Archive for January, 2022
Results: 12 Bermudian Footballers Overseas
Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Milan Butterfield, Kole Hall, Keziah Martin, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, Tai Williams, Roger Lee, Amar Lewis, and J’Nai Butterfield-Steede were recently in action. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells watched from the bench as his Bristol City teammates took on Preston on the road and... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Jan 30th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Keeva Joell-Benjamin has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Corrections, becoming Bermuda’s first female Commissioner, Dame Flora Duffy was named in this year’s Sports Illustrated ‘Fittest 50′, Butterfield has increased its Bermuda undergraduate scholarship to $30,000, and the Garden Club of Bermuda donated $10,000... Read more of this article
Photos & 360: Somerset Long Bay & Reserve
In the second of our five-part series for 2022 World Wetlands Day, we take a look at the Somerset Long Bay & Reserve in the west end, which is described as a “brackish to freshwater pond with mangrove islets.” The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said, “Somerset Long Bay Pond is a former tidal swamp that was filled... Read more of this article
SiriusPoint Promotes Shams Patel
SiriusPoint Ltd. has announced the appointment of Shams Patel to the role of Chief Pricing Actuary. A spokesperson said, “Shams joined SiriusPoint in 2008 and most recently held the position of Head of Pricing and Business Planning in the UK. As Chief Pricing Actuary, Shams will lead pricing strategy across SiriusPoint’s global re/insurance platform,... Read more of this article
Football Match Postponed As ‘Field Unplayable’
The Bermuda Football Association announced the Premier Division match scheduled for tonight [Jan 29] between Robin Hood and the PHC Zebras has been postponed due to the field being unplayable from the rain. The rescheduled date is yet to be confirmed. The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] had issued a Gale Warning valid for today, and the island experienced... Read more of this article
BASA’s Second Winter Long Course Qualifier
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the Second Winter Long Course Qualifier at the National Sports Center. Arabella Newport Derbyshire won the 11-12 girls 50 meter backstroke clocking a time of 35.77, Somers Estwanik was second in a personal best time of 37.01, and Cristina Abend finished third clocking 39.82. During the women’s 15 &... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday January 30
Sunday, January 30 is expected to see a fair start, turning cloudy as showers return towards evening, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at 7.14am and sunset will be at 5.50pm.... Read more of this article
Evolution: Cardiovascular & Open House Event
Evolution Healing Centre will be hosting an open house event on Friday, February 11 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Cardiovascular event A spokesperson said, “February is Heart Month when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. “Nearly 1 in 2 adults in the US have hypertension [high blood pressure], but only 1 in 4 have it under control. The... Read more of this article
Bermuda Risk Summit From March 14 – 16
The Bermuda Risk Summit 2022 will be hosted at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club from March 14 to March 16. The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] website said, “As the world’s risk capital, Bermuda welcomes leading risk specialists to enjoy engaging thought-leadership sessions, cutting-edge keynote presentations, and C-suite networking... Read more of this article
Bermuda Archers Advance In Classic
Bermuda archers were back in action competing in the 19th Annual Lancaster Archery Classic in Philadelphia, with Jaydon Roberts and Camerin Pickering making it through to the eliminations rounds. There were 67 Olympic Recurve Men shooters and the cut was 32, Pickering finished 25th, while in the youth men’s and women’s the cut off was 16, Roberts... Read more of this article
Youth Football: Vasco Win, Trojans & Gold Draw
The Bermuda Football Association’s Youth League season resumed across the island, with a number of matches taking place. Under 13 B Final: Vasco 9 Southampton Rangers 2 Vasco took on the Southampton Rangers in the Under 13 B Final coming away with a 9 – 2 victory. MVP Masaki Kitade led Vasco with 3 goals, Max Kimberley, Conor Redcliffe and Sinai... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting January 29
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 29th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule,... Read more of this article
