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BF&M To Close On Monday Due Hurricane Teddy
BF&M Limited announced that its offices will be closed on Monday [Sept 21] due to Hurricane Teddy. A spokesperson said, “BF&M wishes to inform customers that its offices will be closed on Monday, 21 September due to Hurricane Teddy. Please take all necessary precautions to prepare at this time. Updates about our reopening will be issued... Read more of this article
SEC: Unikrn To Pay $6.1 Million Penalty
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against Unikrn Inc “for conducting an unregistered initial coin offering [ICO] of digital asset securities” and said that Unikrn “agreed to settle the charges by paying a $6.1 million penalty.” A statement from the SEC said, “The Securities and Exchange Commission... Read more of this article
Pre-General Election Poll Shows PLP In Lead
According to the latest public opinion poll by Global Research, “if an election were held tomorrow the PLP would very likely win a majority of votes.” A spokesperson said, “A recently concluded Global Research poll shows that the majority of voters approve of the PLP’s performance and leadership, and if an election were held tomorrow... Read more of this article
Govt: EMO To Meet About Hurricane Teddy
The Minister of National Security Renee Ming will chair an Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] today to discuss Hurricane Teddy. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming will chair an Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] today [Sept. 18] to get the latest update on hurricane Teddy. “Hurricane... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 18th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Hurricane Teddy is a threat to Bermuda, man injured in industrial accident in St George’s, two vehicle collision in Devonshire, burglary at Southampton Resort Ocean Club, enter Youth Pitch, Dr Patrick Murray joins BCHC as radiation oncologist, new poll says 53% favour same-sex marriage, HSBC Bank to close on Monday due to Teddy, Governor says no... Read more of this article
HSBC Bank To Close On Monday Due To Teddy
In what marks the first announcement we have of a closure due to Hurricane Teddy, HSBC Bank Bermuda said they will be closed for business on Monday [Sept 21] due to the “threat of Hurricane Teddy. A spokesperson said, “Due to the threat of Hurricane Teddy to the Island, HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited will be closed for business on Monday, 21st... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 626 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 626 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases to date remains at 178, with 5 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 626 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for Covid-19. “Bermuda has had 178 total confirmed... Read more of this article
General Election 2020: OBA On Education
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 17] to discuss education. Cole Simons remarks: Good day Bermuda, good day teachers, students – and parents. Over and over, we hear on the doorstep that education in Bermuda is the number one priority. Along with the state of the economy – it is. The cornerstone... Read more of this article
General Election 2020: PLP On Young People
The PLP held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 17] to “announce their accomplishments and platform commitments for our young people.” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward’s remarks: Good afternoon, Last week, we announced our accomplishments and our platform commitments for our seniors. Today, we’re pleased to announce our accomplishments... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda: 53% Favour Same-Sex Marriage
According to the latest public opinion poll by OUTBermuda, 53% of Bermudians now say they favour same-sex marriage. A spokesperson said, “This week, leaders and attorneys for OUTBermuda confirmed that the long-awaited, final stage of appeal for Bermuda’s historic marriage equality decision will take place in London on February 3 and 4, 2021... Read more of this article
Two Vehicle Collision In Devonshire
A two vehicle collision involving a motorcar and electric car took place in Devonshire this afternoon [Sept 17] with one person having to be extracted from a vehicle by the BFRS. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised there is a serious two vehicle, [motorcar and electric car] collision on Parson’s Lane in Devonshire. “Female driver of... Read more of this article
Burglary At Southampton Resort Ocean Club
A “significant quantity of cash and merchandise” was stolen during a burglary at the Resort Shop at the Fairmont Southampton Ocean Club. A police spokesperson said, “At 11:20 on Wednesday 16-Sep-2020, police received a report of a burglary at the Resort Shop, Southampton Princess Ocean Club, Southampton. “Information is that... Read more of this article
