Archive for August, 2018
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Aug 28 2018
August 28 saw 5,780 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $104,210.00 BD. 5,500 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $16.30 per share, while another 280 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $52.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,927.33, even on the day. There were 0 advances,... Read more of this article
New Concacaf Female Football Ranking System
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football [Concacaf] today [Aug 28] announced a new ranking system for women’s senior national teams in the region – with Bermuda showing as ranked 15th out of 40 islands and nations. “The ranking tool, which will update with each match result, will play a key role in... Read more of this article
Taste Of Bermuda’s Conscious Vibes On Sept 8
A Taste of Bermuda will be hosting an event titled ‘Conscious Vibes’ on Saturday, September 8 from 5.00pm until midnight at the Loyal Hill Community Field on North Shore Road in Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “A Taste of Bermuda will be hosting an evening and night of Conscious Vibes on Saturday September 8 from 5.00pm until midnight.... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: August 28 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
Weather Forecast For Wednesday August 29
Wednesday, August 29 is expected to be generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds, 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 NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 6.51am and sunset will be at 7.46pm. High tide will be at... Read more of this article
“We Mourn The Passing Of A True Legend”
[Updated] The Bermuda flag will fly at half-mast on all Government buildings as the island mourns the passing of C. V. Jim Woolridge, who the Premier called “a genuine public servant and a giant of this community” while the Bermuda Cricket Board said it is a ”very sad day as we mourn the passing of a true legend.” The former... Read more of this article
Ministry: 31 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Aug 28] with thirty-one bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Clarke Named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar
Bermuda’s Maha Clarke — who plays for the Queens University of Charlotte women’s field hockey team — has been honored as a 2018 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar as announced by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The school’s announcement said, “Queens University of Charlotte’s Maha Clarke of the women’s field... Read more of this article
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Murder
A 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old man were arrested today [Aug 28] “in connection with the murder of 25- year-old Danshun Swann,” the police have confirmed. Yesterday, the police confirmed that Mr Swann was stabbed during a “large fight involving a group of males outside Southampton Rangers Sports Club.” Video of the police press... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Sea Change’ Highlights Female Sailors
Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings has released “Sea Change,” a short documentary film that highlights three women of the Argo-sponsored Vestas 11th Hour Racing crew: Hannah Diamond, Jena Mai Hansen and Stacey Jackson. “We continue to partner with teams like Vestas 11th Hour Racing who share our commitment to innovation, teamwork... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton To Host Back To School Event
The City of Hamilton will host a Back to School event at City Hall this Saturday, September 1st from 1pm – 6pm. The event will offer up free school supplies, frees haircuts and hairdos and there will be entertainment and games to enjoy with prizes and gift vouchers from local retailers to be won. Glenn Jones will host the event with the Simons Brothers,... Read more of this article
Increase Of 172 Jobs In 2017 Compared To 2016
Employers reported an increase of 172 jobs in 2017 compared to 2016 and the number of Bermudian job holders rose from 23,494 to 23,667, an increase of 173 jobs, which marks the “first increase in the total number of jobs filled by Bermudians since 2006.” This is according to the 2018 edition of the Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs, which... Read more of this article
