Archive for October, 2022

Weather Forecast For Tuesday November 1

Tuesday, November 1 is expected to see mostly sunny, chance of an early light shower, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7.36am and sunset will be at 6.29pm. High tide will... Read more of this article

Six Govt Permanent Secretary Reassignments

The Head of the Public Service Dr. Derrick Binns announced six Permanent Secretary reassignments. New Assignments: Dr. Jennifer Attride-Stirling ~ Chief Domestic Financial Affairs Officer, Ministry of Finance. Valerie Robinson-James ~ Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Development and Seniors. Marva-Jean O’Brien ~ Permanent Secretary, Ministry... Read more of this article

Ministry: 38 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Oct 31] with the list indicating that there are eleven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 11 runs cancelled this morning, 27 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 38 cancelled... Read more of this article

Results: 4 Bermudian College Footballers

College teams that include Bermudian footballers Jai Bean, Arnezha Astwood, Che-Chulae Dowling, and Asrael Basden were recently in action. Jai Bean Jai Bean and his second-ranked Duke University Men’s Soccer teammates secured its first undefeated regular season since 1999, defeating Virginia Tech 1 – 0 at Thompson Field. Arnezha Astwood Arnezha... Read more of this article

Shelly Bay Playground Equipment Closed

The climbing equipment within the Shelly Bay Playground “has been closed due to structural damage.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public that the climbing equipment within the Shelly Bay Playground has been closed due to structural damage. “Repairs are planned as soon as possible,... Read more of this article

Phillips Featured In Reinsurance Publications

Lorene Phillips, CEO of Clarendon Wallace, has been featured in various prominent global reinsurance publications. A spokesperson said, “Fresh off of her successful participation at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre [RVS], one of the world’s largest reinsurance gatherings, Lorene Phillips, CEO of Clarendon Wallace, has been featured in various prominent... Read more of this article

Photos: Tree Tops II Preschool Halloween Parade

[Updated with video] The Tree Tops II Preschool held their Halloween parade this morning [Oct 31] as the start of their Halloween party. “Each class has been hard at work painting, cutting, coloring and sticking over the past couple of weeks and decorating the school ready for our Halloween Party,” a spokesperson said. “Our students... Read more of this article

Photos: Nylah Nailed It Scavenger Hunt For Kids

Nylah Nailed it recently hosted a St. George’s scavenger hunt for kids, with the goal to help kids discover a new way to learn about St. George’s and the history of Bermuda in a fun and informative way. A spokesperson said, “Kiara Somner and Nylah have come a long way since their YouTube videos. Only seven months ago, they launched Nylah Nailed... Read more of this article

Football: Peter Silvester Saves Three Penalties

Bermudian goalkeeper Peter Silvester had an outstanding showing for his college team, saving three penalties to propel his Connecticut College team into the NESCAC Semi-Finals. The school’s match report said, “Sophomore goalkeeper Peter Silvester [Smiths Parish, Bermuda] stopped three penalty kicks to propel the Connecticut College men’s... Read more of this article

BTA Welcomes Daily British Airways Flight

The BTA said they are “delighted to welcome the launch of a daily direct service” from London to Bermuda, saying that “the two additional flights will launch on 26 March 2023 and last until at least October 2023.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority is delighted to welcome the launch of a daily direct service... Read more of this article

Apply To Serve On ‘Ageing Well Committee’

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors said they “would like to invite the public to express an interest in becoming a member of the Ageing Well Committee.” A spokesperson said, “The Ageing Well Committee is an advisory board that focuses on recommendations for an ageing demographic, including areas of best practice, policies,... Read more of this article

Golfer Kim Swan Reflects On Championships

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda golfer Kim Swan has responded to comments criticising his performance at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, insisting the “haters” have reawakened his fighting spirit. Arguably the best golfer Bermuda has ever produced, Swan planned to retire after the PGA Tour event at Port Royal Golf Course but has shelved... Read more of this article