Archive for January, 2021
Residents Urged To Prepare For High Winds
[Updated] Noting the forecast of “gale and storm force winds” this week, the Ministry of National Security is urging residents to “take the necessary safety precautions around their homes.” A Government spokesperson said, “With the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] forecasting gale and storm force winds this week, the Ministry... Read more of this article
Videos: Historic Land Losses Commission
[Updated] The Government of Bermuda is holding another hearing today [Jan 26] on the “commission to review the question of historic losses of land in Bermuda,” and you can tune in and watch live below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 30-minute replay is below Update: Part II | The live broadcast has concluded and the 9-minute replay... Read more of this article
New Pharmacy Opens On Front Street, Hamilton
Total Health Chemist, Bermuda’s newest pharmacy, has opened on Front Street, Hamilton. Founded by pharmacists Rebecca White and Eimear Burke, the new pharmacy is open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, 10am to 4pm on Saturdays, and by appointment on Sundays. A spokesperson said, “Rebecca White and Eimear Burke are pleased to announce the... Read more of this article
LOM Financial Promotes Lekeia Robinson
LOM Financial announced that Lekeia Robinson has been promoted to Operations Manager. A spokesperson said, “LOM is pleased to confirm that Bermudian Lekeia Robinson has been promoted to Operations Manager, taking on a senior role looking after centralised functions that support the investment business. “Ms. Robinson joined the LOM team in... Read more of this article
PLP To Live Stream Annual General Conference
The PLP will host their Annual General Conference opening night on Wednesday [Jan 27] with the event to be held virtually, and streamed online. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 6pm, the PLP will open its Annual General Conference. Due to Covid-19, this year’s opening night will be completely virtual. Persons can tune... Read more of this article
Video: Jan 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Minister Jason Hayward said that “if we do not use immigration as a means to support economic growth we risk falling off a fiscal cliff,’ three vehicle traffic collision on Middle Road, opening of vaccination clinic at KEMH, 34 curfew breaches since December 18, 2020, Bermuda meets outbound Covid-19 testing requirements, PC Shandora Burrows named... Read more of this article
Govt Invites Applications For Lifeguard Season
The Department of Parks is seeking seasonal full-time and seasonal reserve surf lifeguards for the 2021 lifeguard season, which generally runs from April to November. Interested applicants are able to apply online. The announcement posted on the Government website said, “Dynamic opportunities exist within the Department of Parks for the posts... Read more of this article
LOM Share Repurchases For January 2021
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited, announced share repurchases on 22 January 2021. The filing stated: “LOM Financial Limited has announced that the Company purchased a total of 40,000 shares at an average price of $3.175 for cancellation, on 22nd January 2021, pursuant to Regulation 6.38 of the BSX Listing Regulations. “Pursuant... Read more of this article
One Communications Share Repurchase
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd. advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 22 January 2021, 180,317 shares were repurchased for cancellation at a price of $3.95. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share Repurchase One... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 25 2021
January 25 saw 1,900 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $28,068.00 BD. 700 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $33.00 per share, while another 1,200 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $4.14 per share. The BSX finished at 2,156.71, even on the day. There were 0 advances,... Read more of this article
Three Vehicle Traffic Collision On Middle Road
A three vehicle collision — involving a bus, car and motorcycle — occurred in the west end this evening [Jan 25] with firefighters ‘using lifting bags’ lifting the bus to free the motorcycle rider who was trapped under the bus. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 6:23pm on Monday January 25th, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service... Read more of this article
Video: Ministers On Immigration, Stimulus, More
“If we do not use immigration as a means to support economic growth we risk falling off a fiscal cliff which will prevent the Government from providing for Bermuda and her people in the way to which we have become accustomed,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said today. “The current reality is that Bermuda is in serious financial... Read more of this article
