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Ball Hockey: Frontier & Positive Image Dental Win

Sixteen more goals were scored in the latest round of the Bermuda Ball Hockey League season at the PCC Hockey Rink. CG 0 Frontier 8 In the opener, Frontier defeated CG 8 – 0, with four goals in the first period and four goals in the second. Frontier got first-period goals from Adrien Faucher, Curran Trenouth, Michael Travis and Pete Brodsky. In the... Read more of this article

Entrepreneurs Invited To Ignite Open House

Ignite Bermuda is inviting “all aspiring, emerging, and established local entrepreneurs and community leaders” to an Open House on Wednesday, December 20th. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda, the island’s award-winning accelerator programme, is thrilled to extend an invitation to all aspiring, emerging, and established local entrepreneurs... Read more of this article

‘Strong Smell Of Cannabis’, Driver Speeds Off

Police observed a car “double parked outside an establishment on Front Street” and “officers detected the strong smell of cannabis coming from inside the vehicle” and “the subject was asked to step out of the vehicle, but refused and sped off, forcing the officers to take evasive action to avoid being struck.” A police... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 12 2023

December 12 saw 2,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $12,500.00 BD. 2,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.8% at $6.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,255.21, up 0.05% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article

Royal Bermuda Regiment Hold Battalion Night

Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment had the opportunity to socialise and collectively recognise the unit’s achievements at a Battalion Night on Thursday. Soldiers who were promoted during the event at Warwick Camp “highlighted how the RBR helps people to develop personally and professionally as they learn new skills.” Lieutenant Colonel... Read more of this article

Column: MP Simmons-Wade On Inclusivity

[Opinion column written by MP Ianthia Simmons-Wade] In a world where differences often divide, Bermuda has taken a resolute stance toward inclusivity and support for persons with disabilities. The recent initiatives and concerted efforts by the Progressive Labour Party Government to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 12 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 12] include permanent resident certificate, contracts, notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments & notice of intended marriage. Permanent Residents Certificate – Section 31B Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Permanent Resident Certificate... Read more of this article

Senate: Order Of Business For Dec 13th

The Senate is scheduled to be in session tomorrow [Dec 13], and the only statement on the Order Paper is the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition Order] Amendment Act 2023 and there are also a number of Parliamentary Questions scheduled. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Minister Lightbourne Visits Constituents Senate:... Read more of this article

Rodrigues & Ebbin Begin Youth Sailing World

PJ Rodrigues and Christian Ebbin began competing at the Allianz Youth Sailing World Championships in Brazil. On the opening day in the 29er Class, Rodrigues and Ebbin find themselves in 6th in a fleet of 30. Three races were sailed on the day, with the pair crossing the line 6th in the first race, they finished 8th in the second race, before finishing... Read more of this article

ABIR Sponsors Foundational Insurance Course

For the fourth successive year, the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] will sponsor a foundational course providing students and the Bermudian public with free access to education about Bermuda’s re/insurance industry. A spokesperson said, “ABIR is once again partnering with Bermuda College and the Maurice R. Greenberg School... Read more of this article

Court House Donates $4,500 To Mirrors

Court House Squash & Wellness and their membership raised $4,500 for the Mirrors Programme. A spokesperson said, “Since opening in 2009, Court House Squash & Wellness [Court House] has held several fitness-focused fundraising events to raise money for local charities. The Court House annual Members Christmas Party is an additional opportunity... Read more of this article

BF&M Share Repurchases For November 2023

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of November 2023 the company has made the following share repurchases. Related Stories Veronica Swan DeGraff Earns BF&M Scholarship BF&M & Argus Summer Internship Programme Photos & Video: BF&M... Read more of this article