Archive for November, 2018

Weather Forecast For Wednesday November 28

Wednesday, November 28 is expected to be windy then cloudy skies will become partly cloudy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 6.59am and sunset will be at 5.13pm.... Read more of this article

Video: RA On Bermuda’s Future Electricity Plan

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has published an informational video to explain Bermuda’s IRP – Integrated Resource Plan that will be the “framework for the long-term vision for electricity generation in Bermuda.” The Authority’s Senior Legal Advisor, Monique Lister said, “The IRP is being developed by the Regulatory... Read more of this article

Senate: Order Of Business For November 28th

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Nov 28] and Bills before the Senate include the Nursing Amendment Act 2018, and the Bermuda Tourism Authority Amendment Act 2018, while the statements due to be delivered include the 2018-2019 Financial Support for Bermuda College Students, and the Planet Math’s Summer Day Camp Programme. The... Read more of this article

Invitations Issued For 2019 Argo Group Gold Cup

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club announced that invitations for the 2019 Argo Group Gold Cup were issued today [Nov 27] for the match racing regatta scheduled May 6-11, 2019, with a $100,000 prize purse in the offing. The Argo Group Gold Cup is sponsored by Argo Group, an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance. Invitations for... Read more of this article

Court: Man Denies Stealing, Threatening Charges

[Written by Don Burgess] A Pembroke man will have his case heard next month after he denied charges including allegedly having a seven-inch knife at a Pembroke business. Appearing in Magistrates Court, Lamel Steede pleaded not guilty to having a bladed article in public, denied stealing $194.89 worth of goods from a store, and denied using threatening... Read more of this article

Mallory Chosen To Attend Elite Camp In Brazil

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association announced that Richard ‘Trey’ Mallory has been selected to attend an ITF/COSAT training camp. “The South American Tennis Confederation [COSAT] in conjunction with the International Tennis Federation [ITF] has selected Bermudian ‘Trey’ Mallory to attend an elite training camp for the best 15 -16 year... Read more of this article

200 People Attend Bermuda Forum In London

Bermuda’s business bonds with London and potential future synergies through fintech and emerging technologies were key themes of a multi-industry forum in London today. Close to 200 industry professionals from a range of business sectors—from shipping to insurtech—attended the Bermuda Executive Forum held at ME London by the Bermuda Business Development... Read more of this article

Princess To Light Up Gingerbread House & Tree

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will be launching their festive season of activities with a Christmas tree lighting reception on Friday, November 30th. The event is open to everyone and members of the public are encouraged to come and join in the fun at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club’s lobby, where they will be treated to complimentary Mulled... Read more of this article

Dockyard To Host Tree Lighting On Dec 2nd

This Sunday [December 2] the Royal Naval Dockyard will hosts its inaugural Tree Lighting ceremony, featuring a line up of entertainment for the entire family. “This is the first of several events we are hosting in the run-up to Christmas,” said Stephanie Rodill, the Marketing and Events Manager for West End Development Corporation. “We are really... Read more of this article

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference

An audience of over 160 women were provided with inspirational and motivational advice from two international guest speakers and a panel of eight local women at the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference put on by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] on Friday, November 16. The conference, which took place at Rosewood Bermuda, was... Read more of this article

‘Finger’ Clean Up Planned For November 28th

Clean-up work will take place on ‘The Finger’ in St. David’s, starting at 9.00am on November 28th and motorists should expect to see trucks moving between Clearwater Beach and the Airport Dump, the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising motorists of upcoming further... Read more of this article

Column: MP Scott Simmons On BTA Legislation

[Opinion column written by MP Scott Simmons] The Bermuda Tourism Authority Amendment Act 2018 was passed on Friday. The main purpose of the tabled amendments is to ensure that the Government of the day has input into who sits on the Board of this taxpayer-funded entity. Currently, the board of the BTA was appointed by the former OBA government, and... Read more of this article