Archive for December, 2016
Visitor Still In ICU After Rental Cycle Collision
A visitor – believed to be a 48-year-old American man – injured in a rental cycle collision on Saturday [Dec 24] remains in the ICU in stable condition. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11.00pm on Saturday, December 24th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle rental cycle crash on South Road in Warwick near... Read more of this article
Hamilton Insurance Group’s 2016 Charity Giving
Hamilton Insurance Group, the Bermuda-based holding company for insurance and reinsurance operations in Bermuda, the US and the UK, announced the names of the Bermuda-registered charities supported by its Community Giving Committee during 2016. Funding was distributed among nine organizations meeting the criteria outlined by the committee when it was... Read more of this article
Robbery In Hamilton: Suspect Steals iPhone
A suspect riding a motorcycle accosted an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman in Hamilton yesterday [Dec 27], escaping with a blue iPhone. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:40am on Tuesday, December 27th police officers received a report of a robbery at the junction of Church Street and Burnaby Street in the City of Hamilton. “It... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Decrease In October 2016
Retail sales in October 2016 decreased 3.8% below the $95.6 million recorded in October 2015 — and when adjusting for the annual retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 1.2% in October — the volume of retail sales decreased 4.9%, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. “Five of the seven sectors experienced decreases... Read more of this article
Zeiko Lewis Invited To MLS Player Combine
Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis — who plays for Boston College — has been invited to participate in the 2017 Adidas MLS Player Combine from January 8-12 in Los Angeles. According to Boston College’s website, “Lewis is one of 53 Division I collegiate players invited to the five-day camp. All invited players will be eligible for... Read more of this article
Video: Terron Webb Wins Calypso Competition
Young Bermudian singer Terron Webb, who lives in St. Kitts and Nevis, has won the Sugar Mas Junior Calypso Competition for the second time in a row. The young singer, who performs under the name ‘Invincible,’ earned the title by performing the songs “As the World Turns” and “Youngsters Unite.” A MyVueNews story said, “Eleven-year-old... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Begin Competing In Florida
The 2016 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta hosted by the Coral Reef Yacht Club got underway in Florida with Bermuda sailors in action. After three races on the first day in the Laser Radial Fleet, Benn Smith is in third with 10 points, this after winning the first race, Smith then finished 2nd in the second race, before closing out with a 7th... Read more of this article
Football: Shield & Friendship Semi-Final Results
St. George’s Colts and PHC Zebras walked away with wins in this Shield & Friendship Semi-Final football action. St. George’s Colts 3 St. David’s 2 The St. George’s Colts came from behind to defeat east end rivals St. David’s 3-2. James Pace gave St. David’s the lead with a blast from the edge of the box. St George’s... Read more of this article
Survey Explores Healthcare, Education & More
[Written by Don Burgess] How would you rate the overall quality of healthcare available in Bermuda? Do you feel public school teachers are being held accountable for their class performance? These are just two of the questions residents are being polled on by overseas firm Corporate Research Associates. The survey took in a wide range of topics from... Read more of this article
Official Supplier: SoftBank Team Names Harken
SoftBank Team Japan has selected Harken as an Official Supplier of technical equipment to its campaign for the 35th America’s Cup. Harken is responsible for supplying winches, pedestals, blocks, and key hydraulic components to the syndicate. Dean Barker Skipper/CEO SoftBank Team Japan said, “Harken has been part of each of the Cup campaigns I’ve... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday December 28
Wednesday, December 28 is expected to be cloudy early, with scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and sunset will be at 5.22pm.... Read more of this article
Light Night Club To Host New Year’s Eve Event
The Light Night Club in St. George’s will be hosting its annual New Year’s Eve party on Saturday, December 31, marking the event’s sixth year. A spokesperson said, “We realize that not everyone wants to travel all the way into Hamilton on New Year’s Eve; that is why we have been doing this event over the years. “However,... Read more of this article
