Archive for October, 2017
Flora Duffy Wins XTERRA World Championship
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has done it again, racing to victory at the XTERRA World Championship in Maui today [Oct 29], recording a commanding win to mark her record breaking fourth consecutive XTERRA World Championship title. The off-road triathlon consists of a 1.5-kilometer [1-mile] swim, a 32-kilometer [20-mile] mountain... Read more of this article
Review Of Health & Safety In Public Schools
The Minister of Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform Lovitta Foggo provided an update on the Government’s undertaking to review health and safety in Public Schools, saying that the Health and Safety Office is “currently in the process of preparing a Summary Report of all inspection findings.” Inspections of Government’s... Read more of this article
Matthew Oliveira Wins Bicycle Works Time Trial
The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Road Race season continued with the Bicycle Works Time Trial this morning [Oct 29]. Winners Edge riders made it a one-two-three finish as Matthew Oliveira clocked a winning time of 44:25, Kaden Hopkins finished with the second fastest time of 45:46 and Adam Kirk was third clocking 48:39. The full Bicycle Works Time... Read more of this article
Work To Begin On Bull’s Head Parking System
On Monday [Oct 30] work will begin on the installation of the new ticket/barrier system at Bull’s Head car park, and drivers are asked to “exercise patience as well as caution during the construction work. The City said, “On Monday, 30th October 2017, work will begin on the installation of the new ticket/barrier system at Bull’s Head... Read more of this article
Prospect Preschool To Be Closed Mon & Tues
The Department of Education advised that Prospect Preschool will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, saying that they apologise “for any inconvenience to parents, however the health and safety of the preschoolers as well as the staff has been our primary concern at this time of mould abatement work.” A spokesperson said, “The Department... Read more of this article
Premier Attends Special Meeting Of OT Leaders
The devastation caused by hurricanes in the Caribbean was the topic of discussion this weekend for Premier David Burt, who flew to Miami for a Special Meeting of the Caribbean Overseas Territories, involving leaders of Caribbean countries discussing the regional effects of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Premier Burt was accompanied by Secretary to the... Read more of this article
Basketball: Falcons & Fort Knox Panthers Win
Another Bermuda Basketball Elite City League double header took place inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium, with 268 points scored on the night. In the opener, the Falcons defeated the Storm 72 – 56, Chris Crumpler scored a game high 36 points to lead the Falcons to victory, while Zavante Garnett scored 16 points for the Storm. Game two saw... Read more of this article
Philanthropy Workshop To Be Held November 10
The Association of Professional Fundraisers [Bermuda Chapter], in partnership with the Centre on Philanthropy, will be holding a half-day workshop by James Hodge titled ‘Shifting Philanthropy – From Raising Money to Deepening Meaning’ on November 10. Bermuda AFP Chapter President Jennifer Burland Adams said, “As we look at the profession of... Read more of this article
Man Dies Following Car Collision In St. George’s
[Updated] The police have confirmed that a 30-year-old man has died following a collision on York Street in St. George’s. Police, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, and an ambulance attended the scene. Traffic was diverted away from the scene as York Street was blocked to traffic. Audio statement from Police spokesperson Robin Simmons: Police Media... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Fashion Festival Mask’d Ball
This year’s Bermuda Fashion Festival got underway last night [Oct 28] with the Mask’d Ball at The Loren, with attendees all dressed to impress in formal attire and masks. The Festival will continue this evening with the Evolution Retail Show at Number 1 Car Park in Hamilton, then L’Oréal International Designer Show will take place on November... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Oct 29th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
The U17 football team being recognized for their accomplishments, the Reading Clinic receiving a $50,000 donation from Clarien Bank, physique athletes winning medals in Toronto, Kai Miller earning an IFBB pro card, and the Sharks swimmers winning 28 medals at the Richmond Hill Fall Classic in Canada were all some of the positive news stories from the... Read more of this article
James Nevels Joins XL’s Board Of Directors
XL Group Ltd announced that James E. Nevels has joined the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Nevels has extensive financial services and board experience, including as Chairman of The Swarthmore Group, an investment advisor firm he founded in 1991, and as Chairman [2009-2015] and Lead Independent Director [2015-2017] of The Hershey Company. He also... Read more of this article
