2016
October 25 saw 54,416 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $550,922.60 BD. 39,200 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 3.7% at $4.38 per share, while another 14,216 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.4% at $25.15 per share. 1,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an... Read more of this article
Swimming: Fletcher Sets New Bermuda Record
Bermudian Olympian Julian Fletcher competed in the 2016 FINA Short-Course World Cup Series in Singapore, setting a new national record in the process. Fletcher — competing in heat three of the 50m breaststroke — finished 5th with a time of 28.65 which saw him finish 13th overall, and set a new Bermuda National Record. He also competed in... Read more of this article
Bermudian Poet To Be Published In ‘Agenda’
Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller will have two of her poems appear in the next edition of ‘Agenda,’ a British literary journal. The journal’s website says, “Agenda is one of the best known and most highly respected poetry journals in the world, having been founded in 1959 by Ezra Pound and William Cookson. “It is edited... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Oct 25
Deputy Leader of the Opposition David Burt speaks at PLP Central Committee Meeting, ongoing coverage of the Reverend Nicholas Tweed work permit issue, and financial expert says U.S. Congress unlikely to target Bermuda are some of the stories ZBM covered in their newscast this evening. With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community,... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Committed To Policy Of Fairness’
“As Minister responsible for the Department of Immigration, we remain committed to a policy of fairness” which is a “policy that guarantees Bermudians are always given priority with respect to any opportunity to fill a position for which they are eminently qualified,” Home Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said this evening. Rev... Read more of this article
Bank Of Butterfield 2016 Q3 Net Income: $24M
The Bank of Butterfield & Son today announced net income for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016 of $24.0 million, a decrease of $4.8 million compared to $28.8 million earned in the same quarter a year ago, resulting in earnings per share of $0.41 on a fully diluted basis. During the quarter, the Bank made important strategic progress, completing... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday October 26
Wednesday, October 26 is expected to see sun and a few passing clouds, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/69°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 58%. Sunrise will be at 7.31am and sunset will be at 6.33pm. High tide will be at 6.21am and 6.41pm,... Read more of this article
Roban: PLP Stands With St Paul AME Church
The PLP “shares the sentiments of the Leadership of St. Paul AME Church” on the issue of Rev Nicholas Tweed’s work permit, Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, adding that it “is very reminiscent of the actions taken against those who spoke out against the old UBP.” Rev Tweed’s Work Permit Yesterday... Read more of this article
Court: 40-Year-Old Jailed For Stalking Woman
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 40-year-old man — who at the time of the offence was already on parole for killing his own daughter — was sentenced to prison for stalking a woman and intruding on her privacy. Magistrate Archie Warner sentenced Damon DeRoza to nine months on a charge of stalking and three years on a charge of intruding... Read more of this article
Police Advisory: Safety Tips For Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, the Bermuda Police Service said they would like to remind the public of the following safety tips. “Tips for Children: “Carry a flashlight. “Always walk, never run across the street. “Stay in familiar neighbourhoods and never go into a stranger’s house or car. “Before crossing a... Read more of this article
