Archive for January, 2017
Local School Children Featured In AC Campaign
Residents will see the photo of their child or a friend’s child featured on the back of public buses from this week as America’s Cup Bermuda launches a public promotion that celebrates locals. The ‘America’s Cup is Our Cup’ bus back promotion features eight America’s Cup Endeavour graduates who represent the hundreds of 10 to 12-year-olds... Read more of this article
Photos: Weekend Rugby League Action
In recent touch rugby league action, a number of matches were played, with the league title wrapping up. Renegades ladies were beaten by the Teachers squad 1-0, with Gillian Cross scoring the lone try. In men’s action, Police took on a much improved Mariners team lead by Rory O’Kelly-Lynch, who accounted for 10 of the 15 points for the team. O’Kelly-Lynch... Read more of this article
Section Of Harbour Rd To Close On Weekends
In order to faciliate ongoing emergency repair work on a water main, a section of Harbour Road in Paget will be closed on weekends. A police spokesperson said, “Members of the public are reminded that Bermuda Waterworks Limited will continue carrying out emergency repair work to their water main on Harbour Road this weekend. “To facilitate the... Read more of this article
Results: Bermuda Mixed Majors Bowling League
In Mixed Majors Bowling League action inside the Warwick Lanes saw the Strikers go down 14 – 6 to the Activators, the Terminators fell 20 – 0 to the Untouchables. The Warriors went down 11 – 9 to the Mix Ups, while the Troublemakers went down 19 – 1 to the Unpredictable. The Spare Change fell 20 – 0 to MiniMax Forwarders... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 26 2017
January 26 saw 33,827 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $282,682.50 BD. 10,036 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing down 0.7% at $7.20 per share, while another 9,600 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $4.55 per share. 7,191 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 0.2% at $20.55... Read more of this article
Video: Public Accounts Committee Meeting
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Public Accounts held a Public Hearing this afternoon [Jan 26] at the St. Paul Church Hall, with the topics of discussion including the Bermuda Tourism Authority Financial Statements, the financing of the land reclamation project at the South Basin for the America’s Cup, and more. 2-hour live video replay... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Bermuda Youth Netball
The Bermuda Netball Association’s Youth Season continued at the Bernard Park, with 110 goals scored in four matches in two Divisions. In the Under 12 Division, the North Village Lady Rams defeated the Warriors 15 – 3. The North Village Lady Rams got seven goals from Kemauri Darrell and Brianna Benevides, while Ashley Horseman added the other... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Ariel Re High School Rugby
The second round of the Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s Ariel Re High School League season continued recently at the National Sports Center. A triple header took place with 113 points put on the board, with the biggest win of the evening coming in the third game that saw Saltus defeat Berkeley 34 – 0 in Under 18 Division action. The opening match... Read more of this article
Photos: Somerset Eagles Beat Devonshire Colts
The Somerset Eagles walked away with the win in weekend Premier Division football action, defeating the Devonshire Colts by a score of 2-1. The match was held up early as a clash of heads saw a instant stop of play with Davin Riley-Clarke from Somerset Eagles coming out the worse with a cut that needed medical attention. Riley-Clarke was able to continue... Read more of this article
PLP MP & Minister On Work Permit Waivers
In light of information regarding advertising waivers for churches granted by the Department of Immigration, Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown said that Minister Gordon-Pamplin is in an “untenable position” and is “ill-suited to be making any determination” in regards to Reverend Tweed’s work permit. Shadow Minister... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Jan 26
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
Weather Forecast For Friday January 27
Friday, January 27 is expected to be windy with light rain developing in the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 7.15am and sunset will be at 5.47pm. High tide will be at... Read more of this article
