Archive for August, 2018
Professor Adam Galinsky To Speak At BII Event
Best-selling author and Professor at the Columbia Business School Adam Galinsky will be the next speaker in a series of events designed to help increase diversity in the re-insurance sector. “We are absolutely thrilled that Professor Galinsky has agreed to come to Bermuda to give this talk. He is one of the world’s foremost business academics and... Read more of this article
Nathan Trott Named In England U20 Squad
Bermudian Nathan Trott has been named in the England U20 squad for two friendly matches in September, the first against Switzerland and the second against the Netherlands. The talented goalkeeper plays for West Ham, and their website said, “West Ham United youngsters Nathan Trott and Ajibola Alese have been called-up by England at U20 and U18 levels... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: August 31 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: Bermuda Footballers Defeat Antigua 5 – 0
[Updated] The Bermuda Women’s Football team is matching up against Antigua & Barbuda this evening [Aug 31] as part of the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship taking place in Jamaica, and you can tune in and watch live below. This game is part of the Caribbean Final Qualifying Round being held in Kingston, Jamaica, and is Bermuda’s third game... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday September 1
Saturday, September 1 is expected to be partly cloudy with afternoon showers or thunderstorms, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.53am and sunset will be at 7.43pm. High tide will... Read more of this article
Cricket: Jones Banned Until September 17
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] confirmed that Malachi Jones of Southampton Rangers Sports Club was found guilty of breaching Code of Conduct and banned from all cricket for a period sufficient to include two [2] T/20 games. The statement said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board can confirm that Malachi Jones of Southampton Rangers Sports Club was found... Read more of this article
Olympian Proposes To Olympian At Track Meet
Bermudian Olympian Tyrone Smith proposed to fellow Olympian Sandi Morris recently, capping off Ms. Morris’ pole vaulting event with a romantic surprise. The proposal took place after Ms. Morris, an American Olympic medalist, competed in the Diamond League Final meet in Zurich, Switzerland. In a video posted on Twitter, Ms. Morris is asked what’s... Read more of this article
Ministry: ‘Reports Of Diarrhea, Vomiting Illness’
The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit in the Ministry of Health said they have “received reports of clusters of diarrhea and vomiting illness in the community.” “A person can become ill with gastrointestinal illness such as diarrhea and vomiting by consuming contaminated food or water, directly from an ill person or contact with infected... Read more of this article
Tennis: Trey Mallory Advances To Semi-Finals
Sixteen-year-old Trey Mallory is moving up in the Antigua & Barbuda St John’s Wadadli Bowl clinching a win against the No. 1 seed. The Wadadli Bowl, ITF [International Tennis Federation] tournament, is currently being played at the National Tennis Centre Campsite, in St John’s Antigua & Barbuda this week. This event is a boys under... Read more of this article
Police Advisory: Counterfeit Bermuda $50 Notes
The police are advising people to be “vigilant for counterfeit Bermuda $50 notes currently in circulation,” saying that this week alone – after the arrest of two men – “police have seized 35 fake Bermuda $50 notes, which are easily identifiable by their low quality and having the ‘Longtail’ portrait on both sides of the note.” A... Read more of this article
Two Men Arrested, Released On Police Bail
The two men that were arrested in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Danshun Swann were released on police bail on Thursday evening, the police have confirmed. Mr Swann was fatally stabbed during a fight involving a group of males outside Southampton Rangers Sports Club on August 27th. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
Two Teens Arrested In Connection With Prowling
Two 15-year-old males have been arrested in connection with a “report of prowling” outside a Hamilton parish residence, with the incident having “been captured on the home’s security camera system and shared via social media,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “A 15-year-old boy was arrested Thursday... Read more of this article
