Archive for September, 2019
Basketball: Storm, Falcons & Warriors Win
The 2019 Bermuda Elite City Basketball League got underway inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium with a triple header that produced 293 total points. In the opener the Storm defeated the Lions 57-39, Gershun Kurt and Ian Lim both lead the Storm with 14 points each, while Seaward Smith scored 12 points for the Lions. Game 2 saw the Falcons defeat... Read more of this article
Senate: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [Sept 30] and the Economic Development Amendment Act 2019, Digital Asset Business Amendment Act 2019, Employment [Maternity Leave Extension and Paternity Leave] Amendment Act 2019, Merchant Shipping Amendment Act 2019 and Tourism Investment Amendment Act 2019 are due for their first... Read more of this article
Recalling Bermuda’s Role In 1969 Moon Landing
During his tragically abbreviated thousand-day 1961-63 presidency John F. Kennedy’s enthusiasm, determination and granite political will provided the momentum for a scientific and engineering crash programme unparalleled in human history. It was one which succeeded in fulfilling his audacious goal of “landing a man on the Moon and returning... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday September 30
Monday, September 30 is expected to see overcast, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 7:12am and sunset will be at 7:05pm. High tide will be at 10:23am and 10:45pm, while low... Read more of this article
Tech Education Specialist To Visit Bermuda
The Bermuda Technical Institute Association announced that one of “Britain’s foremost proponents of STEM education,” Mr. Thomas Ilube, will visit Bermuda on Tuesday, October 1. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Ilube, an engineer of note, rated the most powerful U.K. resident of African and Caribbean heritage, is a leader in the field... Read more of this article
Gosling’s Happy Hour For A Cause On Oct 4
[Updated] Gosling’s have partnered with Bermuda Red Cross to hold a charity event titled “Happy Hour For A Cause” on Friday, October 4 from 6.00pm to 9.00pm to support those devastated by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. The event poster said, “Come join us for Happy Hour at the Goslings Wine Cellar on Friday, October 4 6pm... Read more of this article
When The CIA’s Sub Heist Ship Visited Bermuda
It was one of the most extraordinary, and extraordinary looking, ships to ever call in Bermuda. The Glomar Explorer couldn’t help but turn heads and set tongues wagging when it dropped anchor just off the island in August, 1973. The recently launched 63,000 ton, 620-foot ship’s most attention-grabbing feature was the sky-spearing lattice... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Sept 29th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Bermudian style influencer Shiona Turini was featured in a high-end shoe campaign, Bahamians thanked Bermuda for donations following Hurricane Dorian, PwC donated $375,000 to help the Bahamas, and Clarien Bank donated $95,000 to local charities were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Zeiko Harris... Read more of this article
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Lancashire
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “a+” of Lancashire Insurance Company Limited [Bermuda] and Lancashire Insurance Company [UK] Limited, collectively referred to as Lancashire. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” and the Long-Term... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk On Oct 6
The PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk will be held on Sunday, October 6. The event page said, “Now in its 22nd year, the PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk is presented by Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club [MAAC], sponsored by PartnerRe Ltd. and sanctioned by the Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA]. “One of the few female-only... Read more of this article
ABC’s Bermuda Triangle TV Show Vanishes
A proposed new network TV series about the Bermuda Triangle has vanished without a trace from the ABC 2019/2020 schedule. Commissioned by US broadcaster earlier this year, the pilot episode for the science-fiction drama Triangle was officially passed on by the network this week [Sept 27]. All of the other show on the ABC fall line-up had been decided... Read more of this article
Bermuda Soldiers Continue Training In UK
Soldiers on a major training exercise in the UK are backed by a small army of specialist support. Royal Bermuda Regiment Logistics Company troops are working with soldiers from the Regiment’s A Company on the public order and internal security Exercise Active Shield to keep the wheels turning and their colleagues supplied, fed and treated for any... Read more of this article
