Archive for January, 2020
4.3 Million Social Reach For Nahki Wells Mentions
Over the past week Bermudians have been keenly following and discussing the transfer news as it relates to Nahki Wells, and we were far from the only ones, with a social media analytics service indicating that mentions of the footballer had a social media reach of some 4.3 million, spanning nations across the globe. This number was recorded for mentions... Read more of this article
Feb 26: Bermuda Diabetes Association Meeting
The Bermuda Diabetes Association is getting set to present a public meeting on Wednesday, February 26 at BUEI from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, with physicians Dr. Robert Ratner and Dr. Sue Kirkman presenting the latest diabetes guidelines. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, February 26, the Bermuda Diabetes Association is privileged to present the latest... Read more of this article
Health Minister Provides Update On Coronavirus
As of this morning, there are no cases or known suspect cases of coronavirus in Bermuda, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that local officials are in constant liaison with international health authorities, are in a state of heightened preparedness including enhancing screening of arriving travellers at the airport. Speaking in the House of... Read more of this article
Videos: Meet The Winning Local Designers
As the winners of the Carnival Costume Design Challenge, local designers Colita Cook-Shillingford and Barbie Paynter will see their costumes launched tomorrow [Feb 1] at the NOVA Mas International costume presentation and launch party. NOVA Mas explained that Colita Cook-Shillingford and Barbie Paynter participated in the Cultural Apprenticeship program... Read more of this article
Repaving Of North Street Rescheduled
The City of Hamilton is advising the public that the scheduled repaving on North Street has been rescheduled due to the inclement weather forecast for this weekend, with the repaving now to begin on February 8. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton advises that the scheduled repaving on North Street, between Dutton Avenue and Angle Street... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Excellent Outcome For Jurisdiction’
For Bermuda to have achieved such strong rankings in the Mutual Evaluation Report is an “excellent outcome for this jurisdiction,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Jan 31], the Minister said, “I am extremely pleased to rise today to advise Honourable Members of the outstanding findings... Read more of this article
Car Driver Arrested After Motorcyclist Injured
A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving following a collision early this morning [Jan 31] on North Shore Road in Devonshire which resulted in a female motorcyclist being taken to hospital. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:50am Friday, January 31st police and fellow first responders attended a reported two vehicle... Read more of this article
Economic Development Department Formation
“The Cabinet has approved the creation of a new department that will be called the Economic Development Department,” Premier David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [Jan 31]. Premier Burt said, “This new department is being created by the fusion of three existing entities that are currently under the remit of the Cabinet Office.... Read more of this article
Minister: Wage Commission Members Appointed
Cordell Riley, Chris Furbert, Robert Stubbs, Philip Barnett, Martha Dismont and Craig Simmons will serve on the Wage Commission. This was announced by Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo in the House of Assembly today [Jan 31]. “This Government made a commitment to ‘commence consultation on the Joint Select Committee... Read more of this article
Possible Banana Shortage Due To Contamination
There “may be a temporary shortage of bananas in the coming weeks due to continued pest contaminations of imported banana shipments,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] advises the public that there may be a temporary shortage of bananas in the coming... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Jan 31] and statements scheduled to be delivered include a Coronavirus update, Living Wage Update, Mary Prince Day, Formation of an Economic Development Department, Mutual Evaluation Report on Bermuda’s Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism Framework, and Crime... Read more of this article
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Market Update
Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty has released their annual update, saying that “the year 2019 was challenging to navigate.” A spokesperson said, “The year 2019 was challenging to navigate and certainly difficult to make predictions even after compiling and interpreting our quarterly sales transactional data. “Although the early part... Read more of this article
