Archive for November, 2016
TN Tatem Middle School Is Closed Today
[Updated] TN Tatem Middle School is closed today [Nov 28] as teachers are not expected to report to work, the Ministry of Education has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education has this morning closed T N Tatem Middle School. Teachers are not expected to report to work today and as a result the school will be closed. “Regrettably... Read more of this article
Court: Man Denies Assault & Stealing Chocolate
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 52-year-old man denied stealing soda, candy, chocolate and tuna fish, and also denied a charge of assaulting someone. Kevin Webb pleaded not guilty to stealing Coca-Cola, Cadbury chocolate and candy from a store on 1st October; and stealing four cans of tuna fish from a store on 23rd November. Along with the stealing... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw the ‘ice skating rink’ open at Somers Gardens in St George’s, the Santa Claus Parade in Hamilton, the Lighting of the Town in St. George’s, Reggie Lambe score for Carlisle United, and various other sporting and community events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. . News/Misc: Attorney-General... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Diversification Benefit Of New Arrival’
[Opinion column written by Ross Webber] When any legitimate, respectable and progressive company selects Bermuda as its home base, whether start-up, branch operation or relocation, it’s good news. When that company is a technology, biomed or life-sciences enterprise, we are especially gratified. The BDA has been working to attract such companies to... Read more of this article
PLP: Auditor General Should Review Airport Deal
The “airport scheme has been plagued with a lack of transparency,” Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt said, adding that “given that it will commit the country to a binding 30-year financial agreement, the watchdog of public funds should be able to review this deal in advance.” In a statement this evening,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Santa Claus Parade In Hamilton
[Updated with photo gallery] The streets of Hamilton were lined with people this evening [Nov. 27] as crowds gathered to watch the always popular annual MarketPlace Santa Claus parade, which featured a variety of dance groups, organisations, characters, the Gombeys and of course Santa Claus himself. Update: Photo slideshow from this evening’s... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday November 28
Monday, November 28 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 7.00am and sunset will be at 5.13pm. High tide will be at 7.34am and 7.50pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
Hafid James Returns From Trip To Grenada
Hafid James, a local bodybuilder and personal trainer that represents Grenada when he competes internationally, has just returned from that country, where he was promoting health, fitness, and their national bodybuilding competition on November 19, Mr. James has placed top three or higher in his last few international competitions, becoming the first... Read more of this article
Update On Two Motorcyclists Injured In Collision
Two men were transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital on Friday night [Nov 25] following a collision where police say “a 52 year old Warwick man, sustained a fractured finger and lacerations to his ankle while the other, believed to be a 38 year old Devonshire man, was said to have sustained abrasions to his face and hands”. A police... Read more of this article
Bus Kiosk Closed Due To “Strong Smell”
The Bus kiosk at Central Terminal in Hamilton will remain closed for the day, as the Department of Works & Engineering “seek to remove a strong smell in the kiosk,” the Department of Public Transportation said. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation said that they will evaluate the situation tomorrow and... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Earns “Best Of 2016” First Honour
Bermuda’s world champion Flora Duffy has earned the first honour of Triathlon.org’s “Best of” series for her swim performance in Cape Town this year, with the publication also noting her “amazing ride” during the third WTS race of 2016. The story said “Duffy started out this “Best of” series by earning the first... Read more of this article
Photos: Cross Country At Botanical Gardens
The Bermuda National Athletics Association’s cross country season resumed with the Flyers Track Club hosting an event at the Botanical Gardens. Under 10 Girls 1.8 Mile 11:47.8 S’Nya Cumbermack 12:58.4 Jaeda Grant 13:16.5 Carina Bortoli 14:08.0 Zahriah Outerbridge 14:08.4 Isis Tucker 14:57.5 Arina Turner 16:37.2 J`naz Richards 16:57.8 Kari... Read more of this article
