Archive for October, 2016
Videos: Gombeys Pay Tribute To Allan Warner
Multiple Gombey troupes came together this evening [Oct 29] to pay tribute to Allan Warner, a Gombey veteran who passed away earlier this week, with the Gombeys making their way around the island to pay their respects to an iconic figure in the Gombey community. Mr Warner had a long history with the Gombeys, having started dancing with them in 1959... Read more of this article
Arch Capital Third Quarter Net Income: $247.4M
Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd. reports that net income available to Arch common shareholders for the 2016 third quarter was $247.4 million, or $1.98 per share, compared to $74.5 million, or $0.60 per share, for the 2015 third quarter. The Company’s net income available to Arch common shareholders represented an annualized return on average... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday October 30
Sunday, October 30 is expected to be clear and sunny, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/70°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 7.34am and sunset will be at 6.29pm. High tide will be at 8.59am and 9.17pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
Photos: Pilot Club Host International Gig Regatta
The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club is hosting an International Gig Regatta with approximately 80 overseas visitors arriving from various countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Holland. The event started on October 23rd at Mangrove Bay in Somerset, then moved to the Spanish Point Boat Club in Pembroke on October 26th, and the third, and... Read more of this article
41-Year-Old Arrested After Van Lands Overboard
A 41-year-old man has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence after a van was found in the water off Mangrove Road in Sandys this morning. “This morning, Police responded to a report of a van found in the water off of Mangrove Road, in Sandys,” a police spokesperson said. “It appears that the driver of the van lost... Read more of this article
Under 20 CFU Football: Haiti Defeat Bermuda
After advancing to the semi-finals of the Caribbean Football Union U20 World Cup Qualifiers, Bermuda took on Haiti last night in Curacao, losing by a score of 3 – 0, and Bermuda will now match up against Trinidad & Tobago in the 3rd place game this coming Sunday. Bermuda’s starting line-up was Jahquil Hill, Zenawi Bowen, Rai Sampson,... Read more of this article
Photos: TechArt 2016 Digital Art Award Winners
TechArt 2016 opened recently at the Bermuda Society of Arts, and awards were handed out in five categories of digital art, including photography and video. Rhona Emmerson, President of AAC Saatchi & Saatchi, said, “It was a great evening, with some well earned prizes awarded. I encourage the public and art students to take time to visit the exhibition.” “AAC... Read more of this article
Weeks: ‘Money Could Have Been Better Spent’
“The fact that the OBA can find tens of thousands of dollars for Rio trips is reflective of a Government that promised fiscal responsibility and in many ways have failed to deliver,” Shadow Minister of Health and Community Affairs Michael Weeks said, adding that ““With community organizations, sports clubs and schools struggling... Read more of this article
U.S. Cycling Group To Offer Tour Of Bermuda
Boston-based adventure tour operator Ciclismo Classico is set to bring its first group of leisure road cyclists on its multi-sport tour of Bermuda next weekend. The group of eight will cover over 50 miles of riding, a half-day of kayaking, as well as experience culinary and cultural activities of the island. While most of the Ciclismo Classico’s tours... Read more of this article
RBR Band Joins Forces With Young Musicians
The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s band is to team up with young musicians for a concert with a dash of Hollywood glamour. The Bermuda Youth Orchestra [BYO] will next month join forces with military musicians for a concert, the third of its type, featuring the best of music from the silver screen. And the event will feature something for all ages – from... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting October 29
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 29th. On Sunday the UBC Maracaibo general cargo ship, the Oleander container ship, and the Sirena cruise ship are expected, on Monday the Carnival Vista cruise ship and the Tanja Kosan liquefied gas carrier will arrive. On... Read more of this article
Great White Shark Passing By Bermuda Again
Lydia – the 2,000 lb, 14 foot 6 inch great white shark being tracked on her travels around the Atlantic Ocean – is getting set to pass in Bermuda’s vicinity again, according to ocean research group OCEARCH. Lydia is no stranger to Bermuda’s waters, having passed by our general vicinity a several times previously. Photo of Lydia... Read more of this article
