Archive for January, 2017
Column: “Thank You For Saving My Life’
[Written by Larry Burchall] On, Monday 23rd January 2017, around 2:30pm, Rick Meens was on Court Street riding past the bank branch. He saw a small crowd gathering around a man who was on the ground. He noted that someone was applying a cloth to the man’s bloodied head. Rick stopped and went to the man. He knelt and immediately felt the man’s... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Increase 4.9% In November 2016
Retail sales in November 2016 increased 4.9% above the $91.9 million recorded in November 2015 — and when adjusting for the annual retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 0.9% in November — the volume of retail sales increased 4.0%, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. “All sectors experienced increases in sales revenue... Read more of this article
Burt: ‘PLP Reiterates Its Call For Full Disclosure’
“MPs still have not received critical financial details,” Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt said, as the Airport Project Agreement provided to MPs is “missing Schedule 27, which contains the Financial Model of this ‘Public Private Partnership.” Mr Burt said, “MPs still have not received... Read more of this article
Red Cross To Screen “Fifty Shades Darker”
The Bermuda Red Cross is getting set to hold a screening of the film Fifty Shades Darker on Friday, February 10 at Speciality Cinema, with a reception to be held beforehand at Eateries in the Washington Mall. The film will begin at 6.30pm, with the reception to be held from 5.00pm to 6.15pm. Tickets cost $50 each, which will include two drinks, food,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Jan 31
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
Condolences Expressed To Outerbridge Family
“Sadly we have lost another young black man to gun violence,” MP Diallo Rabain said, adding that “Jahni Outerbridge has been taken from his family and my sincere condolences go out to them and all his loved ones.” “There are no words that can convey or comfort enough when a friend or family member has been taken from you... Read more of this article
Airport Debate Deferred Until February 10th
The House of Assembly will resume as scheduled on Friday [Feb 3], however debate on the Airport Bills will be deferred to Friday, 10th February to allow MPs “sufficient time to read through and consider the Draft Project Agreement in advance of the debate,” the Speaker said this evening. In addition, the Budget Statement will also be deferred... Read more of this article
EasyPark Mobile App Can Be Used At City Hall
The City of Hamilton announced that the Easy Park Mobile application, for use with smart phones, is available for use in City Hall car park, effective tomorrow [Feb 1]. “This will provide a very convenient method for customers to use the car park without having to visit the pay stations. The City of Hamilton thanks the general public for their... Read more of this article
Youth Sailors Return Home After Winning In NZ
The Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards, Junior Minister Nandi Outerbridge, MP Jeff Sousa and Senator Renee Ming welcomed home young Bermudian sailors Ahzai Smith and Christopher Raymond who both won their respective fleets in the Forward Sailing O’pen Cup in New Zealand last week. Related Stories Smith & Raymond... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday February 1
Wednesday, February 1 is expected to be cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at 5.52pm. High... Read more of this article
Suspect Arrested In Connection With Burglary
A suspect has been arrested in connection with an “aggravated burglary” at a Paget residence on Monday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is currently investigating the circumstances of a reported aggravated burglary at a Highwood Lane, Paget residence on Monday, January 30th. “A suspect has been arrested... Read more of this article
Webcasts Highlight Bermuda Captive Insurance
Seven webcasts featuring Spanish-speaking captive insurance experts on the island are being released by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] to target Latin American audiences following this week’s World Captive Forum. The BDA videos feature bilingual captive experts from Aon, ASW Law, Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Marsh, PricewaterhouseCoopers,... Read more of this article
