Archive for March, 2018
Budgies Win Bermuda Field Hockey League
The Budgies were crowned the Bermuda Field Hockey Champions following their 1 – 0 win over the Canaries. The lone goal of the game came in the 32nd minute when Jasmine Patterson scored a Field Goal. Related Stories Interschool Field Hockey Tournaments Hockey: Budgies Defeat The Longtails University Of California Defeat Bermuda DeSilva & Loughborough... Read more of this article
Peter Mullen Re-Joining Artex As CEO-Elect
Artex announced that Peter Mullen will be re-joining the company as CEO-elect, and will begin his position in March 2019 once he has fulfilled his contractual obligations to Aon Captive & Insurance Management, where he has been CEO for the last seven years. The company said, “Peter helped found Artex in 1997 and was a member of its executive... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 26 2018
March 26 saw 1,183 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $8,568.67BD. 1,000 shares were traded by Devonshire Industries Ltd, closing up 29.4% at $5.50 per share, while another 183 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 2.7% at $17.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,579.18, up 0.15% on the day. There were 2 advances, 0 declines,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 26 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
Video: Students Receive Coding Certificates
[Updated with photos] The Ministry of Education and Workforce Development, Hamilton Insurance Group and Connectech hosted a presentation this afternoon [March 26], with students from a number of primary schools receiving their certificates after completing coding classes. The event has just concluded, and we will add more information as able, and in... Read more of this article
BTUC Convention To Feature ‘Dynamic Debaters’
The Bermuda Trade Union Congress is inviting everyone to attend the opening ceremony of their Special Convention at 10.00am this coming Thursday, with the event set to feature students debating the topic of youth unemployment. “The Bermuda Trade Union Congress invites all affiliate members and members of the public to attend the opening ceremony... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday March 27
Tuesday, March 27 is expected to be partly cloudy and windy early then a few showers possible later in the day, with the high to be near 17°C/62°F and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7.13am and sunset will be at 7.35pm.... Read more of this article
Six Local Businesses Earn NSSP Recognition
Sixteen local businesses have now successfully completed Bermuda’s National Service Standards Programme [NSSP], a process created as a collaboration with industry partners and managed by the Bermuda Tourism Authority. The six businesses that were newly certified this month are Beauty Queen Day Spa, Bermuda Bride, Inverurie Executive Suites, Newstead... Read more of this article
Photos: Whitney Institute Holds Seniors Tea
Whitney Institute held their second annual Seniors’ Tea recently, with over 200 guests attending the school sponsored initiative, which serves as a community service event. “The staff and students worked as a team to put on this festive event. This is our way of saying thank you to the men and women who have forged a trail so that we can enjoy the... Read more of this article
Colts Awarded Points After Abandoned Match
Three points were awarded to Devonshire Colts following the abandoned match in January, the Bermuda Football Association has confirmed. A BFA spokesperson said, “With regards to the outcome of the match between Wolves SC and Devonshire Colts FC which was abandoned on Sunday, January 21, 2018. “The Committee has ruled in accordance with the General... Read more of this article
Moth Sailing Postponed Due To Strong Winds
The first day of the Bacardi Moth World Championship in Bermuda was postponed today [March 26] due to gale force winds. A low pressure to the southwest of the island intensified overnight and brought heavy rains in the early morning hours and northwesterly winds steadily in the mid-20s with gusts of 40 knots. “I’ve had a number of people ask what... Read more of this article
BIFF 2018 Film Award Winners Announced
The winners of the Bermuda International Film Festival 2018 film awards were recently announced, including the Competitive Shorts Jury Awards, People’s Choice winners, and BerMovies winners. Competitive Shorts Jury Awards: Overall Winner: “Night Call”, directed by Amanda Renee Knox Outstanding Directing: “Taniel”, directed... Read more of this article
