Archive for January, 2018

Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For January 2018

Cost Of Minister Simmons’ Trips To New York

According to the recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage, a trip in November 2017 by Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Jamahl Simmons to New York for a forum and meetings cost $1,085.83; while another trip to the same location for a seminar cost $1,156.92 ETP Forum & Meetings: Nov 27 – 30 The trip duration was listed... Read more of this article

2 Hour Video: “Surviving Breast Cancer” Lecture

[Updated with video] As part of their Corange Science 2018 Public Forum, the Bermuda College will host a lecture on “Saving Breasts and Surviving Breast Cancer” at 6.30pm this evening [Jan 31]. Admission is free, and for those who cannot make it, Bernews will be live streaming it online. “Breast cancer is the most common cancer in... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: January 31 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

Weather Forecast For Thursday February 1

Thursday, February 1 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at 5.52pm. High tide will be at 8.50am and 9.14pm, while low tide will be... Read more of this article

New Honorary Fellows: Mills, Dismont & Horton

Three new honorary fellows were inducted into the Company of Honorary Fellows, with the Bermuda College announcing that Leopold Mills, Martha Dismont and Robert Horton are their latest inductees. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, January 27, Bermuda College welcomed three new Honorary Fellows into The Company of Honorary Fellows. Mr. Leopold... Read more of this article

CONCACAF U17: Bermuda Drawn In Group B

[Written by Nathan Carr + Updated] Bermuda will play in Group B alongside the United States, Canada and Costa Rica at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship which kicks off in April. The team are set to make their debut at the tournament, with their fixtures scheduled for 20, 22 and 24 April. The official draw was held at CONCACAF’s headquarters... Read more of this article

Ministry: 43 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday

The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Jan 31] with forty-three bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry:... Read more of this article

Minister On Code Of Practice For Projects

Earlier today [Jan 31] Minister of Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform Lovitta Foggo met with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Code of Practice for Project Management and Procurement. Speaking at the presentation, Minister Foggo said, “Thank you for affording us a bit of time today to discuss the Government’s Code... Read more of this article

Video: “Good Business” Campaign Launch

[Updated] Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 31], and we will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime the live video of Premier Burt’s press conference is below. Update 3.17pm: The press conference was held to launch the “It’s Just Good Business” public... Read more of this article

Blue Capital ‘Breaks Even’ In Fourth Quarter

Blue Capital Reinsurance Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda holding company, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2017, with break-even results of $0.0 million [$0.00 per share] for the fourth quarter of 2017 and a net loss of $43.2 million [$4.94 per share] for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. The Company’s fully converted book... Read more of this article

Airport Emergency Exercise Successfully Held

The LF Wade International Airport held a successful emergency exercise simulation last night [Jan 30], with multiple on island agencies participating. The exercise was designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate in the exercise. The event was a simulation of an oil... Read more of this article