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Weather Forecast For Wednesday July 20
Wednesday, July 20 is expected to see thunderstorms likely in the morning, then the chance of scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 6.25am and... Read more of this article
Premier To Attend Meeting In Turks and Caicos
Premier Michael Dunkley will be in the Turks and Caicos Islands this week for the UK Overseas Territories [OT] Heads of Government Pre-Joint Ministerial Council Meeting. A Government spokesperson said, “Held annually, this week’s meeting takes place from July 20 – 21. The meetings are being hosted by Dr. the Hon. Rufus Ewing, Premier... Read more of this article
E-Tax System To Be Unavailable Tomorrow
The island’s E-Tax system will be unavailable tomorrow [July 20] due to technical difficulties, with tax payers able to file and pay their returns from 8.00am on Friday, July 22. A Government spokesperson said, “Due to technical difficulties, the E-Tax system will not be accessible tomorrow, Wednesday 20 July 2016 as previously anticipated. “Tax... Read more of this article
Engine Issue, 6,000 Customers Lose Electricity
[Updated] Work is currently underway to restore power after BELCO experienced a load shed caused by the shutdown of one engine, resulting in approximately 6000 customers losing power in the Camp Hill, Fort Hamilton, Flatts, Fractious Street, Harrington Sound, Parson’s Lane, St. George’s and Tuckers Town areas. A spokesperson said, “At 1:14pm... Read more of this article
Scholarships: $293,000 Awarded To 13 Students
On Monday July 18, the Bermuda Foundation For Insurance Studies [BFIS] awarded $293,000 in scholarship funding to 13 students focused on careers in Bermuda’s insurance sector. This brings the total amount of funding that the Foundation has awarded over the past 20 years to over $5.8 million – all funded by the insurance industry. The total number... Read more of this article
Author With Bermuda Roots Publishes Novel
Maria Thompson Corley – described as a “Canadian pianist of Jamaican and Bermudian descent” – has published her second novel, titled Letting Go, featuring characters and settings linked directly to the island. The author said, “My Bermuda roots are very deep. I am a descendant of Benjamin and Miriam Hill; Austin Richardson... Read more of this article
Businesses Provide Internships For Students
The Department of Workforce Development and the Department of Education Career Pathways have partnered with Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] to create a summer internship programme for high school students from The Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy. Nine BILTIR member companies are participating in the summer... Read more of this article
Team Bermuda Debaters Traveling To Stuttgart
Team Bermuda debaters are making their way to Stuttgart in advance of the World Schools Debate Championships, set to begin on Thursday, July 21. The team includes Megan Sutcliffe, Bathsheba Jones, Namrata Bisht, and Asha Symons; Megan Sutcliffe is the team captain. Due to visa constraints, Namrata Bisht is not able to travel with the team. The team... Read more of this article
Free Red Laser Golf Clinic For Adults & Children
Port Royal Golf Developmental Program is getting set to offer a free Red Laser Golf Clinic for adults and children at 3.00pm on Sunday, July 24 at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “Golf is a game ideally suited for the family, hence we invite families to stop by Port Royal and experience the game. The clinic will be conducted by... Read more of this article
Bermuda Resident Taking Charitable Trip Abroad
Bermuda resident Jason Kim is getting set to take a year-long trip alongside a friend as they endeavour to volunteer their time and effort in a number of places, including a Ugandan co-operative that the pair hopes to help re-structure starting next month. While the duo plan to be abroad for a year, Mr. Kim says “I absolutely love Bermuda and... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Netball Summer League
Bermuda Netball Summer League Season action at the Bernard’s Park saw a triple header where the Bermuda Junior National Team and Teachers played to a 16 – 16 tie. Jasmyn Renfroe scored 12 goals for the Bermuda Junior National Team while Zekiah Lewis added 4 goals. The Teachers got 12 goals from Danielle Raynor to go along with two goals each from... Read more of this article
Randall & Quilter Completes Acquisition Of SAC
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. [R&Q] announced the acquisition of Agency Program Insurance Company [SAC] Limited from its diverse base of predominately individual shareholders. APIC is registered as a Class 3 insurer and was incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on January 4, 2005. “The Company, which currently has 28 cells,... Read more of this article
