Archive for April, 2023
Live Updates: Gathering To Present SDO Petition
[Updating] People are scheduled to gather at 10.30am this morning [April 28] at the Cabinet Office grounds in Hamilton to present the petition against the 2023 SDO for Fairmont Southampton, and we will provide live updates as able. The plans for the hotel have prompted wide discussions, and to view all our coverage of the matter please click here. Live... Read more of this article
Lambe Visits CedarBridge As Guest Speaker
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Andre Lambe paid a special visit to CedarBridge Academy this week to deliver an inspirational talk to students. The 27-year-old, who has a perfect record of seven professional wins, received a certificate from his former high school, recognising his sporting achievements. Lambe, who holds the American Boxing... Read more of this article
Video: April 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm death of 48-year-old visitor, five burglaries at separate service stations, 2023 Agricultural Exhibition show underway, Premier thanks Chris Farrow & Shernette Wolffe, Tammy Richardson-Augustus speaks at Princeton, Andre Lambe visits CedarBridge as guest speaker, Bermuda Day Fund to assist parade participants, charities combine to... Read more of this article
Festival Makes Changes To May Schedule
The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts has made a change to their May shows in Dockyard. A spokesperson said, “The Sara Niemietz concert, scheduled on May 5th and 6th, has been combined into one night on Saturday May 6th. The DIA & Friends concert, scheduled on May 19th and 20th, has been combined into one night on Saturday May 20th.” Cindy... Read more of this article
Review: Spring Into The Arts Senior Schools
[Written by Dale Butler] The arts in Bermuda are flourishing in all areas and age is never an issue to growth and development, as revealed on the Ruth Seaton James stage on Thursday, April 20th when acting officer for the arts, Mrs. Shannon Rose Robinson, sat with pride as parents and friends enjoyed the hard work of teachers and the performers during... Read more of this article
Ministry: 7 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 28], with the list indicating that there are seven bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 27 2023
April 27 saw 300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $1,665.00 BD. 300 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.9% at $5.55 per share. The BSX finished at 2,111.10, up 0.06% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 65 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: 2023 Ag Show Underway
The 2023 Agricultural Exhibition show got underway at the Botanical Gardens in Paget today [April 27]. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Ministry of Public Works is pleased to host the 80th Bermuda Annual Exhibition [the AG Show]. The AG Show is an annual three-day event, and this year runs from April 27th to the 29th at the Botanical... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Fund To Assist Parade Participants
Participating in the Bermuda Day Parade “can be quite an expensive endeavour” and groups have said “that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to participate in this iconic event because of the associated costs” so “sponsors interested in helping to offset costs for parade participants will be able to donate to the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Premier And Minister Of Education’s Statements
“The Minister has my full support as he advances education reform,” Premier David Burt said, adding that the “Minister has pledged to take the feedback from the latest round of engagement to modify the proposals so that we can progress this vital reform for Bermuda’s future.” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain’s full statement... Read more of this article
Charities Combine To Form Support Group
The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC], in partnership with SCARS and the Centre Against Abuse [CAA] launched a new community support group for women – SASS – Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group. A spokesperson said, “As we close Sexual Assault Awareness month, which is observed annually during the month of April, The Women’s Resource Centre... Read more of this article
Premier Thanks Chris Farrow & Shernette Wolffe
Premier David Burt today “wished a happy and healthy retirement to two ‘outstanding public officers’ Permanent Secretary Mr. Chris Farrow and Clerk to the Legislature Mrs. Shernette Wolffe who both retire this week.” The Premier said, “On behalf of the Government of Bermuda I wish to thank PS Farrow and Mrs. Wolffe for their... Read more of this article
