Archive for August, 2019

30 Minute Video: August 30 ZBM Evening News

30 Minute Video: August 30 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

Rawlins Leads Sussex Team vs Gloucestershire

Rawlins Leads Sussex Team vs Gloucestershire

Delray Rawlins has led Sussex to a total of 163/8 in their Vitality Blast – South Group match against Gloucestershire. Rawlins was the teams top scorer with 69 off 41 deliveries hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes in his 46 minute stay at the crease. Sussex Inning ..01 [02] PD Salt c Bracey b Payne ..41 [32] LJ Wright b Shaw ..01 [02] LJ Evans Run Out ..69... Read more of this article

Eastern County Cup Challengers Announce Team

Eastern County Cup Challengers Announce Team

Eastern County Cup Challengers Flatt’s Victoria have selected three Colts in their team that will take on cup holders St. David’s Cricket Club in the Final Round of the Eastern County Cup competition at Lord’s in St. David’s. Cofield Robinson will once again lead the team, with Reginald Baker the Vice Captain, The three Colts that Flatt’s... Read more of this article

BPS: Temporary Closure Order Issued To Club

BPS: Temporary Closure Order Issued To Club

Following the assault of a security officer by a group of men at East End Mini Yacht Club, the police exercised their authority under the Liquor Licence Act to order them to close the establishment for 24 hours, starting at 7pm this evening [Aug 30]. A police spokesperson said, “Following the assault of a security officer by a group of men at... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 30 2019

Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 30 2019

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Aug 30] include trademark applications, notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments, and notice of intended marriage. Trade Mark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 10 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN1024/2019 Public... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday August 31

Weather Forecast For Saturday August 31

Saturday, August 31 is expected to see some clouds and possibly an isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6.53am and sunset will be at 7.44pm.... Read more of this article

BMA Release Special Commemorative Coins

BMA Release Special Commemorative Coins

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has marked its 50th Anniversary by releasing special commemorative coins. The 50th Anniversary coin has a triangular design featuring a compass rose and the islands of Bermuda, and are available in denominations of $5 [1/20 oz.] gold, $2 [1 oz.] silver and $0.25 [1 oz.] cupronickel. Established in 1969, the BMA... Read more of this article

Video: Education Minister Press Conference

Video: Education Minister Press Conference

[Updated] Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 30], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 10-minute replay is below Update 3.49pm: The Minister spoke on a number of matters, including explaining that... Read more of this article

Demco To Give Out Roses During Pride Parade

Demco To Give Out Roses During Pride Parade

Local florists Demco will be handing out free rainbow roses to participants during tomorrow’s Pride Parade from their Church Street location in Hamilton, saying it is their way of showing support. The Parade is scheduled to get underway at 11.00am on Saturday from Victoria Park, and Demco staff will be handing out approximately 300 rainbow roses... Read more of this article

Casa Dos Açores Supports Pride Parade

Casa Dos Açores Supports Pride Parade

Saying they are “proud to support equal rights,” the Casa dos Açores da Bermuda said they will be supporting Pride Bermuda, and will be selling Portuguese donuts and coffee at Victoria Park, with proceeds to benefit charity. “We are proud to support equal rights for all members of our community. Temos orgulho em apoiar direitos iguais... Read more of this article

Concordia Scholarship Awarded To Hereward Dill

Concordia Scholarship Awarded To Hereward Dill

Concordia Maritime [Bermuda] Limited has awarded the 2019 scholarship in the amount of $4,000.00 to Hereward Dill. “He will be attending Solent University in September and is enrolled in the BEng [Hons] Yacht & Powercraft Design. Hereward graduated from The Landing School with an Associate’s Degree in Marine Systems in May of this year.... Read more of this article

Boccia Players Continue In Parapan Games

Boccia Players Continue In Parapan Games

Bermuda’s Omar Hayward and Yushae DeSilva Andrade were in action in the boccia portion of the Parapan Games in Lima, Peru. Ms DeSilva Andrade used skill and precision in her 5-1 victory over Ailen Flores from Argentina, after being down 1 – 0 at the end of the first game, DeSilva Andrade won the second game 2 – 0 to take a 2 – 1 lead. In... Read more of this article