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| The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 43-year-old Edward Welch. A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Welch is described as brown complexioned, approximately 5’ 7” in height and weighing about 140 lbs. He is bald, clean shaven and wears glasses. “He was last seen at his Cove Valley Drive, St. Georges residence […] |
| Minister of National Security Michael Weeks attended the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters on Friday to participate in the BFRS Employee Awards Ceremony, with a number of personnel receiving awards. Civilian Staff 5 Year Award Yaima Govia [Administration] Renee Raynor [Emergency Medical Dispatcher] Rochelle Marshall [Emergency Medical Dispatcher] Civilian Staff 10 Year Award Jokeita […] |
| The Bermuda Tourism Authority has released a video that provides a look at 2022′s Carnival in Bermuda. The video’s description says, “Experience Carnival in Bermuda, a five-star celebration with a passion for culture. With live performances, soca music, and fun that never stops. The annual event usually takes place in June.” Related Stories Bermuda Heroes […] |
Western Stars made light work of Warwick as they romped to victory in the fifth round of the Athene T20 Prem…
Good afternoon Acting Chief Fire Officer and members of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, special guests, family and friends.
I am pleased to be here to participate in this year’s BFRS Employee Awards Ceremony where we will recognise the contributions of the men and women within the BFRS. Their dedication is matched by their humility, and it is my privilege to highlight their excellent work.
“The labo(u)r movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress”. These words come from a 1965 speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and perfectly frame the historical significance of labour movements the world over and especially in Bermuda. Beyond the workers’ daily labour, the Movement galvanized women and men into a united body, determined to secure basic rights and freedoms for all people.
Good Afternoon – Minister Lawrence Scott, Acting Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Acting Director of Youth, Recreation and Sport, our guest of honour Mr Jah- nhai Perinchief:
We are here today at the Cabinet Office to welcome Jah-nhai home and congratulate him on his historic bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, last month.
Good afternoon:
I am pleased to join the Hon Premier to welcome home Jah-Nhai Perinchief, one of our elite athletes and celebrate his achievement in winning the bronze medal in the triple jump at the recent Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
| Sunday, September 4 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, hazy at times, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6.55am and sunset […] |
| Adam Hall and his Bowie Baysox baseball team faced the Erie SeaWolves in the most important series of the season for both teams. Bowie took a one-game lead on Erie in the Eastern League Southwest Division after a 6 – 5 win. There are just 17 games left in the regular season. The second-half champion […] |
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday September 3rd. On Saturday the Norwegian Joy cruise ship and the MT Silent oil products tanker are expected, on Sunday the Oleander container ship and the Enchantment of the Seas cruise ship will arrive, and on […] |
| After a “strong smell of diesel” was detected by a resident of Hinson’s Island, four overflowing barrels of diesel were discovered aboard a vessel, A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Thursday, September 1 at 5.52pm, a resident of Hinson’s Island reported to BMOC a strong smell of diesel. The Coast Guard were tasked […] |
| The Bermuda Cupcake Company will be holding a Halloween Drive-By on Sunday, October 30 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm on Palmetto Road in Pembroke. The Bermuda Cupcake Company posted the graphic below online, saying, “No tricks, just treats. Short on scares, big on fun. The Drive-By creates a fun safer experience for children and adults alike […] |
| AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Ratings of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Lombard International Life Assurance Company [Philadelphia, PA], Lombard International Life Assurance Company of New York [New York, NY], Lombard International Life Assurance Company [Bermuda] Ltd. [Bermuda] and Lombard International […] |
| September 2 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,401.28, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 70 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 […] |
| Saturday, September 3 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, chance of a shower or 2, mainly early, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near […] |
Good morning members of the media,
As we learn to Live with Covid, the Department of Public Transportation (DPT) will transition back to the 2019 level of student transportation services. This means that students using public buses will see changes as they go to and from school.
Over the last two years, under an established COVID protocol, the DPT provided minibuses to transport students directly to and from school. Students were collected and dropped off at the nearest bus stop to their homes or destination.
Good Morning and Welcome,
I am joined by the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott, to update parents, guardians, students, and the general public on the planning and preparations underway for the start of the 2022/23 school year. Today we will share information on the following:
| [Opinion column written by OBA Senator Dr Douglas De Couto] In recent opinion pieces, PLP politicians have tried to paint a rosy picture of Bermuda’s economy. However, everyone knows that over the years the PLP has presided over a general decline in the economy and a ballooning national debt. And no amount of out-of-touch spin […] |
| Masterworks Museum will be hosting an opening reception for a show titled ‘Finders Keepers’ on Friday, September 9th from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “This fall, artist Jon Legere invites you to play a game. Opening Friday, September 9th in the Masterworks Museums Rick Faries Gallery is ‘Finders Keepers,’ a collection of guardian jugs […] |
| The Cambridge Beaches resort in the west end has opened the ‘Sunken Harbor Club’, which it describes as ‘a dockside tavern and tropical cocktail bar overlooking Mangrove Bay with a unique dining experience created by longtime Executive Chef Keith DeShields.’ A spokesperson said, “Sunken Harbor Club will open its doors on September 1, 2022 at […] |