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Govt Expands Mortgage Guarantee Programme
Starting on April 1, the Government will expanding Phase 2 of the Mortgage Guarantee Programme to “include employees of Government quangos and part-time Regiment soldiers who will now also be eligible to transfer their mortgages into this programme,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget, The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Competes In ROK Cup USA Finals
Celebrating its 26th Anniversary, the Florida Winter Tour, organized by ROK Cup USA, saw its second series action with Scott Barnes hitting the circuit. In the opening practice race for the 206 Masters FWT / 206 Senior FWT, Barnes secured a 6th place finish with a time of 3:55.59 across four laps. During the first practice session for the ROK Shifter... Read more of this article
Road Named In Honour Of Shirley Gibbons
In a ceremony held on Thursday in St. George’s, the Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch paid tribute to the late Mr. Shirley Granville Gibbons by installing a road sign in his honour. A Government spokesperson said, “Mrs Gardene Gibbons, the widow of Mr Gibbons, MPs Renee Ming and Lovitta Foggo, and Ms Zayna Foggo joined the... Read more of this article
IDA-Bermuda Players Compete In San Diego
Several International Development Academy Bermuda footballers are competing at the Surf Nation [2010 boys and girls] Champions League in San Diego, California. Representing the Surf Select Northeast Regional Team [Massachusetts] under-14 boys and girls are Rufaro Kunze, Antoinette Barry, Riley Khan and Nila Samuels [Warwick Academy High Performance... Read more of this article
Thompson Helps Bournemouth Reach Final
Kenni Thompson helped AFC Bournemouth Women reach the Adopt South Hampshire Women’s Senior Cup final after defeating Moneyfields Women 5-3 in a penalty shootout today [February 18]. Thompson came on as a second-half substitute in the semi-final and scored the visiting side’s fourth spot kick after the match finished goalless in regulation time. The... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday February 19
Monday, February 19 is expected to be cloudy with periods of rain; becoming windy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F, and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at 6:58am and sunset will be at 6:08pm.... Read more of this article
Justin Donawa Set To Join Chorley On Loan
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda winger Justin Donawa is set to join Vanarama National League North promotion-hopefuls Chorley on a month’s loan. Donawa, 27, has scored three goals in 14 matches since joining Altrincham from National League rivals Solihull Moors last summer. He returned to action after injury in a Cheshire Senior Cup tie away... Read more of this article
Ag Show Catalogue & Online Application Forms
The Department of Parks provided an update on the Ag Show — which will take place from April 18 to 20 – noting that the event catalogue is now online, and they have introduced electronic application forms “to streamline the application process and make participation as convenient as possible.” A Government spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Southampton Coach Visits DaRock Elite Camp
[Written by Stephen Wright] Youngsters from the DaRock Elite Performance Academy were put through their paces by a Southampton coach during a half-term football camp at BFA Field last week. Ed Kilby, the football development co-ordinator [global] at Sky Bet Championship club Southampton, spent five days sharing his knowledge with the 24 youngsters aged... Read more of this article
Sakari Famous Wins LSU Twilight High Jump
Sakari Famous and her McNeese University indoor track and field team were an action at the LSU Twilight meet. Famous claimed yet another victory, winning the women’s high jump with a top leap of 1.74m. Related Stories Outerbridge Wins Two Medals At FHSAA Shayla Cann Competes In Charlotte Invitational Outerbridge Named Track Athlete Of The Week Outerbridge... Read more of this article
AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings Of 777 Re
AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating of 777 Re. Ltd., citing concerns over the company’s “marginal operating performance, very limited business profile and weak enterprise risk management.” The ratings agency said, “AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to C- [Weak] from B [Fair] and the Long-Term... Read more of this article
Results: 10 Bermudian Footballers Overseas
Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Keziah Martin, Krane Crichlow, Kole Hall, Reggie Lambe, Harry Twite, Ayleal Dill, Mazhi Simmons, Knory Scott and Milan Butterfield were recently in action overseas. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates fell to a 1-0 defeat to Queens Park Rangers at Ashton Gate. Keziah Martin &... Read more of this article
