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Weather Forecast For Friday September 13
Friday, September 13 is expected to be mostly sunny skies, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7.01am and sunset will be at 7.28pm. High tide will be at 8.54am and 9.14pm, while... Read more of this article
Honorary Board Members: Simmons & Jeffers
Ottiwell Simmons and Charles Jeffers were made Honorary Board Members at Age Concern Bermuda’s Annual General Meeting held yesterday [Sept 11] at the Evangelical Church Hall in Paget. Fellow Director Jonathan Brewin presented the awards, stating that while Mr. Simmons might be best known as a former President of the Bermuda Industrial Union or for... Read more of this article
Amendments To Economic Development Act
“Our Economic empowerment zones can drive renewed economic activity in Bermuda,” said Premier David Burt as he advised that amendments to the Economic Development Act 1968 will be tabled on Friday. “These amendments will lay the groundwork for development in our EEZs – in North Hamilton, St. George’s and the West End. This Government... Read more of this article
Ministry: 53 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 12] with the list indicating that there are seventeen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.45pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 17 runs cancelled this morning, 36 cancelled this afternoon, for a total... Read more of this article
Leak Of ‘Carbon Build Up’ From Ferry’s Exhaust
After a report of a “possible pollution” on September 9th, it was confirmed that the leak was carbon build up from the ferry’s exhaust and the ferry was “taken out of service to enable technical repairs.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Center spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio received a report of a possible pollution report,... Read more of this article
Car & Motorcyclist Collision In Southampton
There was a two vehicle collision at the junction of Middle Road and Granaway Heights Road in Southampton this morning [Sept 12], with the rider sustaining an injury to his finger. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:20am Thursday, September 12th police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision at the junction... Read more of this article
Extraordinary Municipal Election On October 17
An extraordinary municipal election for the Corporation of St. George to fill the seat of Municipal Residents’ Councillor, will be held on Thursday, October 17, at Penno’s Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal in St. George. A spokesperson said, “This election is only for municipal residents of the municipality of St. George. Registration for this election... Read more of this article
Passing Of Art Torch: A Daddy & Daughter Show
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art announced the opening of “Passing of the Art Torch: A Daddy and Daughter Show” featuring the work of well-known Bermudian painter, illustrator and cartoonist, Al Seymour and his daughter Lisa Pace. “Art is a life-long passion for Mr. Seymour. Al recalls a burning desire to draw and paint beginning in the... Read more of this article
Masonry Apprenticeship Training Opportunity
The Department of Workforce Development in partnership with the Bermuda College/PACE, and the Construction Association of Bermuda are encouraging interested individuals to register for an upcoming masonry apprenticeship training programme. The programme will include classroom and on-the-job learn and earn training and various learning and teaching techniques... Read more of this article
Cricket: Rawlins & Sussex In Strong Position
Delray Rawlins and his Sussex teammates look set to propel themselves right back into the Specsavers County Championship Second Division promotion race after dominating the third day of the match against Gloucestershire at Bristol. On the brink of a second successive victory, Sussex posted 370 to establish a first-innings lead of 170 and then reduced... Read more of this article
Town Hall Meeting On Immigration Reform
The Ministry of National Security will hold a town hall meeting on immigration reform on Thursday, 19 September, between 6:30pm and 8:00pm at the Berkeley Institute. “Minster of National Security, Wayne Caines, JP, MP, Renee Ming, MP, Christopher Famous, MP, Leah Scott, MP, Benjamin Smith and William Madeiros will discuss Comprehensive Immigration... Read more of this article
House Of Assembly Sessions On Sept 13 & 27th
The House of Assembly will return for two “special sittings” on September 13th and 27th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government is advising the public that the House of Assembly will return for two special sittings on September 13th and 27th, to debate important legislation prior to the Convening of the Legislature in November. “The... Read more of this article
