On Thursday, December 12th, Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert led a delegation aboard the Sky Princess to mark the vessel’s inaugural visit to Bermuda with a ceremonial plaque exchange. A spokesperson said, “This marks the Sky Princess’s first call to Bermuda since its launch in 2019. The ship arrived in Bermuda on December 11th, one […]
16th, December 2024, 09:03pm
A staff gift drive at the Bermuda Monetary Authority has collected just over 150 toys and more than $10,500 in gift card vouchers, bringing holiday cheer and much-needed help to children and families in need. A spokesperson said, “Gift cards included vouchers for BELCO, Lindo’s Market, The Marketplace and Gibbons Company to help families with […]
16th, December 2024, 09:00pm
After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 2.7% in August – the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 5.4% when compared to August 2023, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the August 2024 Retail Sales […]
16th, December 2024, 08:58pm
Bermuda have been crowned champions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub Regional Qualifier after defeating the Cayman Islands by 13 runs in Buenos Aires, Argentina, today [December 16]. Batting first after winning the toss, Bermuda posted 139 for the loss of six wickets, with Onias Bascome scoring 42, captain Terryn Fray hitting […]
16th, December 2024, 08:57pm
The Bermuda Police Service confirmed the death of Khiry Furbert, who died following a shooting early this morning. Acting Detective Chief Inspector Clifford Roberts said, “It is with regret that the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of Mr. Khiry Furbert, in his 34th year of life and father to an 11 year […]
16th, December 2024, 08:56pm
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 […]
16th, December 2024, 06:58pm
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 16] include public notification, acting appointments and trademark applications. Information Statement Ministry Of Tourism Culture And Sports HQ Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1114/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 16 December, 2024 Bermuda PATI [Information Statement] Ministry Of Tourism, Culture […]
16th, December 2024, 06:33pm
Tuesday December 17 is expected to be partly cloudy, 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 ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 7:14am and sunset will be at 5:16pm. […]
16th, December 2024, 06:00pm
Consumers paid 2.3% more in August than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ August 2024 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 2.3 per cent more […]
16th, December 2024, 05:16pm
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has provided schedule updates for the upcoming Friendship and Shield matches. Note: Time Change: The Friendship matches scheduled on Sunday, December 22nd and Thursday, December 26th will kick off at 2:00pm not 2:30pm. Thursday, December 26th Friendship & Shield Semi-final matches will take place at Bernard Park Time: 12:00pm & […]
16th, December 2024, 05:13pm