Archive for July, 2021

BIU On Trucks, Trash, Worker Concerns & More

15 to 20 trucks are needed to collect the trash “yet they continue to work with about 6 to 8 trucks” and the “public continue to place things in the trash that they know should not be placed in the trash” such as paint, medical waste, and dog waste, are two of the concerns that Sanitation Workers have. This was explained by... Read more of this article

Video: Lewis Scores In Charleston Battery Victory

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis scored a penalty for his Charleston Battery team as they played to a 5-3 win over Loudoun United FC. The club’s match report said, “It was a high-scoring affair at Segra Field as the Battery claimed a 3-5 road victory for their third-consecutive win Wednesday night. The scoring came early and... Read more of this article

BEU Holds Executive Committee Election

The Bermuda Entertainment Union held the election of their new Executive Committee on Sunday, July 11th. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, July 11, 2021, the Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] held their Nominations and the Election of their New Executive Committee. “The Trustees of the Bermuda Entertainment Union are pleased to announce the... Read more of this article

Video: Olympic Champion Flora Duffy Interview

The win was more than just a win, as it means so much to everyone in Bermuda, Flora Duffy said following her historic victory at the Tokyo Olympics, where she claimed Bermuda’s first ever gold Olympic medal. Duffy — whose win gives Bermuda the distinction of being the smallest nation or territory in the world to have a gold Olympic medal —... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores Twice In Bristol City Victory

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored twice for Bristol City as they played to a 4-0 victory over Exeter City. The club’s match report said, “A superb strike from Ádám Nagy helped City to a 4-0 win over Exeter City. Nahki Wells and Tyreeq Bakinson showed calmness from 12 yards as their first-half penalties put City in control. “City’s dominance... Read more of this article

Firefighters Extinguish Fire In St David’s

Firefighters extinguished a house fire on So Far Lane in St David’s yesterday [July 27]. A BFRS spokesperson said, “A 3:03pm on July 27, the BFRS dispatch received a report of a house fire on So Far Lane in St David’s. “BFRS responded with two appliances from the Clearwater and Hamilton stations with a total of eight firefighters. “Upon... Read more of this article

St John’s ‘Tips To Help Keep Safe In The Sun’

As the Cup Match holiday weekend approaches, St John Ambulance has provided “a few simple, but life saving tips to help keep safe in the sun.” A spokesperson said, “With temperatures forecasted to rise above 80 degrees this week, St John Ambulance Bermuda is sharing a few simple, but life saving tips to help keep safe in the sun over... Read more of this article

Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [July 28] with the list indicating that there are two bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article

Video: July 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash

15 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda and now 25 active, 82,870 total vaccinations, Government presents $75,000 to St George’s Cricket Club, update on restricted & closed job categories, Dr Ty Douglas hosts Flora Duffy celebration, Nahki Wells scores twice in Bristol City victory and Zeiko Lewis scores in Charleston victory are some of the... Read more of this article

Enstar Announces ADC Agreement With RSA

Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement with Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Limited to provide adverse development cover for certain UK, Irish and other business of RSA and its subsidiaries, in exchange for premium. “RSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toronto-based property & casualty... Read more of this article

BSX Closed For Cup Match Public Holidays

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will be closed on Thursday, July 29 and Friday, July 30 due to the Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange advises that the BSX will be closed on Thursday, 29th and Friday, 30th July 2021, for the Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day [collectively known as Cup Match] public holidays... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 27 2021

July 27 saw 3,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $72,075.00 BD. 3,100 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.1% at $23.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,513.89, up 0.09% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article