Archive for February, 2017
KPMG Round The Grounds Race On March 12
The 2017 KPMG Round the Grounds races are set to be held on Sunday, March 12 at 1.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Hot on the heels of their sponsorship of the 2017 KPMG Bermuda Front Street Mile during International Race Week, KPMG together with Mid Atlantic Athletic Club [M.A.A.C.] are thrilled to present the 2017 KPMG Round the Grounds Junior Running... Read more of this article
Audley Quallo: ‘Progression And Not Regression’
J. Audley Quallo delivered a speech at the PLP Founders’ Day event, noting that this year the “political parties in Bermuda will be assessed by the electorate by way of stroking a pen in a box,” and urging attendees to stroke for “equality, jobs, justice, progression and not regression.” “I’m not interested in your... Read more of this article
Family Centre Set To Host ‘Cycle 4 Change’
On Sunday, March 5, Family Centre will once again host their annual Cycle 4 Change event, with over 150 cyclists to take part on the Rail Trail. The Elite Ride begins at 9.45am in Dockyard and races to Ferry Reach along a route designed specifically for more experienced cyclists to provide a challenging course down the Trail and across private properties. The... Read more of this article
‘Carlyle No Longer Holds Any Common Shares’
The Bank of Butterfield announced the closing of its secondary offering, and said following the closing “Carlyle no longer holds any Common Shares and the Investment Agreement between Butterfield and Carlyle has terminated.” The Bank said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced the closing of its previously... Read more of this article
BPSU Response To 2017/2018 Bermuda Budget
The current Budget is a “welcomed deviation from the status quo fiscal policies that we have seen in past budgets,” the Bermuda Public Services Union said, adding that the “2017/18 budget reflects the reality that the tax burden has not been equally shared in Bermuda for many years.” Finance Minister Delivers Budget Introducing... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday March 1
Wednesday, March 1 is expected to be partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 21°C/70°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 70%. Sunrise will be at 6.46am and sunset will be at 6.16pm. High tide will be at 10.15am and 10.42pm, while low... Read more of this article
Casling, Card & Mayes Receive RSIR Awards
Two veteran real estate professionals and one newcomer at Rego Sotheby’s International Realty [RSIR] received special recognition for their exceptional 2016 performance. The awards, held annually, went to Residential Sales Associate Rhonda Casling, Residential Rental Associate Helen Card and Agency Administrator Kristine Mayes for their contributions... Read more of this article
4-Year-Old In ICU After Being Struck By Truck
A 4-year-old boy is in stable condition in the ICU after being struck by a truck while riding his bicycle on Seawall Drive in Sandys parish. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:15pm on Monday, February 27th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported collision involving a truck and a 4-year-old boy on Seawall Drive in Sandys parish. “It... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Theft From Taxi Driver
Police are currently investigating an incident in which a taxi driver transported two customers, and at the end of the ride the male customer “grabbed the taxi driver’s money pouch containing a quantity of cash and made good his escape.” “Detectives are currently conducting inquiries into a reported theft,” a police spokesperson... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Feb 28
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
Court: 26-Year-Old Denies Cannabis Charges
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Feb 28], a 26-year-old man denied possessing cannabis and cannabis resin. Maxwell Hayward denied possessing cannabis and cannabis resin intended for supply, which he was alleged to have done in September 2016. The Crown Prosecutor told Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that weight of the substances was alleged to be 28.42... Read more of this article
Showcase Services & Goods At CARIFESTA
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs advised Bermudian cultural entrepreneurs about the CARIFESTA XIII Grand Market and Buyers’ Shopping Mall in Barbados from August 19 to 26, 2017. “CARIFESTA – the world’s largest gathering of Caribbean arts and culture – is an opportunity for Caribbean cultural entrepreneurs to showcase... Read more of this article
