Archive for June, 2018
Today’s Bowling Block Party Postponed
YouthVision promotions and SoulFood promotions said that due to the inclement weather scheduled for this afternoon they have decided to postpone today’s [June 30] Bowling Block Party and Out Of School event “until further notice.” According to the Bermuda Weather Service, “A cold front located northwest of Bermuda will bring... Read more of this article
Video: June 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Bill tabled to allow for a new class of bank for Bermuda-based FinTech companies, CedarBridge Graduation held, Daily Show with Trevor Noah joked that the changing laws on same-sex marriage are due to the Bermuda Triangle, Energy Rebate Initiative targeted to seniors and low income households, Saltus science students calculated the savings their... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Continue Competing In Mexico
Bermuda sailors took to the waters of Mexico once again to take part in the Optimist North American Championships 2018. The third day saw the 149 sailors compete in the Qualifying Races held on the day. Competing in the Gold Fleet, Sebastian Kempe is in second place with 1642 Net Points, Kempe finished 2nd in the first race of the day. With 101 Net... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting June 30
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday June 30th. On Saturday the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Grandeur of the Seas cruise ship is scheduled... Read more of this article
Somers Acquisition Of Shares In PCF Group
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited a financial services investment holding company, announced that the acquisition of PCF. The filling filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that on 28 June 2018, it acquired 94,548,324 shares in PCF from its wholly owned subsidiary... Read more of this article
Drysdale To Manage Rosewood Tennis Program
Rosewood Bermuda announced a partnership with Cliff Drysdale Tennis, with the company set to “manage Rosewood Bermuda’s tennis facilities and reimagine the resort’s tennis program.” “The resort’s comprehensive renovation was an opportunity for us to enhance every aspect of the resort experience, and we are excited to be partnering... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 29 2018
June 29 saw 61,237 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $941,703.29 BD. 50,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd closing up 0.8% at $17.90 per share, while another 10,051 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 2.6% at $4.00 per share. 980 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing down 20.0%... Read more of this article
Govt Sponsor Future Leaders Programme
[Updated] Premier of Bermuda and Minister of Finance, David Burt presented the Future Leaders of Bermuda with $19,000 in sponsorship to help fund initiatives of the summer programme that supports young people, with participating students, led by organizer Ryan Robinson-Perinchief, attending the Cabinet Office for the presentation. Premier Burt, Ryan... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 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
Court: Defendants Deny Damage, DUI Charges
Two defendants will stand trial at Magistrates Court later this year after denying separate charges. Toledo Breary is accused of possessing a bladed article at the Esso Tiger Mart Garage in Hamilton as well as impaired driving at the same location. The offences are alleged to have taken place on April 28. Mr Breary, 46, of Hamilton parish denied both... Read more of this article
Corporation Of Hamilton Financial Statements
The Corporation of Hamilton announced that the 2017 Financial Statements have been posted on its website. The City said, “The Corporation’s excess of revenues over expenditures for 2017 was $1.9 million. This was more than double the amount reported in 2016 of $918K and far exceeded budgeted expectation which was projected to be a shortfall of $150K. Revenues “Total... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday June 30
Saturday, June 30 is expected to be thunderstorms likely, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.15am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide will be at 10.43am and 11.03pm, while low... Read more of this article
