Archive for December, 2016
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 30 2016
December 30 saw 3,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $13,200.00 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 4.3% at $4.40 per share. The BSX finished at 1,923.79, down 0.21% on the day. There were 0 advances, 2 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF],... Read more of this article
Visiting High School & Collegiate Swimmers
The National Sports Centre [NSC] is preparing for a winter training camp of 100 visiting swimmers, representing the largest contingent at the pool to utilise the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] sports tourism partnership. About 70 swimmers from Indiana University and 30 from Germantown Academy will train simultaneously at the aquatics and fitness centre... Read more of this article
2016 Queen’s New Year’s Honours List Revealed
Her Majesty the Queen has recognized a number of Bermudians in her annual New Year’s Honours List, with Norma Wade-Miller, Bishop Ewen Ratteray, Debbie Ray-Rivers, Jon Brunson, Sandra Butterfield, Patrina O’Connor , Larry Ebbin, Judie Clee, Roger Sherratt, Randolph Mordecai Ratteray, and Rodney Smith Jr. all being honoured for their contributions. “Order... Read more of this article
Acting Minister: ‘One Set Of Rules For Everyone’
The decision on Rev. Tweed’s work permit “is the right one for Bermuda” as it is “anchored to a principle that all Bermudians can support and uphold, and that is one set of rules for everyone,” Acting Minister of Immigration Cole Simons said. Minister Simons said, “Immigration Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin’s decision... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Dec 30
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: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday December 31
Saturday, December 31 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F and the low to be near 15°C/58°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 53%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at 5.24pm. High tide will be at 9.37am and 9.57pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
18-Year-Old Man Injured In Two Vehicle Collision
[Updated] An 18-year-old man was injured in a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on North Shore Road in Smith’s this afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:45pm today, Friday December 30th, police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious two vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Smith’s parish... Read more of this article
Traffic Advisory For NYE Celebration In Hamilton
The City of Hamilton in conjunction with the Minister of Works said they wish to advise motorists, residents and businesses that the following restrictions and closures will be in effect due to the New Year’s Eve celebrations: No Parking 6:00am on 31st December 2016 to 6:00am 1st January 2017 Court Street from Angle Street to Ewing Street EF... Read more of this article
Dutton Avenue Closure Due To NYE Fireworks
The Ministry of Public Works is informing motorists that due to the New Year’s Eve fireworks festivities, Dutton Avenue in Pembroke Parish will be closed from the junction of Marsh Folly [Palmetto Road] to the junction of North Street [Parsons Road]. “The road closure will start at 4pm on Saturday December 31 and will be in effect until... Read more of this article
Video: BIU President On Rev Tweed’s Permit
[Updated] The Special General Council meeting is underway at the BIU this afternoon [Dec 30], as members gather to discuss the decision to refuse Rev. Nicholas Tweed’s work permit. Yesterday Home Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin confirmed that Rev Tweed will not be receiving a new work permit, saying, “In this particular instance, the applicant... Read more of this article
St Paul Church “Disheartened” By Permit Refusal
The Officers and members of St Paul AME Church said they are “profoundly disheartened by the Bermuda Government’s decision to deny our Pastor, the Reverend Nicholas Genevieve Tweed’s work permit renewal” and they “feel utterly betrayed by the Government.” “In 2012, Pastor Nicholas Genevieve Tweed was appointed to St... Read more of this article
Bank Of Butterfield: ‘This Statement Is False’
In response to incorrect information circulating on social media, the Bank of Butterfield moved to assure customers that “this statement is false and that it is safe to conduct banking transactions using Butterfield ATMs.” A Bank spokesperson said, “There is a message being circulated in our community over social media channels indicating... Read more of this article
