Archive for October, 2019
Flu Vaccine Available From November 6
Starting on Wednesday, November 6, the seasonal influenza [flu] vaccine will be available to the public from the Department of Health. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health has today announced that commencing on 6 November, the seasonal influenza [flu] vaccine will be available to the public from the Department of Health, at a cost... Read more of this article
Bermuda Championship Offers Spectator Tips
The Bermuda Championship has provided information that will help spectators prepare for the event. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Championship gates are officially open. Bermuda’s first official PGA Tour event is happening October 31 to November 3 at Port Royal Golf Course. The following information will help spectators prepare for this year’s... Read more of this article
Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Oct 31], with the list indicating that there are two bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry:... Read more of this article
New Units To Be Added At Harbour View Village
28 new three bedroom units will be constructed at the Harbour View Village in the east end, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch announced today. Minister Burch said, “Good morning and welcome to the Harbour View Village Condominiums. I am pleased to be joined today by the representative for Constituency 4, St. George’s South, MP Tinee... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Panel Discusses Portuguese Holiday
Weekend festivities marking the 170th anniversary of the first Portuguese migrants arriving in Bermuda are aimed at the entire community, and the holiday is a proud moment for the island’s Portuguese Bermudian community. This was from former Member of Parliament and local businessman Jeff Sousa, who sits on the steering committee responsible... Read more of this article
CURB New Program Coordinator: Rajai Denbrook
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] announced the addition of Mr. Rajai Denbrook as CURB Program Coordinator, noting that he will be “responsible for administering and expanding current programs, as well as developing new programs to support the organization’s strategic direction in alignment with CURB’s long term goals.” “Mr.... Read more of this article
Portuguese Anniversary Commemorative Stamp
Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert announced that the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] will issue a new commemorative stamp in celebration of the 170th anniversary of the arrival of Portuguese immigrants to Bermuda. “The public will be aware that on Monday November 4th, the occasion will be marked with a national holiday. The stamp series... Read more of this article
Subtropical Storm ‘Not A Threat To Bermuda’
Subtropical Storm Rebekah is “not a threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs having passed. Graphic courtesy of the BWS: The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 1100 AM AST [1500 UTC], the center of Subtropical Storm Rebekah was located... Read more of this article
15-Year-Old Kenny Leseur Set For PGA Debut
At only 15-years-old, Bermuda’s Kenny Leseur is the youngest in the field at the PGA Tour event set to kick off this week. The island’s first official PGA Tour event at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, with a purse of $3,000,000, presents a massive opportunity for Kenny and the four other local players in the field. Kenny earned a sponsor... Read more of this article
Photos: Tender Care Nursery Visits Legal Affairs
This morning [Oct 31], staff at the Ministry of Legal Affairs were treated to a special visit from the children of Tender Care Nursery and Preschool; the children and staff can be spotted in Hamilton wearing their creative and very festive Halloween costumes. The children dressed in a wide variety of costumes, including princesses, Batman, a pirate,... Read more of this article
3 Nurses Complete Asthma Diploma Course
Three nurses recently completed a six-month asthma diploma course, including Allison Maycock [KEMH Gosling], Vasanthi Ashoke Kumar [KEMH Emergency], and Brittany Darko [KEMH Emergency]. A spokesperson said, “The diploma course was made available in Bermuda through sponsorship from Open Airways [registered charity] and the Asthma and COPD Education... Read more of this article
Scam Alert: Butterfield Bank Phishing Email
The police are once again urging people to be wary of scam emails, saying the latest example is a deceptive e-mail that provides what is purported to be a link for the recipient to verify their online Butterfield bank account. A police spokesperson said, “Members of the public are reminded to be wary of any e-mail claiming to be from a local... Read more of this article
