Local News From Every Source
| The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted their first track meet of 2022, with one athlete meeting the Carifta Standard time. Jaeda Grant met the Under 17 Girls 1500m time as she finished third overall in the mixed division in a time of 5:12.35, Teddy Shum clocked a winning time of 4:29.05 in the 1500m, while […]
|
| Monday, January 17 is expected to see rain showers, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will be at 5:38pm. […]
|
The Ministry of Health advises that effective immediately, mandatory quarantine will no longer be required for contacts of a positive case if persons are not experiencing COVID symptoms and your last vaccine dose (2nd dose or booster dose) was received within the last 6 months. However, it is strongly recommended that daily antigen tests be taken for self-monitoring during the seven days after close contact, especially if you will be entering a workplace setting or place where you will be in contact with others outside of your household.
| “Effective immediately, mandatory quarantine will no longer be required for contacts of a positive case if persons are not experiencing Covid symptoms and your last vaccine dose [2nd dose or booster dose] was received within the last 6 months,” the Ministry advised today [Jan 16]. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health advises that effective […]
|
| “Effective immediately, mandatory quarantine will no longer be required for contacts of a positive case if persons are not experiencing Covid symptoms and your last vaccine dose [2nd dose or booster dose] was received within the last 6 months,” the Ministry advised today [Jan 16]. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health advises that effective […]
|
| Logan Watson-Brown represented the University of Georgia in the Georgia Tech Fall Invitational. In the final standings, Watson-Brown and her ninth-ranked Georgia women finished first overall with 1,254 points, earning a tight win over runner-up Florida at 1,215. Watson-Brown finished 10th in the women’s 100 yard freestyle B final touching the wall in a time […]
|
| “In addition to the Church Street Branch which has been temporarily closed since January 14th, the Somerset Branch will be closed from Monday, January 17th until Wednesday, January 19th,” HSBC Bermuda announced today. “The decision to close has been made due to the current increase of Covid-19 cases and has been taken as a precautionary […]
|
| The Ministry will be extending the moratorium on new work permits issued for certain closed job categories for a six-month period, ending July 31st, with debt-collectors, telephone switchboard operators, pool/beach attendants, deckhands, and dispatchers [road transport] added to the ‘closed list,’ while recruiter and nail technicians have been moved from the ‘closed list’ into the […]
|
| Lt. Russann Francis has earned the Public Service Excellence Award, being recognized for her “outstanding service and leadership as the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service’s representative on the Ministry of National Security’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation team.” A spokesperson said, “Recently, Premier David Burt and Head of the Public Service Dr. Derrick Binns congratulated, […]
|
| Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins made an excellent showing to win the first race of the season in Spain. Hopkins, who competes for Equipo Essax, defeated the field of 103 riders in a time of 1:44:52, which 25 seconds ahead of the second place finisher Angel Llorett Pla who clocked 1:45.17, while Antonio Soriano finished third in […]
|
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Peter Rickards has devoted almost 20 years to coaching and developing young Bermudian footballers. Youth coaches rarely receive the same recognition and acclaim as their senior-level counterparts. And yet Rickards is among only a handful of Bermudians coaching overseas after recently accepting a position within the Sports and Education Trust programme […]
|
| Traffic controls were in effect in Flatt’s this morning [Jan 16] as a food truck was moved across the street using a crane. The Ministry of Public Works had previously advised that “the food truck located at Brightside Resort and Guest Apartments parking lot will be relocated by way of crane, to the North Shore […]
|
| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted their first Winter Long Course Qualifier of 2022 at the National Sports Center. Tayla Horan won the women’s 15 & Over 100 LC meter freestyle touching the wall in a time of 1:04.63, Taylor White was second in 1:05.14, and Bella Howes finished third with a time of 1:05.86. […]
|
| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], along with their partners, KBRA and the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] announced that they have postponed their inaugural Bermuda Climate Summit until May 24, 2022, “due to global complexities related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.” A spokesperson said, “The purpose of the two-day, invite-only summit is […]
|
| News that the Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust is donating 240 Chromebooks to students, LOM Financial Group promoted Makeba DeShields to Senior Investment Advisor, Bermuda Scholarship applications are now live, and Keziah Martin has extended his stay with the Kidderminster Harriers football club until the end of next season were all some of the positive news stories from […]
|
| Expanding bereavement leave, requiring employers to provide their employees with a meal break of at least 30 minutes after 5 hours, and placing a moratorium for new work permits on 41 additional occupations are some of the policies that were detailed in the recently released “Ministry of Labour Year End Review 2021. In the section […]
|
| St. David’s claimed a 3 – 1 win over Ireland Rangers in St. David’s today [Jan 15]. St. David’s took an early led in the 6th minute as Cody Richardson scored, Christen Lugo Elibox doubled the lead in the 11th minute, and Lugo Elibox scored again two minutes later to make it 3 – 0 […]
|
| The Ministry of Public Works advised that “the ongoing BELCO trenching project on Middle Road in Smith’s will commence January 19th, 2022 and possibly run to March 18th, 2022.” A Government spokesperson said, “Because the trench alignment is continuing along the road’s centerline and for the safety of the public, a road closure will also […]
