Stakeholders Meet & Discuss Community Violence

More than 100 key stakeholders representing charities, Government agencies and helping organisations met at the Hamilton Princess last week for an event which “brought together invited stakeholders working on the frontline against community violence for focused and robust discussions over the issue.” A spokesperson said, “The list of agencies in attendance includes Citizens Uprooting Racism […]
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Bacardi Limited Announces Leadership Moves

Bermuda headquartered Bacardi Limited announced a “series of C-suite talent moves within global commercial and finance and the North America business.” A spokesperson said, “Current Regional President for North America Pete Carr will take on the newly created role of Executive Vice President and Global Growth Officer. Pete will be responsible for commercial excellence and strategy, […]
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CIDT Highlights New Aquatic Therapies

The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Community Intellectual Disability Team [CIDT] highlighted new aquatic therapies at their Exceptional Fall BBQ Celebration. A spokesperson said, “Members of the community with intellectual disabilities, together with their family and friends, attended the free event at Clearwater Beach. Hosted by the CIDT, the social event was not only a fun get […]
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Elaine Blair-Cristopher Appointed As Director

The Cabinet Office has appointed Elaine Blair-Christopher as the Director of the Office of Project Management and Procurement. A government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office announced the appointment of Elaine Blair-Christopher as the Director of the Office of Project Management and Procurement. “In this role, Mrs. Blair-Christopher will work under the direction of the Permanent […]
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People’s Pharmacy Announces New Hours

People’s is announcing new hours for both of its locations, effective today [Oct 3], with the company saying they recognise that “customer activity has changed, and there is reduced foot traffic in the city post-pandemic.” A spokesperson said, “The new shortened hours for the Victoria Street shop are : People’s [Victoria Street] Monday-Saturday 8:00am-7:00pm Sunday […]
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Cricket: First & Premier Division T20 Results

Bailey’s Bay, St. George’s Cricket Club, Somerset Cricket Club, Western Stars, St. George’s Cricket Club, Cleveland County all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier Division T20 cricket action. Bailey’s Bay Won by 13 Runs: Bailey’s Bay 158/6 Warwick Workmen’s Club 145 At the Sea Breeze Oval, Bailey’s Bay defeated Warwick Workmen’s Club by 13 runs, […]
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Minister Weeks On Firefighters, Airport & More

The cost of the 35 overseas firefighters “through to the end of March is anticipated to be approximately $2.75 million,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, adding that the overseas firefighters allow us to “maintain uninterrupted flight operations at the airport” and “eleven local persons are being hired from November to train as airport […]
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Photos: Consulate’s ‘Study With US’ Event

United States Consul General Karen Grissette welcomed education partners, stakeholders, and special guests to her residence to develop education partnerships in support of the Consulate’s upcoming Study with ‘US’ campaign Wednesday evening. A spokesperson said, “To reinforce the longstanding educational exchange ties between the United States and Bermuda, the U.S. Consulate built support for the […]
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Minister Updates On Govt’s $150 School Initiative

As of September 29th, the Ministry has received 2,253 applications from parents and guardians for the $150 school relief, of which 1,725 applications have been vetted for approval by the Ministry of Education and forwarded to the Accountant General’s office for payment and of those 1,725 vetted applications, the Accountant General’s Office has processed 933 […]
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Zero Import Duty For 21 Essential Categories

The Customs Tariff Amendment [No.3] Act 2022 ”reduces the rate of import duty to zero for 21 categories of essential goods,” the Government said today, with the goods including items such as certain foods, laundry detergent, dish detergent, diapers, and feminine supplies. A Government spokesperson said, “As first promised in July, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt […]
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