Category: News
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
Hurricane Alley Entertainment Centre Opens
Hurricane Alley – which dubs itself as “Bermuda’s premier indoor entertainment centre in the heart of Hamilton” – is now open, offering an number of games, a café, licensed bar, catering services, and more. The entertainment available at Hurricane Alley includes golf, virtual reality, table tennis, karaoke, darts, gaming,... Read more of this article
Government Update Mailed To Households
The Government has mailed out a “two year review document” to households across the island, with the Premier saying that the “document is a summary of how we have delivered for the people for Bermuda over the past two years and acknowledges the continued mission to change the status quo that has failed so many of our fellow Bermudians.” A... Read more of this article
Column: “Committed To Investing In The Island”
[Opinion column written by Algonquin CEO Ian Robertson] When Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. [Algonquin] was founded in 1988 to develop and own generating stations in mostly remote regions of Canada, it was imperative to build and maintain strong relationships with the communities in which we operate, primarily through job creation, excellent... Read more of this article
Senate: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Nov 6] and the Government Loans Amendment [No. 2] Act 2019, the Casino Gaming [Miscellaneous] Amendment Act 2019, the Incorporated Segregated Accounts Companies Act 2019, and the Misuse of Drugs [Hemp] Amendment Act 2019 are due for their first reading. Update: Live broadcast... Read more of this article
