Archive for May, 2019
Alpha Beautillion Profile: Sediq Simons
In the fifth, and final, in a series of profiles of the young men competing in this year’s Alpha Beautillion, we spotlight Sediq Simons from the Bermuda Institute. Sediq Simons is a student at Bermuda Institute in the graduating class of 2019. He is the son of Shawn and Selena Simons. Sediq is extremely fond of music. Sediq was first introduced to... Read more of this article
Video: May 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Lou-Seal released back into the ocean, TN Tatem Middle School repairs to cost $3 million, football team to play Guyana on June 6th, Jeremy Cox to receive Achievement Award, Parliament in today, no decision made for 5G in Bermuda, Code441 holds mini hackathon for students, and superyacht ‘Elysian’ visits Bermuda are some of the stories in... Read more of this article
Advisory: Trucking For Airport Materials
From June 3rd to June 6th, between the hours of 7.00am and 7.00pm, Skyport will be unloading materials at Marginal Wharf and trucking them to the airport redevelopment site for the construction works at the new airport terminal. A spokesperson said, “From Monday June 3rd to Thursday June 6th, between the hours of 7am and 7pm, we will be unloading... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 30 2019
May 30 saw 5,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $90,990.00 BD. 5,000 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing up 1.3% at $18.30 per share. The BSX finished at 2,146.97, up 0.11% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 55 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
Ombudsman Conference A ‘Great Success’
The 10th Biennial Caribbean Ombudsman Association [CAROA] Conference concluded on Wednesday at the Fairmont Southampton Resort in Bermuda. The Ombudsman for Bermuda, Victoria Pearman, and her colleagues from the region will be in training sessions with Dr. Victor Ayeni for the remainder of the week. Dr. Ayeni is a well-known international authority... Read more of this article
Integrity & Ethics In Workplace Info Session
Executive Director of Transcendence Tawanna Wedderburn will be presenting a Lunch and Learn session at the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce on the topic of “Integrity and Ethics in the Workplace.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a Lunch and Learn Information Session open to members and non... Read more of this article
Review: Rum Punch Brunch Bermuda
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in an exclusive venue. Music was blaring, drinks were flowing, the décor was stunning and the people were so beautiful. Rum Punch Brunch Bermuda held its second brunch of the year last weekend at Fort Hamilton and saw hundreds of partygoers enjoying the wonderful weather. The event... Read more of this article
3 Hour Video: ‘The Pitt Report 41 Years Later’
A Panel Discussion is being held this evening [May 30] on “The Pitt Report 41 years later: How far have we come?,” and the panelists include Laverne Furbert, Cordell Riley, Rolfe Commissiong, Phil Perinchief, Alex Scott and John Barritt. A spokesperson previously said, “Former Premier Alex Scott, will join a dynamic panel discussion this... Read more of this article
Minister Zane DeSilva On Special Taxi Permits
“It is expected that the special taxi permits, which are to be used at specific times of the day and night, will, in the short-term, increase the taxi inventory to address demand where there are taxi shortages,” Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva said, adding that “the proposed hours are from 3:00pm to 6:00am.” Minister... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 30 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
Jeremy Cox To Receive Achievement Award
Jeremy Cox, Executive Chair of the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA], will receive the fourth Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award at next month’s Bermuda Captive Conference, June 10–12. Mr Cox, a Bermudian who began his career as an auditor and later served as the Bermuda government’s Registrar of Companies, joined the BMA in 2002. Named Chief... Read more of this article
RA: No Decision Made For 5G In Bermuda
The Regulatory Authority [RA] has today stated that “no decision has been made regarding the deployment of the Fifth Generation [5G] technology in Bermuda.” “This statement is in response to a press release issued today from Horizon Communication, indicating that if they are successful in obtaining an Integrated Communication Operating... Read more of this article
