Archive for October, 2017

Photos: Barbados Defeat Bermuda Team 3 – 2

[Updated with photos] Fans are making their way to the National Sports Centre as Bermuda and Barbados are set to match up in an international friendly football game at 8.00pm this evening. Bermuda’s starting lineup is Quinaceo Hunt, Casey Castle, Roger Lee, Jaylon Bather, Tre Ming, Donte Brangman, Zeiko Lewis, Willie Clemons, Dante Leverock, Marco... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Bermuda National Trust ‘FarmFest’

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] held their “FarmFest” event today [Oct 28] at Devondale in Devonshire, with a number of activities taking place including game stalls, arts and crafts, food stalls, tractor rides, 3-legged races, pony rides, a costume parade and much more. We will post a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: BUEI Children’s Halloween Party

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] hosted their Children’s Halloween Party this afternoon [Oct 28], with young people from around the island taking part in the seasonal festivities, which included swashbuckling games, a treasure hunt, entertainment,a costume parade and more. We will post a photo gallery later... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday October 29

Sunday, October 29 is expected to see sunshine and clouds mixed, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at 7.33am and sunset will be at 6.30pm. High tide will be at 4.18am and 4.43pm, while... Read more of this article

Court: Former Customs Officer To Be Sentenced

[Written by Don Burgess] The sentencing hearing of two men — including a former Customs Officer — charged with various drug offences was adjourned yesterday when one of the pair said the drugs he had was for personal use and not for supply. Earlier this month both Ryan Willingham-Walker and Roberto Marques pled guilty to drug offences and... Read more of this article

BWS: Tropical Storm “Not A Threat At This Time”

[Updated] Tropical Depression 18 is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said today, with its closest point of approach within 72 hrs forecast to be 363nm to the WNW at 5am on Mon [Oct 30] with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Graphic... Read more of this article

Traffic Advisory For Cycle Race On Sunday

The Ministry of Public Works is reminding the public that the Bermuda Bicycle Association will be holding a road race tomorrow [Oct. 29] from 7:30am – 10:00am on various roads in Pembroke, Hamilton, Smiths and St George’s parishes. A Government spokesperson said, “There will be no road closures. However, motorists and pedestrians are... Read more of this article

UK Parliament: Govt Funds Governor’s Uniform

Who pays for the uniforms worn by the Governors of British Overseas Territories was discussed in UK Parliament this week, with Minister of State stating that since 2001, the policy “has been that those Territories wishing to keep their ceremonial uniforms pay for them themselves,” and currently the “Governors of Bermuda and Falkland... Read more of this article

Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

The 2017/18 Bermuda Harness Pony Racing took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Kirista Rabain in the bike of Reel Patrol won the 1:04&4 & Faster Time Bar Class clocking a time of 1:06, while Christian Truran and Itsallaboutme was second in 1:06&1 and Andy Stoneham in the bike of Custard the Dragons finished third... Read more of this article

Statistics Report: Real GDP Down By 0.1%

According to the Gross Domestic Product [GDP] report released by the Department of Statistics, the real GDP decreased 0.1% to $4.6 billion in 2016 — with the report noting that “the GDP analysis has shifted to focus on Real GDP compared to Nominal GDP as in previous publications.” Real GDP down by 0.1% The report said, “Real... Read more of this article

Legal Battle Over Reg Grundy’s $715M Fortune

In May 2016 the iconic Australian television producer Reg Grundy passed away at the age of 92 ,leaving his $715 million fortune to his wife, with a legal battle now brewing over his estate, including his property in Bermuda. Reg Grundy’s daughter, Viola La Valette, from his first, short-lived marriage to Lola Powell, recently emerged to challenge... Read more of this article

BFRS Provide Halloween Fire Safety Tips

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] has released a Halloween Fire Safety Tips sheet, urging parents to “make trick-or-treating safe for your little monsters.” The safety information said, “When choosing a costume, stay away from long trailing fabric. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so he or... Read more of this article