Archive for September, 2020
FDM To Host Pot Luck Dinner On Wednesday
The FDM will be hosting a Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday [Sept 30] from 4.00pm until 8.00pm at the Royal Naval Field. A spokesperson said, “The [FDM] Freedom Democratic Movement, extends an invitation to the voting public, to come and meet our candidates at our community outreach event. Join us for an evening of good food and communion. “Meet us... Read more of this article
Walkers Welcome Ashley Fubler, Izabella Arnold
Walkers Bermuda has welcomed Ashley Fubler and Izabella Arnold to its pupillage programme. A spokesperson said, “Walkers Bermuda is pleased to welcome Ashley Fubler and Izabella Arnold to its pupillage programme, where both young women will undertake training in the firm’s Corporate, Finance, Funds & Insurance practice group for six... Read more of this article
Athene Donate 200 Laptops To School System
Athene Holding Ltd. and Athene Life Re Ltd are donating 200 laptops to the Bermuda Public School System for the 2020-2021 school year. A spokesperson said, “Athene Holding Ltd. and its reinsurance subsidiary, Athene Life Re Ltd. [ALRe], announced it is donating 200 laptops to the Bermuda Public School System for the 2020-2021 school year. “The... Read more of this article
BA London Flight To Switch To Heathrow
Commencing March 28, 2021, Bermuda commercial air service from London will originate from Heathrow Airport, replacing service from Gatwick Airport, the Bermuda Ministry of Transport and British Airways announced jointly today. A Government spokesperson said, For Bermuda, this marks a welcome return to the UK’s busiest airport. [Seated from left to... Read more of this article
Video: OBA Election Candidates Interview
Some of the OBA candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 29] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the first in what will be a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. The second in the series will take... Read more of this article
Susie Tindall Accepted As ACGP Fellow
Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited chief governance and operations officer Susie Tindall has been accepted as a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Governance Practitioners. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited [Carey Olsen Services] chief governance and operations officer Susie Tindall has been accepted as a Fellow... Read more of this article
Premiere Screening Of Broadcasting Black
The premiere screening of Broadcasting Black — a locally produced film about the contribution of black media to the success of the 1959 Theatre Boycott – will take place later today. A government spokesperson said, “Later today, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo will participate in the premiere screening... Read more of this article
Soul Sessions To Present Rhythm & Dine
Soul Sessions will be presenting Rhythm & Dine – a live island-themed musical extravaganza featuring the Tino Martinez Quintet – on October 10 and October 11 at Coco Reef. A spokesperson said, “On October 10th and 11th, Soul Sessions present Rhythm & Dine. A live island themed musical extravaganza paired with a 3 course meal... Read more of this article
Skyport Release Flight Schedule For October
Skyport released the flight schedule for October, saying that the “biggest change is American Airline resumes its Miami to Bermuda route with service starting on October 8.” In an online post, Skyport said, “Here is the flight schedule for October. The biggest change is @americanair resumes its Miami to Bermuda route with service starting... Read more of this article
June Marks Second Period Of No Inflation
“June 2020 marks the second year-over-year period of no inflation for 2020,” according to the recently released Consumer Price Index [CPI]. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “In June 2020 consumers paid the same as they did for the CPI basket of goods and services in June 2019. Between May 2020 and June 2020 the average cost... Read more of this article
Ministry Scholarship And Award Recipients
The Ministry of Education announced the recipients of 2020 Bermuda Government Scholarships and Awards. A Government spokesperson said, “Each year the Ministry of Education provides scholarships and awards to Bermudian students to pursue a higher education. Last year, the Government announced a new award, the Bermuda College Promise Programme for... Read more of this article
Video: Police Press Conference On Murder
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 29] to provide an update regarding the murder, with the police previously confirming that a woman was fatally shot on Sunset Pass in Pembroke just after midnight. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The... Read more of this article
