Archive for August, 2023
TCD Temporarily Closes Due To Plumbing Issues
[Updated] TCD on North Street, Hamilton, location has “closed temporarily this morning [Aug 31], the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department [TCD] North Street, Hamilton, location has closed temporarily this morning due to plumbing problems in the building. The department will issue an update... Read more of this article
Back To School Bag & Supply Drive On Saturday
Youngsters can prepare for the new school term at the Back To School Bag and Supply Drive at City Hall in Hamilton on Saturday [September 2]. Children must attend the event with their parents. School equipment will be handed out for free at the event, which starts at 12 noon. The event is sponsored by IBC and organised by the Wade family. Related... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Idalia Is A “Threat To Bermuda”
Tropical Storm Idalia is a “threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 85 nm to the WSW at 6.00am on Sunday [Sept 3], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Graphic courtesy... Read more of this article
Public Schools To Open For Students On Sept 11
“All Bermuda Public Schools will open for students on Monday, September 11, as scheduled,” the Ministry of Education announced today. A Government spokesperson said, “Logistical challenges encountered with the new construction works at Purvis Primary and Francis Patton schools have delayed the completion of new classrooms, but contingency... Read more of this article
Canada Defeat Bermuda In U17 Championships
Canada collected a victory on Wednesday to qualify for the 2024 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship on the final day of Qualifying. The match in Group F at the Estadio Panamericano in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic saw Canada defeat Bermuda 9 – 0. Nikolina Istocki was one of the stars of the day for the Canadians with a hat trick, as was... Read more of this article
BPS Appeal For Info On Death Of Marco Warren
The police have renewed their appeal for information on the circumstances surrounding the death of Marco Warren, who was the victim of a hit and run collision in May of this year. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again reaching out to the public for any information they may have on the circumstances surrounding the... Read more of this article
August 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 appearance of a rainbow as an airplane lands, the Gibbs... Read more of this article
Spence On New Season, Scoring & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian footballer Jasmine Spence said she is ready to take greater goal-scoring responsibility for Newport Pagnell Town Women this season. Spence has been given creative licence in a “free role” and hopes to build on her impressive pre-season displays in her team’s opening league game away at Nuneaton Borough... Read more of this article
Etteleon Burchall Earns BF&M Scholarship
Etteleon Burchall has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 BF&M Post Graduate John Wight Scholarship. A spokesperson said, “The scholarship will support her pursuit of a Master of Science degree in Global Health Policy at the University of London. “Etteleon Burchall’s academic journey has been marked by determination, resilience,... Read more of this article
Video: August 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Sex offender Neville Craig Richardson to be released, Tropical Storm Idalia is a “threat to Bermuda”, Hurricane Franklin passes by Bermuda, Harbour Nights postponed until Sept 6th, OBA candidates Joseph Marable & Robin Tucker, 9 students graduate from Entrepreneur Program and Etteleon Burchall earns BF&M scholarship are some of the stories... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Advises Mountain Protocol
Carey Olsen’s corporate team in Bermuda noted that they “successfully advised digital asset business Mountain Protocol on obtaining a digital asset business licence to conduct the business of issuing, selling, or redeeming virtual coins, tokens, or any other form of digital asset and providing custodial wallet services. A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Aug 30 2023
August 30 saw 740 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $18,660.00 BD. 340 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.3% at $29.00 per share, while another 400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 1.1% at $22.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,161.56, down 2.52% on the day. There were 0 advances,... Read more of this article
