The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Nov 8], with the 2024 Throne Speech outlining the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead. Senators, Ministers, Members of Parliament, and other dignitaries attended the proceedings. Related Stories Convening Of The Legislature This Friday Chamber Of Commerce On Throne Speech Nonprofit Alliance Response To Throne Speech […]
8th, November 2024, 07:30pm
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 […]
8th, November 2024, 06:58pm
“We believe it would be more beneficial for the economy and society overall if the Government focused on strengthening its existing responsibilities before extending its reach into further areas of the private sector,” the Chamber of Commerce said following today’s Throne Speech. A spokesperson said, “It was positive to see a couple of points that […]
8th, November 2024, 06:48pm
Saturday November 9 is expected to be windy, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6:43am and sunset will be at 5:21pm. High […]
8th, November 2024, 06:00pm
The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda issued a response following the government’s Throne Speech. A spokesperson said, “The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda commends the government for the focus of today’s Throne Speech on early intervention and prevention, cost of living reduction and ongoing collaboration with the Third Sector. “Continued emphasis on education reform as well as development of […]
8th, November 2024, 05:51pm
Observances will be held on Monday [Nov 11] for Remembrance Day, including the Remembrance Day Parade and the laying of wreaths at the Cenotaph. A Government spokesperson said, “On Monday, November 11, the Remembrance Day Parade will take place to commemorate those who fell in the two World Wars and other campaigns of the Allied […]
8th, November 2024, 05:10pm
[Updated] Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson is holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 8] to give his initial reflection of the Throne Speech. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 4.19pm: Mr. Richardson said, “Today’s Throne Speech should have offered a beacon of hope to […]
8th, November 2024, 03:20pm
[Updated] Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson is holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 8] to give his initial reflection of the Throne Speech. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 4.19pm: Mr. Richardson said, “Today’s Throne Speech should have offered a beacon of hope to […]
8th, November 2024, 03:20pm
The Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association is seeking support to provide holiday assistance to 300 families with grocery and BELCO vouchers. A spokesperson said, “The dedicated staff at the Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association [LCCA] are no strangers when it comes to helping those in need. They do it all year long. “Whether it be providing food […]
8th, November 2024, 02:16pm
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of the Remembrance Day Public Holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on closed Monday, 11 November 2024, in observance of the Remembrance Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Tuesday, […]
8th, November 2024, 02:09pm