Author Archive: Bernews5

Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 20 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 20] include public notification, acting appointments, notice of intended marriage and notice of intended domestic partnership. Public Notification Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0874/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Health Council Publication... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday September 21

Saturday September 21 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7:07am and sunset will be at 7:16pm. High tide will be at 11:42am, while low tide... Read more of this article

Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on today [Sept 20] and statements listed on the Order Paper include Lifting People Up-Social Investment-Putting the People First Review, Tabling of Amendments to the Electricity Act 2016 to Create a Bulk Generation Sole Use Installation [BGSUI] Licence, Establishment of the Bermuda Land Management... Read more of this article

Nicholas Jones Finishes 35th On APGA Tour

The APGA Farmers Insurance Fall Series concluded at the Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx, the first-ever event in the heart of New York City. Nicholas Jones — who just qualified for the PGA Butterfield Bermuda Championships — was back in action. Jones carded a second-round 8-over par 79, which included two birdies, seven... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 19 2024

September 19 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,571.99, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Banker Larry Slaughter Joins Lazard Ltd. Canopius Merger With Tower Completed Chile’s Velasco Joins Lazard... Read more of this article

MS Nautica Cruise Ship Visits Island

The MS Nautica cruise ship arrived in Bermuda on Saturday [Sept 14] and a ceremonial welcome reception and plaque exchange was held. A Government spokesperson said, “The MS Nautica arrived in Bermuda on Saturday, September 14, with 626 passengers on its inaugural voyage. It was scheduled to dock in St. George’s first, followed by Hamilton,... Read more of this article

Videos: C36 By-Election Nomination Day

Nomination day was held today [Sept 19] for the upcoming by-election in Constituency 36 Sandys North, which will take place on October 4th and will see four candidates — the FDM’s Marc Bean, OBA’s Carl Neblett, PLP’s Reverend Dr. Emily Gail Dill, and Independent Cire Bean — all standing for election. Bernews stopped by the nomination day... Read more of this article

Women’s Pan Am Hockey Challenge Schedule

Bermuda will host the Pan American Field Hockey Challenge at National Sports Center, and a look at the schedule is below. 2024 Women’s Pan American Cup Challenge Schedule Saturday September 21st 1:30 pm Peru vs. Guyana 3:45 pm Paraguay vs. Brazil 6:00 pm Mexico vs. Bermuda Sunday September 22nd 1:30 pm Peru vs. Brazil 3:45 pm Mexico vs. Guyana 6:00... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 19 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 19] include boards appointments, notification of planning applications registered and acting appointments. Board Appointments Investment Business Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0871/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication... Read more of this article

Financing Closes For Fairmont Renovations

[Updated] Westend Properties announced that the “financing for the renovation of Bermuda’s iconic Fairmont Southampton has closed today” and “capitalisation for the entire Southampton project is estimated at more than $550 million.” “While we have had the financing commitments to fully fund this redevelopment in place... Read more of this article

Emergency Lane Closure On Somerset Road

The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of “an emergency lane closure on the westbound lane of Somerset Road, near Scaur Hill in Sandys Parish, due to the failure of a retaining wall adjacent to the roadway.” A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will take effect today, Thursday, 19 September 2024, and will remain... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Hayward Press Conference

[Updated] Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference today [Sept 19] to update on Bermuda’s 1st Quarter 2024 GDP and Economic Performance. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update 1.30pm: Minister Hayward’s remarks: Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Quarterly... Read more of this article