Archive for August, 2018
Education Headquarters In St David’s To Close
“The Ministry and Department of Education Headquarters in St David’s will close while plans are being made to relocate all staff to a new premises,” the Government confirmed this evening, explaining that “it was determined by the Government Health and Safety Coordinator that staff should be relocated to a new premises as soon as... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda vs Jamaica Football Game
[Updated] The Bermuda Women’s Football team is matching up against Jamaica this evening [Aug 27] as part of the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship in Jamaica, and you can tune in and watch live below. Bermuda’s team includes Teyah Lindo, Taznae Fubler, Chelsea Harvey, Micah Pond, Symira Lowe Darrell, Akeyla Furbert, Khyla Brangman, Aaliyah Simons,... Read more of this article
Mirrors ‘SuperCamp’ Holds Closing Ceremony
On Sunday afternoon the Minister of Social Development and Sports Michael Weeks attended the closing ceremony for the Mirrors SuperCamp Junior Forum at Willowbank Resort & Conference Centre. Last week, 58 young people, aged 11 to 13, attended the six-day camp, where they focused on communication, critical thinking and character development as well... Read more of this article
Leverock Helps Clifton Win Division One Match
Kamau Leverock and his Clifton Cricket Club teammates won their Derbyshire County Cricket League – Division 1 match against Marehay Cricket Club by 64 runs. Batting first Clifton Cricket Club were bowled out for 194, Leverock opened the inning and was out for 9 after 23 balls hitting 1 six. Anthony Botha was the teams top scorer batting at number... Read more of this article
Jones Scores A Hat-Trick In Eastwood Win
Bermuda’s David Jones scored a hat-trick to lead Eastwood Community Football Club to a 5 – 1 win over Heanor Town in England. James Sleigh gave Heanor Town the lead in the 5th minute when he latched on to a long ball to fire a goal to make it 1-0. The equalizer would come in the 55th minute when Jones scored from close range, and Jones then... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: August 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. On a related ZBM programming note, Gary Moreno interviewed the new Police Commissioner Steve Corbishley, and ZBM said they will be broadcasting... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday August 28
Tuesday, August 28 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.51am and sunset will be at 7.48pm. High tide will be at 10.42am and 10.57pm,... Read more of this article
BMA Hire Moad Fahmi For Fintech Supervision
The BMA has hired Moad Fahmi as a Senior Advisor, Supervision [Financial Technology], with Mr. Fahmi set to be responsible for the supervision of digital asset businesses. A BMA spokesperson said, “As stated in the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s [BMA] 2018 Business Plan, the BMA is committed to meeting the evolving and complex financial needs... Read more of this article
Uighurs Have Been Granted BOTC Citizenship
[Updated] The Uighurs applied to Government House to be naturalised as British Overseas Territory Citizens [BOTC] and have been granted citizenship, the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed, adding that it “should be noted that this citizenship is not to be equated with Bermudian status.” “The Uighurs applied to Government House to be naturalised... Read more of this article
Court: Lake Receives Suspended Sentence
[Written by Don Burgess] Andrew Lake received a suspended sentence in connection with the boat collision death of Mary McKee, a visitor from New Zealand who was in Bermuda to attend the America’s Cup. The 27-year-old had been found not guilty of the charge of manslaughter, however he admitted to reckless driving. Puisne Judge Charles-Etta Simmons... Read more of this article
Four Complete Netball Seminar In Barbados
The Bermuda Netball Association announced that national program coaches and players Chaquita Simmons, Anthony Mouchette, Coriah Simmons and Selah Tuzo participated in an umpire and coaching seminar held in Barbados. The AFNA Regional Netball Umpire and Coaches Seminar was organized by Americas Federation of Netball Association [AFNA] and sanctioned... Read more of this article
BEDC To Host ‘Entrepreneurship 101′ Course
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] today [Aug 27] announced that enrolment has opened for its ‘Entrepreneurship 101’ course, providing new and aspiring entrepreneurs with knowledge, tools and resources to start their business off successfully. The eight-week programme will run from Monday, September 10th to Monday, October 29th,... Read more of this article
