Archive for June, 2017

30 Minute Video: June 26 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 Tuesday June 27

Tuesday, June 27 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms, 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 south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6.14am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide will be at 11.55am, while low tide... Read more of this article

Police: Counterfeit $100 Notes Now Circulating

Bermuda police are informing the public of reports of counterfeit $100 notes circulating, reminding businesses to remain vigilant. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is now receiving reports of counterfeit Bermuda $100 notes in circulation and reminds businesses and their staff as well as residents to remain vigilant. “Unique... Read more of this article

Police Appeal For Information In Firearm Incident

Police are appealing for information and witnesses to a confirmed firearm incident that took place early Sunday morning [June 25] in the Khyber Pass, Warwick area. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue to appeal for information regarding the confirmed firearm incident that took place early Sunday morning in the Khyber Pass, Warwick... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Locate 20-Year-Old [Found]

[Updated] Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 20-year-old Shania Haller, who was last seen at the car park in the Boaz Island, Sandys Parish area around 10.00pm on Saturday, June 24. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 20-year-old Shania Haller. “Ms.... Read more of this article

2017 Summer Bus Passes Required On June 28

The Department of Public Transportation reminds people that, starting on June 28, students wishing to travel by bus at no charge must present a valid 2017 Summer Bus Pass to bus operators. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation reminds all parents and students that starting this week Wednesday June 28, 2017,... Read more of this article

Emirates Team New Zealand Win America’s Cup

Peter Burling and Emirates Team New Zealand have won the 35th America’s Cup. Another dominant race win for Peter Burling and Emirates Team New Zealand in race nine of the America’s Cup Match, presented by Louis Vuitton, gave the Kiwi team the victory on the Great Sound in Bermuda, sparking wild celebrations on board their America’s Cup Class [ACC]... Read more of this article

Students Receive Dr. Barbara Ball Scholarships

The Ministry of Health and Seniors has announced the 10 awardees of this year’s Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarships. In total, 14 students are currently receiving the scholarship, including past awardees. A Government spokesperson said, “This year the Ministry received over 50 applications, many of an exceedingly high standard. The... Read more of this article

Appleby Wins Restructuring Review Award

At the recent Global Restructuring Review’s [GRR] Inaugural Charity Awards Gala in London, it was announced that Appleby came out on top to win the category for ‘small or regional law firm that impressed.’ A spokesperson said, “Appleby had a phenomenal year, having also been shortlisted for an award in the ‘innovation in cross border... Read more of this article

Terron Webb Performs In Bermuda For First Time

Terron Webb, a 12-year-old born in Bermuda and now living in St. Kitts and Nevis, recently brought his competition winning musical skills to Bermuda in order to perform in Queens Park on June 18. The young singer, who is following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Bermudian musician Lloyd Williams, by continuing his excellence in music, recently... Read more of this article

BTA Certifies Companies For Service Standards

Seven local companies have successfully demonstrated full adherence to Bermuda’s new National Service Standards, with the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] now providing additional promotional opportunities for those businesses to visitors, highlighting each of them for “superior hospitality and customer service.” The companies that received... Read more of this article

17th Lepercq Memorial Tournament Results

Only 18 entrants contested a limited number of the categories offered at the 17th Lepercq Memorial, which yielded two grand championships – Davonte Richardson for overall intermediate boys and Kentaro Bean for overall boys weapons. Kent Bean topped the mens forms, with Gavin Bishop second, but the result was reversed in weapons. In the women’s... Read more of this article