Archive for December, 2017
Christmas Message From Governor John Rankin
[Christmas message from Governor John Rankin] I have now served in Bermuda for a full year and I am grateful for the warm welcome I have received from all those whom I have met since my arrival, both officially and unofficially. A lot has happened in those 365 days; there have been times of celebration and some times of sorrow. There have been many... Read more of this article
Global Insured Losses Third Highest On Record
Preliminary sigma estimates for insured global losses resulting from natural and man-made disasters in 2017 are around USD 136 billion, well-above the annual average of the previous 10 years, and the third highest since sigma records began in 1970, according to a report from Swiss Re. “Total economic losses soared in 2017 to USD 306 billion from... Read more of this article
Results: Second Spring Senior Bowling League
In Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Last Minutes defeated the Islanders 3 – 1, while the New Comers defeated Old ‘N Kickin 3 – 1, the Pinsplitters went down 3 – 1 to the Blue Angels and the Drifters went down 4 – 0 to the Last Pin. Men’s Handicap Game: McNeil Simmons 210 Barry Floyd 194 Richard Norville... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 22 2017
December 22 saw 11,799 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $43,529.08 BD. 10,193 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $3.00 per share, while another 1,000 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited, closing even at $2.50 per share. 606 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.5% at $17.25 per share. The... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 22 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 Saturday December 23
Saturday, December 23 is expected to be partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 7.17am and sunset will be at 5.18pm. High tide will be at 11.41am, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Darts: Christmas Turkey Shoot Singles Results
Monday 18th December saw the annual Christmas Turkey Shoot singles Tournament, the first 501 Singles event on this year’s darting tournament calendar. “Thanks to Bermuda Athletic Assc, for being the very gracious hosts of this festive event. Format was Singles 501 Best of 3 Legs, straight start and double to finish. Semi-Finals Best of 5 Legs... Read more of this article
RAB: Proposal For Change Of Control For TBI
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has received notification of a proposed change of control of TeleBermuda International Limited [TBI], with all the shares to be purchased by East End Group and Omnium Bermuda. The RAB decision said, “The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has received notification of a proposed change of control with respect to... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist Arrested After Police Chase
A motorcyclist was arrested this morning [Dec 22] following a police chase which spanned Kindley Field Road, the Causeway, North Shore Road and Old Farm Road A police spokesperson said, “At 7:05 this morning, Friday, December 22, 2017, police were on patrol along Kindley Field Road, St. George’s when they saw a motorcyclist commit a traffic... Read more of this article
BHB Issues Visitor & Holiday Advisory
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is requesting that members of the public with respiratory and flu-like symptoms not visit patients in the hospital, and is also advising the public of holiday hours at Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. A BHB spokesperson said, “Due to an increase in the number... Read more of this article
Ministry: 17 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 22] with seventeen bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Duffy Named “Short-Course Female Of Year”
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has been named the ‘Short-Course Female of the Year’ in Triathlete’s Best of 2017 Awards, with the world champion attaining yet another accolade this year. The story said, “This was a massive year for 30-year-old Bermudan Flora Duffy. After a slightly disappointing eighth-place finish in Rio in 2016, Duffy... Read more of this article
