Archive for September, 2023
Domestic Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month
Centre Against Abuse invites the community to recognize October as Domestic Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. A spokesperson said, “Centre Against Abuse [CAA] provides support services to adult survivors of intimate partner abuse and sexual assault; and we bring awareness to the community on these topics. Since the Covid pandemic, CAA has... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Cruise ship visitor injured in cycle crash, Government list of operational & impacted services, House of Assembly in session today, BFRS welcome 23 new Bermudian firefighters, Domestic Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month, ‘Shrek The Musical’ show starts October 5th, six graduate from TLF Internship Program and annual Swizzle Festival set... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Fahy, Third Party & More
[Column written by PLP MP Chris Famous] The latest op-ed from former OBA Cabinet Minister Michael Fahy is interesting to say the least, especially with the upcoming by-election in Smith’s South. His call for a third party seems very convenient. One would wonder why the former Cabinet Minister would not just use his influence over the OBA caucus... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 28 2023
September 28 saw 11,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $88,500.00 BD. 10,00 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.7% at 6.10 per share, while the other 1,100 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, closing up 25.0% at $25.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,048.52, up 0.41% on the day. There... Read more of this article
Six Graduate From TLF Internship Program
Logan Arruda, Chasity Armstrong, Kirk Hyde, Ryan Cranfield, Isaiah Pearman, and Nico Davis graduated from the Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] Internship Program. A spokesperson said, “The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] is thrilled to announce the graduation of six exceptional university students from the 2023 TLF Internship Program. This... Read more of this article
BFRS Welcome 23 New Bermudian Firefighters
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks was at the Hamilton Fire Station today [Sept 28] along with other dignitaries, to honour the 23 new Bermudian firefighters who completed their basic training. Minister Weeks said, “Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and esteemed members of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, “Today, we... Read more of this article
Annual Swizzle Festival Set For October 8th
The annual Swizzle Festival is set to take place on October 8 at Barr’s Bay Park, “bringing visitors and residents together to celebrate the iconic national cocktail that has influenced Bermudian culture for generations.” A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, October 8, 2023, the picturesque harbour-side setting at Barr’s Bay Park... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Visitor Injured In Cycle Crash
A female cruise ship visitor was injured after crashing her rental cycle in Hamilton Parish on Wednesday [Sept 27]. A Police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a female visitor on North Shore Road,... Read more of this article
Work Continuing On Draft Blue Prosperity Plan
Since introducing the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan last year, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] has “conducted extensive community outreach” and is “continuing its work to update and strengthen the document based on input received from Bermuda’s residents and local industries, including commercial fishermen.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Tre Manders On ICC Qualifiers, Cricket & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tre Manders has challenged the Bermuda national cricket team’s most experienced players to step up and lead them to glory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier. Bermuda will compete in a double round-robin format against Canada, Cayman Islands and Panama over six days, starting on Saturday [September 30],... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 28 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
Road Closure On Harrington Sound Road
A single lane road closure will occur on Harrington Sound Road between Shark Hole Hill and Quarry Road South Entrance today [Sept 28] and tomorrow [Sept 29]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists and pedestrians that a single lane road closure will occur for Harrington Sound Road between Shark... Read more of this article
