Archive for November, 2017

2 Hour Video: Debunking Cannabis Myths Lecture

Bermuda College is hosting a lecture entitled “Debunking the Myths Associated with Cannabis: an Academic Perspective”, featuring the medical application of cannabis as presented by Dr. Marcia Williams, of the University of Technology, Jamaica. Dr Marcia Williams, Dr Benjamin Lau, Jennie Lightbourne, Dr Kyjuan Brown and Dr Amani Flood Dr. Williams... Read more of this article

NAACP’s Hilary Shelton To Speak In Bermuda

The U.S. Consulate has invited American speaker Hilary Shelton to Bermuda to participate in a series of events leading up to Human Rights day on December 10. Mr. Shelton, Director of the National Association for the Advancement for Colored People [NAACP] Washington Bureau and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy, will participate in activities... Read more of this article

Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For November 2017

Photos/Results: CEA & BEF Equestrian Shows

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted the CEA Regional Jumping Challenge followed by the BEF Jumper Classes 2017 events at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the CEA Regional Jumping Challenge Kirista Rabain riding Just Pete had a double Clear Round finishing first, with Tyler James and You’ll Be Amazed second also with a double... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: Nov 30 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

Weather Forecast For Friday December 1

Friday, December 1 is expected to be partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 7.02am and sunset will be at 5.13pm. High tide will be at 6.16am and 6.30pm, while low tide... Read more of this article

Long-Standing Bee Hive Removed In Hamilton

The City of Hamilton today confirmed that a long-standing hive of bees that had taken up residence in a hole in a Poinciana tree at the junction of King and Union Streets by Jubilee Park has been safely removed. Calls to remove the tree had garnered support from concerned neighbouring residents as the bees were deemed by some to be a health hazard. City... Read more of this article

BMA: Foreign Portfolio Holdings Increase In Value

The value of Bermuda’s foreign portfolio investment assets increased by 8% in 2016 as a result of growth in the insurance sector’s total assets according to the latest Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey [CPIS] released by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The CPIS is part of the International Monetary Fund’s [IMF] comprehensive international... Read more of this article

Witness Appeal: Murder Of Jahkoby Smith

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance with information that can help solve the murder of Jahkoby Smith, who was killed in July 2017. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service are still requesting the public’s assistance with information that can help us with the solving the murder of Jahkoby Smith. “The circumstances... Read more of this article

Coaches Association Holds General Meeting

The Bermuda Football Coaches Association [BFCA] held its annual general meeting recently at the National Sports Centre pavilion in Devonshire. In his President’s Report, Scott Morton highlighted the achievements of the association over the past years since inception in 2013, and the progress made to date on accomplishing objectives of the strategic... Read more of this article

Ministry: 40 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday

[Updated] The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this morning [Nov 30] with seven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 3.57pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 7 runs cancelled this morning, 33 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of... Read more of this article

Tributes Paid To Colonial CEO Alan Peacock

The Chairman of Colonial Group International Ltd., Dr. Grant Gibbons, has paid tribute to Chief Executive Officer and President Alan Peacock, who died suddenly on Monday, aged 69. Dr. Gibbons said: “For more than 40 years, Alan provided strong and consistent leadership to the Colonial Group of companies. After he joined Colonial Insurance in 1974,... Read more of this article