Archive for February, 2019
Results: BNA Senior League Make Up Matches
The Bermuda Netball Association’s Senior League make-up matches continued with a Triple Header at the Bernard Park with a total of 205 goals scored. In the top of the table clash, the Phoenix Heat defeated the Lindo’s Tigers 39 – 25. Danielle Raynor led the Phoenix Heat to victory with 32 goals and Arkeita Fubler added 7 goals, while Jahkenya... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League
Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw Quickie Lickie Laundry defeat The Invaders 28 – 2, while the Spicenix defeated the Cubs 19 – 11, the Pinjammers defeated the Bermuda Pest Control 19 – 11, with theNew Hope edging the Odd Balls 16 – 14 and the Nifty Rollers defeated the Under Dawgs 16.5 – 13.5. High... Read more of this article
Column: Accessible & Affordable Healthcare
[Opinion column written by BTUC President Senator Jason Hayward] Health protection is a human right for everybody. However, the world is facing a severe health protection crisis. In the absence of health protection, care is often not accessible, available, affordable or of acceptable quality. This is a tragedy for the 40 per cent of the global population... Read more of this article
March 2: Bermuda College Charity Art Auction
The Bermuda College Art Department will be hosting their second annual Art Auction entitled ‘Your Heart’s Desire’ on Saturday, March 2 at 8:00 pm at the Student Hall of the Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “The second annual Art Auction by the Bermuda College Art Department will take place on Saturday, March 2 at 8:00 pm at the Student... Read more of this article
New Indoor High Jump & Heptathlon Records
It was a stellar weekend for track and field, with new Bermuda Indoor Records set in the high jump and heptathlon, courtesy of excellent showings by Jah-Nhai Perinchief and Grant Rivers. Jah-Nhai Perinchief, who was competing in the Big 12 Championships in Texas, placed second in the high jump with a leap of 2.25m, which set a new indoor Bermuda record,... Read more of this article
Video: February 26 Bernews Morning Newsflash
Car overturns on water’s edge in Harbour Road in Paget, BFRS respond to residential fire in Warwick, three local girls model in New York for Aqua Designs, City of Hamilton’s Wheelie Bin project continues, 32 professionals to play in squash tournament, 30-year-old woman arrested after car crash, luxury property ‘Aragon’ for sale, and CURB... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 25 2019
February 25 saw 58,058 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $1,156,974.13 BD. 41,473 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing even at $16.16 per share, while another 10,001 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.6% at $41.25 per share. 3,500 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing at an even... Read more of this article
Photos: Luxury Property ‘Aragon’ For Sale
Aragon — a luxury 4-bedroom, 5 bath property on Trimingham Hill in Paget — is for sale at $5,250,000. An RSIR spokesperson said, “Sitting atop the highly sought-after Trimingham Hill in Paget is the significantly redeveloped 4-bedroom, 5 bath home known as Aragon. “Rego Sotheby’s International Realty introduces the sophisticated... Read more of this article
IWC Art Exhibition To Benefit Two Local Charities
The opening of the annual art exhibition sponsored by the International Women’s Club [IWC] of Bermuda is scheduled to take place at the Gallery in the Chubb Building next month. Proceeds go to charity, and this year it is benefiting Masterworks and Tomorrow’s Voices. The auction will take place on March 8th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, and the... Read more of this article
32 Professionals To Play In Squash Tournament
International Professional Squash returns to Bermuda next month with the Men’s and Women’s Bermuda Open 2019, an official stop on the PSA Pro World Tour. The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association launched the event today with news that 32 professional players from all over the world will be in Bermuda competing from March 5-8 for $10’000 in prize... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 25 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
BFRS Respond To Residential Fire In Warwick
Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] personnel responded to a reported fire in Warwick this afternoon [Feb 25]. BFRS Staff Officer Sergeant Allan Wilkinson said, “Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a call via 911 at 3:30pm reporting a structural fire at #18 Crown Lane in Warwick. Upon arrival firefighters noticed heavy smoke coming from apartment... Read more of this article
