Archive for September, 2018

Photos & Video: Bermuda Motocross Club Racing

The Bermuda Motocross Club racing season got underway today [Sept 30] at the Southside Motorsports Park in St. David’s. Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club was also in action today with racing action on both sides of the spectator bleachers. The 4-minute live video replay is below: The club’s next race day is scheduled for October 14th when they will... Read more of this article

Hamilton Health Centre Shut For Urgent Repairs

The Hamilton Health Centre and the Annex Building on Victoria Street will be closed tomorrow [Oct 1], for urgent plumbing repairs according to Department officials. A spokesperson said, “Normal services will resume on Tuesday, 2 October, at 8:30am. “Services affected include Maternal Health, the Communicable Disease Clinic, Oral Health,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: BMRC Race Day At Southside

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] season continued today [Sept 30] at the Southside Motorsports Park in St. David’s and spectators were treated to double the race action with the Bermuda Motocross Club race season getting underway this afternoon. The 4-minute live video replay is below: The club’s next race day is scheduled for October... Read more of this article

Review: Loren’s Local Food Producers Field Trip

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Seasonal and sustainable cooking seems like a trend, especially in Bermuda. Except when it’s not a trend, but rather a mission. Tim Sullivan, executive chef of The Loren curated a sort of foodie field trip and invited media and influencers for the ride as he explained the mission behind the food at the hotel. After... Read more of this article

Summary: OBA Changes Over The Past Year

Since the 2017 General Election, the OBA have had a number of changes spanning various levels of their party — Leaders, MPs, Senate, Shadow Cabinet and Executive — and additional changes are expected, as they move towards what their leadership said is a “revitalized” OBA. Michael Dunkley, Patricia Gordon Pamplin, Jeanne Atherden,... Read more of this article

Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For September 2018

BWS: Winds As TS Leslie Churns To Our East

Tropical Storm Leslie is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, however they did say that “northerly winds will increase to strong by tonight as Tropical Storm Leslie churns to our distant east.” Leslie’s closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours is currently forecast to be... Read more of this article

Red Cross Launch Disaster Appeal After Tsunami

The Bermuda Red Cross has launched a disaster appeal for those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, which has devastated the nation, leaving over 800 people dead. “The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia soared to 832 confirmed dead today, with authorities fearing the numbers will climb as rescuers grappled to get... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Monday October 1

Monday, October 1 is expected to partly cloudy, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7:12am and sunset will be at 7:04pm. High tide will be at 1:18am and 1:53pm, while low tide will be... Read more of this article

Cannonier: $1.2M Payment Is A ‘Major Concern’

[Updated] “The payment of in excess of $1.2 million of taxpayers money to the ‘good doctor’ should be a major concern to all taxpayers,” Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said today, adding that “it is Robin Hood in reverse.” Background In January of this year, the Government confirmed [PDF] they “granted financial... Read more of this article

Survey: Business Confidence In Bermuda Drops

[Updated] Business confidence in Bermuda has “dropped dramatically”, there is “pessimism in Bermuda’s private sector” about the economy, and “concerns are increasing about taxation, the cost of doing business and Bermuda’s declining population.” This is according to the Bermuda Business Confidence Index [BCI]... Read more of this article

Bermuda Win Four Medals In CARIFTA Triathlon

The CARIFTA Triathlon and Aquathlon got underway in Tobago, with Bermuda’s team making an excellent showing, claiming four medals on the first day, and establishing a second place team ranking thus far. Guadeloupe leading the points table with 47, Bermuda is second with 29 points, while Trinidad & Tobago is third with 15 points. The island... Read more of this article