Archive for June, 2020
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Airport Reopening
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the LF Wade International Airport re-opening July 1st. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “With the airport re-opening July 1st, Covid-19 prevention measures... Read more of this article
BIU Special Meeting For All Government Workers
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] will hold a Special Meeting for all government workers regarding the “BTUC negotiations with the Bermuda Government.” The meeting is for BIU members only and will be held at Fairmont Southampton on Monday, June 29 and Tuesday June 30. Related Stories ESTU Set To Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary Electricity... Read more of this article
Cycling: Nine Parish Hill Climb Series Continues
As we draw closer to the finish line, the Bermuda Bicycle Associations Nine Parish Hill Climb Challenge Series continued, the Hill Climb Series includes one hill in each of the nine parishes. Dominique Mayho has the best Sandys Scott’s Hill time thus far clocking 35 seconds, while Kaden Hopkins has a time of 1:11 to lead the Southampton Princess Climb. The... Read more of this article
Video: June 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash
There will be a 61.7% reduction in air capacity in 2020, Dr. Kim Dismont-Robinson appointed as Director of the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, ‘fighting, using helmets and throwing bottles’, Third Sector CCRE releases close out report, 2019 3rd & 4th Quarter Gross Domestic Product, no new Covid-19 cases and social agencies welcome... Read more of this article
Concacaf Welcomes Update Provided By FIFA
Concacaf says that it “welcomes the decisions made by FIFA regarding the men’s and women’s international match calendars” in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf welcomes the decisions made by FIFA regarding the men’s and women’s international match calendars. Many of our member associations and their... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 25 2020
June 25 saw 600 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $10,800.00 BD. 600 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 2.9% at $18.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,839.21, up 0.21% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 58 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For June 25 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 25] include registration of psychological practitioners, acting appointments and cancellation of registration. Professional Registration, Psychologist: Brian Rosorea Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Registration of Psychological Practitioners Notice ID: GN0566/2020 Public Authorities... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 25 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
Social Agencies Welcome New Amendment
The Inter-Agency Committee for Children and Families, the Coalition for the Protection of Children, Family Centre, and SCARS say that they “jointly celebrate the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2020 recently tabled in the Senate by the Attorney General.” Kelly Hunt of the Coalition for the Protection of Children said, “This is a great example... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday June 26
Friday, June 26 is expected to see sunshine and clouds mixed, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.14am and sunset will be at 8.30pm. High tide will be at 12.51am and 1.20pm,... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [June 25] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. Update: The government said, “”We received 220 new #COVID19 results today. All 220 results received were negative. Total confirmed cases in... Read more of this article
New Director: Dr. Kim Dismont-Robinson
Dr. Kim Dismont-Robinson has been appointed as Director of the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs. A government spokesperson said, “Today, the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns announced the appointment of Dr. Kim Dismont-Robinson to the post of Director of the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs. “Dr. Robinson... Read more of this article
