Archive for February, 2018
30 Minute Video: February 27 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 Wednesday February 28
Wednesday, February 28 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 18°C/65°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 57%. Sunrise will be at 6.47am and sunset will be at 6.15pm. High tide will be at 6.55am and 7.16pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Two People Injured In Collision In Paget
Two people were injured following a collision in the Middle Road Paget area this morning [Feb 27]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:45am today [February 27th] police and first responders were dispatched to a reported collision in the Middle Road, South Road Paget area in the vicinity of the Paget traffic lights. “Details remain limited at this... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hosting Caribbean Nursing Meeting
More than two dozen nursing professionals from the Caribbean region are in Bermuda this week to participate in the 46th Joint Meeting of the Executive and Education Committees and the 15th meeting of the Practice Committee for the Regional Nursing Body. This joint meeting of Caribbean Community [CARICOM] countries will focus on the Regional Strategic... Read more of this article
Photos: Police Vehicle Crashes Into Hedge
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Police Service attended a collision on St. David’s Road today [Feb 27] after another police vehicle was involved in a collision, resulting in the vehicle crashing into the hedges. It does not appear that anyone was injured in the crash, and a tow truck removed the vehicle at approximately 2.00pm. Update 4.10pm: A... Read more of this article
WEDCO Seek Ambassadors For Dockyard
A team of ambassadors is being recruited to give visitors to the Royal Naval Dockyard a proper ‘Bermudaful’ welcome. West End Development Corporation [WEDCO] recruited five ambassadors last year and it proved such a hit that it is repeating the idea this year. Joanna Cranfield, WEDCO’s Businesses Development Manager, said: “We will train... Read more of this article
Bermuda Backdrop For Talbots Clothing Catalog
American clothing retailer Talbots has utilized Bermuda as a backdrop in their latest catalog, with the island also appearing in photos that the brand has been posting on social media. Founded in 1947, Talbots is a specialty retailer and direct marketer of women’s apparel, accessories, and shoes; which operates over 500 stores in the United States... Read more of this article
Longer Route For This Year’s BHW Carnival
Since the first year of Bermuda Carnival, masqueraders have asked for one thing – more road – and this year, Bermuda Heroes Weekend has doubled the length of the Parade of Bands route to allow masqueraders more time on the road to for an improved carnival experience. The parade kicks off at 10am on June 18th with the new route starting at Clearwater... Read more of this article
Reminder: New x1 Week Trash Collection Dates
The Ministry of Public Works is reminding everyone that the one day a week garbage collection schedule is now in effect, and it will continue until April 27th. “And the Ministry of Public Works advised residents to ensure they know their correct date, and place their garbage out on the right day,” a spokesperson said. “The Ministry notes that... Read more of this article
‘CedarBridge And Ocean View Bridge The Gap’
This week marked the beginning of a new and exciting partnership between the Ocean View Golf and Country Club and CedarBridge Academy. The initiative is dubbed “CedarBridge and Ocean View Bridge the Gap”, and was orchestrated to introduce the young people to the game of golf and simultaneously generate interest in the various aspects of careers... Read more of this article
Richard Sutton Exhibit At Gallery One Seventeen
Afraid of the Dark, a new exhibition of works by Richard Sutton, is now showing at Gallery One Seventeen, with the exhibition to remain open until March 9. The gallery is located at 117 Front Street east, just past the Cabinet building. Mr. Sutton said, “I have always been drawn to New York City’s evening lighting. The silhouetted cityscapes... Read more of this article
Audio: Parliamentary Questions On ATV Proposal
Out of some 400 responses to the consultation for the proposed ATV tours in the west end, two people responded in favour, Public Works Minister Lt/Col David Burch said. The Minister’s statement came in response to Parliamentary Questions from OBA MP Sylvan Richards in the House of Assembly, and you can listen to the exchange below. Related Stories Minister:... Read more of this article
