Archive for October, 2016

Kidd Clazzic To Perform In Trinidad & Tobago

Local musician Kidd Clazzic is continuing his album tour with a performance in Trinidad and Tobago to open for dancehall artist Alkaline in front of an anticipated crowd of over 5,000. A spokesperson said, “Following his August launch of his debut album ‘Kidd vs Everybody’, the local artist has wasted no time in hitting the ground running... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Guild Of Stitchery Show

The Bermuda Guild of Stitchery held a show at the First Baptist Church Hall in Devonshire on Saturday [Oct 29], showcasing the work produced by the group. The Guild’s mission is to “encourage and promote the practice and knowledge of the art of embroidery in all its forms, and to develop a fellowship of persons interested in needle arts in Bermuda.” They... Read more of this article

Flu Vaccine Available From November 1st

From November 1, the seasonal influenza [flu] vaccine will be available to the public from the Department of Health, available at the Health Centres, through Flu Express, and at the offices of most private physicians. The Department of Health offers flu vaccines at a cost of $10.00 per shot for both adults and children, while people over the age of... Read more of this article

Football: Leilanni Nesbeth Scores In ISFA Win

Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth scored for ISFA U16 Girls national team as they defeated Cambridge City 7 – 0 at Huntingdon Town FC in the UK. The club’s match report said, “The ISFA U16 Girls national representative team got their season off to a perfect start with a spectacular second half display against Cambridge City. “The opening... Read more of this article

Column: Why Bring Conferences To Bermuda?

[Opinion column written by Ross Webber] Why does the BDA bring industry conferences to Bermuda? No, it’s not a trick question. Over the past two years—and the past two months, in particular—we’ve been involved in an unprecedented number of them. Not only have members of our team been flying our jurisdiction’s flag at overseas conventions... Read more of this article

Aspen Dividends On Ordinary, Preference Shares

Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings declared a quarterly cash dividend on Aspen’s ordinary shares of $0.22 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on November 29, 2016 to the holders of record as of the close of business on November 11, 2016. Aspen’s Board of Directors also declared a dividend on its 7.401% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference... Read more of this article

Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More

This past weekend saw multiple Gombey troupes come together to pay tribute to Allan Warner, a 41-year-old man arrested after a van was found overboard, the police launch an investigation after multiple instances of graffiti with threatening language, the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club host the International Gig Regatta, the BUEI Children’s Halloween Party... Read more of this article

Two Regiment Soldiers Pass Sandhurst Course

Two Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have passed a tough British Army course designed to train a new generation of officers. Alex Gibbs and Samuel Hewitt both graduated from the eight-week Army Reserve commissioning course at the prestigious Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst in the UK – the ‘university’ for would-be Army officers. Now the pair,... Read more of this article

Photos, Video & Results: Senior Netball Season

After being cancelled due to inclement weather, the Bermuda Netball Association Winter league 2016 opening ceremony was held on Saturday [Oct 29] at Bernard Park. Activities got underway with the teams’ dress parade and a welcome by BNA President Kimale Evans. An individual shooting competition was held before the teams took to the court to compete... Read more of this article

Church Seeks Information For ‘Rooted In Faith’

The Anglican Church of Bermuda is asking people to share information that may help contribute to their “Rooted in Faith: the Contributions of Black Anglicans to the Life and Ministry of the Church in Bermuda” project. “There is a quotation from The New York Times which says ‘Every story has a story’,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article

Photos: Luxury Yacht ‘My Seanna’ In St George’s

The 183-foot superyacht My Seanna is presently in St George’s, with the luxury yacht boasting six spacious cabins, a helipad, oval waterfall Jacuzzi, a sun deck, sauna, and luxurious fittings featuring white marble and 22-carat gold leaf. According to the charter company’s website – which lists the charter rates at around $300,000 a week... Read more of this article

International Publication Features MWI Program

Mid Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] Occupational Therapist Morrisa Rogers has put Bermuda on the world stage with her case study on the collaborative efforts of a project between MWI and WindReach Bermuda. Her work has been published in the World Federation of Occupational Therapists [WFOT] Bulletin, this month. The online version of the October... Read more of this article