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Nabors Responds To Market Conditions
Bermuda-headquartered Nabors Industries announced a range of cuts due to the economic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak and an “ongoing dispute between two of the largest oil exporters,” including a $75 million reduction in planned 2020 capital expenditures and salary reductions. The company said, “Nabors Industries Ltd. announced today... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 25 2020
March 25 saw 100,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $403,600.00 BD. 200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 10.4% at $18.00 per share, while another 100,000 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing up 5.3% at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,506.52, up 5.55% on the day. There were... Read more of this article
Column: Employment Rights During A Pandemic
[Column written by attorney Peter Sanderson + Updated] Many people are asking questions about their employment rights during the pandemic. This article is an attempt to help ordinary people, who might not be in a position to pay for legal advice, understand what rights they might have. Employers have to tread carefully, as they have a duty to pay employees... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 25 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 Thursday March 26
Thursday, March 26 is expected to be windy, then thunderstorms in the morning will give way to a steady rain in the afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°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 7.14am and... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For March 25 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 25] include notification of planning applications registered. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On March 25, 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0349/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Confirm One More Covid-19 Case
The Government is holding a press conference this evening [March 25] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime the live video is below and our live updates on Covid-19 are here – which will be a faster way to follow this, as we normally post extracts right after it concludes. Update 6.42pm:... Read more of this article
Bacardi Factories To Help Produce Hand Sanitizer
Following after their $3 million donation to help the bar and restaurant industry around the world, Bacardi announced that eight Bacardi-owned manufacturing sites across world will join in the effort to make hand sanitizers, with their factories set to help produce 1.1 million liters. The Bermuda-headquartered company said, “Family-owned Bacardi... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Room Lights Form Hearts
Since temporarily closing due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has lit up select rooms across the property to form hearts, which is “their way to expressed solidarity with those affected by the global coronavirus.” A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club expressed solidarity... Read more of this article
92% Of Hotel Inventory Closed, 1900 Not Working
Due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, 92% of the hotel inventory across the island is closed which means that 1,900 people in the tourism industry workforce who would have been working in those hotels are now not working, Interim BTA CEO Glenn Jones said. Mr Jones — who was announced as the Interim CEO earlier this month one day before Covid-19... Read more of this article
OBA: Would Support Bi-Partisan Commission
“I would support the creation of a bi-partisan Commission to create a strategy for the economic recovery of Bermuda once the Covid-19 crisis is over,” Shadow Finance Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin said. Ms Gordon-Pamplin said, “While it is right and proper that Government concentrates on ensuring the health and safety of Bermuda and its citizens,... Read more of this article
‘Consider The Increasing Cybersecurity Risks’
Given the increasing number of organizations and individuals working from home to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the Ministry of National Security has recommended a number of security practices. Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, “With global and local attention focused on Covid-19 it’s important to also consider the... Read more of this article
