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Williams Wins Network Scholarship Award
Bermuda Education Network [BEN] announced that Chefanices Williams has been awarded the 2018 Bermuda Education Network Scholarship Award. Ms. Williams will receive $6000 to continue her undergraduate studies, in Social Work, at Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Jamaica. A graduate of the Berkeley Institute in 2017, Ms. Williams became eligible... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 28
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday April 28th. On Sunday the MS Sirena and the Norwegian Dawn cruise ships and the NACC Panarea cement carrier are expected, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Anthem cruise ship will arrive. On Wednesday the... Read more of this article
Everest Re Group’s 2018 First Quarter Results
Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, Ltd. reported first quarter 2018 net income of $210.3 million, or $5.11 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $291.6 million, or $7.07 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2017. After-tax operating income1 was $219.7 million, or $5.34 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2018,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 27 2018
April 27 saw 2,560 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 42,460.00 BD. 1,500 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing up 5.0% at $10.50 per share, while another 1,000 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, closing even at $26.50 per share. 60 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing at an... Read more of this article
Photos: Dawn Service Marks Anzac Day
In commemoration of Anzac Day [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] 2018, a group of around 50 people gathered on the lawn at the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] Camp in Warwick for the traditional sunrise service on Wednesday [April 25]. The Australian and New Zealand community on the island stood with Bermudians, English and other nationalities during... Read more of this article
ABIC Supports Career Pathways Programme
The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] was recently invited by the Career Pathways Coordinators from The Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy to assist with securing work placements for their S3 students who are interested in careers in international business. A spokesperson said, “For one half day a week for 12 weeks... Read more of this article
MP Dr Grant Gibbons To Retire From Politics
[Updating] OBA MP Dr Grant Gibbons will be retiring from politics, he has just announced in Parliament, with his formal resignation as an MP to be effective on April 30th. Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden said, “It is with appreciation and sadness that we announce the very well deserved retirement from politics of our colleague The Hon Dr. Grant... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 27 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 Saturday April 28
Saturday, April 28 is expected to see rain showers along with windy conditions, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6.35am and sunset will be at 7.57pm. High tide will be at 8.10am... Read more of this article
Garden Club Holding Big Plant Sale Tomorrow
The Garden Club will be hosting a Big Plant Sale tomorrow [April 28] starting at 8.00am at the slat house in the Botanical Gardens, with the sale including roses, herbs, fruits and veggies, hydrangea, coreopsis, geranium, succulents, and more. President of The Garden Club of Bermuda Cindy Young said, “Our big Plant Sale, which we don’t do that... Read more of this article
Reminder: Traffic Restrictions On Saturday
The Ministry of Public Works is reminding that there will be parking and road restrictions in place for the MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda. “Racing takes place tomorrow, Saturday 28th April 2018 from 7.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. on various roads in and around the City of Hamilton,” the Ministry said. “The public is strongly encouraged... Read more of this article
Ministry: 75 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Apr 27] with seventy-five bus runs cancelled. We asked the cause of these cancellations and the Ministry told Bernews they are “caused by the ongoing challenges with an old fleet.” Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled... Read more of this article
