Weather Forecast For Wednesday March 17
| Wednesday, March 17 is expected to see increasing cloud, rainy periods develop towards evening, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 7.27am and […]
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Police Investigating Attempted Truck Fire
| Police are investigating an incident in which someone “tried to set fire to a truck” parked in Pembroke early this morning [March 16], with the fire put out by a member of the public. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:22 this morning, Tuesday 16th March 2021, police received a report that someone had tried to set […]
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Aliana King Featured In Skims Ad Campaign
| Bermudian model Aliana King has been featured in a campaign by Skims, a “solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, and shapewear” owned by social media and reality show star Kim Kardashian. This is the latest in a constantly growing list of well known brands Ms. King has modeled for, with the Bermudian […]
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Ministry: 33 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday
| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 16] with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 8 runs cancelled this morning, 25 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Bermudian Aliana King models clothing for Kim Kardashian line
A Bermudian model has been featured in advertisements promoting a new line of pyjamas designed by Kim Kardashian West. Aliana King showcased the latest line of clothing from Ms Kardashian West’s fash…
JENNA INTERNATIONAL LTD. TRADING AS ANSARI BRUNSWICK STREET BAKERY
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BERMUDACOMMERCIAL COURT
MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW TRIBUNAL
The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2021, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated.
LARGE GROUP EXEMPTION MINISTRY OF EDUCATION SCHOOL REFORM PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC HEALTH (COVID-19 EMERGENCY POWERS)REGULATIONS 2021
Mirrors Programme Release the 8 Keys of Excellence Theme Song
The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, is pleased to announce that a signature song has been dedicated to the Mirrors Programme by Bermudian artist, teacher and songwriter Patricia O’Connor.
After attending an All In! 8 Keys of Excellence event at Dellwood Middle School, Mrs. O’Connor was so inspired by the students, she produced a song for the Mirrors Programme.
Her passion for supporting Bermuda’s youth was her introduction to the Mirrors Programme.
QuoVadis Reports On Bermuda’s IT Industry
| QuoVadis recently published a report that takes a look at how Bermuda’s IT industry has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic in order to support local and international business. Entitled ‘Thinking Fast: How Bermuda’s IT Leaders Are Responding to Covid-19,’ the report is available to download here. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s economy relies heavily on the […]
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BFA Decide To End 2020/21 Football Season
| During the BFA Special Congress Meeting, a motion to end the 2020/21 football season was passed by a vote of 11-10 with one abstention. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] held a Special Congress Meeting on Monday, March 15th, with its Member Clubs to address the resumption of the 2020/21 football season. “BFA […]
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Mirrors theme penned by teacher
A signature theme tune has been created for the Mirrors youth development programme. Patricia O’Connor, a songwriter and teacher, penned the tune after she worked on a Mirrors “All In! 8 Keys of Excel…
BSoA Spring Members Show
BSoA Spring Members Show (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
SHOAH: Audio Tour Exhibition
SHOAH: Understanding the Holocaust through Art and Artifacts Audio Tour Exhibition (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
Golf Program To Honour Louis Rafael ‘Kid’ Corbin
| A golf program called the “Louis Rafael ‘Kid’ Corbin Fore-Caddy Program” will be launched, with the initiative aimed at providing suitable training, and programs for potential caddies. A spokesperson said, “The Golf Professionals at Ocean View and Port Royal Golf Courses are putting their collective minds together to come up with ways to provide employment […]
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BUEI Open House For World Water Day
| In celebration of World Water Day, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host an open house on March 20th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host an open house on March 20th from 10am–4pm in honor of World Water Day and the entire community is invited to this free event. […]
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Onion goes to Oxford!
A batch of Bermudian words has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary for the first time – along with a guide on how to pronounce them. Aceboy, Gombey, greeze, mice, and mug are among the new ent…
Thousands more vaccines to arrive from UK this week
Almost half the population will be able to get the double shot of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine after fresh supplies of the drug arrive this week. Government House confirmed today that 15,210 doses of v…
Ministry of Education: Northlands Primary COVID Exposure
Yesterday, the Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) identified a potential COVID-19 exposure at Northlands Primary School. Based on the risk assessment, the Department of Health has been in direct contact with affected persons at Northlands Primary School. Only those persons contacted are required to quarantine. After the ESU risk assessment, it was concluded that Northlands Primary School open today.
