Archive for August, 2020
Covid-19: 919 Test Results Received, One Positive
There were 919 test results received and one was positive for Covid-19 — a visitor who arrived on the BA flight on Friday [Aug 28] — so the island now has 7 active cases. A spokesperson said, “Today there were 919 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for Covid-19. The latest positive case is a visitor... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday August 30
Sunday, August 30 is expected to see sunny breaks, with a few showers and a chance of thunder, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6.53am and sunset will be at 7.45pm. High... Read more of this article
Proposed Delisting: Cedar Park Variety Building
The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed the “delisting of a building [historic monument] of special architectural and historical interest,” namely the “Cedar Park Variety”, a building in Devonshire that used to house a convenience store and was badly damaged by a fire in January of this year. The Official Government Notice posted... Read more of this article
Jasmine Patterson Wins Chevening Scholarship
Government House announced that Jasmine Patterson has been awarded this year’s Chevening Scholarship Award, with Ms Patterson — who is well known for her broadcasts on ZBM — set to study for a Masters in Journalism at Kingston University in London. In an online post, Government House said, “Government House is happy to announce that... Read more of this article
Webinar: Managing Retail Through A Pandemic
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will be hosting a free webinar entitled “Managing Retail Through A Pandemic” on Wednesday, September 2nd from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. The event flyer says, “Shifting to adjust in a Covid-19 world can make or break your retail business. Learn tips, tricks, and strategies on how to engage and... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 29
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday August 29th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles will arrive, on Thursday the Vanquish container ship is scheduled to arrive, and on Friday the United Spirit vehicles carrier is... Read more of this article
Premier: Plan To Launch Contact Tracing App
“Our information and digital technology team has been working hard to launch a pilot of our own Bluetooth contact tracing app using the protocol developed by Apple and Google,” Premier David Burt said. Speaking at Thursday’s [Aug 27] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “As I move on to the management of the pandemic, from a technology... Read more of this article
Athene Declares Q3 Preferred Stock Dividends
Athene Holding Ltd. announced that it has declared the following preferred stock dividends on its non-cumulative preference shares. A spokesperson said, “Athene Holding Ltd. announced that it has declared the following preferred stock dividends on its non-cumulative preference shares [represented by depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th... Read more of this article
Video: August 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Rolfe Commissiong will not be a candidate in the 2020 General Election, plan to launch contact tracing app, Bermuda earns WTTC “Safe Travels” stamp, “Bermuda’s Forgotten Anglican Missionaries” book, Shiona Turini styles Tracee Ellis Ross for Elle Magazine, and no new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 28 2020
August 28 saw 58,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $155,510.00 BD. 58,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 2.9% at $2.68 per share. The BSX finished at 1,828.50, down 0.09% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 56 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF],... Read more of this article
Commissiong: “I Will Not Be A Candidate”
Saying that it is “for the good of the party and Bermudians” as he has “chosen not to be a distraction,” Rolfe Commissiong said “I will not be a candidate in the general election.” Mr Commissiong — who was elected as a PLP MP in Pembroke South East with 67.25% of the vote — said, “The incident in question... Read more of this article
OBA’s Jones: Premier Is ‘Being Misleading’
[Updated] “The Premier is being very misleading when he claims that he has ‘reduced taxes for working Bermudians to their lowest ever levels’,” OBA Senator Marcus Jones said. Mr Jones said, “Has the Premier lost his memory? Let us refresh it – he increased land tax and the foreign currency purchase tax meaning things imported to Bermuda... Read more of this article
