Archive for September, 2019
Bowling: Commercial & Second Spring Results
In Commercial Bowling League action the Braves defeated the Spinners 4-0, while Who Gives A Split defeated the Secret Weapons 4-0. The Pin Pushers defeated Spare Change 3-1, while Sweet Life won by the same score over Cool Runnings, the match between Sunset and the Super Stars ended 2-2,Spare Me 1½ B.T.C. 2½. Women’s High Scratch Game 1... Read more of this article
BNL To Host Big Book Sale On September 28th
The Bermuda National Library will be hosting its annual Big Book Sale on Saturday [Sept 28] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at 13 Queen Street. Book lovers can buy their favorite books for only $1 each, and they can fill their bags for just $5 if they show their library card. Related Stories ‘Murder In Bermuda’ Available On Audible ‘Education... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Yuval Abraham arrested in Greece, Parliament in session today, Clarien donates $95,000 to local charities, NCL to eliminate single-use plastic bottles, Bridal Suite Bermuda offering suit rentals, CedarBridge language students greet motorists, Zeiko Harris named “Defensive Player of the Week”, PALS to host “Mad Hair Day”, and Masonry Training... Read more of this article
Minister Visits Francis Patton, Lyceum Schools
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain recently visited Francis Patton Primary School and Lyceum Preschool. The Bermuda Government tweeted the photos below, saying: “The Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain pays a courtesy visit to students at Francis Patton Primary School and Lyceum Preschool. The Minister said, ‘These visits are the best part... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 26 2019
September 26 saw 500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $9,000.00 BD. 500 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 0.6% at $18.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,117.14, up 0.04% 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
NCL To Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Bottles
Norwegian Cruise Line, which is one of the cruise lines that visits Bermuda, announced that a result of its partnership with JUST Goods Inc they will replace all single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 1, 2020, beginning with its newest ship, Norwegian Encore. The company said, “The decision is the latest sustainable step forward... Read more of this article
Video: Town Hall On Immigration Reform
The Government is holding a Town Hall Meeting on Immigration Reform this evening [Sept 26] with a number of panelists set to discuss the topic. A Government spokesperson previously said, Minister of National Security Wayne Caines will be hosting a town hall meeting to discuss immigration reform on Thursday, September 26th from 6.30pm to 8.00pm at the... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 26 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
PwC Donate $375,000 To Help The Bahamas
PwC in the Caribbean and the PwC US Charitable Foundation have donated a total of US$375,000 to the disaster relief and recovery efforts in The Bahamas. The partners and staff of PwC firms operating in the Caribbean donated a total of $125,000. The funds, raised by firms in The Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, East Caribbean,... Read more of this article
World Tourism Day Event To Be Held Oct 4th
The Corporation of St. George said that the World Tourism Day event initially scheduled for Friday, September 27th, 2019 in the King’s Square has been postponed until October 4th, 2019. “We apologize for the change but with the recent storm and on-going clean up of the Town and to ensure public safety it was best to postpone the event,”... Read more of this article
Horticultural Tipping Fees To Be Reinstated
Horticultural waste dumping or tipping fees — which had been waived following Hurricane Humberto — will be reinstated on Monday, September 30th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public, that as of Monday, September 30, 2019, horticultural waste dumping or tipping fees will be reinstated. “Please... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 26 2019
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 26] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, permanent resident’s certificates, and public notification. Pricerite 2 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN1106/2019 Public Authorities / Department:... Read more of this article
