Archive for August, 2017

Cruise Ship Arrives Early Due To Sick Passenger

This week the Celebrity Summit cruise ship arrived in Bermuda a day early — on Tuesday instead of Wednesday — as a female passenger was in need of medical treatment ashore. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Cruise ship Celebrity Summit arrives into Bermuda a day early for the medical disembarkation of a female passenger... Read more of this article

Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For August 2017

30 Minute Video: August 31 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

Suspect Arrested After Three Men Stabbed

[Updated with video] Three men were stabbed during an altercation at around 5.30pm this evening [Aug 31] on Happy Valley Road, and the suspect was arrested by police a few minutes later, the police have confirmed. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At 5:35pm, police attended a report of an incident that took place at Belvin’s Variety... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Friday September 1

Friday, September 1 is expected to see a few passing clouds, otherwise generally sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 6.53am and sunset will be at 7.42pm. High tide will be at... Read more of this article

Huddersfield Town Fans Thank Nahki Wells

After footballer Nahki Wells was transferred from Huddersfield to Premier League side Burnley on a three-year contract earlier today [Aug 31], Huddersfield fans took to social media to extend their thanks to the Bermudian striker for his time at their club. Back in January 2014, Huddersfield bought Wells for a club record setting fee of over $2 million,... Read more of this article

BEPRO & Mirrors Programme To Host Forum

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Professionals Division [BEPRO] has partnered with the MIRRORS Programme to host a forum on Thursday, September 7. A spokesperson said, “Do you believe that everyone has a role to play in supporting all young people’s success? If you answered yes, you are encouraged to come out and discover the opportunities... Read more of this article

Saltus Students Celebrate 100% Pass Rate

Students at Saltus Grammar School are again celebrating a 100 percent pass rate in GCSE and [i]GCSE exams. Of the 61 S11 students who took five or more exams, 100 percent achieved at least five A*-C [i]GCSE passes and 39% of all exams taken were awarded A or A* grades. Students from S10 also successfully sat a variety of the internationally accepted... Read more of this article

800 Delegates Expected To Attend Conference

“A solutions-oriented approach by the Bermuda Tourism Authority is credited for landing a major conference typically too large for the island given limited meeting space and hotel inventory,” the BTA said today. “The Canadian Investment Institute Conference will convene in Bermuda this November, bringing 800 delegates between the 19th... Read more of this article

DHL Donates 90 Laptops To Beyond Rugby

More students at three Bermuda schools will be able to do their homework on laptops this school year with the help of a donation from DHL Express Bermuda to Beyond Rugby. DHL is donating 90 reconditioned laptops to Beyond Rugby Bermuda, the program that helps children achieve by providing them with training and life skills alongside academic support. Approximately... Read more of this article

X20 Adventures Waterpark Temporarily Closed

X20 Adventures — which opened recently in the west end — said that due to unexpected weather conditions yesterday [Aug 30] the “floating obstacle course is temporarily closed” as the “unexpected storm surge yesterday unfortunately shifted the location of the park.” Team X20 said, “The park itself was secured... Read more of this article

Man Charged With Sex Abuse On Cruise Ship

A Mississippi man was charged yesterday [Aug 30] in federal court in Boston for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor during a cruise from Boston to Bermuda, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. U.S. officials said the man was charged with one count of sexual abuse of a minor, and he is is “currently in... Read more of this article