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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 18 2024
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 18] include acting appointments and liquor licence. Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Education Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN1027/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 18 November, 2024 Government Notice No. Acting... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday November 19
Tuesday November 19 is expected to be windy, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 6:52am and sunset will be at 5:16pm. High tide will be at 10:45am and 11:10pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
Premier In UK For Overseas Territories Meetings
Premier David Burt, as well as other local officials, are in London this week participating in the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council [OT JMC] Meetings. A Government spokesperson said “This yearly meeting hosted by the UK Government, brings together Leaders of the Overseas Territories. The Joint Ministerial Council is the... Read more of this article
Investigating Two Cases Of ‘Rash & Fever Illness’
The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health is “currently investigating two linked cases of rash and fever illness” and “as both individuals had recent travel in an area where measles is circulating and are showing symptoms consistent with measles, they have been isolated while tests are underway to confirm the... Read more of this article
Police Win Men’s & Women’s Rugby Divisions
The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s league season resumed with matches in both the men’s and women’s divisions. The Police Rugby Football Club emerged victorious in both encounters against the Teachers Rugby Football Club. Women’s Division In the women’s division, the Police secured a hard-fought 14-12 win. Tries were scored... Read more of this article
Netball: Phoenix Heat Defeated The Dockies
The Phoenix Heat defeated the Dockies 53-11 in the Bermuda Netball Association Senior League. Keizhari Knight led the scoring for the Heat with 35 points. K’Xiyaé Gibbons added 18 points for the Heat. Megan Sherwin led the scoring for the Dockies with 8 points. Georgia Small added thre points for the Dockies. The Heat were led by attacker Eshé... Read more of this article
Bermuda Philharmonic Society Fall Concerts
The Bermuda Philharmonic Society will present their Fall Concerts on November 23rd at 7:30pm and November 24th at 4:00pm at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “When composer Peter Maxwell Davies attended his first Scottish wedding on the island of Hoy, it left such an impression on him he decided to write a piece about it.... Read more of this article
PLP Responds To OBA’s Throne Speech Reply
The PLP said that the OBA’s “call for an election is perplexing, especially given their ongoing challenges in presenting a full slate of candidates.” A spokesperson said, “The Government acknowledges the One Bermuda Alliance’s [OBA] recent response to the Throne Speech. However, their call for an election is perplexing, especially... Read more of this article
ICO Calls For Public Consultation On PATI
The Information Commissioner has released the following statement on the Government’s introduction of the Public Access to Information Amendment Bill 2024. A spokesperson said, “Today, the Public Access to Information [PATI] Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced in the House of Assembly. As Information Commissioner, I am encouraged to see parts... Read more of this article
Auditor Releases Report On Recommendations
Auditor General Heather Thomas released a “compilation report on the status of Audit Recommendations from Selected Government- Related Entities whose last audit was for fiscal year 2021 or earlier and who are not scheduled for a financial statement audit in fiscal year 2024/25.” A spokesperson said, “In the course of our audit, we... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Nov 16
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 16th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Extremadura Knutsen crew transfer and the Ocean Jazz crew transfer are scheduled... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 15 2024
November 15 saw 4,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 18,700.00 BD. 4,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 1.1% at $4.65 per share. The BSX finished at 2,524.89, down 0.05% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF],... Read more of this article
