Archive for February, 2021

Video: The Unit Band Performs At Creatives Live

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs held their second Creatives Live! event — a local entertainment initiative aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists — with today’s [Feb 27] event featuring The Unit Band. A spokesperson previously said, “The local musical midday concert series is aimed at showcasing... Read more of this article

Kaden Hopkins Continues In Cyclistic Vuelta

Kaden Hopkins was back in action competing in Stage Six of the National Independence Cyclistic Vuelta 2021. Hopkins covered the 130.9 KM Sixth Stage distance in a time of 3:03.26 to cross the line 8th. Hopkins finished 2 minutes and 45 seconds behind the Stage winner Edwin de Jesus Morel Garcia who clocked 3:03.41, and remains in third place overall... Read more of this article

$10M Guarantee For Bermudiana Beach Resort

There will be a $10 million guarantee to “support funding necessary for the completion of the next phase of works,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said in reference to the former Grand Atlantic property. This was stated in the 2021 budget speech, with Minister Dickinson saying, “Another example of target stimulus is the planned... Read more of this article

Razeeyah Robinson: Black History Month Essay

[Written by Whitney Institute Middle School student Razeeyah Robinson, the winner of the Conyers Black History Month Essay Competition] In honor of Black History Month, the contribution of this fascinating hero to the Bermuda legal system has been echoed over the years during his life and after. Julian Ernest Sinclair Phillips Hall was known to be young,... Read more of this article

Chamber Of Commerce Budget Response

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce released a response to the 2021 Budget, saying that “increasing economic activity is a critical aspect of our island’s future success. ” A spokesperson said, “The Chamber of Commerce would like to commend the Minister on the budget as he battles through these difficult times. We support the stated... Read more of this article

Morris Helps IMG Academy Team Finish 2nd

Sanaa Rae Morris and her IMG Academy Elite teammates began competing in the Adidas Indoor High School National Championships inside the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Morris took to the track alongside Antonia Sanchez-Nunez, Sara OI, and Jaden Francis to compete in the Women’s Championship SMR 1600m. The IMG Academy Elite team finished second clocking... Read more of this article

Hopkins Continues Competing In Cyclistic Vuelta

Kaden Hopkins was back in action competing in Stage Four of the National Independence Cyclistic Vuelta 2021. Hopkins covered the 146 KM Fifth Stage distance in a time of 3:19.29, to cross the line 12th. Hopkins and his Bermuda-Puerto Rico teammates moved up to 9th place overall as a team with an overall time of 9:58.27. Speaking after his latest race,... Read more of this article

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting February 27

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday February 27th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Adria Ace vehicles carrier will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule,... Read more of this article

Video: February 27 Bernews Morning Newsflash

Finance Minister delivers 2021/22 Budget, Deloitte Release 2021/22 ‘Budget Snapshot’, Age Concern launches Covid-19 vaccination hotline, US military aircraft visits island, and two new confirmed Covid-19 in Bermuda are some of the stories in this morning’s [Feb 27] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes an overview of the... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 26 2021

February 26 saw 16,229 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $133,352.10 BD. 831 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.7% at $35.00 per share, while another 13,398 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 2.3% at $4.50 per share. 2,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even... Read more of this article

Garden Club Of Bermuda Donates $5K To KBB

Members of the Garden Club of Bermuda made a donation of $5,000 to Keep Bermuda Beautiful this week. Garden Club President, Jan Macdonald and Garden Club Representative to the Keep Bermuda Beautiful Board, Susan Black presented the nonprofit organisation with a cheque for $5000 to sponsor cleanup kits. These kits, which include litter grabbers, are... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For Feb 26 2021

The official Government and Legal notices for today [DATE] include acting appointments, contracts valued at $50,000 or more, and Bthe ermuda Bar Council alphabetical listing of barristers & attorneys. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Planning Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0192/2021 Public... Read more of this article