BUEI ready to welcome back public
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute is set to reopen to the public next week after a temporary closure caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The East Broadway, Pembroke attraction will be open to …
Man denies assault on woman in her home
A man yesterday has denied trespass in the home of a woman and an assault on her. James Wilson, 37, pleaded not guilty in Magistrates’ Court to entering the home of Murricea Iris without lawful excuse…
Land loss inquiry hears from Tucker’s Town descendant of pilot
Land and property was taken from a top ships’ pilot and left his descendants with “nothing”, the Commission of Inquiry into historic land losses heard yesterday. Winfield “Chuck” Simpson said he was …
Police officer on suspension asks for Supreme Court trial
A suspended police officer who denied posting a “grossly offensive” message on social media yesterday (FRI) asked to have the case heard in the Supreme Court. Barbi Bishop, 43, said she wanted to opt …
Man fined after Coastguard chase
A man who led coast guard officers on a chase through the Great Sound on board a jetski was hit with $1,750 in fines yesterday (FRI). Cavon Smith, 40, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to charges t…
Trail blazer KEMH doctor dies at 86
A former director of pathology at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital has died. Keith Cunningham, the hospital’s first Black staff doctor when he joined in 1970, was 86. Dr Cunningham dedicated his car…
RenaissanceRe: Three Strategic Focus Areas
| RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has announced three strategic focus areas as part of its Environmental, Social and Governance [ESG] strategy: Promoting Climate Resilience; Closing the Protection Gap; and Inducing Positive Societal Change. More information can be found on RenaissanceRe’s new ESG website which provides insight into key sustainability activities for RenaissanceRe, such as understanding and modeling […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 15 2021
| January 15 saw 3,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 12,000.00 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 4.3% at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,233.34, down 0.18% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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COVID-19 Update Daily Release 15 January 2021
Good day,
There were 643 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and three were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on AA 308 from Miami on 9 January 2021 and tested positive on their day four test. The second new case is classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
Covid-19: three new cases recorded
Three new cases of the coronavirus were logged today, health officials announced. The positives were among 643 test results that came back to the health ministry. A case came in from overseas – a resi…
Covid: 3 New Positive Cases, 75 Currently Active
| There were 643 test results received and three were positive for Covid-19 — one imported, one local transmission with known contact and one under investigation — so Bermuda has had 670 total confirmed cases to date, with 75 currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 643 test results received by the Ministry of Health since […]
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UK Court Rules Insurers Must Make Payments
| Small businesses won the right to insurance payouts after Britain’s highest court ruled many policies should cover losses caused by coronavirus lockdowns, with the UK Court dismissing appeals by the insurers, some of which have operations in Bermuda. This is according to a report from Reuters, which said, “Small businesses, from restaurants to nightclubs and wedding planners […]
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APPOINTMENTS PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL (PERC)
The Minister of Public Works is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2021, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated.
APPOINTMENTS BERMUDA HOUSING TRUST
The Minister of Public Works is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2021, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated.
Minister Recognises Seagrass Restoration Project Donations
The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) are today issuing a public acknowledgement of the generous donations received from the public to assist with the seagrass restoration project.
DENR initiated a seagrass restoration project in June 2020 which involves placing large mesh restoration cages over seagrass areas struggling to survive.
Weather Forecast For Saturday January 16
| Saturday, January 16 is expected to see a bright start, with rain showers developing in the afternoon, 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 south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be […]
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Ministry: 58 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Jan 15] with the list indicating that there are eighteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 18 runs cancelled this morning, 40 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Fifty bus routes cancelled
Fifty bus routes were cancelled this afternoon as Bermuda’s bus shortage crisis rumbled on. The cancellations began with the 3.20pm No. 8 bus from CedarBridge to Dockyard and will finish with the No 7…
BEDC To Host Sequel To ‘The Next Big Thing’
| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will be hosting a virtual seminar entitled “The Next Big Thing – A Follow Up, One Year Later” on Thursday [Jan 21], with panellists set to include Premier David Burt, Marico Thomas, Karen Franks, Neville Grant, Nhuri Bashir and Tulani Bulford. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] […]
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Hi-tech thermal detectors at hospitals
Hi-tech thermal detectors have been introduced in hospitals as part of a pilot programme to measure temperatures without contact with staff. The Bermuda Hospitals Board said two brands of monitor have…
Covid-19: Global Death Toll Exceeds 2 Million
| While vaccines are being administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of deaths worldwide sadly surpassing two million today [Jan 15]. With the United States having the most cases in the world at more than 23 million, that country also has the most deaths globally, with more than 389,000 […]
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UK introduces arrival quarantine to fight new Covid-19 strains
Bermudians travelling to the UK will need to quarantine on arrival from next Monday, the UK Government announced today. Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister, said that the UK will shut all air tr…
