Archive for October, 2016

Take Part In Christmas Market & Help A Charity

The West End Development Corporation is calling on businesses to register for a holiday market – and help raise money for charity. The market will be held on Sunday, December 4, from 1pm to 5pm on the North Lawn in Royal Naval Dockyard. Cost to register is $100, but half of the fee will be donated to Tomorrow’s Voices, a charity helping people with... Read more of this article

Fletcher Sets Three New Records At World Cup

Bermudian swimmer Julian Fletcher recently competed at the FINA World Cup meets in Asia, making a very impressive showing which saw him set three new Bermuda records, and become the first Bermudian to swim in a World Cup final. The three national records broken included 50 BR – 28.65 [World Cup Singapore]; 50 BR -28.50 [World Cup Hong Kong]; and... Read more of this article

Four Collision Victims Remain In Hospital

The 62 year old man involved in a collision in Pembroke on Friday is in stable condition in the ICU, the 84 year old woman injured in a collision in Devonshire on Thursday is also in stable condition in the ICU, the 79 year old woman injured in a collision in Paget on Wednesday had been transferred from ICU to a general ward at the hospital, and the... Read more of this article

Police Investigation Into Graffiti Continues

“After examination of the recent reported incidents of graffiti, there is every reason to suggest that this is the action of a lone individual,” the police said today, adding that “investigators are interested in speaking with members of the public who may have personal CCTV in the affected areas.” The graffiti, which contains... Read more of this article

Special S.T.E.M. Programme At Sandys School

The Argus Group in partnership with SoftBank Team Japan announced the launch of a S.T.E.M. programme at Sandys Middle School that will complement the school’s new S.T.E.M. curriculum. S.T.E.M. stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics and the new curriculum that Sandys Middle School introduced in September 2016 aims to teach the... Read more of this article

America’s Cup Appeals To Local Boat Owners

America’s Cup Bermuda is enlisting the help of local boat owners who are willing for their boat to be used in the Course Marshal fleet. “Locals who own power boats that meet required specifications and who are willing for their boat to be used in the Course Marshal fleet are asked to make contact with America’s Cup Bermuda. This comes as... Read more of this article

Free Seminar To Answer Pension Questions

How long will you need your retirement money to last? How much should you be saving now? How should your pension funds be allocated? These are just some of the questions that will be answered at a pensions seminar in Hamilton. Colonial Pension Services has organised a free meeting to address key questions surrounding pensions, to be held on Thursday... Read more of this article

Info Session For Airport Project Construction

Aecon Group will be hosting an information session for members of Bermuda’s construction industry who will be invited through the Construction Association of Bermuda and Bermuda Economic Development Corporation. “The session, to be held on November 8th, will communicate pertinent details that will aid members of Bermuda’s construction industry... Read more of this article

Princess Launches ‘Veuve Clicquot Lounge’

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is launching the Veuve Clicquot Lounge at the Crown & Anchor Terrace. The champagne event takes place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6pm until 10pm through December 30, 2016. Sponsored by Veuve Cliquot, the drinks menu includes Veuve Cliquot Rose, Rich, Brut Yellow Label and White Label Demi Sec by the... Read more of this article

PLP: Allan Warner’s Work Will Not Be Forgotten

The PLP “joins the community in mourning the loss of a local legend, Mr. Allan Warner,” Shadow Minister of Health and Community Affairs Michael Weeks said, adding that he “inspired many through his dancing, drumming and overall commitment to the community.” Mr Warner had a long history with the Gombeys, having started dancing... Read more of this article

Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For October 2016

Earl Cameron Inducted Into UK Hall Of Fame

Earl Cameron was inducted into the UK’s first black film and television Hall of Fame, with 99-year-old Bermudian cited as “one of the first African Caribbean screen actors to break the colour barrier in the UK.” “The Screen Nation Hall Of Frame is a legacy project created by the Screen Nation Foundation to honor individuals of African... Read more of this article