Archive for November, 2016
CONCACAF Draw For Under-20 Championship
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football [CONCACAF] conducted the draw for the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship Costa Rica 2017, which Bermuda is scheduled to take part in. The draw, which determined the groups and match schedule for the tournament that kicks off on February 17, in San Jose, was opened with welcoming... Read more of this article
Photos: PGA Club Professional Championship
Craig Hocknull pulled away from the pack at Port Royal Golf Club in Bermuda, winning the PGA Club Professional Championship of Canada presented by Titleist & FootJoy. Hocknull’s three-day total of 4-under, 209 [74-69-66] was five shots better than Brian Hadley, who held a slim one-stroke lead heading into Thursday’s final round. The PGA of Canada’s... Read more of this article
Officials Welcome Seven Seas For First Visit
A delegation led by the Junior Minister of Tourism Kenneth Bascome along with officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Transport & Municipalities, the Bermuda Tourism Authority, WEDCo and ship’s agent Meyer Agencies, welcomed the Regent Seven Seas Explorer cruise ship on her inaugural voyage to Bermuda. They participated in a plaque exchange ceremony... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Nov 30
Former Premier Dr. Ewart Brown will not be giving oral evidence before the Commission of Inquiry, Premier Michael Dunkley labels Monday’s sick out action organised by staff at the TN Tatem Middle School as ‘mischievous’, and comments from BIU President Chris Furbert regarding four former Corporation of Hamilton workers, are some of... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday December 1
Thursday, December 1 is expected to be overcast, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 57%. Sunrise will be at 7.02am and sunset will be at 5.13pm. High tide will be at 9.20am and 9.40pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Live Video Replay: BIU President Chris Furbert
Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert held a press conference this afternoon [Nov 30], saying he called it to “clarify some issues that have been alleged against the BIU, in relation to four workers that were dismissed from the Corporation of Hamilton.” “When you think about the BIU, who has been representing workers for... Read more of this article
OutBermuda Respond To Preserve Marriage
Saying that it is their “mandate to support the wellbeing, health, dignity, security and protection of Bermuda’s LGBTQ community, we issue this statement in response. support the wellbeing, health, dignity, security and protection of Bermuda’s LGBTQ community,” OUTBermuda has responded to an ad placed by Preserve Marriage. The statement... Read more of this article
Traffic Diversions On Friday: Regimental Funeral
The police have advised that traffic diversions and parking restrictions will be in effect for the Regimental funeral of Colour Sergeant Keith Whorms on Friday. A police spokesperson said, “The motoring public is advised that traffic diversions and parking restrictions will be in effect for the Regimental funeral of Colour Sergeant Keith Whorms... Read more of this article
Public Meeting On Airport Redevelopment Project
The People’s Campaign will host a public meeting on the Airport Redevelopment Project tomorrow evening, Thursday, December 1, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall. The speakers for the meeting will be Opposition Leader David Burt, Larry Burchall and BIU President Chris Furbert, with Rev. Nicholas Tweed to serve as the moderator. The debate... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Building Is Safe To Be Occupied’
The Health and Safety Officer has advised that the T.N Tatem school building is “safe to be occupied and there are no imminent health and safety concerns,” however his report “underscores the need for thorough cleaning, electrical repairs, and repairing leaks and replace damaged ceiling tiles.” This is according to Minister of... Read more of this article
3 Hours Of Video: Commission Of Inquiry Hearing
[Updated] After resuming their public hearings earlier this week, the Commission of Inquiry continued today [Nov 30] at St. Theresa’s Church Hall on Laffan Street in Hamilton. The Commission, which has been charged with investigating the findings of the Auditor General’s report, is chaired by former Bermuda Court of Appeal judge Sir Anthony Evans,... Read more of this article
Support For Ocean Tech Continues To Grow
Support for Ocean Tech’s first mission in Bermuda continues to grow, with Bermuda International Shipping Ltd. [BISL] joining with PwC, The Atlantic Conservation Partnership and Henrik Schroder from iTDNA as a sponsor of the Ocean Tech project. Ocean Tech is a groundbreaking scientific research project that’s using unique autonomous underwater vehicles... Read more of this article
