Archive for January, 2019
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 29 2019
January 29 saw 8,502 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $158,909.85 BD. 7,717 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing up 1.5% at $17.00 per share, while another 785 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.9% at $35.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,161.26, up 2.24% on the day. There were 2... Read more of this article
UK MPs Discuss OT Public Register Law Again
British MPs continue to discuss the plans to enforce legislation passed in British Parliament to order Overseas Territories to make their beneficial ownership registers public, with the latest discussion occurring on January 28th. Over the past few months there appears to have been a substantial increase in discussions about the Overseas Territories... Read more of this article
11 Goals Scored In Ball Hockey Double Header
The latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey action at the PCC Hockey Rink saw a total of 11 goals scored. Calgary Hitmen 2 Rimouski Oceanic 3 All five of this games goals came in the first period, as the Rimouski Oceanic jumped out to an 3 – 0 lead, before the Calgary Hitmen fought back with two strikes late in the period. The Rimouski Oceanic got a goal... Read more of this article
Museum Offers Free Admission In February
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is opening its doors for free to all Bermuda residents during the month of February. “For over four decades, NMB has promoted the preservation, understanding and enjoyment of Bermuda’s cultural heritage through collecting practices, exhibitions, restoration projects, conservation, research, publications,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: January 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
BWS: ‘Reports Of Hail Up To 1/2” Around Island’
[Updated] Today saw heavy rain with hail falling across much of the island, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying that they “have had reports of hail up to 1/2” around the island.” A Thunderstorm Advisory remains in effect until this evening, and the BWS forecast for today said, “A cold front wobbling overhead the Island delivers... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 29th 2019
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 29] include Bermudian Status – Section 19A, PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more and Notice of Intended Marriage. Bermudian Status Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice ID: GN0133/2019 Department: Immigration Publication date: 29 January... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday January 30
Wednesday, January 30 is expected to be partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 7.14am and sunset will... Read more of this article
Lawyer: Former CEO ‘Was Terminated Lawfully’
“The former CEO’s employment was terminated lawfully by the Council,” a lawyer acting for the Bermuda Health Council said today, adding that “the Council is prepared to robustly defend any legal proceedings that the former CEO may wish to bring in relation to the separation process.” In December of last year, the Bermuda Health... Read more of this article
Extraordinary Municipal Election On February 5
The Parliamentary Registrar reminded voters in the Municipality of St. George that an extraordinary municipal election will be held on February 5th at Penno’s Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal in St. George. “All registered municipal residents are eligible to vote in this extraordinary election,” a spokesperson said. “There will be an Advanced... Read more of this article
Ministry: 24 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Jan 29] with the list indicating that there is one bus run cancelled so far today. Update 4.20pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There was one run cancelled this morning, 23 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 24 cancelled... Read more of this article
Delay In Trash Collection Today Due To Weather
Due to the inclement weather today [Jan 29] there has been a delay in regularly scheduled garbage collection, the Ministry of Public Works said. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to inclement weather, there has been a delay in regularly scheduled garbage collection today. “The Ministry notes that... Read more of this article
