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U.S. Consulate To Host Voter Registration Drive

The U.S. Consulate General to host a voter registration drive at The Washington Mall on Friday [August 9], noting that it is a “great opportunity for U.S. citizens living abroad to register and vote absentee from overseas.” A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate General invites all U.S. citizens to register to vote for the upcoming... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Friday August 9

Friday August 9 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 32°C/89°F and the low to be near 28°C/82°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6:39am and sunset will be at 8:09pm. High tide will be at 12:02am and 12:30pm, while low... Read more of this article

MP Scott Pearman On Cabinet Resignations

“Premier Burt is clearly reeling after multiple high-profile Cabinet resignations,” Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs Scott Pearman said, adding that “the Premier’s selection of Health Minister Kim Wilson to bear the additional role of Attorney-General speaks volumes about his own position.” Mr Pearman said, “Premier... Read more of this article

Kole Hall Scores In Chorley Preseason Win

Bermuda’s Kole Hall scored for Chorley as they defeated Prescot Cables by a score of 4 – 1. The club’s match report said, “Chorley continued their strong showing in pre-season with a comprehensive 1-4 win against Prescot Cables on Tuesday evening. “Goals were spread across the attacking players on the night, Mo Touray, Kole Hall, Jack Rice... Read more of this article

Photos: 180 Students Celebrated At Reception

The Department of Workforce Development recently celebrated the achievements of the 2024 Youth Employment Programme with a special reception honouring 180 participating students. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department’s Youth Employment Programme offers students valuable opportunities to apply their academic knowledge and gain essential... Read more of this article

Video: Summer Day Camp Mural Unveiling

“The Future Is In Our Hands” Summer Day Camp Mural was unveiled at West Pembroke Primary School. Speaking at the unveiling, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “To our parents, special guests, camp counsellors, and our talented young artists…Good afternoon! I’m so happy to be here with all of you to celebrate the unveiling of... Read more of this article

LOM Financial Share Repurchase Programme

LOM Financial Limited, at a meeting of the Board of the Company held on 26 July 2024 announced, “The Board of Directors authorized management to purchase up to 400,000 shares for cancellation, pursuant to Regulation 6.38 of the BSX Listing Regulations, at a price to be determined by them. “The authorized repurchase represents approximately... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 7 2024

August 7 saw 4,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $136,000.00 BD. 4,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 10.5% at $34.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,415.65, down 8.16% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 7 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 7] include notice of national certification, acting appointments and contracts. National Certification Welder Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notice of National Certification Notice ID: GN0752/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Workforce Development Publication date:... Read more of this article

Jah-Nhai Perinchief Makes Olympic Debut

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jah-Nhai Perinchief said he feels grateful to become an Olympian and hopes to build on his debut showing as he looks towards the next chapter of his triple jump career. Perinchief – the first Bermudian to represent the island in track and field at the Olympics since 2016 — finished thirteenth in group A of the... Read more of this article

HPWC Announces ’293 Excellence Fund’

Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club announced the establishment of the ’293 Excellence Fund.’ A spokesperson said, “This award, aimed at fostering academic excellence, will be awarded for the first time in July 2025 to deserving student-athletes from the Hamilton Parish community. “The 293 Excellence Fund is designed to support... Read more of this article

ICO Decisions On Two PATI Requests

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued two decisions on PATI requests involving the Information and Digital Technologies Department and Bermuda Police Service. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 21/2024, Information and Digital Technologies Department and, on 29 July 2024, Decision... Read more of this article