Archive for April, 2018
Video: Sunday April 29th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Flora Duffy recorded a dominating win in the World Triathlon Series in Bermuda, thirty-seven people were certified as Guest Room Attendants, the Green Family donated $10,000 for youth rugby, the Norwegian Escape cruise ship made her inaugural visit with 5.000 passengers on board, and S&P revised Bermuda’s outlook to positive were some... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: World Triathlon Elite Race Women
Bermuda World Triathlon races were held on Saturday [April 28] starting at 7.00am with the Amateur Age Group races, followed by the elite races in the afternoon. With an incredible performance in front of her home crowd, Flora Duffy won the elite women’s event in just over two hours. Following was a photo-finish with Vicky Holland coming in second... Read more of this article
AXIS Reports First Quarter Income Of $63M
Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited reported net income available to common shareholders for the first quarter of 2018 of $63 million, or $0.75 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $5 million, or $0.06 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2017. Operating income1 for the first quarter of 2018 was $123 million, or... Read more of this article
McGinger Comic: 15 Minutes Of Fame
[Written by McGinger Design Lab] In the ninth of a new comic series from McGinger Design Lab, McGinger notes that the day of the World Bermuda Triathlon has arrived. Doggie brings the famous quote of Andy Warhol “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes” to comment on today’s event and reflect on the reasons that push... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday April 29
Sunday, April 29 is expected to be windy early, then thunderstorms likely, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 6.34am and sunset will be at 7.58pm. High tide will be at 8.55am and 9.13pm,... Read more of this article
Flora Featured In 220 Triathlon Magazine
The magazine ’220 Triathlon’ is running a 7-page story in its latest edition profiling ITU World Champion Flora Duffy and Bermuda. “The story was captured during a tour of sports journalists to Bermuda arranged by the Bermuda Tourism Authority and hosted by Flora Duffy herself back in January of this year,” the BTA said. “In... Read more of this article
Bermuda Bar Council Officers & Members
At the Annual General Meeting of the Bermuda Bar Association held on Friday, provided for by section 5[1] of the Bermuda Bar Act 1974, the membership elected a Bar Council and officers of the Association for the ensuing year as follows: Officers: President – Karen Williams-Smith Vice President – Elizabeth Christopher Honorary Secretary... Read more of this article
First Church Of God May ‘Food Box’ Menu
The First Church of God is continuing their aim of helping to provide food at affordable prices, with new ‘food box’ menus provided each month, with the Church releasing the May menus. There are seven box options, ranging from $45 to $65, and the deadline for orders is Monday, May 7th at 7:30pm, with the distribution date set for Monday, May 21... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Kids Duathlon On Front Street
Bermuda’s school children showcased their athletic skills at last night’s TMR Kid’s Duathlon on Front Street, with the island’s young athletes racing as their family and friends cheered them on. The TMR Kids Duathlon was held the evening before Bermuda hosts the World Triathlon Series, and the children competed on part of the very... Read more of this article
Senior Citizen’s Writing Workshop In June
The Bermuda National Library, in partnership with the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs and Friends of the Bermuda National Library, are going to offer a Senior Citizen’s Writing Workshop titled ‘Memoirs with Florenz Webbe Maxwell’ from June 4 to June 29. The workshop will be held on Mondays and Fridays from 12.00pm to 2.30pm... Read more of this article
Live Updates, Info & Video: Triathlon Weekend
[Updating - Live video of the amateur races now playing] The World Triathlon Festival Weekend got underway on Thurday evening [April 26] with the three day event involving an opening ceremony, kids race, amateur race, hangover swim, plus the elite race which will feature some of the world’s top professional triathletes from over 25 different... Read more of this article
Video: April 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
OBA MP Dr Grant Gibbons will be retiring from politics prompting another by-election, 52-year-old man arrested after collision on Middle Road, Chefanices Williams awarded Bermuda Education Network Scholarship, Captain Bobby Lambe catches 499.5lb blue marlin, Premier David Burt announcing MOU and partnership with the Binance Group and the Triathlon... Read more of this article
