Archive for September, 2019
Video: Local Qualifier For Golf Championship
There will be a 36-hole qualifier to determine the final two local participants for the inaugural Bermuda Championship, it was announced today. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA] and Bermuda Professional Golfers’ Association [BPGA] are pleased to announce there will be a 36-hole qualifier to determine the final two local... Read more of this article
Justin Donawa Scores In Darlington FC Win
Bermuda’s Justin Donawa scored for his Darlington FC team as they played to a 2-1 win over Alfreton. The club’s match report said, “Two goals in a frantic minute from Tyrone O’Neill and Justin Donawa gave Quakers the points at North Street, and their first away league win of the season. “After a low key first half, Quakers put their game... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Bay Closed To Swimming Today
Horseshoe Bay beach has been closed to swimming today [Sept 30] due to “high surf conditions and severe rip currents.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks is advising that Horseshoe Bay beach has been closed to swimming due to high surf conditions and severe rip currents. The double red flags to indicate that swimming... Read more of this article
Chamber To Host Info Session On Business GPS
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is getting set to hold a Lunch and Learn Information Session titled ‘A GPS for Your Business,’ open to members and non-members on Tuesday, October 8 from 12.30pm to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Joining us will be Mr. Mike Penrose and Mr. Dylan Marshall from KPMG in Bermuda’s advisory practice. At this interactive... Read more of this article
Four Sub-Contracts Awarded For Airport Project
“Four Bermudian companies have been awarded sub-contracts in the new airport terminal building related to flooring, painting, excavation and masonry works,” Skyport said today. The company noted: “Stafford Flooring will perform carpet and vinyl flooring installation. “Mathias Pro Contractors has been awarded a contract for... Read more of this article
Point House Art Competition On October 10
The Green family has partnered with the Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] to host an art competition in October for middle school students. The contest will see students from across the island painting murals on the wooden hoardings surrounding Point House [formerly the HBSC building], which is currently under construction. A file photo of the construction... Read more of this article
Video: BSX Marks Start Of World Investor Week
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] marked the start of trading this morning [Sept 30] in support of the World Federation of Exchanges, of which it is a Board Member, with the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ [IOSCO] World Investor Week to be held globally September 30th to October 5th, 2019. BSX President & CEO Greg Wojciechowski... Read more of this article
Orange Ferry Route Suspended Due To Weather
Due to inclement weather, the Orange St. George’s Ferry Route has been suspended until further notice. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising that, due to inclement weather, the Orange St. George’s Route ferry service between Dockyard and St. George’s is suspended until further notice. “For... Read more of this article
Video: Cybersecurity Awareness Month Launch
[Updated] Premier David Burt and other officials are holding a press conference this morning [Sept 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 14-minute replay is below Update 2.10pm: A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government, through... Read more of this article
Leslie Rans To Resign As CEO Of BAS Limited
Bermuda Aviation Services Limited [BAS] and its Board of Directors announced that effective October 31, 2019, Ms. Leslie Rans will resign as Chief Executive Officer to “take a leadership role with another Bermudian business.” Ms. Rans will continue to contribute to BAS as a newly appointed non-executive director. David Pugh, Chairman of... Read more of this article
International Day Of The Girl Event On Oct 6th
The fifth annual event in Bermuda to mark the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl will be held on Sunday, October 6 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm on the North Field at the National Sports Centre. A spokesperson said, “This is a free event for girls of all ages only. This event has grown in recent years with 300-400 girls expected this year.... Read more of this article
Soldiers Pass Public Order & Internal Security
Island soldiers passed a gruelling test of their public order and internal security skills at the weekend. The Royal Bermuda Regiment troops were put through their paces under the eagle eyes of experts from the British Army’s Mission Training and Mobilisation Centre to achieve the UK military standard base level for platoon crowd control operations. Private... Read more of this article
