Archive for December, 2016

“Toast The New Year” At Cosmopolitan Nightclub

Chivas Entertainment and Cosmopolitan Nightclub are getting set to present “Toast the New Year” on Saturday, December 31, with doors to the event opening at 10.00pm. The event will include music by Stalwart Sound, Desert Eagle, and Twin Starr, with special bottle prices, drink specials, a midnight toast, and free party favours. A spokesperson... Read more of this article

Coco Reef Tobago Wins ‘Leading Hotel’ Award

For the thirteenth consecutive year, Coco Reef – Tobago has been awarded the World Travel Award for the “Caribbean’s Leading Hotel”. Coco Reef – Tobago is owned by Bermudian hotel developer John Jefferis, who also owns Island Resorts International Ltd and the Coco Reef – Bermuda. Coco Reef – Tobago won the award after beating 14... Read more of this article

Photos: Ipswich To Offer Youngsters Experience

Youngsters involved in the ID Camp put on by Devonshire Colts, Ipswich Town, VidApro, Bermuda Football Association, Bermuda Football Coaches Association and Sidekicks will soon find out if they have been lucky enough to be named to get a chance at a week long experience at Ipswich Town. Steve McGavin the head of recruitment at Ipswich Town’s Academy... Read more of this article

Anti-Smoking Program To Visit Bermuda Again

BF&M and Open Airways have revealed that Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking program will once again be making a stop in Bermuda, with the seminar to take place on January 7. The program promises to help participants to quit smoking with “no will power, no withdrawal, and no weight gain.” A spokesperson said, “Over the past 30 years... Read more of this article

XL: Radulski To Retire, Goldstein Appointed

XL Group Ltd announced that Abbe Goldstein will succeed David Radulski as Director of Investor Relations, following Mr. Radulski’s retirement on March 31, 2017. Ms. Goldstein, who will join the Company from Ambac Financial Group, Inc. [Ambac] in January to ensure a smooth transition, will report to XL’s Chief Financial Officer Pete Porrino... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 28 2016

Yesterday [Dec 28] saw 109,315 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $589,459.50 BD. 7,315 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.2% at $28.50 per share, while the other 100,000 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing down 1.5% at $3.20 per share. The other 2,000 shares were traded by... Read more of this article

Video: Candlelight Service At Devonshire Church

The annual Candlelight Service was recently held at the Old Christ Anglican Church on Middle Road in Devonshire with a host of dignitaries attending the event. The theme for this year’s service was “Onto us a child is born” and was held under the patronage of Dame Pamela Gordon Banks and Mr Andrew Banks. Canon James Francis officiated... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday December 29

Thursday, December 29 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and sunset will be at 5.22pm. High tide will be at 8.24am and 8.41pm, while low tide... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Dec 28

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article

Police: Counterfeit U.S. $100 Notes Circulating

The Bermuda Police Service is advising businesses and their staff as well as residents to “be vigilant regarding counterfeit U.S. $100 notes currently in circulation.” “The forged U.S. $100 bills have the same serial number: H1413713,” a police spokesperson said. “Employees are once again advised that if counterfeit cash... Read more of this article

Photos: Tennis Double Elimination Tournament

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s Christmas Double Elimination Tournament moved into day three with two matches played at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium. Following his shock defeat on the first day of tennis action, the number one seed David Thomas took on youngster Trey Mallory winning in straight sets 6 – 1, 6 – 2. The other match... Read more of this article

‘Driving Standards In Bermuda Are Deplorable’

Whenever EMT Darius Richardson gets a call out and hears over the radio the words ‘road traffic collision, black male’, he thinks to himself: “I hope that is not my son.” Mr Richardson has been an EMT for ten years and describes driving in Bermuda as “deplorable”, he’s given up riding bikes and sometimes suffers from sleepless nights after... Read more of this article