Archive for September, 2018

Upcoming: TORC’s Grand “Auto-Moto” Salon

The Team Oni Racing Club [TORC] bi annual Grand “Auto-Moto” Salon is due to be held on Sunday, November 11th, from 1.00pm – 6.00pm at Kings Wharf in Dockyard. A post by organisers said, “It’s time to get your cars, bikes, boats or anything with a motor ready for the 2018 TORC “Grand Auto-Moto” Saloon. Sunday, November... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Gorham’s Home Fair Too Event

Gorham’s held their Home Fair Too event today [Sept 29], with power tool lovers taking the opportunity to stock up with discounted pricing on Makita products and the Bosch cordless drill/impact driver combo. The 4-minute live video replay is below: The Home Fair brings together vendors and suppliers as well as members of the public in order to offer... Read more of this article

Video: Lambe Scores Twice For Cambridge

[Updated with video] Despite an excellent showing by Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe — who scored twice — his Cambridge United team were defeated 4-2 in today’s match against Newport County. Lambe scored twice in the first 21 minutes to put his team ahead, and while their opponents ended up winning, his performance drew praise, with... Read more of this article

Fishing Boat Rescued 7 Miles Off Bermuda

A fishing boat was rescued this morning [Sept 29] after the vessel was rendered disabled with two persons on-board, some seven and a half miles off Bermuda’s east end. The rescue occurred after a distress flare was sighted off Northeast Breaker Beacon. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Saturday 29th September,... Read more of this article

Toogood To Be World Squash Ambassador

The world’s best young athletes will gather in Buenos Aires, Argentina for the Youth Olympic Games from October 6th to 18th, and Bermuda Squash Racquet Association and National Squash Team member, Charlotte Toogood, will represent Bermuda and the sport of squash at this prestigious event, alongside athletes from over 200 countries around the world. “While... Read more of this article

Warwick Academy Opens New Playground

Last night Warwick Academy held their ribbon cutting ceremony to officially opened their new playground. A spokesperson said, “Last year we embarked on an ambitious project to replace our aging playground with something bigger and most importantly something which offered a range of physical challenges for our students. “With a larger Primary... Read more of this article

Video: Sept 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash

OBA announced that Nick Kempe will be the Party’s new Senate leader; Government will provide approximately $3.6 million in scan fee supplements to the Hospital, Brown Darrell and Bermuda Health Care Services; Young Men’s Social Club alumnus Robert Rawlings pursues pharmacy degree; Digicel & BTCs longest serving employee Shervin Dill will be... Read more of this article

Banana Doll Workshop With Ronnie Chameau

A Banana Doll Workshop with Ronnie Chameau will be held on Thursday, October 11th from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. The event poster says, “Join Bermudian artist Ronnie Chameau for a unique Banana Doll workshop. Learn the skills of doll making using banana leaves and a dash of creative magic. All materials will be provided. This encounter is adults only.” Registration... Read more of this article

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting September 29

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday September 29th. On Sunday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Monday the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Norwegian Escape and the Aidaluna cruise ships are scheduled to arrive. On... Read more of this article

Four Cyclists To Compete In Santo Domingo

Four Bermuda cyclists will head to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for the 2018 Elite Caribbean Cycling Championships, which will be held on October 13th and 14th. Caitlin Conyers, Gabby Arnold, Conor White and Dominique Mayho will fly the Bermuda flag at the regional championships. Conyers and White will compete in the Time Trial and the Road Race,... Read more of this article

Jillian Terceira Continues Competing In Belgium

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira continued competing in her Final Outdoor competition for 2018, taking to the ring for the Hippisch Centrum C&M Bonheiden Autumn Tour Event in Belgium. During the 1.10m CSIYH1* 5 Y Two Phases Class, Terceira and Chakova finished 15th, they clocked a First Phase Clear Round time of 34.45, in the Second Phase... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 28 2018

September 28 saw 3,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $11,820.00 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 15.9% at $3.94 per share. The BSX finished at 2,917.34, up 0.37% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 58 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and... Read more of this article