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BEDC Celebrates Participants In Two Courses
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] recently celebrated the achievements of participants in two of its multi-week educational courses at the North East Hamilton Incubator Hub. A spokesperson said, “The event, held on January 24th, acknowledged the dedication and progress of those who completed the Entrepreneurship 101 and Financial... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Jan 27
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 27th. On Monday the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship and the Adromeda J container ship are expected, on Tuesday the MT Portola oil products tanker and the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Thursday the... Read more of this article
EcoDive To Launch Scuba Instructor Course
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Sam Bennett, the owner of EcoDive, will launch a scuba diving instructor course on the island in May. EcoDive, a Scuba Diving International [SDI] training and certification centre, was founded by Bennett in March last year. Bennett told Bernews, “I’m excited to bring more professional-level courses to... Read more of this article
Women’s Volleyball Try-Outs Next Weekend
Try-outs will be held for the Bermuda women’s senior national indoor volleyball team next weekend. Organised by the Bermuda Volleyball Association, the try-outs will take place at Mount Saint Agnes Academy next Saturday [February 3] from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm and Sunday [February 4] from 8 am to 10 am. They will also be held at Warwick Academy from... Read more of this article
Video: Jan 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
CURB endorses Global Racial Healing Day, EcoDive to launch scuba instructor course, BHB launches survey to enhance patient flow, sea turtle ‘Scotti’ released into wild, Bermuda sailors compete in ILCA World Regatta and Kaden Hopkins named Vendée U team leader are some of the stories in this morning’s [Jan 27th] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews... Read more of this article
AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings Of Accelerant
AM Best has withdrawn the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of Accelerant Re Ltd. [Accelerant Re Bermuda] [Bermuda]. The ratings agency said, “The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Accelerant Holdings [Accelerant], a non-operating holding company in the Accelerant group. At... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 26 2024
January 26 saw 25,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $137,000.00 BD. 25,000 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited, closing even at $5.45 per share. The BSX finished at 2,135.79, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full... Read more of this article
BHB Launches Survey To Enhance Patient Flow
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is asking people who have been an inpatient at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital to fill in a short survey about their experience and to provide details about where they experienced delays. A spokesperson said, “The survey is part of a 100-day challenge that started on 1 December, with the goal of improving internal... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 26 2024
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 26] include acting appointments. Director Of Public Transportation Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Acting Appointments Notice ID GN0084/2024 Public Authorities / Department Public Transportation Publication date 26 January, 2024 Notice No. ___ Acting Appointment Director Of... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 26 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday January 27
Saturday, January 27 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F, and the low to be near 18°C/65°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 7:16am and sunset will be at 5:47pm. High tide will be at 9:18am... Read more of this article
Video: Sea Turtle ‘Scotti’ Released Into Wild
After being discovered “disoriented and cold-stunned” in Canada last November, a green sea turtle named ‘Scotti’ has been successfully rehabilitated in Bermuda and released back into the wild. The Bermuda Zoological Society posted the video below on Instagram and said, “A disoriented and cold-stunned green sea turtle found... Read more of this article
