Archive for March, 2020
Endeavour Maritime Springboard Programme
[Written by Robyn Bardgett] While March was certainly a turbulent month, there was still plenty to celebrate during International Women’s Month. And as the month ends, it’s important to highlight the many women who are making waves on the water, no matter what the hurdles. For women making it in a sailing or maritime career, the avenues continue... Read more of this article
Govt Confirm A Total Of 32 Covid-19 Cases
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [March 31] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update: We will have the full statement later on, but in the meantime, the Premier confirmed that the island... Read more of this article
‘Money Will Be Used To Fund Minibus Service’
As Department of Public Transportation workers have withdrawn their labor, the Government will ask minibuses operators to provide the service to ensure hospital staff can get to work, and “public officers that do not wish to report to work, will not be paid for the time” and that “money will be used to fund the minibus service.” This... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 31 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 Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Lobsters Available Until The End Of April
The Ministry of Home Affairs has advised “members of the public, and restaurants that they can still purchase and possess lobsters through the month of April.” The Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, “Normally, by the end of the season, March 31st 2020, most of the lobsters would have been sold because of orders from restaurants... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday April 1
Wednesday, April 1 is expected to see gusty breezes and rain showers early, with thunderstorms developing later in the day, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7.06am and... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For March 31 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 31] include health officers appointment under quarantine act. Health Officers Appointment Under Quarantine Act Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0354/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Health Headquarters Publication Date: 31 March 2020 Appointment... Read more of this article
Golfers Association Urge People To Stay Home
The Executive of the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association said that they support the call to ‘stay home’ and have urged the golf community and wider population to stay home and refrain from using golf courses for golfing, walking, jogging, cycling, etc A spokesperson said, “The Executive of the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association... Read more of this article
TABS Website Now Offering ‘Local Loves’ Section
For the first time, TABS has included other local brands on their website so that customers can continue to purchase products from their favourite local designers while the TABS flagship store in Hamilton is closed due to the Covid-19 virus. “Since opening their flagship store in July 2016, TABS has been proud to provide a showcase for other locally... Read more of this article
PTIX Offers Virtual Marketplace Platform
PTIX have upgraded their ticket sales website to become a virtual marketplace for Bermuda’s businesses, saying that “companies without the ability to sell their products and services online can now do so quickly and easily through the PTIX website.” A spokesperson said, “PTIX, the online event ticketing agency, today announced that they... Read more of this article
BTA Industry Resilience Roundtable On April 2
Hospitality businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to join a Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] virtual thought-leadership event this week aimed at “offering critical survival resources” during Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “Hospitality businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to join a Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] virtual thought-leadership... Read more of this article
Relicensing Period For Fishing Vessels Extended
Vessel safety inspections for commercial fishing vessels have been suspended and the relicensing period for commercial fishing vessels has been extended, and the new deadline will be April 30th 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “As a safety measure to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is... Read more of this article