|
| There will be a one lane closure from Flatt’s Menswear entrance to the junction with Middle Road on Sunday [Jan 16] morning. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that the food truck located at Brightside Resort and Guest Apartments parking lot will be relocated by way of […]
|
| US Sailing and Lauderdale Yacht Club in Florida welcomed 133 competitors — including two from Bermuda — in the ILCA Classes for the first stop on the 2022 West Marine US Open Sailing Series. Campbell Patton and Benn Smith took to the water in the ICLA 7 Class. Patton finished 17th in the first race, while […]
|
| Emmerson Carrington officiated his first official ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup match in Georgetown, Guyana. Carrington was an on field umpire alongside Heath Kearns in a match that saw Sri Lanka defeat Scotland by 40 runs. Umpire Emmerson Carrington in action Sri Lanka batted first and scored 218 all out Sakuna Nidarshana Liyanage was […]
|
| Rugby Americas North [RAN], in conjunction with Federación Mexicana de Rugby, announced that the 2022 RAN Super 7s next month in Mexico City — which Bermuda was set to compete in – has been postponed due to the ongoing Covid-19 global pandemic. “After discussions with RAN’s Medical Committee and the Mexican Rugby Federation, it is […]
|
| In the last 24 hours, hundreds of new signatures have appeared on the online petition showing support for Dr. Carika Weldon, which now has over 7,700 signatures. The petition was initially launched back in the summer of 2020, and asked people to sign to show “support for Dr. Carika Weldon and all that she has done for her […]
|
| “There is no way that I or Bermuda can thank Dr Weldon enough for her contribution to our fight against the Coronavirus,” Premier David Burt said, adding she has gone “above and beyond.” The Premier was responding to criticism on Twitter following the most recent Covid press conference, with some people taking umbrage about comments […]
|
| The Bermuda Police Service congratulated Emmerson Carrington, who who will officiate at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, which is taking place in the Caribbean. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photo online below yesterday, and said, “Congratulations to Ret. Insp. Emmerson Carrington who will officiate at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, which takes […]
|
| In the first of what will be a regular series of ‘Virtual Art Shows’ by Bernews highlighting some of the island’s many skilled photographers and artists as well as some of our own images and designs, this inaugural installment serves to showcase the talented young photographers that were finalists in the Dr. Reg Grundy Annual […]
|
| The 1,882 active cases is a new record high since the start of pandemic in 2020, with this unenviable new record exceeding the previous record high of 1612 active cases back in September 2021. Using a population figure of 64,000, the currently active case count means that approximately 1 of every 34 residents is confirmed to […]
|
| According to the recently released Ministry of Labour Year End Review 2021, the one-year Work from Bermuda policy “yielded over 900 residents and generated over $23m into the economy.” The policy was launched back in August 2020, and allows people who have “the means to support themselves while working remotely” to apply to live in Bermuda for […]
|
| CariWebs, along with First Atlantic Commerce [FAC] — which is headquartered in Bermuda – announced the launch of new payment integration options for Caribbean businesses that use WooCommerce web sites. A spokesperson said, “CariWebs, a digital commerce entity, along with First Atlantic Commerce, the premier Caribbean payment gateway provider, today announced the launch of new payment […]
|
| January 14 saw 15,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $90,000.00 BD. 15,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,782.83, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
|
The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) is advising passengers that due to a recent increase in staff absences, as of Monday, January 17th and until further notice all bus routes will operate on an enhanced Sunday schedule, seven days a week. For more information visit gov.bm/bus or call 292-3851.
Taxpayers are reminded that Payroll Tax and Corporate Service Tax Returns for the quarter ending December 31 2021 are due on or before Monday, January 17 2022.
Hotel Occupancy Tax Returns for the month ending December 31 2021, are also due on or before Monday, January 17 2022. Financial Services Tax Returns for the quarter ending December 31 2021, are due on or before Monday, January 31 2022.
Full payment must accompany all returns otherwise penalties will apply. Please use 2021/22 tax rates.
| The testing requirements for arriving passengers are set to change, with the day 10 test to be dropped, while the day 4 test will change from a PCR test to a verified antigen test. Speaking at yesterday’s [Jan 13] press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson said, “Currently, returning residents and visitors conduct a pre-test, test […]
|
| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 14] with the list indicating that there are sixty-three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.08pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 63 runs cancelled this morning, 34 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
|
| Warwick Academy is supporting the Pain Into Purpose road safety campaign today [Jan 14], with many of their students and staff wearing blue. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy is proud to support the Pain Into Purpose road safety campaign today. The Sixth Form students and staff were invited to dress in blue to show support, remember […]
|
| Due to a “recent increase in staff absences,” all bus routes will “operate on an enhanced Sunday schedule, seven days a week,” the DPT has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising passengers that due to a recent increase in staff absences, as of Monday, January 17th and until […]
|
| “Payroll Tax and Corporate Service Tax Returns for the quarter ending December 31 2021 are due on or before Monday, January 17 2022,” the Government advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “Hotel Occupancy Tax Returns for the month ending December 31 2021, are also due on or before Monday, January 17 2022. Financial Services Tax […]
|