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December 20 saw 150 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $396.80 BD. 50 were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $5.00 per share, while the other 100 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing up 6.1% at $1.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,514.56, up 0.02% […]

Lucrecia Simmons, a teacher at Somersfield Academy, saved a choking student during the school’s Thankful Lunch. A spokesperson said, “During what began as a joyful gathering at Somersfield Academy’s Thankful Lunch, an unexpected emergency unfolded that could have ended in tragedy—a young student began choking. However, the swift and composed actions of Lucrecia Simmons, a […]

Anthony Williams Jr. was sentenced to prison time by the Nottingham Crown Court after being found guilty of possession of a knife and theft. The Nottingham Post report said, “A knifeman with a habit of carrying weapons was chased and caught by a group of men who saw him threaten to stab a shopkeeper. Nottingham […]

Bermudian Jahdia Spencer was elected Labour councillor for West Thamesmead in a by-election. The Greenwich Wire reported, “Labour’s Jahdia Spencer won the West Thamesmead by-election – but little more than one in eight voters cast their ballots on the last Thursday before Christmas. Spencer won 464 votes – 45.1 per cent of the vote – while the […]

BELCO advised that following an approvals process by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, electricity tariffs will change for all meters read on or after January 1, 2025, saying that “while base rates will see an increase, the Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR] will decrease in January, resulting in an overall decrease for the average residential customer.” A […]

BE Solar has successfully completed a renewable energy project at the Bermuda Red Cross headquarters as part of their “initiative to help charities and businesses support each other with clean energy.” A spokesperson said, “This innovative project not only helps advance the Bermuda Red Cross sustainability goals but also strengthens the organization’s resilience and operational […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 20] include appointment of marriage officer, acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered and contracts. Marriage Officer: Jean Ann Dill Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Appointment of Marriage Officer Notice ID: GN1153/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 20 December, 2024 Appointment Of Marriage Officer […]

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is working to “waterproof, stabilise, and save the Casemates Barracks and Upper Ordnance buildings.” A spokesperson said, “Major progress has been made by the National Museum of Bermuda to waterproof, stabilise, and save the Casemates Barracks and Upper Ordnance buildings. This is thanks to funds raised by the Museum’s […]

Phase I of the runway resurfacing at LF Wade International Airport is complete. A spokesperson said, “After two years of planning for the resurfacing of Bermuda’s only runway at the LF Wade International Airport, Skyport, operators of the Airport who are tasked with transforming Bermuda’s airport infrastructure and services, advises that Phase I of its […]

BELCO announced adjusted holiday hours for its Customer Experience Team, with closures on December 25 and 26, and resuming normal operations on December 27, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO or the Company] has announced that the BELCO Customer Experience Team, inclusive of Cashiers, Customer Service Representatives, and Credit & Collections, […]

The campaign to plant “peace trees” across Bermuda has continued with a tree presented to the Department of Parks “with the goal of having it planted at Fort Scaur.” A spokesperson said, “Over recent years, a campaign involving ‘peace trees’ being planted throughout the island offered a community response to the cycle of violence. In […]

A powerboat racing documentary television series, Wave WarFare – featuring four Super Stock teams, including S-25 Team Bermuda – will premiere on Amazon Prime and Samsung TV next month. S-25 Team Bermuda, Team Big East, Team Celcius and Team S2 are among the teams competing in the Wave Cup. Bermudian’s Steven Bridges and David Selley, […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board revealed that analysis undertaken on Wednesday [Dec 18] “showed that 42 of its 90 beds on the acute care inpatient units were filled with people who were medically fit for discharge.” A spokesperson said, “That is 46% of all inpatient beds in the Acute Care Wing [ACW]. The average length of stay […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Local chef Bryan Rebello and his house-mates have once again spread holiday cheer by creating an eco-friendly Christmas crib at their apartment in Pembroke. Bryan Rebello, Prinol Dias, Mervin Figueredo, Dixon Lopes, and Abhijit Perera spent more than a month crafting the intricate 12ft Nativity scene. The crib, made entirely from […]

December 19 saw 700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $14,000.00 BD. 700 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 7.6% at $20.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,514.01, up 0.52% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]

The Government’s Pre-Budget Report and the Fiscal Responsibility Panel report “provide a vivid contrast” as “the PLP document is Government’s political propaganda” and “the independent document shows our fiscal reality,” OBA Shadow Minister for Finance Senator Douglas De Couto said, while the PLP said they are “committed to reducing costs, creating opportunities, and ensuring fairness for […]