Archive for August, 2017

Clocktower Mall Re-Opens After Appliance Issue

[Updated] WEDCO Offices and Clocktower Mall have been closed today [Aug 29] as while initial testing indicates there is no gas leak, officials said they “must err on the side of caution” and are “investigating the source of the odor.” Dockyard offered an initial update on social media, saying, “Due to a gas leak within... Read more of this article

Man In Stable Condition In ICU After Collision

A 29-year-old Devonshire man is in stable condition in the ICU after being found unresponsive in the road following a motorcycle collision on Devon Spring Road in Devonshire on Monday night. A police spokesperson said, “Police and other first responders attended a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place along Devon... Read more of this article

Video: Winter Olympian Donates To NSC

Thanks to the generosity of Bermuda’s Winter Olympian Dr Tucker Murphy, people can now train like a cross country skier. Dr Murphy, who competed as a cross country skier in the Winter Olympics at Vancouver in 2010 and Sochi four years later, has donated a SkiErg to the National Sports Centre’s gym. “The equipment is very similar to cross country... Read more of this article

AXIS Capital Offer For Novae Accepted

Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that at the General Meeting held earlier today [Aug 29] in London, Novae Group plc shareholders approved the scheme of arrangement with AXIS Capital, with approximately 99.97 percent of shareholder votes cast in favor of the proposal. Based on 2016 actual results, the combination overall represents... Read more of this article

Public Works Ministry Staff Meeting Tomorrow

The Ministry of Public Works advised that a Ministry-wide staff meeting will take place at 4pm tomorrow [Aug 30] which will “result in the early closure of all Ministry Departments and Sections at 3.30pm.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that a Ministry-wide staff meeting will take place, tomorrow... Read more of this article

Jonte Smith Scores In Victory Over Hastings

Bermuda’s Jonte Smith scored for Lewes FC as they recorded a 2-1 victory against Hastings United. The club’s match report said, “A second-half goal from Jonte Smith helped Lewes to an impressive 2-1 victory over ten-man Hastings United in a competitive derby game played in blistering heat at the Pilot Field, reports Tom Harper. “Lewes got off... Read more of this article

Samuelsson To Host Labour Day BBQ, Fish Fry

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club announced that Chef Marcus Samuelsson will be hosting a BBQ and fish fry to celebrate Labour Day. The New York celebrity chef will be demonstrating how to cook a whole grilled fish for the barbecue in the beautiful surroundings of the Beach Club. Marcus Samuelsson said: “I’m excited to be coming back to Bermuda... Read more of this article

Detre Bell Saves Penalty, Records Shutout

Bermudian goalkeeper Detre Bell collected his first school career shutout, recording four saves in the process, including a diving save to block a penalty to help his team to a 2 – 0 victory. Bell plays for California State University, and the school’s website said, “Two first half goals and a blocked penalty kick set the tone in the... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda’s U17 Women’s Team Return

Bermuda’s Under 17 Women’s National Football Team arrived back at the LF Wade International Airport to a well deserved welcome after their excellent performance at the CONCACAF Under-17 Women’s Qualifiers in St Lucia. The team made a tremendous showing during the tournament, winning all three games and scoring a total of 21 goals while conceding... Read more of this article

Duffy Second In ITU History To Win 5 In Season

Following her recent win at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Stockholm, Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has become the second woman in ITU history to have won five World Triathlon Series races in a single season. “The win secured her the overall Series leader position going into the Rotterdam Grand Final next month as she will enter the race with a perfect... Read more of this article

Matthew Leseur Finishes 27th In Australia

Bermuda’s Matthew Leseur recently competed in the Australian National Mogul Championships. In a field of 71 competitors, Leseur finished 27th with a score of 68.04. Australia’s Matt Graham recorded the win as Day 1 of competition wrapped up. Photo courtesy of AUSMSA Related Stories James To Compete In The Battle Of The Blades John Leseur... Read more of this article

Akinyi Apopa & Amber Reid Win Scholarships

The Bermuda Zoological Society announced the winners of the 2017 BZS-Steinhoff Scholarship. “We congratulate Ms Akinyi Apopa and Ms Amber Reid, both of whom demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement and community service,” said Mr. Robert Steinhoff, scholarship founder. Ms Apopa is heading to The University of Edinburgh to pursue an... Read more of this article