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BELCO Thursday Morning Update: 964 Out
[Updated] Following the passage of Hurricane Humberto, BELCO’s staff have been working hard to restore power, and as of 10.00am this morning [Sept 26], 964 customers remain out of power. The company said, “Customers out as of 10:00am: 964 [2.7%]. And remaining outages by parish, in no particular order: St George’s: 20 Pembroke: 81 Sandys: 57 Devonshire:... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Language Students Greet Motorists
In an effort to promote foreign language awareness, CedarBridge Academy is holding a series of activities to commemorate the European Day of Languages today [Sept 26] and the United Nations International Translation Day on Monday [Sept 30]. Those activities got underway this morning [Sept 26], with staff and students from language classes waving flags... Read more of this article
Out Magazine Spotlights Island’s Pride Parade
The digital edition of leading American LGBT fashion, entertainment and lifestyle magazine Out posted a major front-page report on Bermuda’s inaugural Pride celebrations. Titled “Meet the Faces of Bermuda’s First-Ever Pride,” and featuring a gallery of 35 photos of the August 31 parade, Out executive editor Raquel Willis said... Read more of this article
Twain Find By Scholar With Bermuda Ties
On one of her trips to Bermuda she literally followed in her literary icon’s footsteps when she explored the Crystal Cave. For Dr. Cindy Lovell, then director of the Mark Twain House & Museum in Harford, Connecticut there was a tangible sense of connection with the past as she followed the same threadlike path taken by the author when he went... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ On Airport Charity Classic
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the second annual Airport Charity Classic – a golf tournament aimed at raising money for local charities. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Skyport,... Read more of this article
Daren A. Herbert To Star In Trio Of Plays
Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert will be headlining a major Toronto revival of a classic 1972 South African play often credited with bringing the day-to-day horrors of apartheid to the attention of worldwide audiences. Long based in Canada, Mr. Herbert will be appearing alongside Ghana-born actor and playwright Tawiah Ben M’Carthy in the forthcoming... Read more of this article
Minister: Cruise Provided ‘Invaluable Information’
Minister Zane DeSilva recently took a “mystery-shopper cruise” from New Jersey to Bermuda, saying that the “assessment provided invaluable information” to understand from a “visitor’s and cruise line’s perspective, what we are doing well, and where improvements are needed.” As previously reported, the trip cost... Read more of this article
Everest Re Announces Buyout Of Salus Systems
Everest Insurance announced that the Company has purchased all outstanding remaining shares of its joint venture partner, Salus Systems, LLC. The company said, “Everest Insurance announced that the Company has purchased all outstanding remaining shares of its joint venture partner, Salus Systems, LLC. Salus, founded in January 2017, develops... Read more of this article
Bridal Suite Bermuda Offering Suit Rentals
Bridal Suite Bermuda has expanded its offerings to include suit rentals, with sizes fitting teens and adults. A spokesperson said, “Bridal Suite Bermuda is continuing to grow as a one stop shop for our clients. “Since moving into the heart of Hamilton in the same location as our sister company Bananas Party Boutique, it has given us the opportunity... Read more of this article
Leader Wins Consolation Final At Invitational
David Leader, Luke Attride-Stirling and their Adelphi University Men’s Tennis teammates closed out the fall portion of its 2019-20 schedule over the weekend at the Hofstra University Fall Invitational at the Hofstra Outdoor Tennis Center in Hempstead. The tandem of Leader and Andrew Ray highlighted the match for Adelphi University, as the pair... Read more of this article
Futsal Coaching Course To Be Offered In October
Dr. Daniel Berdejo Del Fresno is set to return to Bermuda in October to host the Futsal Level 1 Coaching Certificate. The course is open to anyone interested in gaining technical and practical knowledge of the sport of Futsal. The 2019 edition content has been updated, and participants will benefit from the extensive global resume of Coach Daniel who... Read more of this article
Mixed Majors Bowling League Results
In Mixed Majors Bowling League action, Movers “N” Shakers went down 14 ½ – 5 ½ to the Unpredictable, while the Untouchables went down 17 – 3 to the Mix Ups. The match between the Fight Back and Activators ended 10 – 10 and the Warriors defeated the Spare Change 13 – 7. Women Scratch Game Marilou Minors 213, Patricia Mallory... Read more of this article
