Category: News
Photos: Bliss Health & Wellness Symposium
Bliss Women held their first Health and Wellness Symposium, titled ‘Envisioning Bliss for Men and Women,’ on Saturday, November 2 at the Salvation Army, North Street Citadel Hall in Hamilton to help raise funds for their roof project. A spokesperson said, “It was successful in bringing together residents to discuss the health challenges... Read more of this article
Interns: Maxanne Caines & Jennifer Phillips
As part of the Cabinet Office’s overseas internship programme this summer, Maxanne Caines and Jennifer Phillips interned with the Government of Bermuda within the overseas office in Brussels. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the Cabinet Office’s overseas internship programme this summer, two Bermudians interned with the Government... Read more of this article
Video: Ocean Treks Show Features Bermuda
Wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin’s globe-trotting travels for his ABC TV series Ocean Treks brought him to Bermuda earlier this year, and footage from his report on the island can now be seen online. The Bermuda episode of Ocean Treks aired on October 26 and the segment now online focusses on the ecology of the South Shore coastline, which... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 7th Bernews Morning Newsflash
MIH acquires controlling interest in Bermuda Stock Exchange, Government update mailed to households, Hurricane Alley entertainment centre opens, Crime Stoppers receives award in Singapore, Dr. Kyjuan Brown launches new product line, Xtreme Sports to open Fun Zone on Friday, Public school registration dates released and Bahá’ís make presentation... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 6 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
MIH Acquires Controlling Interest In BSX
Miami International Holdings [MIH] — the parent holding company of the MIAX, MIAX PEARL and MIAX Emerald options exchanges — and the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] announced that MIH has acquired a controlling interest in the BSX. According to the announcement, the “controlling interest aligns directly with MIH’s corporate strategy... Read more of this article
By-Election & Municipal Election Nomination Day
The Nomination Day for the by-election in Constituency #17 Pembroke Central and Extraordinary Municipal Election for the Corporation of St. George will take place tomorrow [Nov 7]. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised of the following information in advance of Nomination Day, which is tomorrow, November 7, 2019. By-election Constituency... Read more of this article
Road Closures For Plant Construction Extended
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that the two road closures to be held simultaneously from Monday, December 10 through to January 2020 to accommodate construction of the North Power Plant at BELCO have been extended to Tuesday, March 31, 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising motorists and pedestrians... Read more of this article
2019 Second Quarter Gross Domestic Product
Today [Nov 6], the Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert, released the Quarter 2, 2019 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] publication from the Department of Statistics. The Minister explained, “After adjusting for inflation, the GDP in constant prices for the second quarter increased 4.3 per cent. The growth in the second quarter was driven... Read more of this article
Public School Registration Dates Released
The Department of Education announced the Bermuda Public School registration dates for preschools and senior schools. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education is pleased to announce the following registration dates: “Parents of students currently enrolled will receive pre-printed registration forms that will be provided... Read more of this article
Xtreme Sports To Open Fun Zone On Friday
Xtreme Sports Bermuda will open the ‘Xtreme Sports Fun Zone’ this Friday [Nov 8] in St Davids, with the facility set to feature a Nerf Gun arena, indoor skating rink, Slime Zone Lab, and more. A spokesperson said, “Xtreme Sports Bermuda, hosts of the annual Xtreme Sports Corporate Games and Life Size Inflatable Sports rentals will... Read more of this article
Dr Kyjuan Brown Launches New Product Line
Award-winning physician Dr. Kyjuan Brown, is aiming to inspire Bermudians of all ages to reach for their dreams – no matter how high they may seem – after accomplishing another professional milestone by launching his new line of hair growth products, available locally and internationally. “The Dr. Brown’s Laboratory product line... Read more of this article
