Archive for November, 2015

Consulate Speaker To Discuss Teen Literature

The U.S. Consulate and the Bermuda Youth Library have announced that Boston librarian Laura Koenig will be the featured speaker at a public meeting on December 2 at 6.00pm at the Bermuda National Library, where she will discuss children and teen literature, making recommendations for all ages, from infants through young adults. A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article

Bermuda To Bid To Host 2018 Global Congress

Bermuda will be bidding to host the 2018 Global Entrepreneurship Congress, and if successful, Bermuda will be the first island nation to host the GEC, which Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said would bring an estimated on island spending of $1.5M. Speaking in the Senate today [Nov 25], Minister Fahy said, “Back in March of this year Bermuda... Read more of this article

Networking Reception For Bermudians In UK

On November 30th, Premier Michael Dunkley and the Bermuda London Office will host a Networking Reception for Bermudians living, working and studying in the United Kingdom. Interested persons should contact the London Office at Londonoffice@gov.bm or by calling [0] 20 7518 9900 to receive an invitation and RSVP. Related Stories Bermuda Office Urges... Read more of this article

Elimination Of Violence Against Women Day

The BPSU Women’s Committee acknowledged that today [Nov 25] has been designated by the UN as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and said they “recognize the importance of standing in solidarity in support of all efforts to eradicate violence against women.” Lisa Christopher, the Chair of the Women’s... Read more of this article

Videos & Updates: Industrial Action At BELCO

[Updating] While the full circumstances remain unclear at this time, a number of BELCO employees were seen leaving BELCO this afternoon [Nov 25] and making their way to BIU headquarters. Bernews understands a meeting is now taking place inside the BIU building with a number of BELCO employees present, with unofficial reports suggesting that employees... Read more of this article

Hamilton Princess: “We Cannot Accept Booking”

[Updated with group's response] The Hamilton Princess has confirmed that they will not be accepting the booking for the forums on same sex marriage held by the “Concerned Citizens of Bermuda” group, saying that the hotel’s policy is “to celebrate diversity in all its forms.” Allan Federer, General Manager of the Hamilton... Read more of this article

Injured Motorcyclist Remains Stable In ICU

The 33-year-old motorcyclist who was injured in a collision on Crow Lane on November 20 remained in stable condition in KEMH’s Intensive Care Unit as of this morning [Nov 25], according to police. A police spokesperson said, “At last check Wednesday morning, the 33 year old St. George’s man injured when the motorcycle he was riding collided... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 25 2015

Today [Nov 25] saw 80,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $314,751.00 BD. 1,700 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing at an even $5.05 per share, while another 76,900 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing at an even $3.82 per share. An additional 600 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday November 26

Thursday, November 26 is expected to be mostly cloudy and windy with showers developing later in the day, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 6.57am and sunset will be at 5.14pm. High... Read more of this article

Sen. Woolridge: OBA “Fully Committed” To Code

“The OBA Government is fully committed to the provisions of the Code for everything done under our watch,” OBA Chair Senator Lynne Woolridge said today. Senator Woolridge said, “BPSU President Jason Hayward’s comments on an article of mine published on Bernews last week suggested I was trying to absolve the One Bermuda Alliance Government... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Help Locate 17-Year-Old [Found]

[Updated] The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Savannah Lewis who has not been seen since November 19th. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Savannah Lewis. “Ms. Lewis is described as light complexioned, approximately... Read more of this article

BHeC Answers Questions On Throne Speech

The Bermuda Health Council and Bernews have teamed-up to answer your questions about the island’s health care system. Visit www.bhec.bm to submit your queries and look for BHeC’s response on Bernews. Question: I saw that the Throne Speech did not include anything about ensuring the safety of health businesses on the Island. Is anyone checking?... Read more of this article