Archive for December, 2016
Plane Diverts & Makes Emergency Landing
[Updated] Emergency services are on scene at the airport in preparation for an airline to make an emergency landing. The plane has apparently diverted to Bermuda, and further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 11.46am: A police spokesperson said, “An American Airlines flight is anticipated to make an emergency... Read more of this article
Boxing Day Harness Pony Racing Results
Boxing Day Harness Pony Racing drew a large crowd at the National Equestrian Center, as people came out to enjoy the racing. The fastest race of the day was the Age Stake Race featuring Cherokee’s Ironman with Tyler Lopes in the bike and Simsfield Hardtimes and Ryan Burrows in the bike both clocking 1:04 flat, while Robert Lopes in the bike of IC’s... Read more of this article
A.M. Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Qatar Re
A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “a” of Qatar Insurance Company S.A.Q. and its main subsidiaries: QIC International LLC [Qatar] and Qatar Reinsurance Company Limited [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] remains stable. A... Read more of this article
Ten Videos: Trailers Of Ocean Vet TV Series
The Ocean Vet TV series – which highlights Bermuda’s marine life and features the late Dr Neil Burnie - has been released on Vimeo On Demand, giving viewers the ability to rent or purchase the series, in full or via individual episodes, with the series able to be streamed online or downloaded for later viewing on any device. The release... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday December 27
Tuesday, December 27 is expected to be overcast, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7.18am and sunset will be at 5.21pm. High tide will be at 7.09am and 7.25pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Gombeys Out On Boxing Day
As has been the tradition for many years, the Gombeys are out making their rounds on Boxing Day today [Dec 26], helping the island celebrate the holiday season. The island’s preeminent folk art, Gombeys traditionally span the island on Boxing Day and other holidays with the groups growing larger through the day as Bermudians start following along... Read more of this article
Photos: Boxing Day Motocross At Southside
[Updated with video] Spectators have gathered on this Boxing Day [Dec 26] for an afternoon of motocross racing at the Southside Motorsports Park in St. David’s. 7-minute live video replay: Motorcycles of different classes have taken to the track with some Bermudian overseas riders returning to the island for the holidays, taking part in the day’s... Read more of this article
Mount Family Welcomes Christmas Baby
One family received a very special Christmas gift this year, with Timothy and Leanne Mount welcoming Ivy Lily Mount to the world at 11:27pm on Christmas Day. Ivy weighed 8lbs 7oz and was 52 cms long. Ivy is the Mount’s second child. They also have a two-year-old daughter Gabriella. Mrs Mount said the two births were very different but both babies... Read more of this article
Masterworks To Host New Years Open House
Masterworks Museum will be hosting their annual New Years open house from 1.00pm to 3.00pm in their main gallery on January 1. A spokesperson said, “Join us for a glass of champagne as we toast to Masterworks’ 30th year and get a sneak peak at our 30th anniversary exhibit. R.S.V.P at 299-4000 or email mworks@logic.bm. “We hope to... Read more of this article
BDA: Top 10 Bermuda Market Highlights Of 2016
The Bermuda Business Development Agency has released a year end review of the top 10 Bermuda market highlights of 2016, which follows in full below. 1. Jobs growth BDA works to empower Bermuda’s economy by helping create jobs and raise GDP. Our in-house data shows our efforts are working, with new companies setting up and generating employment.... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday December 26
Monday, December 26 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 7.18am and sunset will be at 5.21pm. High tide will be at 7.09am and 7.25pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Christmas Day Luncheon At Hamilton Church
The Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist Church is hosting a Christmas Day luncheon today [Dec 25] to help ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a Christmas day meal, with a number of volunteers working hard to prepare and serve an appetizing meal. This is the sixth consecutive year the church is hosting the luncheon, which is being co-sponsored... Read more of this article
