Archive for February, 2020
“Pirates Of Bermuda” Event Set For March 14
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s [BSF] annual Pirates of Bermuda fundraising event will take place on Saturday, March 14 from 2.00pm to 4.30pm, just off the #1 Car Park in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “Pirates of Bermuda 2020 takes place at #1 car park/dock on Saturday March 14, 2:00pm to 4:30pm [Rain Date March 21]. “Pirates are currently out... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Feb 27 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 27] include acquisition of property by a non-Bermudian, cancellation of registration, acting appointments, permanent resident’s certificate, and Bermudian status. Bermuda Bar Council Alphabeitical Listing Of Barristers & Attorneys Holding Practising Certificates For 2020 Notice Type: Government... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday February 28
Friday, February 28 is expected to see a mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies during the afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at 6.48am and sunset... Read more of this article
Pow Wow 2020 To Be Held In June In St David’s
St. David’s Islanders and Native Community is getting set to host its bi-annual Pow Wow on June 6 and June 7 at Lords, St. David’s County Cricket Club. A spokesperson said, “Since the first Reconnection in 2002, the bi-annual event, which displays the local customs of our community and our invited Native friends, has progressed over the years... Read more of this article
39th Annual Sports Awards On March 14th
The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, will be hosting the 39th Annual Sports Awards on March 14th, 2020. The theme of this year’s ceremony is Ceremony, “United Through Sports.” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said, “We would like to encourage the public to come out and support our sports heroes at... Read more of this article
Visitors Win Perks By Completing Arrival Card
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is surprising visitors to the island who fill out digital arrival cards with complimentary access to local experiences. A spokesperson said, “A digital arrival card option for inbound passengers has been in place for a year now, and to mark the occasion, the Bermuda Tourism Authority is surprising visitors with... Read more of this article
Public Urged To Celebrate World Book Day
Nikita Robinson of The Ladies Room on Hott1075 is inviting the public to read at a nursery, preschool, or primary school reading class to help celebrate World Book Day on March 5. 1,312 books will be delivered to 43 pre/nursery schools throughout the Island in celebration of World Book Day. In addition, 18 public primary school reading classes and Public... Read more of this article
Marvin Pestcoe Joins Hamilton Insurance Board
Hamilton Insurance Group, the Bermuda-headquartered group of companies has appointed Marvin Pestcoe company’s Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Pestcoe is Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Langhorne Re, the joint-venture, third-party capital-backed life and annuity reinsurance firm launched by RenaissanceRe and Reinsurance... Read more of this article
Ministry: 8 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Feb 27], with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Second Spring Senior Bowling League Results
In Second Spring Senior Bowling League action the league leaders Pinsplitters defeated the New Comers 3 – 1, while the Last Minutes went down 3 – 1 to the Last Pin, the Drifters defeated the Blue Angels 3 – 1 and the match between Just Kickin and the Islanders ended 2 – 2. Men Handicap Game: Charles Pearman 224, Richard Norville 218, McNeil... Read more of this article
Keturah Bulford-Trott Wins Three Races
Keturah Bulford-Trott recently took to the track to compete in the Royal Open Indoor Track Meet representing Montverde Academy. Bulford-Trott ran to victory in the women’s varsity 100 meters, stopping the clock in a time of 12.20, just short of the women’s under 20 Carifta Games qualifying standard, which is set at 12.00. She also just missed the... Read more of this article
Video: Education Minister Press Conference
[Updated] Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this morning [Feb 27] regarding the Ministry of Education’s 2020/21 budget. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime an extract from the Budget pertaining to education and the live video is below. Extract from the 2020 Budget about the Ministry of Education’s... Read more of this article
