Archive for January, 2017
Men Jailed For Shooting Businessman In UK
Two men have been sentenced to prison for shooting and robbing businessman Timothy Mardon, who splits his time between Bermuda and the UK, in his Essex home. A BBC story said “A burglar who shot a businessman in a raid described as “every householder’s utter nightmare” has been jailed. “Timothy Mardon, 51, was left for dead... Read more of this article
Main Library To Close For Upgrades & Repairs
The main library on Queen Street will be closed from January 30 to February 4 for system upgrades and repairs, reopening again at 8.30am on February 6. A Government spokesperson said, “The public are advised that the Main Library on Queen Street will be closed next week from January 30 to February 4 for system upgrades and repairs. “They... Read more of this article
Consumer Price Index: Inflation Decreased 0.4%
Consumers paid 1.7% more in November 2016 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. The level of inflation decreased 0.4 percentage points from the 2.1% measured in October 2016. The Consumer Price Index report said, “Between October 2016 and November 2016, the average cost of goods and... Read more of this article
SSL Launches Port Worker Training Campaign
Polaris Holding Company Limited [Polaris], parent company of Stevedoring Services Limited [SSL], launched its 2017 Port Worker Training and Certification Campaign. The ongoing programme is geared to certify dock staff in stevedoring and the most current hazardous material handling protocols and health and safety best practices. The training represents... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: 2017 RES Spring Show Series
The RES Spring Show Series took place at the National Equestrian Centre on Vesey Street this past weekend. The RES Spring Show Series hunter/jumper/equitation shows are open to both adult and junior riders competing for series championships in various divisions by cumulating points over the two shows. The RES Series provides a unique equestrian event... Read more of this article
Video: “10 Most” Series Spotlights Kristin White
The “10 Most Fascinating People of Bermuda 2016″ series continues today with the second video release featuring Kristin White. Host Lisa Pickering introduces Ms. White by saying, “Kristin White is a writer, musician, artist, community activist, wife, mother, bookstore owner, and former executive director of Raleigh International, and she’s... Read more of this article
Panerai Named Official Watch Of America’s Cup
Last week at the Salon International De La Haute Horlogerie in Switzerland, Officine Panerai presented its 35th America’s Cup official watches to mark a new partnership between legends of the sea, representing a perfect balance between the past and future, timeless passion and avant-garde technology “Officine Panerai has become an Official Partner... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Bermuda Four-Ball Championships
The Bermuda Four-Ball Championships will be taking place at Port Royal Golf Course from Friday, 3rd – Sunday, 5th February, 2017. This is a four-ball stroke play event for teams of two. The Men’s & Ladies Championship Flights will play 54 holes and the Men’s Senior Championship Flight and First Flights will play 36 holes [Saturday & Sunday]. The... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental League Results
In Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Cubs defeat the Odd Balls 25.5 – 4.5, while the Pinjammers defeated Quickie Lickie Laundry 25 – 5. The Spicenix defeated the Bermuda Pest Control 20 – 10, with New Hope recording a 25 – 5 win over the Pinsplitters and the Nifty Rollers defeated... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 24 2017
January 24 saw 4,167 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $135,561.00 BD. 4,167 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.2% at $33.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,002.56, up 1.60% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
BHB Introduces Patient-Centred Medical Home
The Bermuda Hospitals Board said they have “invested in a pilot project to help combat the impact of chronic disease including cost.” The Patient-Centred Medical Home [PCMH] programme is an outpatient referral service for individuals with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, who are not currently seeing a GP and who are under- or uninsured. “The... Read more of this article
One Hour Video: PLP Town Hall On Governance
The PLP held a Town Hall Meeting on “Good Governance” this evening [Jan 24] at the Leopards Club, with the speakers including Leader of the Opposition & Shadow Finance Minister David Burt, Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown and Shadow Attorney-General Michael Scott. In announcing the meeting, the PLP said, “Throughout our history... Read more of this article