Oxford Dictionary Adds Gombey, Acegirl, Mug
| Gombey, aceboy, acegirl, greeze and mug are among the new words added in the latest update to the Oxford English Dictionary, with the word onion also receiving a new description as being a “native or inhabitant of Bermuda.” This was called a “landmark moment” for the Oxford English Dictionary [OED], which dates back to the 1800s, […]
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Potential Covid Exposure At Northlands School
| The Ministry confirmed they “identified a potential COVID-19 exposure at Northlands Primary School” and said that “after the ESU risk assessment, it was concluded that Northlands Primary School open today” and “only those persons contacted are required to quarantine.” A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday, the Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] identified a […]
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Potential Covid-19 exposure at primary school
Government said that Northlands Primary School will be open today, despite concerns of a Covid-19 contamination at the facility. The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit identified …
Guiding light goes out
A champion of the Girl Guides who was appointed a Member of the British Empire for her services to young people on the island has died. Joan Wilkie was 99. Brian Wilkie, her son, said Ms Wilkie was “a…
Govt: Potential Exposure At Two Establishments
| The Ministry of Health notified the public that “patrons may have been exposed to someone with Covid-19 at two local establishments” earlier this month. In releasing last night’s [March 15] test results, a Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health would like to notify the public that patrons may have been exposed to someone with […]
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Tributes paid to veteran civil servants who died this month
Two veterans of the civil service who died this month were yesterday honoured by the Bermuda Public Services Union. Joseph Christopher, 77, was a former Commissioner of Education and education histori…
Fish plant could open up overseas market
A proposed fish processing plant could help open up an international market, a veteran fisherman said yesterday. Alan Card added that the $1.07 million East End project designed to give Bermuda’s fish…
Man pleads guilty to growing eight cannabis plants
Court reports were ordered on a man who admitted growing eight cannabis plants at his home in Devonshire. Kiwadme Roberts, 40, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to a single count of cultivating can…
PartnerRe Completes Preferred Shares Offering
| PartnerRe Ltd. announced that it has completed its offering of 8 million shares of its 4.875% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series J, for gross proceeds of $200 million. “The Series J Preferred Shares, which have a liquidation value of $25.00 per share, are expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under […]
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ERS Plan To Launch Bermuda-Based Reinsurer
| ERS announced a US$350M capital raise, which they said “will accelerate ERS’ expansion into specialty [re]insurer business lines” and “launch a Bermuda-based specialty [re]insurer vehicle and an ILS manager over the coming months, both subject to Bermuda Monetary Authority approval.” A statement from the company said, “ERS, the specialist insurer today announces a US$350m capital […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 15 2021
| March 15 saw 1,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $4,550.00 BD. 1,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 4.2% at $4.55 per share. The BSX finished at 2,605.11, down 0.18% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 57 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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COVID-19 Daily release 15 March 2021
Good day.
The Ministry of Health received 1630 test results since the last update, and five (5) were positive for COVID-19. Two (2) of the new cases are classified as imported by residents who arrived on British Airways BA 2233 from London on 11 March 2021 and tested positive on their arrival test, and a resident who arrived on Delta Airlines DL 584 from Atlanta on 27 February 2021 and tested positive on their Day 14 test. The third new case is classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
Covid-19: five new cases recorded
People who went to two nightspots last week should get an urgent test for the coronavirus, a health official warned tonight. The health ministry spokeswoman said that customers at Legends Bar, on Som…
Column: Goals To Being Financially Independent
| [Written by Carla Seely] I was recently chatting with a friend who spoke of how much they had relied on their spouse to provide their family with financial security. Since getting divorced, they were struggling to live above the poverty line. Financial planner and TV host Suze Orman made a statement with a lot of […]
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Covid-19: 1630 Test Results Received, 5 Positive
| The Ministry of Health received 1630 test results and five were positive for Covid-19 — two imported by residents, one local transmission with known contact and two under investigation — so the island currently has 29 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1630 test results since the last update, and five [5] were positive for COVID-19. “Two [2] of the new cases […]
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30 Minute Video: March 15 ZBM Evening News
| 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 […]
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BELCO: Significant Outages, Working To Restore
| BELCO confirmed there are “significant outages across the island due to a temporary loss of generation capacity” and said that ”crews are working hard to restore customers as quickly and as efficiently as possible.” Screenshot of the BELCO outage map as of 6.30pm today [view here on BELCO site] A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company […]
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Apply For Pembroke Parish Council Scholarship
| The Pembroke Parish Council’s annual scholarship and grants for study at Bermuda College is now accepting applicants and the Council is “urging Pembroke residents not to wait until the last minute.” A spokesperson said, “Previously limited to high school graduates, the tuition funds are now available to Pembroke residents between the ages of 17 and […]
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Thousands hit by power cuts tonight
Thousands of homes across the island were hit by a power outage this evening. Power firm Belco said more than 3,000 homes were hit by power cuts around 5pm. The company’s website showed outages concen…
Ministerial Statement: Social Worker Month 2021
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize that not only is March social work month, but tomorrow the 16thMarch is recognized around the world as world social work day. This year, the International Federation of Social Workers highlights Ubuntu: “I am Because We Are”.
Mr. Speaker, Ubuntu: ‘I am because we are’ is a concept and philosophy that resonates with the social work perspective of the interconnectedness of all peoples and their environments. It is a Zulu word that President Obama spoke about at Nelson Mandela’s memorial when he said:
BPSU: ‘Tribute To Three Great Public Officers’
| The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] paid tribute to the late Dr. Joseph Christopher, Kenneth Richardson, and Heather Jacobs Matthews, saying “their combined legacy and influence also extended around the globe” and “allowed them to leave an indelible imprint.” A statement from the BPSU said, “Within the past week, we have had three Bermudians who […]
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Weather Forecast For Tuesday March 16
| Tuesday, March 16 is expected to see some sunny spells developing, 1 or 2 morning showers likely, with the high to be near 16°C/61°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be […]
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“Walk To Defeet” Diabetes Fundraiser
| Lindo’s Group of Companies and the Bermuda Diabetes Association will be hosting their annual fundraiser walk/run over the weekend of March 19th – 21st in a new virtual format centred on St George’s. A spokesperson said, “The event, usually the Lindo’s to Lindo’s Walk/ Run, is taking a physically distanced approach this year with participants […]
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Covid: U.S. CDC Moves Bermuda To “Level 2″
| The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] adjusted the Travel Health Notice for Bermuda today [March 15], upgrading our status from Level 3 to Level 2 which states there is a “moderate level of Covid-19 in Bermuda.” Screenshot from the page on Bermuda as of today on the CDC website: A U.S. […]
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Ministry: 32 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday
| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [March 15], with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Minibus Operators: It’s Not Financially Viable Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus […]
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