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Report Details Turks & Caico Population Growth
The Turks and Caicos Islands has one of the fastest growing populations in the Caribbean according to a new report, which says their population could reach 55,498 people by the year 2027, compared with 32,199 in 2012, with citizens of the Turks and Caicos constituting a “declining proportion.” ECLAC Caribbean said, “The population... Read more of this article
Knowledge Quest Holds Semi-Annual Party
Knowledge Quest Ltd, a scholarship provider since 2002, held its semi-annual party at Bacardi headquarters on 65 Pitts Bay Road on Monday, July 11. A spokesperson said, “Attending the party were approximately 60 people comprising current scholarship recipients, graduates, donors, directors, mentors, and volunteers. Bacardi HR Head Alana Rogers... Read more of this article
Celebrity Summit Returns With Injured Passenger
Officials on board the Celebrity Summit cruise ship which departed Bermuda earlier this evening made the decision to return to the island tonight [July 22] after a passenger was injured. Pilot boat St. David rendezvoused with the ship at approximately 9.30pm in the waters off the east end to disembark the injured man. The gentleman’s wife accompanied... Read more of this article
Two People Hospitalised After Dockyard Collision
Emergency services responded to a collision on Pender Road in Dockyard at approximately 10.30pm tonight [July 22] where it appears two cars collided resulting in two people being transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel arrived on the scene and cared for the injured persons until an attending... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For July 22
“Premier downplays UK Brexit threat to tourism arrival, fire officials begin investigation into Thursday morning inferno and wet weather leads to water truckers going out of business,” are some of the stories ZBM said are set to be covered in their newscast this evening. With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 22 2016
Today [July 22] saw 72,841 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $133,846.65 BD. 100 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $5.45 per share, while another 66,841 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $1.65 per share. The other 5,900 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday July 23
Saturday, July 23 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then cloudy skies late, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6.27am and sunset will be at 8.22pm. High tide... Read more of this article
Dr Brown: “A Long, Expensive Witch Hunt”
The fact that “no one is prepared to accept responsibility for spending over $2.2 million on a 6-person, full-time police unit dedicated solely to prosecuting him” is “shameful,” former Premier Dr. Ewart Brown said, adding that “it is bad enough that this money has been wasted, but it is shameful that the people in authority... Read more of this article
Two U.S. Navy Poseidon Aircraft Visit Bermuda
Bermuda is currently playing host to a pair of United States Navy P-8A Poseidon multi-mission aircraft with one of the planes seen landing today [July 22] at the L.F. Wade International Airport. Bernews unofficially understands that the aircraft may be on island for a few days while doing training missions in the area. The Navy’s website says,... Read more of this article
Preparations Underway For ALARYS Conference
Preparations are well underway for Latin America’s third biennial ALARYS risk-management conference in Bermuda this September, with early-bird registration and hotel rates offered via a new website launched by lead sponsor Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA]. The three-day event, to be held September 25–27 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Practice Day Held In Portsmouth
Today at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth started in spectacular style with the Red Arrows wowing the crowds across Portsmouth’s seafront with an outstanding display of aerobatic skill. On the water, Friday is designated official practice day, with four practice races taking place and the first two contests were dominated,... Read more of this article
Video: Singer Jah Cure Arrives In Bermuda
[Updated with video] Reggae star Jah Cure arrived in Bermuda this afternoon [July 22], flying in via a private jet and saying it is great “to back in paradise”. On his arrival, Jah Cure said he “loves Bermuda” and it was great “to back in paradise”. He said there are many festivals being held all over the world this... Read more of this article
