Archive for May, 2022
FCDO Learn Of Marine Conservation Effort
Recently, Paul Candler, Director of the Overseas Territories Directorate in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office [FCDO], accompanied by the FCDO Desk Officer for Bermuda and Cayman Islands, Mr Sheak Hussain, visited Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “While on the island, they joined Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, the... Read more of this article
Central Bus Terminal Kiosk Reduced Hours
The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising the public that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk “will have reduced hours due to limited staff resources.” A Government spokesperson said, “As such, DPT is advising of the following hours of operation for the kiosk: Friday, May 27 8:45AM – 4:30PM Saturday, May 28 8:15AM – 4:00PM Sunday,... Read more of this article
BBC To Broadcast Race Coverage Starting At 8am
[Updated] Bermuda Broadcasting said they are “thrilled to announce dynamic partnerships that will take Bermuda Day Half-Marathon media coverage to a new level.” “Tomorrow’s race will not only be carried by BBC live on TV, radio and social media, but also on the Bernews website and its three main social media platforms,” the company... Read more of this article
Research Project To Collect Data On Scholarships
BermudaScholarships.com in partnership with Centennial Bermuda Foundation, is “engaging in a strategic process to assess the current scholarship landscape and is inviting all organisations that offer post-secondary education scholarships to participate.” A spokesperson said, “It is thought that approximately 153 organisations offer a total... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Increase Base Lending Rates
Effective June 1st, 2022, Clarien will be adjusting its Bermuda Dollar base lending rate by 50 basis points [0.50%] following the US Federal Reserve rate increase earlier this month. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Dollar Base rate will increase as follows: BMD$ Increase from Increase to Personal Mortgages 4.00% 4.50% Commercial Mortgages 4.25% 4.75% “Clients... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday May 27
Friday, May 27 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 6.14am and sunset will be at 8.18pm. High tide will be at 7.15am and 7.37pm, while... Read more of this article
Ministry: 7 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 26] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 3 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 7 cancelled... Read more of this article
Visitors Injured In Two Vehicle Collision
A 62-year-old visiting American man and 56-year-old visiting American woman were injured in a collision on South Road in Hamilton parish yesterday [May 25]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30pm Wednesday, 25th May 2022, a reported two-vehicle collision occurred on South Road in Hamilton parish, in the vicinity of Hexham Drive. “It now appears... Read more of this article
Queen Elizabeth II Sends Her ‘Good Wishes’
As the island prepares to celebrate Bermuda Day, Queen Elizabeth II has sent her “good wishes to the people of Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor has conveyed the following message from Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of Bermuda Day: As you celebrate the important occasion of your Bermuda Day, I would... Read more of this article
FAC Joins FinTech Association Of Trinidad
First Atlantic Commerce [FAC] announced its alliance with The FinTech Association of Trindad & Tobago [Fintech TT], a not-for-profit organization that provides open membership to FinTech startups and tech companies, working closely with Government and regulators. A spokesperson said, “FAC is a Bermuda-based, feature-rich ecommerce payment gateway... Read more of this article
Billionaire Must Stand Trial In Tax-Evasion Case
The judge overseeing the case against Robert Brockman – an American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” – has rejected his claims that dementia leaves him incompetent to stand trial. The... Read more of this article
Football: Kane Crichlow Released By Watford
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kane Crichlow, the Bermuda forward, has been named in a list of under-23 players to have been released by English club Watford. Crichlow made one appearance for Watford as a late substitute in a 3-1 defeat away to Newport County an EFL Cup game in 2020. The 21-year-old has played three matches for the Bermuda national team,... Read more of this article
