Archive for June, 2017
Bermuda’s Top 50 Twitter List For July 2017
[Written by Don Burgess] ‘Fake news’ was a big issue in the last US general election. According to the Washington Post, Twitter is looking at adding a feature that would let users notify the company about “tweets that contain misleading, false or harmful information.” It probably won’t happen before the Bermuda general election, but we could... Read more of this article
National Squash Team Departs For Guyana
The Bermuda National Squash Team departed for Guyana today [June 30] in order to compete in the Caribbean Junior Championships. The Championships feature an individual competition with age categories under 11 through to under 19 for both boys and girls. Following the individual event is the team championships. Matthew Elliott, Taylor Carrick, Andrew... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 30 ZBM Evening News
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 Saturday July 1
Saturday, July 1 is expected to be partly cloudy and a few isolated thunderstorms developing late under partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6.15am and sunset will... Read more of this article
‘Cultural Legacy Of The Palmetto In Bermuda’
An event titled ‘Fishpots, Bonnets and Wine: The Cultural Legacy of the Palmetto in Bermuda’ is set to take place on Wednesday, July 5 at 7.00pm at The World Heritage Centre in St. George’s, featuring speaker Saskia Wolsak. This lecture is presented by The St. George’s Foundation and The St. David’s Island Historical Society. Ms.... Read more of this article
Results: BTA Tri-A-Tri Super Sprint Series
The Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Tri-A-Tri Super Sprint Series resumed recently at Clearwater Beach, with one of the biggest fields taking part this year. Neil de st Croix clocked a winning time of 24.38, with Robin Horsefield finishing second with a time of 25.02 and Tommy Marshall finishing third stopping the clock in a time of 25.11. Standard... Read more of this article
CONCACAF Caribbean Women’s U20 Qualifier
The CONCACAF Caribbean Women’s Under-20 Qualifier will take place on July 19, July 21, and July 23 at National Sports Center. Ticket cost $15 for adults and are free for children under 12, and will be available online at ptix.bm and from the Bermuda Football Office at 1 BFA Way in Devonshire. The event schedule follows below: Group B: Wednesday, July... Read more of this article
Bermuda Red Cross To Hold Accessory Sale
The Bermuda Red Cross will hold an accessory sale on Friday, June 30 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm, with shoes, bags, jewelry, belts, hats, and more available at a discount. A spokesperson said, “Calling all shoppers! Come and enjoy a Friday evening of shopping for the best prices in accessories at the Bermuda Red Cross Thrift Shop. “It will go from 4.00pm... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 29 2017
June 29 saw 43,234 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $206,855.00 BD. 20,438 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing up 1.9% at $2.15 per share, while another 19,930 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 2.3% at $4.25 per share. 1,466 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing... Read more of this article
EY Study Looks At FinTech In Bermuda & Abroad
Levels of financial technology [FinTech] adoption among consumers has surged globally over the past 18 months and is poised to be embraced by the mainstream, according to the latest EY FinTech Adoption Index. A spokesperson said, “An average of 33% of digitally active consumers across the 20 markets in the EY study now use FinTech. “The... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 29 ZBM Evening News
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 June 30
Friday, June 30 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.15am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide will be at 2.08am and 2.48pm,... Read more of this article
