Archive for February, 2020

Minister: Working To Find Ways To Import Bananas

The continued issues with pests being found in imported banana shipments have resulted in a banana shortage, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, adding that officials are working to with “local importers to find ways to continue to import bananas while reducing the additional costs importers have incurred.” Speaking in the House... Read more of this article

Minister: Financial Support For College Students

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the annual Government Grant of $300,000 given to the Bermuda College for financial support to students and the Bermuda College Promise ‘Merit Award’ programme introduced in September 2019. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr.... Read more of this article

Minister: Transport Control Department Update

“As of April 01, 2020, legislation will reflect that the only legal licence plates for motor cars will be a white background with black characters,” Minister of Tourism & Transport Zane Desilva said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28] the Minister said, “I rise today to make a short statement to clear up a few public... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday February 29

Saturday, February 29 is expected to see a mix of clouds and sun, then windy with periods of showers later in the day, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.47am and sunset... Read more of this article

Minister: ‘This Is An Art Show Not To Be Missed’

The Primary School art show at the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery is “not to be missed,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that “the artwork on display is inspirational and reflective of the talent we have within our public and private primary schools.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], the Minister... Read more of this article

Premier Updates On Bermuda First Initiatives

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], Premier David Burt provided an update on progress being made on the implementation of the recommendations from Bermuda First. The Premier said, “One of the pledges in our election platform was to re-establish the Bermuda First advisory group consisting of local and international business and... Read more of this article

Video: BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Smiths

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] extinguished a vehicle fire in Smiths parish this afternoon. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 12:52pm a call was received reporting a vehicle with smoke and flames issuing in Smiths parish. Four appliances from the Hamilton Station responded, with a total of 8 personnel. “On... Read more of this article

Full Text: Opposition Reply To 2020/21 Budget

A One Bermuda Alliance Government would “explore the feasibility of decreasing payroll for employers by increasing the cost of work permits.” The OBA believes the move would be revenue neutral and could encourage the hiring of Bermudians, Shadow Finance Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin said in today’s Budget Reply. In addition, the OBA said... Read more of this article

Ministry: 10 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday

The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Feb 28], with the list indicating that there are ten 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

KPMG Round The Grounds Race On March 8

The KPMG Round the Grounds Race will be held on Sunday, March 8th at the Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “On your mark…ready, set, let’s go KPMG in Bermuda and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club host 22nd Annual Round the Grounds Race. “Enjoy your first day of extra sunlight by taking in the scenic beauty of Bermuda’s Botanical... Read more of this article

Live Updates & Video: OBA Deliver Budget Reply

[Updating] Shadow Finance Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin is set to deliver the Opposition’s Reply to the Budget in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], responding to the 2020/2021 Budget delivered by Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson last week. The live video is below and will provide updates as able. Your screen will automatically refresh... Read more of this article

Minister: Preparing For COVID-19 Coronavirus

While there have been no cases of COVID-19 identified in Bermuda, the spread of it “across the globe highlights that it is highly infectious and therefore it will remain a threat to Bermuda in the foreseeable future,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28] Minister Wilson said, “I rise... Read more of this article