Archive for March, 2020
Car/Cycle Collision In Harrington Sound Road
Traffic is being diverted on Harrington Sound Road due to a road traffic collision involving a pedal cycle and a car. A police spokesperson said, “Traffic is being diverted on Harrington Sound Road between Paynter’s Road and Trinity Church Road, Hamilton Parish due to a road traffic collision. “Around 3:39pm Police and other 1st responders... Read more of this article
Warwick Academy Remote Learning Programme
[Written by Warwick Academy student An Mei Daniels] My school, Warwick Academy, is now several days into its programme of remote learning, which commenced on Friday 20th March in response to school closures due to the Covid-19 virus. In the days leading up to the school closure, teachers immediately started training so that the remote learning programme... Read more of this article
Video: BIU Press Conference On Covid-19
Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 30] to discuss the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. 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: The live broadcast has concluded and the 25-minute replay is... Read more of this article
RUBiS Service Stations Operating Hours
RUBiS Service Stations will be temporarily changing their operating hours due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Due to the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, RUBiS Service Stations will be temporarily changing their operating hours to better address the Bermuda community’s needs. If you need service after these hours, select sites below... Read more of this article
Craig Cannonier: “We Are All In This Together”
[Column written by Craig Cannonier] We are living in truly extraordinary times and as such, there is no choice but to take extraordinary measures. Self-isolation, self-quarantine and curfews are all necessary if we are to win this war against Covid-19. Make no mistake, this is a war – one that socially and economically Bermuda cannot afford to lose.... Read more of this article
Football: BFA Awards 3 Points To Somerset
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] awarded 3 points to Somerset Cricket Club following the abandoned Premier Division match between them and the Southampton Rangers on Sunday, March 1st. A spokesperson said, “Please take note of the following decision regarding the abandoned Premier Division match between SCC / S’Rangers on Sunday, March... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Peppercorn Ceremony Cancelled
The annual Peppercorn Ceremony – which was scheduled to take place on April 22nd — has been cancelled due to Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public that the annual Peppercorn Ceremony that was scheduled to take place 22nd April has been cancelled due to Covid-19. A look... Read more of this article
Police Repeat Appeal To Locate 71-Year-Old Man
Police continue to appeal for the public’s assistance in locating 71-year-old Robert Douglas, and they said “if you come into contact with Mr. Douglas, please remain with him until the arrival of police.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is still seeking the public’s assistance in locating 71-year-old Robert Douglas. “The... Read more of this article
People Arrested After Break-In At Coconut Rock
A “number of persons were arrested” after a burglary at the Coconut Rock restaurant, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:15 this morning, Monday 30th March, it was discovered that unlawful entry had been gained to Coconut Rock restaurant. “Enquiries were made and it was discovered that culprits had forced... Read more of this article
YouTube’s ‘Rare Earth’ Highlights Bermuda
Rare Earth, a YouTube channel with more than 830,000 subscribers, has posted two videos about Bermuda, including a highlight of the late Johnny Barnes and a closer look at the island’s unique roofs. The first video, entitled “When A Traffic Circle Loved Us,” focuses on the story of Johnny Barnes and has garnered more than 32,000 views... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Donate $150,000 For Meals
The Bank of Butterfield is donating $150,000 for a programme with The Loren to deliver healthy meals to senior citizens and vulnerable persons in Bermuda during the Covid-19 health crisis, with the programme set to begin on Wednesday. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited and The Loren Hotel at Pink Beach announced... Read more of this article
Rodney Smith Jr Delivers Food & Supplies
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, Bermudian Rodney Smith Jr is going the extra mile by delivering food and supplies in addition to mowing for the elderly, disabled, single mothers, and veterans in Alabama. A report on AL.com said, “Even as most Alabamians are staying at home right now due to the coronavirus... Read more of this article
