Archive for July, 2014
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 25 2014
Today [July 25] saw the close of the BSX’s week finish with 51,700 shares traded on the day, valued at $105,950.00. 50,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at $2.00 per share, even on the day. The other 1,700 shares were traded by KeyTech Ltd, which closed at $3.50 per share, down 6.7% on the day. The BSX finished the... Read more of this article
Premier Expresses Thanks To Bermuda Sun
Responding to news regarding the closure of the Bermuda Sun newspaper, the Premier Michael Dunkley said,”I would like to express my sincere sadness at the news today that the Bermuda Sun will be closing its doors. “In the words of its motto, ‘The Sun’ has been a ‘friend to the community’ for more than 50 years – covering... Read more of this article
Suspected Case Of Chikungunya In Bermuda
The Department of Health confirmed that the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit was notified of a suspected case of Chikungunya in July 2014, in a person who had a history of travel to an area with ongoing cases of chikungunya infection. A spokesperson said, “Laboratory testing results do not confirm chikungunya, dengue or influenza. The case will... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday July 26
Saturday, July 26 is expected to see thunderstorms, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the SW at 25 to 40 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 6.29am and sunset will be at 8.20pm. High tide will be at 8.57am and... Read more of this article
Bermudiana Beach Resort Submits Application
The Bermuda Housing Corporation [BHC] has revealed that a planning application has been submitted for the proposed redevelopment of the South Shore development known as ‘The Bermudiana Beach Resort’ [formerly Grand Atlantic]. Plans accompanying the application submitted this week by local architecture firm OBM depict an ocean front resort property... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: People’s Campaign March
[Updated] The People’s Campaign and Bermuda Trade Union Congress marched today [July 25] to the Cabinet Office to “let their voices be heard” on the PRC Bermuda status matter. Earlier this week, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said that the Ministry is withdrawing the appeal in the PRC status matter and “the avenue to Bermuda status... Read more of this article
Bon Fire Canceled Due To Inclement Weather
The East End Bon Fire planned by the Future Bermuda Alliance has been canceled due to inclement weather, with a rain date to be announced “as soon as possible.” The bon fire was originally planned to take place at 6.30pm tonight [July 25] at Fort St. Catherine Beach in St. George’s. For more information call 294-3202 or email futurebda@gmail.com. The... Read more of this article
Dept. Of Education HQ To Close Next Week
The Department of Education’s headquarters in St. David’s will be closed next week due to collective staff furloughs, closing on July 28 and reopening on August 4. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Education announced that staff at the Department’s headquarters will take their collective furlough days from July 28 through 30,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sun To Print Last Issue On July 30th
[Updated] The Bermuda Sun Limited has confirmed that Bermuda Sun is to cease publication after 50 years, and the final issue will be published this coming Wednesday [July 30]. “Regrettably, 23 positions of the paper’s editorial and advertising operation will be made redundant. The employees, all of whom have faithfully served the paper, will... Read more of this article
Bermuda Press & MediaHouse To Amalgamate
[Updated] The Bermuda Press and MediaHouse — the parent companies of The Royal Gazette and the Bermuda Sun — announced today that they have agreed in principle to the amalgamation of their printing and online business interests. Under the agreement, which will be finalised next week, BPHL will acquire several of MediaHouse’s Bermuda operations... Read more of this article
Live Blog Updates: PRC Bermuda Status March
[Updating] The People’s Campaign and Bermuda Trade Union Congress have called for people to join them today [July 25] to march to the Cabinet Office to “let their voices be heard” on the PRC Bermuda status matter. Earlier this week, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said that the Ministry is withdrawing the appeal in the PRC status matter... Read more of this article
Dr Chapman To Speak At ‘Progress Over Politics’
Progressive Labour Party [PLP] Leader Marc Bean is inviting members, supporters, and friends to the :green carpet affair entitled “Progress Over Politics.” Featuring guest speaker Dr. David Chapman, the event is set to be held on August 8, 2014 at The Berkeley Institute at 7.30pm. A PLP spokesperson said, “Dr. Chapman is a graduate... Read more of this article
