Archive for February, 2019
Weather Forecast For Tuesday February 26
Tuesday, February 26 is expected to see some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 58%. Sunrise will be at 6.50am and sunset will be at 6.14pm. High... Read more of this article
CURB Release Updated Racial Justice Platform
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] released a newly updated version of their Racial Justice Platform. A spokesperson said, “The Racial Justice Platform has been amended and updated since it was last released in 2017. Legislative changes are necessary, but there is also a moral responsibility to repair past injustice, and both Black and White... Read more of this article
Ministry: 41 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday
The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Feb 25] with the list indicating that there are forty-one bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Public Service Reform Implementation Underway
Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, today [Feb 25] announced the creation of a team that will implement Public Service Reform. Dr. Binns stated, “Recently Cabinet approved the Strategic Plan for Public Service Reform which will go into effect from today, Monday 25 February, 2019. “The Deputy Head of the Public Service, Ms. Cherie Whitter,... Read more of this article
Weekend Film Experience Tickets Still Available
The Crime Stoppers Weekend Film Experience is being held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] this weekend, with the opening film, “The Favourite”, already sold out and limited tickets left for the remaining films. A spokesperson said, “This weekend, [February 28 to March 3] the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute... Read more of this article
Town Hall Meetings On Bermuda’s Municipalities
The Ministry of Home Affairs will be holding “post-consultation town hall meetings the week of March 4 regarding the future of Bermuda’s municipalities.” A spokesperson said, “These meetings, led by the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, follow a consultation period which ran from February 12 until February 22 where Government... Read more of this article
BUT Votes No Confidence, Minister Rejects It
[Updated] The Bermuda Union of Teachers have “overwhelmingly declared a vote of no confidence” in the Ministry of Education’s Permanent Secretary Valerie Robinson James and the Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards, however the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain has rejected the BUT vote of no confidence saying the Ministry “requests... Read more of this article
BFA, CPAD To Host Corporate Futsal Challenge
The Bermuda Football Association [Charity #331] and CP Athletic Development [Charity #955] announced their first partnership event – the Corporate Futsal Challenge. “This community event promises a fun and fair atmosphere, with corporate co-ed teams vying for the top spot to be named the 2019 Champion. In addition, the event will highlight... Read more of this article
Gibbons Supports Environmental Sustainability
Following the successful launch of the ocean-themed Gibbons Company reusable bags last year, they will now be made available for purchase with part proceeds to benefit BUEI and the charity’s environmental and sustainability programmes. The price for the reusable bags will be a $1.00 for small, $1.25 for medium and $1.50 for large. Customers will also... Read more of this article
MP: Why Was Position Filled Without Advertising
[Updated] “Premier Burt should inform the taxpayer why the position was filled without advertising,” MP Michael Dunkley said, adding that “the decision to do so goes against best practice and raises many questions.” His comments follow after responses to Parliamentary Questions that were asked in the House of Assembly about Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Video: Car Overturned On Harbour Road in Paget
[Updated with video] As of 11.30am this morning [Feb 25] there are traffic diversions in the Harbour Road area in Paget due to a car crashing overboard. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised a black car has overturned and is sitting on the bank in the water’s off of Harbour Road in Paget. The occupants are no longer in the car and do... Read more of this article
Video: Premier & Finance Minister On Budget
Premier David Burt and Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson are holding a post Budget press briefing this morning [Feb 25]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 14-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Finance Minister On Pre-Budget Report Column:... Read more of this article
