Archive for November, 2023
Bacardi Reducing Plastic In Gift Packs
Bacardi has announced its commitment to not only eliminate single-use plastic from its gift packs but also reduce the number of cardboard gift boxes for certain brands. A spokesperson said, “Family-owned Bacardi has announced that it is not only cutting single-use plastic from its gift packs, it will also now reduce the number of cardboard gift... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 28 2023
November 28 saw 25,143 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $140,909.89 BD. 25,000 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited Ltd, closing down 0.9% at $5.45 per share, while another 143 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.9% at $27.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,116.62, up 1.27% on the day. There... Read more of this article
UK Writer Recounts Her Visits To Bermuda
An article in The Times UK highlights writer Francesca Angelini’s time on the island, including visits both as a teenager and as an adult with children of her own. The Times UK story said, “Mermaids, transgender marine life and meteorological mania weren’t the Bermuda holiday memories I’d been expecting. But this 21-square-mile archipelago... Read more of this article
Parade: Dancers, RBR, Santa, Gombeys & More
The MarketPlace Christmas Parade this Sunday [Dec 3] will include Santa’s elves, Sparky the fire dog, dance groups, local bands, the Bermuda Regiment, PHC majorettes, Santa Claus, the Gombeys and more. A spokesperson said, “Thousands of Bermuda spectators are expected to line the streets of the City of Hamilton to watch Santa’s elves, Sparky... Read more of this article
Gibbons Appointed As Social Insurance Director
Gershon Gibbons has been appointed as the Director of Social Insurance. A Government spokesperson said, “The Head of the Public Service Cherie Whitter announced the appointment of Gershon Gibbons as the Director of Social Insurance. “As the Director of Social Insurance, Mr. Gibbons will work under the direction of the Financial Secretary.... Read more of this article
Food Safety Conference On November 30th
The Ministry of Health will hold a Food Safety Conference 2023: Managers Edition, hosted by Environmental Health, on Thursday, November 30th. A spokesperson said, “This conference aims to offer crucial support and guidance to owners, operators, and managers of St. George’s and Hamilton Parish food establishments. “The conference is... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 28 2023
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 28] include appointments and notice of intended marriages. Assistant Justice Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Appointments Notice ID GN0911/2023 Public Authorities / Department The Judiciary Publication date 28 November, 2023 Government Notice No. _______ Judicial Appointment Judicial... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 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
Weather Forecast For Wednesday November 29
Wednesday, November 29 is expected to experience mostly cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day, with the high to be near 20°C/68°FF and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7:00am and sunset... Read more of this article
PALS Holiday Fair & Raffle Draw On Dec 9
PALS 43rd Annual Holiday Fair & Raffle Draw is scheduled for Saturday, December 9th, from 9am to 2pm at PALS Headquarters on Point Finger Road in Paget. The event poster says the fair will feature plant, craft, and mystery stalls, a bake sale, special raffle baskets, homemade soup from the canteen, and a thrift shop stocked with treasures. Related... Read more of this article
Ligaya Sanchez-Wilson Called To The Bar
Ligaya Sanchez-Wilson has been called to the Bermuda Bar, noting that she is ”thrilled to officially join the esteemed legal community of Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to announce Associate Ligaya Sanchez-Wilson was called to the Bermuda Bar on 20 October, 2023 before Chief Justice Narinder Hargun. “Ligaya,... Read more of this article
Premier & Deputy Premier To Attend COP28
Premier David Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban will attend the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will join Overseas Territories [OT] leaders and other Heads of State in the United Arab Emirates [UAE] this week for... Read more of this article
