Archive for June, 2017
Alana Anderson Elected As President Of BNT
The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] recently held its annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony at which time Alana Anderson was elected as President and Mark Orchard was elected to serve as Vice President. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce that it has a new President. “Alana Anderson was elected President... Read more of this article
Minister: Committed To Our Children’s Education
“The Bermuda Government has made, and continues to make, great investments for the benefit of our teachers and students”, Minister of Education Cole Simons said today [June 29]. Minister Simons said, “A lot has been said about the lack of commitment by the Bermuda Government to support the development of our young people. “The Bermuda Union... Read more of this article
Nature Valley 5k Road Race Set For This Sunday
This Sunday, July 2nd, is the Nature Valley 5k Road Race. Formerly the Healthy Choice 5k, this race starts and finishes at Butterfield & Vallis, Orange Valley in Devonshire. Walkers will set off at 8.15am and runners will start at 8.30am. A spokesperson said, “All participants will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag. Ice cold Nature Valley sports... Read more of this article
RA: Providers Met 4G Requirements For The AC
In November 2016, as part of the award of 4G spectrum to Telecommunications [BWI] Ltd [Digicel] and Bermuda Digital Communications Limited [One Communications], the Regulatory Authority [the ‘Authority’] mandated specific coverage and Quality of Service [QoS] obligations. A spokesperson said, “The obligations are in the following phases: 1.... Read more of this article
Storybook Parade Set To Be Held On Saturday
This Saturday [July 1] the “Tutus & Superheroes: Storybook Parade” will be held in Hamilton starting at the Bermuda Youth Library at 10.00am. The poster encourages all children aged 3 years and over to “dress up as your favorite character and march in the parade with your book.” There will be prizes for the best costumes... Read more of this article
BOA Name Commonwealth Youth Games Team
The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] today [June 29] officially announced the names of the athletes that will represent Bermuda at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games in Nassau, Bahamas. Competing for Bermuda will be: Sakari Famous in Athletics Deneo Brangman in Athletics Kaden Hopkins in Cycling Matthew Oliviera in Cycling Alyssa Rowse in Cycling Madelyn... Read more of this article
BELCO Traffic Advisory Due To Cable Repairs
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] is advising the motorist that road work is currently being carried out to repair a 22 kV transmission cable fault on Pitts Bay Road. A spokesperson said, “BELCO wishes to advise motorists that road work is currently being carried out to repair a 22 kV transmission cable fault on Pitts Bay Road at the... Read more of this article
BZS To Host Annual General Meeting Today
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] are encouraging all members to attend the annual general meeting today [June 29] at 6.00pm in the BAMZ Education Classrooms at Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo The event poster says, “All BZS member are encouraged to attend the Bermuda Zoological Society annual general meeting to be held on Thursday, June 29,... Read more of this article
BTA Looks Forward To Peak Summer Season
Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Kevin Dallas has shared a message with tourism industry stakeholders expressing gratitude on the heels of the 35th America’s Cup. Mr. Dallas said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority is very grateful for all the individuals and organisations that worked together to execute a stellar destination experience during the... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Property Rental Drop Coming
[Written by Don Burgess] Homeowners in the west end that were getting a premium for renting their properties due the America’s Cup have been advised to lower their prices. Johnettte McNeil, broker at JBM Realty and Associates, said it was advisable for them to have their homes rented rather than holding out for a higher income that may never come. She... Read more of this article
Imagine Bermuda’s Family Friendly Walk & Talk
Celebrating the 58th anniversary of the success of the Theatre Boycott, Imagine Bermuda will be hosting a free ‘Family Friendly Short Walk & Talk’ beginning at Whitney Institute on Sunday [July 2] from 5.30 pm in appreciation of the efforts of the Progressive Group. A spokesperson said, “He, not busy being born, is busy dying.” “This... Read more of this article
Airport Project Steel Piling To Include Sundays
Due to “lower than anticipated noise levels” and in an effort to shorten the overall steel piling time, piling will now occur on Sundays between 7.00am and 6.00pm, in addition to the current Monday through Saturday activity at the construction site of the new airport terminal. A spokesperson said, “As of May 25, pile driving has commenced... Read more of this article
