Archive for June, 2019
SAL Staff To Return To Work After Downing Tools
[Written by Don Burgess] Employees will return to work at SAL after they walked off this job yesterday. Wornell Steede, the Bermuda Industrial Union’s chief shop steward for the SAL employees, told Bernews the issue for the strike was resolved yesterday afternoon with management. The central issue resolved around three employees whose contracts... Read more of this article
BoB Foundation Promotes Vivien Carter
The Bank of Bermuda [BoB] Foundation has appointed Vivien Carter as Director of Programmes. A spokesperson said, “Vivien has worked as the Foundation’s Programme Consultant for the past two years, liaising with Bermuda’s non-profits on the grant-giving process and requirements under the Foundation’s new Theory of Change [ToC]. Introduced... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting June 29
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday June 29th. On Saturday the Atlas Leader vehicles carrier and the Rollin Fritch Sentinel-class cutter are expected, on Sunday the Adventure of the Seas and the Norwegian Gem cruise ships and the Oleander container ship will... Read more of this article
Video: Nathan Trott Training At AFC Wimbledon
Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott is hard at work at the training ground after completing his season-long loan move from West Ham to AFC Wimbledon. The AFC Wimbledon website said, “Our new goalkeeper Nathan Trott is already hard at work at the training ground after completing his season-long loan move only yesterday. “Nathan linked up with Dons... Read more of this article
Video: June 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
42-year-old man arrested after armed robbery, Jeneba O’Connor unveils new yoga programme, Spittal Pond turns pink, police investigation continues into threats, fighters to take to the ring tonight, CedarBridge Academy Graduation, Gemstone Entertainment “Let’s Brunch” and Dockyard is the destination on Monday are some of the stories in this... Read more of this article
Golf: Kenny Lesuer Competing In Alabama
Kenny Leseur continued competing in the 70th annual Press Thornton Future Masters event at the Dothan Country Club, Dothan, Alabama. Leseur shot a Second Round 4-over par 74 and is T183rd, walking off the course at 13-over par. In his Second Round Leseur had 1 Eagles which came on the Par 5 tenth, he also had 1 Birdie, 10 Pars, 5 Bogey’s and 1 Double... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 28 2019
June 28 saw 40,639 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $228,249.15 BD. 33,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 2.3% at $2.99 per share, while the other 7,639 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 0.9% at $17.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,193.17, down 0.12% on the day. There were 0 advances,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 28 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
Police Investigation Continues Into Threats
The police said they continue to “conduct inquiries into social media comments currently in circulation that threaten or suggest violence towards the LGBTQ community.” “Acting Detective Inspector Derek Berry has been identified as the single point of contact for anyone that wishes to report communications or interactions that threaten... Read more of this article
42-Year-Old Man Arrested After Armed Robbery
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery that took place at Blue Hole Hill Park on Sunday, June 16th, the police have confirmed. Police previously said the a man brandished a knife and robbed a mother and her child, punching the 13-year-old son who bravely intervened to assist his mother. A police spokesperson said, “A... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For June 28th 2019
The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 28] include trademark applications and notification of planning applications registered. List of Proposed Planning Applications Registered between June 21, 2019 and June 27, 2019 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0791/2019 Public... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday June 29
Saturday, June 29 is expected to be partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.14am and sunset will be at 8.30pm. High tide will be at 6.21am and 6.58pm, while... Read more of this article
