Archive for February, 2024
Opposition Leader On Consultant Costs
“The PLP Government spent an eye-watering $41 million,” Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said, asking “what are these consultants doing to justify $41 million dollars of our money?” A spokesperson said, “The budget debate has revealed that last year the PLP Government splashed out over $40 million of taxpayers’ money... Read more of this article
Riana Robinson: Top Tips For Magic Mile
[Written by Stephen Wright] Riana Robinson, a Bermuda Pacers Track Club athlete, has shared her top tips for the boys and girls competing in the Skyport Magic Mile at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday [March 2]. Among her tips for the annual iconic junior race include stretching and warming up. “What I love most about running track with Pacers... Read more of this article
BHB Receives $500,000 Donation From Patients
Bengt and Brigitta Nygren have donated $500,000 to the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB], saying that they ”were so pleased and grateful for the care and attention” they received. A spokesperson said, “Medical equipment and staff training worth half a million dollars has been donated to Bermuda Hospitals Board by two patients. “Mr... Read more of this article
One Comm Volunteers With Meals On Wheels
One Communications employees volunteered with Meals on Wheels this month. A spokesperson said, “One Communications reaffirms its dedication to community service by once again supporting Meals on Wheels throughout the month of February. Volunteers returned to make a positive difference in the lives of community members in need. “As a community-driven... Read more of this article
Ministry Issues Traffic Notice For March 9
The Ministry of Public Works issued a traffic advisory for the Miracle Temple Women’s Conference Motor Procession on March 9, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the Miracle Temple Women’s Conference Motor Procession will occur on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, between 10:45... Read more of this article
Over 160 Boats Registered For Newport Race
The Newport Bermuda Race, a 635-nautical mile open-ocean challenge, has thus far attracted a field of over 160 registered boats for its 2024 edition, which is set to commence on June 21st. The organizer’s website notes, “Organized by the Bermuda Race Foundation, the 635-mile biennial Newport Bermuda Race is the oldest regularly scheduled... Read more of this article
ILO Report: Violence And Harassment In Work
In 2019, the International Labour Organization [ILO] adopted Convention No. 190, the Violence and Harassment Convention and its accompanying Recommendation [No.206], recognizing the right of everyone to a world of work free from violence and harassment. A Government spokesperson said, “In 2022, the ILO strengthened their commitment to combat violence... Read more of this article
Reinsurance CEOs To Share Insights At Summit
A panel of Bermuda reinsurance CEOs offer a unique lens into optimising capital deployment, risk management, and the dynamic forces shaping the industry’s future at the 2024 Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] and EY. The... Read more of this article
BELCO Opens Kite Safety Poster Contest
BELCO announced the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition is open for entries until Friday, March 15th, with the best overall poster winner set to receive a $500 toy voucher and a $500 BELCO voucher, while most beautiful poster and best kite safety message winners will each receive a $250 toy voucher. A spokesperson said, “The competition... Read more of this article
Football: Jamaica Defeat Bermuda U20 Team
The Bermuda Under-20 national team lost a five-goal thriller against Jamaica in their final Concacaf Under-20 Championship qualifier at the SKNFA Technical Centre in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, last night [February 28]. Goals from Robino Gordan and Fabian Reynolds gave Jamaica a 2-0 lead and could have made it three when Romain Blake missed a penalty... Read more of this article
Video: Feb 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
BPS to re-deploy parish officers on March 4, Skyport excited by Enhanced Race Experience, One Comm excited about Family Zone, PIVIO Lifestyle Program deadline is March 1, 2024 Parish Garden Competition launched, Pirates of Bermuda to be held on March 24, Outstanding Teen Awards to be held on May 11 and Bermuda Arts Centre to hold ’6×6′ art show... Read more of this article
Bank Of Butterfield Notice Of Share Ownership
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T Butterfield & Son Limited provided notice of shareholder ownership over 5%. The notice said, “Pursuant to BSX Regulation 6.14 [2] [ii] we write to notify the BSX that the following shareholders now hold 5% or more of the Bank’s outstanding ordinary shares: Blackrock Inc –... Read more of this article
