Archive for March, 2019

Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In Building

Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In Building

[Updating] A man has barricaded himself inside a building on Happy Valley Road in Pembroke, and when police officers initially attempted to approach him, he “threw an unknown corrosive substance at them,” and the police remain on scene and an “ambulance and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel are also on scene as a precaution.” A... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: March 28 ZBM Evening News

30 Minute Video: March 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

Review: “Gin & Jazz” Live At Astwood Arms

Review: “Gin & Jazz” Live At Astwood Arms

[Written by Dale Butler] On Sunday, March 24, three veteran Bermudian musicians took The Astwood Arms at 85 Front Street by storm. Described as “a Victorian era styled pub,” it lived up to its name in style and music. From the minute you arrived, manager Mark James Connor, son of the famous Jimmy O’Connor of “The Happening BDA,” gives... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Friday March 29

Weather Forecast For Friday March 29

Friday, March 29 is expected to be overcast with rain showers at times, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 7.11am and sunset will be at 7.36pm. High tide will be at 3.55am and 4.20pm,... Read more of this article

Free Healthcare Information & Education Event

Free Healthcare Information & Education Event

Bermuda Medical Specialties Group [BMSG] is hosting a day of free, healthcare-events on Saturday, April 6th at Hamilton Princess and at its Reid Street medical practice where members of the public can take advantage of free educational and healthcare-focused discussions. The day will cover two events. The first will be held in the morning at the Hamilton... Read more of this article

Players Urged To Sign Up For Breezes USTA

Players Urged To Sign Up For Breezes USTA

Local players are being encouraged to show the best of Bermuda tennis by entering the Bermuda Breezes USTA National Championships, which take place in April. Organizers of the tournament at Coral Beach & Tennis Club are thrilled with the response from US tennis players and would like to see more Bermuda residents enter before the March 31st deadline.... Read more of this article

TN Tatem Environmental Assessment Report

TN Tatem Environmental Assessment Report

The Government has released the TN Tatem Middle School Site Visit and Air Quality Assessment Report, with the Environmental Consultant stating that “everything that we observed is directly related to a inadequate general and routine maintenance at the facility,” adding that “we are certain that once appropriately addressed the problems... Read more of this article

Bermuda In Group B: Concacaf Nations League

Bermuda In Group B: Concacaf Nations League

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football [Concacaf] conducted the official draw for the 2019 Concacaf Nations League, with Bermuda drawn with Mexico and Panama. The gala event, which sub-divided the three Leagues into groups, featured remarks from Concacaf President Victor Montagliani. Concacaf Chief Football Officer... Read more of this article

Boat & Mooring License Renewal Reminder

Boat & Mooring License Renewal Reminder

The Department of Marine and Ports, Boats and Moorings section, is advising the public that registration for boat and mooring licenses starts on Monday, April 1 and must be completed by Friday, May 31. A Government spokesperson said, “Please note that renewal notices are no longer mailed, and licenses not renewed as of 31 May will incur a late fee.... Read more of this article

Minister Extends Condolences To Smith Family

Minister Extends Condolences To Smith Family

“It is with heartfelt regret that we recognize the passing of one or our very own,” said the Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva, in the wake of Tuesday’s fatal road traffic collision. “On behalf of government, and colleagues from the Department of Marine and Ports, I join the community in extending our deepest condolences to the... Read more of this article

Photos: WA Primary Annual Easter Competition

Photos: WA Primary Annual Easter Competition

A dazzling display of Easter-themed items was on display as Warwick Academy Primary school held their Annual Easter Competition as the student prepare for their holidays. Students from Year 1 through 6 had the opportunity to make an entry in any of the following categories: cakes, cards, posters, Easter hats, flower arrangements, artificial flowers... Read more of this article

Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights The New Apron

Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights The New Apron

Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the new apron. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “If you’ve driven by the site of the airport redevelopment project recently, you’ve seen all the changes.... Read more of this article