Archive for June, 2017

Generation Next Hosting A Community Forum

Generation Next is inviting all to come out and be heard at the ‘Generation Next Community Forum’ on Monday, July 3 at 6.00pm at the Bermuda Industrial Union’s Dr. E.F Gordon Hall. Eron Hill said, “Generation Next organized a live election debate to provide a platform for the leaders to enlighten the electorate regarding their respective parties’... Read more of this article

Larry Burchall Memorial Service On Friday

A service honouring the life of Captain Dennis Joseph Laurion Burchall — better known as Larry Burchall — will be held at 11.00am on Friday, June 30th at Wesley Methodist Church in Hamilton. After a life well lived, he passed away peacefully at the age of 75. He will forever be remembered by my mother Paddy, his wife and best friend of... Read more of this article

Student Turns Personal Project Into School Effort

After being given the challenge of building a Sierpinski Pyramid last year, Purvis Primary student DaShawn Vickers has seen his initial effort turn into an art project that has encompassed the entire student body, leading him to win the People’s Choice Award at the Annual Primary School Art Show this year. A spokesperson said, “Last year, as a primary... Read more of this article

New Aries Sports Center Set To Open In July

[Written by Don Burgess] The Aries Sports Center will have an open house next week ahead of its grand opening in July. The Sports Center, located on the second floor of Windsor place, is a joint venture by the Whitter family and business partners Gina Monroe and Erin Lovell. Cyril Whitter III said: “We are very excited at the prospect of opening... Read more of this article

Gorham’s Ltd. Launches Express Order Centre

Gorham’s Ltd officially launches its Express Order Centre at its St. John’s Road location. The Express Order Centre allows customers to come into the store, place their online shopping orders and have goods shipped at a lower cost using Gorham’s cargo containers. A spokesperson said, “Gorham’s Ltd, the Island’s premiere home and garden... Read more of this article

“Summer Open” Show To Open At Arts Centre

A revolving member’s show titled “Summer Open” is set to open this Sunday [July 2] from 5.30pm to 7.00pm at the Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard, running until Friday, September 8. A spokesperson said, “This show allows our artists to create any form of art with no subject restriction. We have had a wide variety of interesting media submitted.... Read more of this article

Ball Hockey Season Resumes With Triple Header

The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey season recently resumed, with a triple header seeing the three games producing a total of 31 goals. USA 2 – Canada 3 In the opener, Canada defeated USA 3-2, but they needed a shootout to do so. During regulation time, Matt Katzsch and Jeremy Estey scored a goal each for Canada, while the USA got a goal apiece from... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 28 2017

June 28 saw 1,600 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $49,525.00 BD. 1,300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.8% at $33.25 per share, while another 300 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.9% at $21.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,012.14, up 0.72% on the day. There were 2 advances, 0 declines,... Read more of this article

World’s First 3D Shipwreck Mapping Website

The University of California San Diego, Bermuda’s Ministry of the Environment, and LookBermuda have officially launched a first-of-its-kind effort to scan underwater shipwrecks and reefs in three dimensions and at an unprecedented level of detail, all while making the 3D environments accessible online to viewers worldwide. The project, called the... Read more of this article

Rego: Bermuda’s Real Estate Benefits From AC

Eyes around the world were focused on Bermuda for the month of June as the island hosted the 35th America’s Cup, providing an opportunity for global exposure which many businesses seized, including Rego Sotheby’s International Realty. A spokesperson said, “Yesterday, the global Sotheby’s International Realty brand released a guest blog featuring... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: June 28 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