Archive for September, 2019

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 27 2019

September 27 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,117.14, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 56 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Fire Safety Coloring Book Launch

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] held a launch for the second volume of their Fire Safety Activity and Coloring Book today [Sept 27] at the Hamilton Fire Station. Minister of National Security Wayne Caines joined Chief Fire Officer Lloyd Burchall, firefighters, former firefighters and family members at the book launch. The 32-minute live... Read more of this article

Police Detective Nicholas Pedro Promoted

The Bermuda Police Service hosted a ceremony this afternoon [Sept 27] where Commissioner Stephen Corbishley promoted Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro to the rank of superintendent in front of family, friends and senior colleagues. Now with over 26 years of policing experience, Superintendent Nicholas Pedro joined the Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article

David Leader Named ‘Men’s Player Of The Week’

Bermuda’s David Leader has been named “NE10 Men’s Player of the Week” by the Northeast-10 Conference, where his Adelphi University tennis team is playing. The official website of Northeast-10 Conference said, “Part of a doubles pair that won the consolation final of the “B” doubles bracket at the Hofstra Fall Invitational.... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: Sept 27 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

Minister Burch: Sand Bid Was 300% Lower

There were two bids for the sand for Port Royal Golf Course — one for $1,815,000 and the other from Island Construction for $546,000 — so as Island Construction’s bid was 300% lower, the Ministry of Public Works’ technical officers determined it was the best value. This was from Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch who was speaking... Read more of this article

Minister On Submarine Cables Legislation

“This legislation will put Bermuda back on the submarine cable industry map by promoting Bermuda as a jurisdiction of choice for submarine cable companies to have their head office located here,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27], the Minister said, “Earlier today I laid before... Read more of this article

Couple Makes 26th Visit To Bermuda

Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva presented gifts as tokens of appreciation to a couple to commemorate their 26th visit to Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, the Minister of Tourism and Transport, the Hon. Zane DeSilva, JP, MP, visited Sharon and Ed Reynolds and presented them with gifts as tokens of appreciation,... Read more of this article

Ministry To Hold Steps Population Health Survey

The Ministry of Health will be commencing the STEPS to a Well Bermuda Survey in October 2019, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27] The Minister said, “The survey is conducted in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization utilizing the standardized Pan-American Health Organization / World Health... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Canadian Songsters Mini-Concert

[Updated with photos] The Salvation Army is holding it’s annual Congress this weekend and provided Bermuda with the opportunity to hear the visiting musical group, the Canadian Staff Songsters at a mini-concert this afternoon [Sept 27] on the steps of City Hall. The 66-minute live video replay is below: Related Stories Salvation... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday September 28

Saturday, September 28 is expected to be partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 7.11am and... Read more of this article

172 Visit KEMH Due To Collisions In August

172 people visited the Hospital’s Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre last month due to road traffic accidents, according to the latest statistics from the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board road traffic accident statistics for August 2019 are now available. There were 172 cases that required attention... Read more of this article