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| May 13 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,335.84, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company […]
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| An 18-year-old male is “currently in custody assisting with the ongoing investigation into the firearm incident” at Divots, the police have confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm an 18-year-old male,is currently in custody assisting with the ongoing investigation into the firearm incident, which occurred at Divots Bar and Grill, Belmont Hills […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 13] include acting appointments, exemption to Royal Jet Bermuda, liquor licence, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, and air navigation order. Assistant Justice Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0516/2022 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 13 May 2022 […]
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| 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 […]
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| Saturday, May 14 is expected to see bright with some hazy sunshine, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.21am and sunset will […]
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Today, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the February 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.
The Minister explained, “In February 2022, consumers paid 2.5 per cent more than they did a year ago for the same basket of goods and services.”
Last evening (May 12), Premier David Burt and Minister of Tourism, Vance Campbell hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the Fairmont Southampton Princess. The Premier and Minister were joined by Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) President Chris Furbert.
The meeting was an opportunity for the public to gather more information about the benefits of this project, which will create jobs and create economic growth.
| Following the news that Governor Rena Lalgie will “reserve Assent” of the Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022, the Government issued a short statement that said they will “await the position of the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs regarding this matter.” A Government spokesperson said: “We have received the correspondence from the Governor […]
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| After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 4.7% in February – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 4.4% when compared to February 2021, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2022 Retail Sales Index. […]
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| The Department of Culture will host its second annual Cultural Stakeholder Conference on Sunday [May 15], which will “bring together key members of the island’s artistic and creative community.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets will open the in-person event, which takes place at the Spanish Point […]
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| Japan Driver Nathan Outteridge has issued an urgent plea for financial backing and said the team “may not be able to enter Season 3 if it does not receive support.” It comes after the news that Japan would sit out the first three events of the season to allow fully-funded newcomer teams Canada and Switzerland […]
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| The Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess will take place tomorrow [May 14] and Sunday [May 15] in Bermuda, with a press conference held today [May 13] showcasing the event and providing a preview of some of the expected action. Bernews will have full coverage of the SailGP event this weekend, and you can […]
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| Sailing fans in the East End can enjoy a traffic-free journey this weekend with a non-stop ferry to the Bermuda SailGP, which will be held in the west end. A spokesperson said, “If you live in St. George’s skip the hour-long drive toward the West End and instead hop on the island’s water taxi to […]
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| Consumers paid 2.5% more in February than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, “The Transport & Foreign Travel sector continued to be the most significant contributor [+9.4 per cent] to the twelve-month increase in the […]
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| “As crypto companies face growing scrutiny from policymakers in the US, they are increasingly turning to friendlier and less bureaucratic jurisdictions like Bermuda to grow their businesses and test new products,” according to a report from Bloomberg. The story said, “The self-governing British territory was one of the first places to establish a regulatory framework for digital […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] concluded the New York City executive forum on Wednesday [May 11] – Bermuda’s first since 2019. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Minister of Economy and Labour, The Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP; BDA Chair, Stephen Weinstein; and BDA CEO, David Hart attended on behalf of Bermuda along with numerous private […]
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| Wesley Methodist Church will be hosting a grand-opening party for their Little Free Library on Sunday, May 22nd at 12.15pm. A spokesperson said, “Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon with more than 100,000 around the world in over 100 countries — from Italy to Brazil to Japan to Bermuda. Now, a new Little Free […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy resumes her quest to become a four-time world champion when she competes in her opening race this year at the World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama tomorrow [May 14]. Duffy made a perfect start to her title defence by storming to victory in Abu Dhabi in November last year and […]
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| Delray Rawlins and his Sussex teammates overcame the loss of England seamer Ollie Robinson to food poisoning and dismissed Leicestershire for just 210 after Foxes’ captain Colin Ackermann had chosen to bat first on a good if dry pitch at the Upton Steel County Ground. Robinson managed just a single over at half pace before […]
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| Bermuda track and field athletes Zekiah Lewis and Sadiq Nurse recently represented their universities at outdoor meets. Zekiah Lewis Zekiah Lewis and her Quinnipiac women’s outdoor track & field teammates finished in third place at the 2022 MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Lewis finished in 11th in the women’s triple jump with a leap […]
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| Marvin Brangman was back in action competing in the 2022 Biltmore Challenge Endurance Ride in Asheville, North Carolina. Brangman competed in the 50-mile Endurance Ride on Dinkelmann Arabians horse DCM Madiba. The event started with 52 competitors, with 43 finishers, Brangman finished in 16th place. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett […]
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| Alexander Miller competed in the GP Juul Marinus, the second round of the Belgian Cup. Miller — representing Jonge Rakkers Vollezele Racing — finished 125th, just 8 seconds behind the winner clocking 3:21:29. Nathan Székely won the race for Elites-without-contract, after the 157.2 kilometers Road Race around Zandhoven [Province of Antwerp] clocking 3:21:21, he was […]
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| In advance of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess this weekend, the Bermuda Tourism Authority and City of Hamilton hosted the SailGP Street Fest event yesterday evening [May 12] in Hamilton, with crowds of people coming out to enjoy the entertainment, vendors and more. Charles H. Jeffers II, Chief Executive Officer at […]
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