Archive for October, 2016
Pole Down, Traffic Diversions In Southampton
Traffic is being diverted and BELCO crews are on scene after a truck, which was transporting a container, knocked down a pole in Southampton this afternoon [Oct 25]. A BELCO spokesperson said, “A vehicle knocked down a pole near Turtle Bay Southampton. Two customers are out of power as a result. BELCO Crews are currently working to erect a new... Read more of this article
Cricket: Janeiro Tucker Replaces Terryn Fray
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] confirmed that Janeiro Tucker has been selected as a replacement for Terryn Fray, who injured his hand in a match against Canada. “The national selectors considered carefully the loss of Fray as a specialist batsman,” the BCB said. “As the current stand-by list only has 2 seam bowlers and a reserve wicket-keeper... Read more of this article
Tennis Stadium Closed From 1-5pm On Wed
The Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation advised that the W.E.R. Joell Tennis stadium will be closed tomorrow [Wednesday, October 26th] from 1 pm – 5 pm. “It will reopen at 5pm for the general public until closing time,” a spokesperson said. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results:... Read more of this article
MacDonald Appointed Fairmont Regional VP
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Kiaran MacDonald to Regional Vice President, Bermuda and Caribbean, and General Manager, Fairmont Southampton. In this role, Mr. MacDonald will direct the operation of Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda, as well as oversee the operation of Fairmont Royal Pavilion in Barbados and Fairmont Mayakoba,... Read more of this article
Premier: Bermuda Has Highest Global Standards
“Just as Bermuda has proven a safe haven during storms, the Island provides business with the comfort that assets and interests are protected in a corporate environment that fulfils the highest global standards,” Premier Michael Dunkley told attendees at a conference today. Speaking at today’s opening of the 2016 Global Fund Forum... Read more of this article
Consumer Price Index: Inflation Fell 0.3%
Consumers paid 1.3% more in August 2016 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. The level of inflation fell 0.3 percentage points from the 1.6% measured in July 2016. The Consumer Price Index report said, “Between July 2016 and August 2016, the average cost of goods and services in... Read more of this article
Two Collision Victims Remain In ICU At KEMH
Two people injured in two separate collisions remain in the Intensive Care Unit, with both listed in stable condition. A police spokesperson said, “At last check the 43 year old Sandys parish man more seriously injured in a reported motorcycle and auxiliary cycle collision on South Road in Paget near the junction with Tribe Road No. 5 around 8:30am... Read more of this article
Machetes, Chainsaw Blade & Containers Stolen
Last night, police attended a reported theft from the Marsh Folly Depot in Pembroke, in which two machetes, one chainsaw blade and two empty gas containers were stolen. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:30am on Monday, October 24th police attended a reported theft from the Marsh Folly Depot on Marsh Folly Road in Pembroke. “It appears... Read more of this article
162 Visits Set For Next Year’s Cruise Schedule
St. George and Hamilton will see sharp increases in cruise calls next year, the Ministry of Tourism, Transport & Municipalities and the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced today [Oct 25]. “Scheduled calls in St. George will surge 300 percent from four in 2016 to 16 next year. Scheduled Hamilton calls will increase 44 percent from 16... Read more of this article
Music Video: DemBiez Release “Picture Of You”
Bermudian musical production team DemBiez has released its latest piece of work, a music video for a song entitled “Picture Of You” by local artist Cush Evans featuring 1443. The group explained, “The video was filmed along with BermyCreatives, starring Desiree Riley and model Sophia Manders. Makeup By local James R.Lee to promote... Read more of this article
Kid2Kid Consignment Set To Host $2.00 Sale
Kid2Kid Consignment is getting set to host a $2.00 sale at Warwick Workmens from 10.00am to 6.00pm on October 29 and November 26, with the events to include a number of activities. The sale days will feature $2.00 items for purchase, baked goods and drinks, a free fun castle, snowballs, prizes, and a demonstration of the new Kid2Kid website at the November... Read more of this article
Bermuda Named One Of Best Islands In World
Bermuda was named one of the best islands in the world in the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards, which called us a “melting pot of British, American, and Caribbean cultures.” Conde Nast said that more than 300,000 travelers took part in their 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, submitting millions... Read more of this article
