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Registration For Greenrock’s Walk/Run & Bike
As part of the Living Green Expo on Sunday, January 28, 2024, Greenrock will host family friendly, mind-body activities for all ages, including a 5K Walk & Run in Dockyard and a 25K Bike Ride from Hamilton to Dockyard at 10am. A spokesperson said, “There will also be an open Yoga Practice and an open Qigong Class in Dockyard at the same time.... Read more of this article
Francis Patton School To Resume On Tuesday
Francis Patton Primary School was temporarily closed today due to an electrical fire yesterday afternoon in the school’s IT cabinet and transformer room, and the school will resume normal operations tomorrow [Jan 16]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education has advised of the temporary closure of Francis Patton Primary... Read more of this article
Nicholas Christopher To Play Lead Sweeney Role
Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher will step into the title role in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street after superstar singer Josh Groban completed his 46-week run in the Broadway musical. Understudy Christopher, who usually appears as rival barber Adolfo Pirelli, will play the Victorian villain barber in Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 16
Tuesday, January 16 is expected to experience considerable cloudiness. Occasional rain showers in the afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F, and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will... Read more of this article
Photos: BEDC Annual ‘Eat, Shop, Play’ Winners
Over 1800 vouchers were submitted, more than 80 businesses participated, and shoppers spent $153,645 within the Somerset, Northeast Hamilton, and St. George’s Economic Empowerment Zones during the recent BEDC “Eat, Shop, Play” initiative. A spokesperson said, “For the fourth year, the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises [MSME]... Read more of this article
New PwC Global CEO Survey Released
The proportion of CEOs who believe global economic growth will improve over the next 12-months has more than doubled year-on-year. At the same time the proportion of CEOs concerned about their long-term business viability has risen to 45% as tech and climate pressures accelerate, according to PwC’s 27th Annual Global CEO Survey, published today. A... Read more of this article
Police Seize 138 Cannabis Plants In St George’s
The Bermuda Police Service has “commenced an investigation into the discovery of multiple cannabis cultivation plots in the eastern end of the island.” A police spokesperson said, “Police were alerted to the location of a ‘grow site’ in the St. Georges area on Friday, January 12th, 2024. Officers attended the location and... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Signs MoU With AES
Bermuda College has unveiled a new collaboration with the Adult Education School [AES] with both organisations to “assist students in transitioning seamlessly into College-level courses.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College has announced a new partnership that will support student readiness for tertiary learning. “In a process... Read more of this article
Kane Crichlow On Scoring Five Goals And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kane Crichlow said he feels rejuvenated at English non-league side Bishop’s Stortford after plundering five goals against Aldershot Town in the Izuzu FA Trophy on Saturday [January 13]. Crichlow continued his eye-catching form for the Vanarama National League North side, producing a lethal display of finishing to help them... Read more of this article
Ministry On Scheduled Pension Payments
The Ministry of Finance provided the statement below regarding cheduled pension payments. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Finance submitted all necessary pension payment files to the Banks on time and in the required format. Butterfield Bank encountered an internal systems issue but were able to address it and pay their customers... Read more of this article
10 Videos: Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge
The 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge was held this Friday and weekend with hundreds of runners from overseas and Bermuda in action, with the Butterfield Mile Race taking place in Hamilton on Friday [Jan 12], the BF&M 10k Run/Walk on Saturday [Jan 13] and the PWC Half Marathon & Marathon event on Sunday [Jan 14], and you can watch more... Read more of this article
Update On 2024 Cahow Breeding Season
The Nonsuch Expeditions website provided an update on the 2024 breeding season of the critically endangered Cahow, saying that it has “entered what is arguably it’s most exciting phase, with the return of the breeding pairs.” Senior Terrestrial Conservation Officer Jeremy Madeiros said, “The 2024 breeding season of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
