Archive for July, 2023
Appleby Awards 2023 Scholarships & Bursaries
Appleby’s Bermuda office has awarded scholarships to Jasmin Brown, Keren Smith, Tiffany Cooper, Thomas Evans and Jada Rogers-Ingemann. A spokesperson said, “Appleby has been providing scholarships and bursaries since 1977 to qualified Bermudian applicants based on academic performance, community involvement and extracurricular activities. This... Read more of this article
Photos: HSBC Somerset Cup Match Motorcade
[Updated with video] HSBC Bermuda helped to spread holiday spirit today [July 31] with a Cup Match motorcade traveling from their Somerset branch to Hamilton, greeting onlookers as it traveled around, and the bank — which is sponsoring the Cup Match Classic — will hold another motorcade tomorrow, with this one set to travel from St George’s. You... Read more of this article
July 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 plane over St. David’s lighthouse, a serene day in... Read more of this article
Brian Hall ‘Super Excited’ To Play In Cup Match
[Written by Stephen Wright] Brian Hall insists he never gave up hope of playing Cup Match and says he was “ecstatic” when named as a colt in St George’s team for the annual Classic. Hall has impressed with bat and ball for Premier Division side Western Stars this season and, aged 31, believes he is well-equipped to cope with the pressures of... Read more of this article
Police Name Two Road Traffic Victims
The police have now confirmed the death of 48-year-old Marvin Dyer and 30-year-old Raheem Burgess, who both died following collisions, marking the 10th and 11th road fatalities of the year. Tenth Road Fatality of 2023: 48-Year-Old Marvin Dyer A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 48-year-old Marvin... Read more of this article
ICO Issues Decisions On Police Service
Acting Information Commissioner Answer Styannes issued decisions regarding the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. A spokesperson said, “On 24 July 2023, Acting Information Commissioner Answer Styannes issued Decision 18/2023 and Decisions 19 & 20/2023, which considered the handling of three PATI requests for the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] for internal... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For July 31 2023
The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 31] include patent applications, trademark applications, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant and acting appointments. Patent Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 10 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Patent Applications Notice ID: GN0652/2023 Public... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: July 31 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Advisory: Cup Match Holiday Garbage Collection
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Cup Match holiday, household waste that would normally be collected on Thursday [Aug 3] and Friday [Aug 4], will instead be collected on Saturday [Aug 5]. A Government spokesperson said, “Household waste, recycling and bulky items may also be taken to the Tynes Bay Public Drop-Off, which will... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday August 1
Tuesday, August 1 is expected to see some sunny periods with a few showers around, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.33am and sunset will be at 8.17pm. High tide will be... Read more of this article
Ministry: 55 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [July 31] with the list indicating that there are seventeen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 17 runs cancelled this morning, 38 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of... Read more of this article
35 Bermudians Complete PACE Programme
The Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward presented administrative professional certificates to 35 Bermudians who completed training on 28th July 2023. “I am excited to be here today to congratulate the 35 Bermudians who have completed this training. Of these, 20 have already successfully passed the Professional Administrative Certification... Read more of this article
