Archive for August, 2018

Ministry: 26 Bus Run Cancelled On Friday

The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Aug 31] with twenty-six bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry:... Read more of this article

Recovery Month: ‘The Faces Of Recovery’

Olympic medalist Clarence Hill, Fitzgerald Richardson, Lance Tucker, Winslow Williams, and Nicole Fox are all featured on posters celebrating those in recovery for Recovery Month, delivering messages like letting those struggling to know that there is a way out and urging people to get help if they need it. Yesterday, Minister of Social Development... Read more of this article

Jonte Smith Nominated For Goal Of The Month

Bermudian footballer Jonte Smith — who plays for Lewes FC in England — has been nominated for goal of month, and you can cast your vote for him via Twitter. Your Instant Replay [YIR] tweeted the video below of the goals scored by all the contenders, and their Twitter link includes the ability to vote. As of this writing, Jonte Smith is leading... Read more of this article

Football: Bermuda Men Ranked 23rd In Concacaf

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football [Concacaf] released the latest Concacaf Men’s National Team Rankings, with Bermuda ranked 23rd out of the 41 nations and islands as of today [Aug 31]. “The Concacaf Ranking is a modern indexing system for the Men’s senior national teams in the region. As previously... Read more of this article

Potential Tropical Cyclone Six Forms In Atlantic

Potential Tropical Cyclone Six is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 1688 nm to the ESE at 12pm on Monday [Sept 3] with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon... Read more of this article

‘Daddy’s Girl’ Panelists For Parenting Conference

[Written by Angela Young] Dr. Darrien Ray, Ronald Simmons, Andrew Mellor, Craig Smith and Darius Richardson make up our all-male and final panel at KICS Live—The Conference: “Daddy’s Girl”. KICS Live—The Conference will take place on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, witih the guest panel to be featured... Read more of this article

BCHC Set To Host Ovarian Cancer Presentation

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] is getting set to host an ovarian cancer presentation and panel as part of their ongoing Cancer Talks series on September 13 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. A spokesperson said, “When a woman is diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the earliest stage, her chance of surviving... Read more of this article

Enstar To Acquire Maiden Re North America

Enstar Group announced today [Aug 31] that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maiden Reinsurance North America, Inc. from a subsidiary of Maiden Holdings, Ltd. “Maiden Re North America is a diversified insurance company domiciled in Missouri that provides property and casualty treaty reinsurance,... Read more of this article

Six Panelists To Speak On “Raising Boys 2 Men”

[Written by Angela Young] Dr. Olaleke Fisayo, Chris Crumpler, Nevine Lewis, Kendra Mello, Nikita Robinson, and Mandy Ingham will break down the challenges of raising “Boys 2 Men”, our fourth panel discussion, at KICS Live—The Conference. KICS Live—The Conference will take place on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration... Read more of this article

Markel Corporation To Acquire Nephila Holdings

Markel Corporation and Nephila Holdings Limited announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Markel to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Nephila. “Nephila is the pre-eminent insurance-linked securities manager in the world. Nephila brings deep and long-term investor relationships, tremendous energy, creativity... Read more of this article

Sundays: Govt House Gardens No Longer Open

The opening of the Government House Gardens to the public each Sunday afternoon from 12 noon to 5 pm came to an end last Sunday, 26 August. “The grounds have been open since 27 May and have been enjoyed by numerous residents and visitors alike,” Government House said. The Governor, Mr John Rankin, said: “I hope that all residents and visitors... Read more of this article

339 People Are $2.1 Million In BHC Rental Arrears

“We have 339 people who are in arrears, clients of the Bermuda Housing Corporation, as of this moment, who are in arrears to the tune of $2.1 million,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, adding that many have payment plans, and “if people are prepared to work with us, then we are prepared to work with them.” The... Read more of this article