Author Archive: Bernews5

Video: PLP Announce Candidate Iesha Musson

[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 15] to announce a candidate for the 2025 General Election. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: Iesha Musson will be the PLP’s candidate for Constituency 20 Pembroke South West. The OBA or UBP have... Read more of this article

Financial Policy Council Holds Meeting

The Financial Policy Council [FPC] held its twenty seventh meeting on 12 December 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “All FPC Members were able to participate in the meeting, which was run in a hybrid format, with the majority of Members taking part in person at the Bermuda Monetary Authority. “The FPC reviewed the performance of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Video: Independent Juanae Crockwell

[Updated] Independent candidate Juanae Crockwell — who will be running in Constituency #31 Southampton West Central — is holding a press conference this morning [Jan 15]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. PLP MP Crystal Caesar is the incumbent, the OBA already announced that Linda Smith... Read more of this article

Help Locate 16-Year-Old & 15-Year-Old [Located]

[Updated] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Keith Richardson and 15-year-old Nai’Che Smith. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Keith Richardson and 15-year-old Nai’Che Smith. “Both were last seen around... Read more of this article

‘Chance To Take Soldiering For A Test Drive’

“A hands-on overnight experience with the Royal Bermuda Regiment will offer residents the chance to take soldiering for a test drive this month,” the Regiment said A spokesperson said, “Fieldcraft exercises, team-building activities and basic physical training will be on the agenda when participants are encouraged to have a go at... Read more of this article

Betschart & Dillas 10th Championship Tee Times

Bermudian golfers Oliver Betschart and Jarryd Dillas are set to tee off at the prestigious Latin America Amateur Championship [LAAC] in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tournament, taking place at Pilar Golf Club, begins on Thursday, January 16th, with both Betschart and Dillas eager to make their mark on the international stage. Dillas will be first off... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 14 2025

January 14 saw 9,343 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $168,174.00 BD. 9,343 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $18.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,463.80, 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 Bermuda... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 14 2025

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 14] include public notification, boards appointments, acting appointments and cancellation of registration. PATI Statement Human Rights Commission Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0064/2025 Publication date: 14 January, 2025 Bermuda Public... Read more of this article

PLP Hosting Voter Registration Drive On Wed

The PLP will be holding a voter registration drive on Wednesday at Elliot Primary School. A PLP spokesperson said, “Join us on Wednesday, January 15th, from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Elliot Primary School to register to vote or confirm your registration details before the January 16th deadline. “This is also a great chance to meet and... Read more of this article

Grants Presented To Clubs And Organisations

Premier David Burt and the Cabinet presented $80,200 in grants to five community organisations to “support essential youth development programmes, facility upgrades, and community services.” A Government spokesperson said, “Last Tuesday [Jan. 7], the Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, joined by members of the Cabinet, presented five... Read more of this article

Bermuda Bids Farewell To Governor Rena Lalgie

Premier David Burt, Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson and other dignitaries gathered at the airport to bid farewell to Governor Rena Lalgie, Bermuda’s first female and Black Governor, as she departed the Island today. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today, a small group of dignitaries, including Premier David Burt, gave a heartfelt... Read more of this article

Column: PLP’s Simmons On Assisting Women

[Opinion column written by the PLP Senator Lindsay Simmons] The world is facing trying times, but here in Bermuda, we are doing our part to help many to ease the burden. Yesterday, Minister Tinee Furbert, Minister Crystal Caesar and Myself spoke about how we are helping our fellow Bermudian women during these times. Here is how we are making life fairer... Read more of this article