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Green Family Donate $15,000 To Bahamas Relief
The Green family has stepped in to cover the $15,000 shortfall in funds needed to send additional hurricane relief to the Bahamas. Following the announcement from Minister of National Security, Wayne Caines, that there were insufficient resources to send a second consignment of donated supplies to the still recover islands of the Bahamas, the Green... Read more of this article
Initiatives To Support Bermuda’s Entrepreneurs
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27], Premier David Burt provided an update on the progress of initiatives being offered by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] to support Bermuda’s local entrepreneurs. The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide an update on the progress of... Read more of this article
BELCO Friday Morning Update: 174 Out
Following the passage of Hurricane Humberto, BELCO’s staff have been working hard to restore power to the over 28,000 who lost power due to the storm, and as of 9.30am this morning [Sept 27], 174 customers remain out of power. The company said, “Customers out as of 9:30AM: 174 [0.5%]. And remaining outages by parish, in no particular order:” St... Read more of this article
Planning Fees Waived For Hurricane Damages
The Department of Planning will be waiving all planning costs related to hurricane damage repairs, with the period to have fees waived to run from September 27th until October 26th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Planning is sensitive to the needs of the public regarding potential repairs to damaged property caused by the recent... Read more of this article
Video: ICO Conversation With Alex Scott
The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has released a video for Right to Know Week 2019 titled ‘Public Access to Information: A Conversation with Former Premier Alex Scott,’ providing insight on the purpose and future of the PATI Act. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez sat down with former Premier... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Sept 27] and statements scheduled to be delivered include an update on the BEDC initiatives to assist Bermuda’s Entrepreneurs, the $200,000,000 Facility Agreement between the Bank of Butterfield and HSBC Bank Bermuda and the Government of Bermuda, the Annual Report of the Registry... Read more of this article
Bermuda Trio Help Holland College Win Twice
The Holland College women’s soccer teams were two-for-two in their Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association [ACAA] regular season games. Jade Stewart, Jazae Smith and Symira Lowe-Darrell and their Holland College women’s soccer teammates picked up a 4 – 1 win over the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus [Dal AC] Rams at the Terry Fox Sports Complex... Read more of this article
Bowling: Commercial & Second Spring Results
In Commercial Bowling League action the Braves defeated the Spinners 4-0, while Who Gives A Split defeated the Secret Weapons 4-0. The Pin Pushers defeated Spare Change 3-1, while Sweet Life won by the same score over Cool Runnings, the match between Sunset and the Super Stars ended 2-2,Spare Me 1½ B.T.C. 2½. Women’s High Scratch Game 1... Read more of this article
BNL To Host Big Book Sale On September 28th
The Bermuda National Library will be hosting its annual Big Book Sale on Saturday [Sept 28] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at 13 Queen Street. Book lovers can buy their favorite books for only $1 each, and they can fill their bags for just $5 if they show their library card. Related Stories Richards To Release ‘Triangle Of Blood’ Book ‘Murder... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Yuval Abraham arrested in Greece, Parliament in session today, Clarien donates $95,000 to local charities, NCL to eliminate single-use plastic bottles, Bridal Suite Bermuda offering suit rentals, CedarBridge language students greet motorists, Zeiko Harris named “Defensive Player of the Week”, PALS to host “Mad Hair Day”, and Masonry Training... Read more of this article
Minister Visits Francis Patton, Lyceum Schools
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain recently visited Francis Patton Primary School and Lyceum Preschool. The Bermuda Government tweeted the photos below, saying: “The Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain pays a courtesy visit to students at Francis Patton Primary School and Lyceum Preschool. The Minister said, ‘These visits are the best part... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 26 2019
September 26 saw 500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $9,000.00 BD. 500 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 0.6% at $18.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,117.14, up 0.04% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 55 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
