Archive for November, 2024
Study On Alcohol, Drugs & Traffic Collisions
A study aimed to investigate prevalence of substances consumed by individuals involved in road traffic accidents who sought treatment in the Emergency Room from May 2023, to April 2024 revealed that out of 167 participants, 119 individuals, or 71%, tested positive for substances. In providing details on a recent meeting and report, Minister of National... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Rockin’ Around The City Tree
While the weather did not cooperate and the plans had to be adjusted to move part of the event indoors and cancel other parts, the City of Hamilton held Rockin’ Around the City Tree event last night [Nov 29] at City Hall, with people gathering to enjoy themselves as the Christmas tree lighting was held. Related Stories Photos... Read more of this article
Brownies Donate Groceries To Families
Brownies recently donated groceries to the Devonshire Council to be given to needy families in the Devonshire parish community. A spokesperson said, “As part of their recently made Brownie Promise, which is recited by every Brownie entering the Girlguide Organization, the Amalgamated First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies presented four... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Nov 30
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 30th. On Saturday the Celebrity Equinox cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship and the Kas Kaira discharge vessel are scheduled... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Police Deployment
“In November 2024, authorisations were provided for the deployment of three police officers to Bermuda, two to the Falkland Islands, one to Anguilla, one to Gibraltar and seven to the Sovereign Base Areas,” Minister of State Diana Johnson said. During the British Parliament’s session on November 28th, Shadow Minister for Foreign, Commonwealth... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Santa Claus arrives in Bermuda, Premier David Burt on 2024 Joint Ministerial Council, Ministry of Education meets with St. George’s Prep PTA, Junior Minister of Finance Jache Adams on Govt Mortgage Guarantee Programme, Minister Walter Roban on climate change report, Brownies donate groceries to families, ANSGB assembly & award ceremony and five... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 29 2024
November 29 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,527.36, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 53 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos: Santa Claus Arrives In Bermuda
Santa Claus arrived in Bermuda today [Nov 29] via BermudAir and The Annex Toys, Skyport, and children from Cozy Corner Childcare Centre and Tree Tops II were on hand to greet him. A spokesperson said, “The holiday season is officially underway, and nothing signals its arrival quite like a visit from Santa Claus himself! Today, Santa landed in... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 29 2024
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 29] include trademark applications. Trademark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 74 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN1078/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 29 November, 2024 Trademarks Application... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Observe World AIDS Day
Bermuda will observe World AIDS Day on December 2 with a tree-planting ceremony at the Botanical Gardens, emphasizing the 2024 theme, “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!”. A Government spokesperson said, “On Monday, December 2, Bermuda will join the global community in observing World AIDS Day, which is officially marked on... Read more of this article
National Gallery Celebrates Young Artists
The Bermuda National Gallery is set to launch the inaugural Junior Bermuda Biennial, showcasing the creativity of young artists aged 5-17 in a professionally juried national exhibition. A spokesperson said, “This weekend [Nov. 30], the Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] will officially launch the inaugural Junior Bermuda Biennial, a groundbreaking... Read more of this article
BPO Updates On Canada Postal Mail
The Bermuda Post Office announced that “due to the ongoing Canada Post industrial action, a resolution cannot be forecast at this time. Therefore, to ensure the security of mail, during this time, effective Monday, December 2nd, 2024 all outbound mail transport to Canada will be suspended until the strike ends.” A spokesperson said, “At... Read more of this article
