Archive for August, 2017
Inaugural Tennis Tournament Set For Launch
Entries are now being accepted for the inaugural PGTC [Pomander Gate Tennis Club] Open presented by Martini, as well as the Bacardi Seniors Cup. The tournament, hosted by Pomander Gate Tennis Club, will see local players vie for ranking points and bragging rights. Vernon Pemberton, Portfolio Manager for Bermuda Premium Spirits Limited, commented: “We... Read more of this article
Live Video Replay: Gombeys At Harbour Nights
Bermuda’s iconic Gombeys gave an energetic performance at Harbour Nights yesterday [Aug 23], with a crowd on hand to enjoy the traditional Bermudian folk art. Harbour Nights takes place on Wednesday nights from 7.00pm to 10.00pm along Front Street, featuring unique stalls and offerings, including food stands, local handmade crafts, and fun activities. The... Read more of this article
Column: Richards, JetGate, Lessons To Learn
[Opinion column written by John Barritt] That Bob Richards interview in the newspaper confirmed what most of us already knew, The OBA did not tell us all there was to know about the so-called Jetgate affair. But that was always a kind of open secret, wasn’t it? What is new is the claim that former leader and Premier Craig Cannonier was the ‘fall... Read more of this article
Continental Society Award Three Scholarships
The Continental Society of Bermuda has awarded bursaries to three students in need of financial assistance to go abroad to university. The winners are Markia Peterson-Williamson, Nia Dailey and M’Dory Woods. Ms Peterson-Williamson was the top winner and received a $4,000 bursary. Ms Dailey was the second place winner of a $1,500 bursary and Ms Woods... Read more of this article
Video: Bodybuilding, Physique & Bikini Contest
Some of the island’s fittest people took to the stage as the Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s [BBBFF] hosted their 30th annual Night of Champions on Saturday night, and their pre-judging show that morning in the Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre at Fairmont Southampton. Melissa Smith won in Women’s Physique while Sabrina Burgess was the... Read more of this article
Battle On The Rock Prize Giving Ceremony
Savvy Entertainment Bermuda is inviting the public to celebrate the Battle on the Rock competitors at the Battle on the Rock Competition Prizegiving on Sunday, August 27th at Barr’s Bay Park starting at 11am. “We are hoping that everyone comes out to the prizegiving not only to celebrate the riders but to join in with us and celebrate Battle on... Read more of this article
Video: August 24th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Collision on Middle Road, man falls off high lift, police confirm death of 80-year-old cruise ship visitor, two men robbed in Sandys in separate incidents, Nicole Famous and Dr Kyjuan Brown present cheque to student Yosefyah Williams, Bermuda women’s football team defeat St Lucia 3-0, Retail sales in June 2017 increased 9.1%, scholarship recipients,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Aug 23 2017
August 23 saw 4,800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $153,600.00 BD. 4,800 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.6% at $32.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,960.02, down 1.16% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
PechaKucha Bermuda To Be Held On Thursday
The 20th edition of PechaKucha Bermuda will be held on Thursday, August 24th at 7.00pm, dockside at Blue Water Anglers Club on East Broadway in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The 20th edition of PechaKucha Night Bermuda is scheduled for this Thursday, with food available and doors opening at 7:00 PM, and presentations beginning at 8:00 PM outdoors... Read more of this article
Vessel Runs Aground With 13 People Onboard
On Monday [Aug 21] a vessel ran aground on Stag Rocks with 13 people onboard, with the vessel freed from the rocks, with none of the passengers reporting any injuries. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “At 10:42pm, Monday 21st August, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a 911 call from a passenger onboard the F/v Rhiona... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: August 23 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
Link Bermuda Service Restored After Issue
At 6.50am this morning, some Link Bermuda customers experienced a service interruption that affected local voice and data service, and the technical team worked to resolve the issue, and all connectivity was restored by 3.59pm. The company said, “At 6.50am this morning, some Link Bermuda customers experienced a service interruption that affected... Read more of this article
