Archive for August, 2020

Polaris Holding Reports Financial Results

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Polaris Holding Company Limited reported its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2020. The full filing stated: “On August 14, 2020, Polaris Holding Company Ltd. [“Polaris”], parent company to Stevedoring Services Limited [“Stevedoring Services”] and East End Asphalt Company Limited... Read more of this article

BTA Promotes Black-Owned Businesses Online

The BTA is highlighting black-owned tourism businesses in a new section of GoToBermuda.com titled A Guide to Black Culture & Heritage. A BTA spokesperson said, “The marketing spotlight shines on Black-owned tourism businesses in a new section of GoToBermuda.com. The online hub, titled A Guide to Black Culture & Heritage, soft-launched this... Read more of this article

BSX On Government’s $1.35B Senior Notes

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] has listed Senior Notes totaling principal amount of US$1.35 billion for the Government of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Miami International Holdings, Inc. [MIH], the majority stockholder of the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] and parent holding company of the MIAX Exchange Group, today announced that the BSX has... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 26 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 26] include a list of proposed planning applications and acting appointments. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On August 26, 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0773/2020 Public Authorities / Department:... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday August 27

Thursday, August 27 is expected to be cloudy, with a few showers and a slight chance of thunder, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.51am and sunset will be at 7.48pm. High... Read more of this article

Hamilton Princess To Re-Open On August 28

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has announced it will officially welcome back guests to the hotel from Friday, August 28th. “To celebrate, the resort is offering two special rates for locals to enjoy a well-deserved staycation through the month of September – available to book from tomorrow,” a spokesperson said. “Starting from... Read more of this article

Video: BIU President On Hotels & Docks

Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference today [Aug 26] to discuss matters pertaining to the hotels and Stevedoring Services Ltd, and you can watch live below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 36-minute replay is below Related Stories Minister Speaks At Hotel Housekeepers Meeting BIU Support... Read more of this article

Video: BNV Sports With Robinson & Bascome

Naquita Robinson and David Bascome are joining host Earl Basden today [Aug 26] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views sports series, with the pair set to discuss women’s football. You can watch the live video replay below, and you can also tune in to the broadcast on Bernews YouTube channel, Facebook page, Periscope account and... Read more of this article

Video: PLP Announce Richardson & Darrell

[Updating] The PLP is holding a press conference this morning [Aug 26] where they are expected to announce additional candidate[s] for the upcoming 2020 General Election, which will be held on October 1st, 2020. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The PLP announced that Senator Anthony Richardson... Read more of this article

Allied World Support Businesses, 225 Gift Bags

Allied World Bermuda recently worked with 11 small businesses across the Island to create over 225 gift bags full of unique local products. A spokesperson said, “Inspired by the #ChooseBDA campaign, Allied World Bermuda recently engaged in two separate gift initiatives as a way to support local small businesses, and say thank you to local brokers... Read more of this article

Charity Golf Day For Private Ndavyah Williams

The Renegades Rugby Football Club and the Royal Bermuda Regiment will be holding a golf fundraiser for Private Ndavyah Williams, who was seriously injured whilst manning a Covid-19 checkpoint. A spokesperson said, “Private Williams, of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, was involved in a serious, life-threatening incident whilst manning a COVID-19 checkpoint... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Help Locate 16-Year-Old [Found]

[Updated] The police are appealing for the public’s ‎assistance in locating 16-year-old Nolldre Brown, who was last seen at around 8:30pm last night in the Devon Springs, Devonshire area. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Nolldre Brown. “Nolldre is described... Read more of this article