Archive for August, 2017
Everest Re Group Declares $1.25 Dividend
Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $1.25 per share payable on or before September 20, 2017 to all shareholders of record as of September 6, 2017. Everest Re Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda holding company that operates through the following subsidiaries: Everest Reinsurance Company provides reinsurance... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Battle On The Rock Competition
The competition battle rounds of the ‘Battle on the Rock’ hydroflight competition were held this afternoon [Aug 26] off No. 1 Car Park on Front Street in Hamilton. Some of the world’s best hydroflight athletes took part in the event, giving spectators a good show while pitting their skills against one another. Leading up to the event the competitor... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: PLP Back To School Fun Day
The Progressive Labour Party’s [PLP] Central Constituencies 14, 15, 16, and 21 hosted their annual Community Back to School Fun Day this afternoon [Aug 26]. The event, which marks the upcoming beginning of a new school year, took place at Victor Scott Primary School Field. The event featured free snowballs, popcorn, hamburgers, hot dogs, tattoos,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday August 27
Sunday, August 27 is expected to see thunderstorms likely, 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 south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6.50am and sunset will be at 7.49pm. High tide will be at 12.53am and 1.22pm, while... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors In Gold Fleet In Canada
Bermuda sailor Sebastian Kempe retained the lead in the Championship Fleet at the Canadian Optimist Championships. The fleet of 129 sailors have now been broken into two groups, with all the Bermuda sailors in the Top Fleet. Kempe is managing to stay on top of the Gold Fleet with 17 net points. Kempe recorded a 2nd place finish in race one of the day... Read more of this article
“Issa Holiday” Event Set For September 3
One Time Promotions is getting set to present the “Issa Holiday” Labour Day weekend party on Sunday, September 3 at R.A.A Club in St. Georges. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, September 3, One Time Promotions will present a night called “Issa Holiday,” the official Labour Day weekend party, all going down inside the R.A.A Club in St. Georges... Read more of this article
BUEI To Screen ‘Churchill’ Film On Sunday
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to present ‘Churchill,’ on Sunday [Aug 27] at 5.15pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium at BUEI. The event poster says, “Ninety-six hours before the World War II invasion of Normandy, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, fearful of repeating the invasion of Gallipoli in 1915,... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Wins ITU World Triathlon Stockholm
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has claimed another win in the World Triathlon Series, her fifth victory of the season, crossing the line first at ITU World Triathlon Stockholm this morning [Aug 26]. Flora Duffy won today’s triathlon with a time of 2:00:09, over a minute ahead of Great Britain’s Jessica Learmonth who placed second with a time... Read more of this article
Traffic Advisory: Rural Hill Road Works Continue
Government officials are reminding the motoring public that BELCO is conducting road works in the Rural Hill, Paget area to fix an underground transmission cable, and with the exception of critical access, motorists are advised to use alternative routes. A Government spokesperson said, “As a reminder, BELCO advised the public recently that it... Read more of this article
Boat Towed To Safety After Engine Fails
A boat off the west end with one person on board and an engine that wouldn’t start was towed to the Mangrove Bay public dock on Thursday night [Aug 24], assisted by operators of the private craft ‘Old Glory‘ which responded to Bermuda Radio’s calls for assistance. In a separate incident a short time later, a concerned father reported that... Read more of this article
Stevedoring Awards $10K In College Funding
Polaris Holding Company Ltd. announced this year’s six recipients of its annual Stevedoring Services Limited Education Awards [SSLEA]. Each year, the organisation provides a total of ten thousand dollars in education awards to qualified college-bound young people who are dependents of Stevedore staff. The 2017 SSLEA recipients include Etelleon Burchall,... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 26
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday August 26th. On Saturday the Grandeur of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Oleander container ship, the Insignia and the Norwegian Dawn cruise ships will arrive, and on Monday the Anthem of the Seas cruise... Read more of this article