Thermal Detection Monitors At Hospital Entrances
| The Bermuda Hospitals Board has thermal detection monitors at their entrances; and if your temperature is too high, a recording announces that your access is denied and a red light flashes, and if you are wearing a mask and do not have a fever, the monitor will display your temperature and sound a message giving you […]
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Joint Open Letter For The American People
| A joint open letter has been issued by a number of residents of Bermuda, addressed to the people of the United States in response to the storming of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on January 6. The letter says, “We, the undersigned residents of Bermuda, take this opportunity on the birthday of the late Martin […]
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Premier David Burt Urges People To Get Tested
| Premier David Burt urged people to get tested for Covid-19, noting that “there are testing slots available for this weekend.” Premier Burt tweeted the photo below showing him getting a test, saying: “Let’s continue to make progress with Covid-19. There are testing slots available for this weekend. Please get tested & let’s continue to keep […]
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Two Matches With Bermuda Players Postponed
| The next two games which were scheduled for Keziah Martin and his Kidderminster Harriers team have been postponed, with the matches set to be rather interesting, as both would have featured Bermuda players on the opposing teams. Games against Dale Eve’s Spennymoor Town and Milan Butterfield’s Guiseley will be played at later dates after they […]
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Police in e-mail scam warning
Scam artists are circulating e-mails asking recipients to provide personal information in order to claim cash prizes. The Bermuda Police Service is urging residents to avoid responding to the hoax co…
Campaign to save Bermuda seagrass beds gets underway
Efforts are under way to protect Bermuda’s native seagrass beds – and the species that rely on them to survive. Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, said the Ministry launched a restoration pro…
Walkers Limited Celebrates 5 Years In Bermuda
| Walkers Limited is celebrating the the five year anniversary of its Bermudian operations, noting they currently have seven partners and 12 associates in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Walkers [Bermuda] Limited [Walkers] is pleased to celebrate the five year anniversary of its Bermudian operations in Hamilton, Bermuda. Having opened its doors as Taylors in association with Walkers […]
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Seagrass Restoration Project Donors Thanked
| The Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] have extended their thanks for the “generous donations received from the public to assist with the seagrass restoration project.” A Government spokesperson said, “DENR initiated a seagrass restoration project in June 2020 which involves placing large mesh restoration cages […]
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John Rankin To Be Sworn In As BVI Governor
| John Rankin — who previously served as Bermuda’s Governor — has arrived in the British Virgin Islands, and will be sworn in as their Governor. A statement from the Government of the Virgin Islands said, “Governor Designate Mr. John Rankin, CMG arrived in the Territory pn January 14. Mr. Rankin will be sworn in as […]
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NOAA: 2020 Ranks As Earth’s 2nd Hottest Year
| National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] confirmed that “2020 ranked as Earth’s second-hottest year on record, knocking 2019 down to the third hottest.” The organisation said, The average land and ocean surface temperature across the globe in 2020 was 1.76 degrees F [0.98 of a degree C] above average — just 0.04 of a degree […]
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Man Overboard, US Coast Guard Suspend Search
| A search that attempted to locate a man who fell overboard in the North Atlantic was called off after the U.S. Coast Guard searched over 980 square miles for the missing man, who reportedly fell from the 541-foot refrigerated cargo ship, Baltic Klipper. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday 8th January at 7:30 pm, […]
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Focus client: ‘I am so grateful today’
Men who struggled with substance abuse problems have revealed how a charity had helped them make positive changes in their lives. Clients of Focus Counselling Services said the organisation’s program…
Greens giveaway a hit with public
Farmers handed out free fresh broccoli to the public yesterday. JaVaughn Dill, of Dill Pickles Farming, said he had taken to Facebook to publicise the produce giveaway, donated to him by Pacheco Farms…
Resort owner pledges to protect historic graveyard
The owners of a luxury resort responsible for the desecration of a graveyard said they had taken steps to protect the historic site and ensure that it was maintained “in perpetuity”. A lawyer for the …
Commission on tax approved by Senate
A “wholesale review”of Bermuda’s tax system will be completed by the end of the year after legislation was passed in the Senate yesterday. The Tax Reform Commission Amendment Act 2020 – which will ena…
Power tool thief sent to drug court
A man was sent back to Drug Treatment Court yesterday after he admitted the theft of more than $500 worth of power tools. George Brown, 57, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to the theft of a power…
Wingate: electric vehicles the way forward
Fossil fuel-powered vehicles should be replaced by electric ones as early as 2030 to protect the environment, a conservationist has said. David Wingate also recommended new the establishment of clean …
BTA: Maximizing London Connection Potential
| “Our analysis suggests this move of airports will help accelerate the tourism recovery for Bermuda,” Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Interim CEO Glenn Jones said in reference to British Airways switching from Gatwick to Heathrow. In an email sent out to stakeholders, Mr. Jones said, “The pandemic-induced chaos still turning the travel industry upside-down across the […]
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One Communications Clarify Share Repurchase
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, One Communications Ltd., advised that “on 14 December an error was made in the reporting of shares repurchased on 11 December 2020.” “On 11 December 2020, 37,134 shares were repurchased, pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], at an average price of $4.10. It was incorrectly reported […]
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