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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 24 2018
May 24 saw 22,355 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $213,552.95 BD. 11,000 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing up 2.4% at $2.95 per share, while another 10,000 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing up 3.3% at $15.50 per share. 1,355 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 16.7% at $21.00... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist Injured In Somerset Crash
Emergency services responded to a crash tonight [May 24] that occurred on Middle Road in Somerset where it appears a motorcycle crashed near Somerset Bridge. Police have part of the roadway blocked off and one person is said to have been transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. Further details are limited at this time, however we... Read more of this article
Premier Joins Call With UK Prime Minister
[Updated] Premier David Burt, this afternoon [May 24] joined other OT leaders on a 35 minute phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Theresa May about the UK Parliament’s vote on imposing a public register of beneficial ownership on Overseas Territories. The Premier said, “During the call, I restated the Government of Bermuda’s position: this... Read more of this article
Win Free Tickets To PURE 2018 “White Fete”
The tenth annual White Fete will be staged at the National Sports Centre North Field on Sunday, June 17, featuring performances by Machel Montano, DJ Young Chow, DJ Rusty G, Jazzy T of Renaissance, Mista Genius, and Markie T, among others, with Bernews giving away four pairs of free tickets – a total of eight – to the show. The giveaways... Read more of this article
What We Share: Bermuda Day Booklet Released
In advance of the much anticipated festivities on Friday, the Government has released the official Bermuda Day booklet today, which contains the schedule of events, the parade route, the parade order and more. The Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race starts at 8.50am in Somerset and finishes on Cedar Avenue, the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 24 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 Friday May 25
Friday, May 25 is expected to see a few passing clouds, otherwise generally sunny, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6.15am and sunset will be at 8.16pm. High tide will be at 6.07am... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Meets With Mustafa Ingham
Premier David Burt welcomed Mr. Mustafa Ingham, a young Bermudian sailor, to the Cabinet Office. Premier Burt stated, “It was great to meet this young Bermudian who is a role model for Bermuda’s youth. He is the first enrollee in the Volvo Ocean Race Academy. “Through hard work and determination he passed rigorous exams and maintained an intense... Read more of this article
US Consulate & BUEI Host Free Film Festival
The U.S. Consulate is partnering with the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] to offer a free summer film series May – August. The public is welcome to attend a free matinee on the last Saturday of each month featuring films that cover a range of interesting topics from women in science, ocean conservation, endangered wildlife and American... Read more of this article
Where Are They Now? Mummies With Tummies
[Written by Robyn Bardgett] Injuries and sickness can sideline even the most seasoned runners. But one thing that didn’t keep four keen runners off the racecourse seven years ago was pregnancy. In 2011, when the relay portion of the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby had just been introduced, Ashley Couper Estwanik, Anna Laura Hocking, Vivienne Lochhead... Read more of this article
Delegates Praise Bermuda Healthcare Forum
Leading healthcare industry and liability experts have praised the Bermuda insurance market for “its capacity, collaboration and creative solutions” following the second Bermuda Healthcare Forum, held last month at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club. A BDA pokesperson said, “The event saw more than 200 healthcare industry... Read more of this article
Volleyball Teams Named For Tournament In US
The Bermuda Volleyball Association have named the Men’s & Women’s Senior Teams that will compete in the USA Volleyball Open National Championships in Dallas, Texas from May 28-30, 2018. The women’s team is continuing on the momentum built at the Bermuda Open in April, 2018. This will be the first time this group of players has competed in... Read more of this article
