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Audio: Podcast With Dame Flora Duffy
In the latest episode of The Convex Conversion, Olympic Gold medalist Dame Flora Duffy discussed her challenging journey to the Paris 2024 start line after a severe knee injury. The episode description says, “When reigning Olympic Gold triathlete Dame Flora Duffy takes her place on the pontoon on the Seine in Paris in three weeks’ time, it marks... Read more of this article
Butterfield Quarterly Dividend Of $0.15 Per Share
Butterfield Bermuda Fund Limited announces that a quarterly dividend has been declared in the amount of $0.15 per share for its Class A shares. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield Bermuda Fund Limited announces that a quarterly dividend has been declared in the amount of $0.15 per share for its Class A shares, payable on 12 July, 2024 to the Shareholders... Read more of this article
KPMG Co-Title Sponsors 2024 CARIF
KPMG announced its co-title sponsorship of CARIF 2024, set for September 24-25, focusing on Caribbean infrastructure investment and sustainability. A spokesperson said, “This year, CARIF will take place on September 24 and 25 with regional governments, utility leaders, developers, project sponsors, and financiers attending the only pan-Caribbean... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 9 2024
July 9 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,439.62, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 22 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 19 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
Paralympic Association Officially Announce Team
The Bermuda Paralympic Association have now ‘officially’ announced Bermuda’s team for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, with Yushae DeSilva Andrade and Jessica Lewis set to represent Bermuda. The Bermuda Paralympic Association said, “We are excited to officially announce that Yushae DeSilva Andrade [Boccia] and Jessica Lewis [Para... Read more of this article
Four Families Graduate From TLC Programme
The Transformational Living Centre for Families [TLC], a signature program of The Women’s Resource Centre, celebrated a landmark event on Sunday [July 7] with the graduation of its first four families. A Government spokesperson said, “The ceremony, held at the TLC premises, was attended by the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors,... Read more of this article
Meet Bermuda’s Olympians And Paralympians
[Written by Stephen Wright] With the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Paris on the horizon, Bernews takes a closer look at the ten athletes who will represent Bermuda on the biggest stages of all. Name: Dame Flora Duffy Age: 36 Sport: Triathlon Event: Women’s individual Date: July 31 Venue: Pont Alexandre III Olympic appearances: [4] Beijing... Read more of this article
Michael Butt Scholarship Recipients Highlighted
The Bermuda College Foundation highlighted the three Bermuda College students, whose recently completed first year was funded by first-year scholarships, donated in memory of Michael Butt by the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR]. A spokesperson said, “Considered an industry legend, Michael Butt [1942 – 2023] was globally known... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For July 9 2024
The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 9] include permanent resident certificate, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriage. Permanent Resident Certificate – 31ZA Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Permanent Resident Certificate – PRC 31ZA Notice ID: GN0665/2024 Public... Read more of this article
Photos: U.S. Coast Guard Eagle Visits Bermuda
The US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is currently in Bermuda. As the only active duty sailing vessel of the United States government, Eagle has served as a classroom at sea to future Coast Guard officers since 1946, offering leadership and professional development experiences as part of the Coast Guard Academy and Officer Candidate School curriculum. While... Read more of this article
Person Arrested After Three Vehicle Collision
A collision involving two cars and a van occurred in Warwick this afternoon [July 9], and “one person has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3pm Tuesday, 9th July 2024, a reported three vehicle collision occurred at the junction of Middle Road and Longford Road in Warwick. “Early... Read more of this article
Port Royal Golf Hosts Bermuda National Trust
Port Royal Golf Course recently hosted the Bermuda National Trust for a tour and presentation on its agronomic practices. A spokesperson said, “Port Royal Golf Course, amidst recent celebrations for its 50 year milestone, extended an invitation to the Bermuda National Trust to visit the facilities and learn about the agronomic practices used by... Read more of this article
Marine First Responders Complete SAR Training
The Department of Marine and Ports Services and marine first responders recently completed a training course in Search and Rescue [SAR]. The training, conducted by Frontier Emergency Management Solutions, brought together thirty dedicated marine responders from various sectors, including the Spirit of Bermuda, Marine and Ports Services, pilot boat crews,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: July 9 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: July... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Marvin Johnson
The police have confirmed the death of 64-year-old Marvin Johnson. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s third road fatality of 2024, 64-year-old Marvin Johnson, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “As stated in the original witness appeal made by the BPS on... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday July 10
Wednesday, July 10 is expected to see abundant sunshine, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6:20am and sunset will be at 8:28pm. High tide will be at 12:20pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
