Archive for January, 2020
Irby & Hill-Edwards Compete In Track Meets
Ashley Irby represented Elon University Women’s Track & Field at the Liberty Kickoff Indoor Track Meet, inside the Liberty Indoor Complex. Irby, competing in the 1,000-meters, finished in second with a time of 3:03.35. Irby’s time was just off Taylor Ashley-Bean’s Indoor Record time at the distance of 3:01.94. Meanwhile, Destini Hill-Edwards... Read more of this article
Health Strategy Survey Deadline Extended
The Bermuda Health Strategy Public Survey deadline has been extended, and will now conclude on February 6th. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Minister of Health the Hon. Kim Wilson JP MP announced an extension to the deadline for the public to complete the Bermuda Health Strategy: Public Survey at www.forum.gov.bm as part of the community... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: January 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
Football: Bristol City ‘Thrilled’ To Sign Nahki Wells
Bermudian striker Nahki Wells — who is one of the top goal scorers in the Championship League — has been signed by Bristol City, with the club saying they are “thrilled to welcome” him as he is “a player with so much talent and he is a proven goalscorer.” The club’s announcement said, “City have signed... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday January 31
Friday, January 31 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7.14am and sunset will be at 5.51pm. High tide will be at 12.24am and 12.32pm, while... Read more of this article
Football: Nahki Wells Thanks QPR & Fans
With Nahki Wells reportedly set to be transferred, the Bermudian striker posted on social media to offer his thanks to the Queens Park Rangers and the fans that have followed his time with the club. Via Instagram, Wells said, “As my time at the club looks to have come to an end. I want to firstly thank everyone who had a hand in bringing me back... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 30 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 30] include acting appointments and BHC’s contracts valued at $50,000 or more. Acting Appointment: Postmaster General, Bermuda Post Office Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0132/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication... Read more of this article
City Seeking Submissions For Public Art Intiative
The City of Hamilton is seeking submissions for VIVID 2020: The City of Hamilton’s public art initiative. A spokesperson said, “Over the past five years, the City has reaffirmed its commitment to the arts and our local artists and installed twenty pieces of public art around the City including murals, mosaics and the Chancery Lane lights. “The... Read more of this article
‘Coordinated Approach To Road Trenching’
“A coordinated approach to road trenching going forward is in effect,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, noting that as BELCO plans to conduct major upgrades to its network it provides the opportunity to coordinate their efforts with others, and ensure that all the necessary entities are prepared and ready to lay any and... Read more of this article
Ministry: 15 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Jan 30] with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 8 runs cancelled this morning, 7 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 15 cancelled... Read more of this article
Bermudian Teen In Polo Ralph Lauren Campaign
A Bermudian teenager is featured as a model in Polo Ralph Lauren’s cruise campaign that launched this month after the American fashion brand was encouraged by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] to shoot on the island. Polo selected 13-year-old Dellwood Middle School student Sweden Bashir from a casting call and featured him with other models in the... Read more of this article
Top Overseas Nursing Official Visits Bermuda
Today [Jan 30] the Minister of Health Kim Wilson met with Dr. David Charles Benton, Chief Executive Officer of the National Council State Boards of Nursing [NCSBN]. Dr. Benton is on-island to assist the Bermuda Nursing and Midwifery Council [BNMC] with strategy development in the areas of quality nursing and midwifery regulations and policy; recruitment... Read more of this article
