Archive for September, 2017
Video: Sept 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police remove Matthew McGowan from duty “with immediate effect”, Minister Walter Roban said the Department will require an additional $1.6 million for ferry & tug boat services this fiscal year, police appeal for witnesses to fatal collision, plans to order new buses, three Tomorrow’s Voices Autism Centre therapists earn Board Certified... Read more of this article
Results: Bermuda Mixed Majors Bowling League
In Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes it saw the Warriors fall 15 – 5 to the Unpredictable, the Untouchables went down 15 – 5 to MiniMax Forwarders, while Fight Back fell 12 – 8 to Spare Change. The Movers “N” Shakers went down 14 – 6 to the Activators and the Troublemakers went down 17 –... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 29 2017
September 29 saw 10,799 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $244,264.50 BD. 5,400 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $9.25 per share, while another 5,399 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.1% at $36.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,134.59, up 0.85% on the day. There was 1... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday September 30
Saturday, September 30 is expected to be partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at 7.04pm. High tide will be at 4.55am and 5.24pm, while... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 29 ZBM Evening News
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
Princess Casino Receives Provisional License
The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission [BCGC] announced the “awarding of a provisional casino gaming license to Hamilton Princess Casino Limited, an integrated resort casino proposed at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club.” “On September 22, 2017, the Hamilton Princess Casino Limited presented its plans at a public presentation held... Read more of this article
Weekend Traffic Advisory: Botanical Gardens
The Department of Parks advised that due to the Partner-Re 5K Run & Walk this weekend, there will be traffic restrictions at the Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks would like to inform the general public that due to the Partner-Re 5K Run & Walk vehicular traffic within the Botanical Gardens will be controlled... Read more of this article
Parkes, Harvey & Taylor Earn BCBA Certification
Three Tomorrow’s Voices Autism Centre therapists have achieved board certification, with Frances Parkes, Jahnae Harvey and Naomi Taylor working tirelessly to receive a passing result to qualify toward the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification [BCBA]. Ms Harvey is the second Bermudian to receive her BCBA, after fellow Tomorrow’s Voices therapist... Read more of this article
Premier On Visits To New York & Washington
Speaking in the in the House of Assembly today [Sept 29], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt provided an overview of his recent visits to New York and to Washington, DC. The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker I rise today to inform this Honourable House of my recent visits to New York and to Washington, DC. Along with... Read more of this article
Police: Matthew McGowan ‘Removed From Duty’
Matthew McGowan — who was banned from teaching in England for “inappropriate behavior” with a 16-year old student — has been removed from duty “with immediate effect,” the police confirmed today. Mr McGowan was subject of multiple news report in the U.K. this week after the UK National College for Teaching and Leadership banned... Read more of this article
Minister Clarifies Airport/Mail Centre Relocation
Minister Lovitta Foggo addressed questions raised related to the Bermuda Post Office Mail Processing Centre vacating its publically owned premises at the airport to relocate to a privately owned facility at Mills Creek. Minister Foggo said: “As I stated in Parliament on Friday, September 22, the move is required as a result of an Agreement entered... Read more of this article
RA Proposed 2018/19 Work Plan Consultation
The Regulatory Authority has released its new public consultation for its 2018 – 2019 Work Plan, saying that it ”sets out the major activities that the Authority intends to carry out during the upcoming fiscal year 2018-19, with members of the public encouraged to send in comments.” “The consultation can be found on the Authority’s... Read more of this article
