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30 Minute Video: February 28 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: May 2... Read more of this article
Four People Arrested In Connection With Murder
Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Bermudian student Lyrico Steede in England, with the Nottinghamshire Police confirming that two 17-year-old males and an 18-year-old male have been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 17-year-old female has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. A statement... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday March 1
Thursday, March 1 is expected to be partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 18°C/66°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 6.46am and sunset will be at 6.16pm. High tide will be at 7.46am and 8.07pm, while low... Read more of this article
Princess Donates 45 Books To Clearwater School
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has donated 45 books to Clearwater Middle School to support World Book Day. A spokesperson said, “Members of the staff of the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club visited Clearwater Middle School for an early celebration of World Book Day, to be held on March 1.” “The team, dressed up as recognisable... Read more of this article
“10 Years A Museum: Imagine” Book Signings
Three books signings will take place this Friday, March 2, during the opening of the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art show, “10 Years a Museum: Imagine”. The books and the authors they will feature include “Bermuda Blessings” by Pamela Barit Nolan and illustrated by April Dawn Branco, “Shark Bait” by Seán O’Connell, and the launch of... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Military Aircraft Landing At Airport
A total of eight US Marine Corps V22 Osprey military aircraft landed at the LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [Feb 28]. It is not unusual for military aircraft to stop off in Bermuda while en-route to other destinations. The 6-minute live video replay is below: In describing the plane, the US Air Force website says, “The CV-22 Osprey... Read more of this article
Bob Richards To Speak At Conference In Miami
Former Finance Minister Bob Richards will be speaking at the OffshoreAlert Conference in Miami in April, the organisers announced today, with Mr Richards set to join former Premier Michael Dunkley who was already announced as one of the speakers. The announcement said, “Richards, who is an investment manager by profession, will join former Bermuda... Read more of this article
Impact Mentoring To Host Spoken Word Event
On Saturday, March 3, the young men of Impact Mentoring Academy are discovering the power of words, as the students at the all-boys school will be sharing motivational poems and speeches to an audience of family, friends and community supporters. Funds raised through this initiative will help to send a group of IMA students to volunteer with Praying... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Overturned Truck On Middle Road
[Updated] Emergency services responded to an incident on Middle Road near St. Mary’s Road in Warwick this afternoon [Feb 28] which resulted in a truck landing on its side. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and Police attended the scene where bystanders indicate no one appeared to have been injured. Traffic was diverted away from the area while... Read more of this article
Berkeley Secure Running Clock Championships
Two nights of basketball resulted in two Berkeley Institute teams securing the annual Bermuda Basketball Association [BBA] running clock tournaments. “The JV team defeated Warwick in a thrilling final at CedarBridge Academy [CBA] on Thursday evening securing the win 21-18″, according to a spokesperson. “On Friday night The Varsity... Read more of this article
Potluck Dinner To Support Berkeley VEI Students
Students of the Berkeley Institute’s Virtual Enterprises International [VEI] class are planning a fundraising potluck dinner to be held on Friday [March 2] from 4.00pm to 7.45pm in order to help finance a trip to the 2018 Global Youth Summit Trade Show in New York. Kayla Simpson, Vice President of Fundraising, said, “Experience is the best... Read more of this article
World Book Day To Be Marked On March 1
Nikita Robinson of The Ladies Room on Hott1075 is inviting the public to read at a nursery, preschool or to a primary 1 class to help celebrate World Book Day 2018. 1,467 books will be delivered to preschools and nursery schools throughout the island in celebration of World Book Day. In addition, a few primary, middle and high school libraries, will... Read more of this article
Winifred Oatley Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
Winifred Oatley recently celebrated a very special birthday, receiving a visit from Premier David Burt and MP Renee Ming as she turned 100 years old. Premier Burt tweeted these photos, saying: “It was great to take a moment out with MP @reneemingbda to wish #centenarian Winifred Oatley a very special Happy 100th Birthday. Wishing her many many more... Read more of this article
Rider Recovering After Collision In Devonshire
The 65-year-old man who was injured in a collision in Devonshire is recovering, and is listed in stable condition at the hospital. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [February 28th] the motorcyclist injured after colliding with two cars on North Shore Road in Devonshire near the junction with Barkers Hill Tuesday afternoon... Read more of this article
SSM/Partnerships Policy Takes Effect On June 1
The Domestic Partnerships Act is set to take effect on June 1st of this year, Home Affairs Minister Walton Brown said today, adding that this means “same sex couples can get married in Bermuda until May 31, 2018.” In delivering a budget brief in the House of Assembly today, Minister Brown said, “The Department is also readying itself... Read more of this article
Aim To Market Daniel’s Head To Developers
The Bermuda Land Development Company Limited [BLDC] has engaged KPMG Advisory to “complement efforts to market the Daniel’s Head site to potential developers.” “We are delighted to have access to KPMG’s professionals,” said Francis Mussenden, BLDC’s Chief Executive Officer. “This engagement is part of our work to position BLDC... Read more of this article
