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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 26 2024
February 26 saw 6,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $71,220.00 BD. 4,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.30 per share, while the other 2,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.01 per share. The BSX finished at 2,213.87, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines,... Read more of this article
Video: Ministers Darrell & Furbert On Budget
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell and Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinèe Furbert held a joint post-Budget press conference today. Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said, “Good Day Bermuda, Today I will share with you the key initiatives that will be supported by the 2024/25... Read more of this article
Govt Welcome Comments From Business Entities
The Government today “welcomed the collective endorsement of the 2024/25 Budget Statement by leading business entities, including the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers, Association of Bermuda International Companies, Bermuda Business Development Agency, Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, and Bermuda International Long-Term Insurers and... Read more of this article
Premier Attends Caricom Meeting In Guyana
Premier David Burt is currently attending the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Caricom Heads of Government in Georgetown, Guyana. A Government spokesperson said, “The conference, taking place from Feb. 25 – 28, is being hosted under the Chairmanship of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic... Read more of this article
Column: Tyrrell On Budget, Budget Reply & More
[Opinion column written by MP Neville Tyrrell] The OBA’s response to the 2024 Budget Statement is predictable. While most Bermudians are hoping for Bermuda’s success and hoping for the elevation of conditions for Bermuda’s working and middle class, the OBA seems to be determined to promote a “doom and gloom” narrative and... Read more of this article
BCHC: Bermuda National Cancer Control Plan
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] announced the publication of Bermuda’s inaugural National Cancer Control Plan [NCCP] for 2024-2030. “This pivotal strategy is a significant advancement in Bermuda’s healthcare landscape. It highlights the substantial challenge of cancer, which accounts for roughly one-third of all deaths annually... Read more of this article
Employer’s Annual Report Of Accidents Form
The Occupational Safety and Health Office is “reminding all employers that the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 2009 require every employer to submit an annual report of the number of accidents, dangerous occurrences and injuries that occurred at the workplace during the calendar year, January to December.” A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article
Pacers Compete In Florida At Speed Capitol Meet
Bermuda Pacers athletes competed at the Speed Capitol Palm Beach Track meet in Florida. Riana Robinson won the 13-Year-Old Girls 1500 Meter Run clocking a time of 5:21.51. The 15-16 Girls 1500 Meter Run was won by Jaeda Grant, with Azari Jones finishing second clocking 5:29.00. Lashee Jones finished 4th clocking a time of 13.40 during the 15-16 Girls... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Midshipman Dale Service
The annual Commemorative Service of the death of Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale [1795 - 1815] was held yesterday [Feb 24] at St Peter’s Church. The event programme noted, “Midshipman Dale is considered to be among the last victims of the War of 1812 and was tragically wounded during an exchange of fire on January 15th 1815, after the... Read more of this article
Lee Rizzuto On Board Of New Trump Super PAC
A new super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump has formed, with former U.S Consul to Bermuda Lee Rizzuto serving as one of the board members, according to a story in the New York Times. The story said, “A new super PAC supporting former President Donald J. Trump — and backed by a member of his private club, Mar-a-Lago — has emerged... Read more of this article
Phillips & Arizona Win Tennis Doubleheader
Daniel Phillips and his No. 22 Arizona State men’s tennis teammates won both their matches during the Friday doubleheader in the 5-2 win over Nevada and 4-0 decision over Grand Canyon. In the victory over Nevada, Phillips played in the number six singles spot and he defeated Greg Valente 6-0, 6-1. Phillips also played in the number six singles... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Feb 24
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, February 24th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship is scheduled to arrive. On Thursday the Bermuda... Read more of this article
