Archive for February, 2018
BSSF Senior School Table Tennis Results
Saltus Grammar school filled all four Over 16 Boy’s Semi-Final positions during the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Senior School Table Tennis Tournament held at Smash. Julian Grant defeated John Ewles in straight sets in the final, Grant got past the top seed 11-6 11-6 to win the Championships. Grant defeated Max Marshall 11-4, 11-9 in their... Read more of this article
Column: Creative Development & Conservation
[Opinion column by BEST] 2018 is a pivotal year in terms of our aspirations for land use in Bermuda. Every 10 years or so, the Bermuda Government, led by the Department of Planning, undertake a review of the Bermuda Plan that “provides for the land use and development requirements of the Island”. The island’s sixth development plan will essentially... Read more of this article
Video: February 28 Bernews Morning Newsflash
Motorcyclist injured in collision on North Shore Road, police vehicle crashes into hedges in St. David’s, Bermuda used as backdrop for Talbots clothing catalog, longer route for this year’s BHW Carnival, Jessica Lewis wins 100m and 200m races in Florida, 28 nursing professionals in Bermuda for CARICOM joint meetings, and Bermuda wins ICC... Read more of this article
Results: 2018 Bermuda Squash Open Day #2
The Bermuda Squash Open 2018 continued with the First Round Main Draw in both Men’s and Ladies taking place at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. Men’s 11-2, 11-5, 11-3 Angus Gillams [ENG] beat Cameron Stafford [CAY] 11-6, 11-5, 7-11, 11-6 Anthony Graham [ENG] beat Adrian Leanza [USA] 11-8, 11-6, 11-1 Noah Browne [BER] beat Kale Wilson... Read more of this article
Photos: Caroline Bay Holds Celebration
A rooftop wetting ceremony, of sorts, was held at Caroline Bay last month serving as “a ceremony toasting for the workers.” A spokesperson said, “The wetting wasn’t the traditional rooftop one, however it was more of a ceremony toasting for the workers. “The rooftop wetting was more so a ceremonial celebration in the sales... Read more of this article
Somersfield Celebrating Montessori Week
Somersfield Academy students and faculty are joining Montessorians across the globe to celebrate Montessori Education Week from February 25 to March 3. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy students and faculty join Montessorians across the globe to celebrate Montessori Education Week. The week of February 25 to March 3 marks the 111th anniversary... Read more of this article
Auto Solutions Creates Safe Driving Pledge Wall
Auto Solutions launched a “Safe Driving” Pledge Wall that will be on permanent display in their showroom at St. John’s Road in Pembroke, and the dealership plans to encourage customers to sign the wall as a pledge to drive safely. To mark the launch of the Pledge Wall, Auto Solutions presented local charity, CADA, with a cheque for $2,500. Founded... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 27 2018
February 27 saw 1,798 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $82,708.00 BD. 1,798 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $46.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,584.24, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
Minister Opens Regional Nursing Body Meeting
Minister of Health Kim Wilson today [Feb 27] opened the 46th Joint Meeting of the Executive and Education Committees for the policy-making body for Nursing in the CARICOM Caribbean Community. The Regional Nursing Body is meeting in Bermuda for the 46th Joint Meeting of the Executive and Education Committees and the fifteenth of the Practice Committee.... Read more of this article
Netball: Phoenix, North Village & Red Win
Senior league make-up netball matches took place at the Bernard Park as the Bermuda Netball Association League Season continued. The North Village Lady Rams Whites defeated Robin Hood 43 – 19, Zariah Amory scored 25 goals for the North Village Lady Rams White, while Nikita Trott added 18 goals, Jesse Arneil scored 12 goals for Robin Hood who also... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cricket Team Defeat Argentina
[Updated with video] Bermuda concluded their inning in their ICC Americas Regional Twenty20 Opener against host Argentina scoring 209/7, winning the match. Kamau Leverock was the top scorer out for 93. He hit 12 fours and 4 sixes, while Janeiro Tucker added 40 off 33 with 5 fours and 1 six. Bermuda Win by 124 Runs Bermuda 209/7 Argentina 85/6 Argentina... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist In ICU After Crash In Devonshire
[Updated] Traffic diversions are currently [approx 6.00pm] in effect on North Shore Road in Devonshire tonight [Feb 27] due to a collision. A police spokesperson said, “Traffic diversions are currently in effect on North Shore Road, Devonshire at the junctions of Barkers Hill and Store Hill due to a collision. “Initial information suggests... Read more of this article
