Archive for May, 2023
Ministry: 56 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 31], with the list indicating that there are thirty-three bus runs cancelled today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 33 runs cancelled this morning, 23 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 56 cancelled... Read more of this article
Scotland Helps Newport Cricket Club Win
Marcus Scotland and his Newport Cricket Club teammates picked up a 23 run victory against St Fagans Cricket Club in the UK. Batting first Newport scored 264/6 in their allotted 50 overs, Callum Taylor was the top scorer with 79, Scotland batting down the order would score 20 not out off 16 balls, hitting 2 fours. Andrew Gorvin was the pick of the St.... Read more of this article
City Hall Reception Services To Resume
The City of Hamilton is advising that the “renovations to City Hall administration offices have been completed and walk-in reception services will resume at City Hall on Monday, June 5th.” A spokesperson said, “The temporary reception, currently located in the former Hodge Podge premises, will suspend reception services at 12:00pm... Read more of this article
Update On Restricted & Closed Job Categories
The Ministry of Economy and Labour is “advising the public of changes to the closed and restricted job categories, effective from June 1st, 2023, for three months.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour will extend the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories for three months,... Read more of this article
Sincere Hall Offered New Deal By Hull City
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda forward Sincere Hall has been offered a new deal by Sky Bet Championship side Hull City. Hall is among seven players the club have taken up options to extend their contacts at the MKM Stadium. The 18-year-old, who penned his first professional contract at the club 12 months ago, has been rewarded for his impressive... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank To Host Open House Tonight
Butterfield invites the public to come and view its reopened Front Street Banking Centre tonight [May 31] from 7-9pm during the first Harbour Nights festival of the 2023 season to mark the building’s 100th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The design of the fully renovated space was inspired by records and photography of the original 1923 banking... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Adds Partner To Hong Kong Team
Carey Olsen announced that Matthew Watson has joined the firm’s Hong Kong SAR dispute resolution and litigation team as a partner – the second partner hire for the team this month. A spokesperson said, “Matthew, who has been based at other leading offshore law firms in Bermuda since 2015, has relocated to Hong Kong with Carey Olsen. Whilst... Read more of this article
Clarien Promote Miguel DaPonte, Jennifer Wild
Clarien Bank announced that Miguel DaPonte and Jennifer Wild have been promoted. A spokesperson said, “Clarien Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of two key members of the Bank’s senior management team, Miguel DaPonte and Jennifer Wild. “Mr DaPonte, formerly Clarien’s SVP, Head of Investment Management, has been promoted... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On Ministry Of Finance HQ
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 08/2023 in regards to the Ministry of Finance Headquarters. A spokesperson said, “On 24 May 2023, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 08/2023, Ministry of Finance Headquarters [Ministry Headquarters]. The Applicant had submitted a Public Access to Information... Read more of this article
May 2023: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the island view on a calm day, overlooking Grotto Bay Beach... Read more of this article
Video: Cal Field Hockey Team Defeat Bermuda
The University of California field hockey team defeated Bermuda 7 – 0 at the National Sports Center. Cal scored in the fourth minute when Daniella Rhodes notched a field goal; two minutes later it was 2 – 0, with Rhodes scoring another. It was 3 – 0 in the 10th minute when Sam Imokawa scored a field goal. Kitty Baccanello made it 4 – 0 when... Read more of this article
Smith On Training, Flora’s Coach, Move & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triathlete Tyler Smith believes his career is moving in the right direction since relocating to Boulder, Colorado, to team up with Flora Duffy’s coach Nate Wilson. Smith made a bold decision to leave his long-term training base at the University of Leeds at the start of the year, spending three months in Stellenbosch,... Read more of this article
