Archive for April, 2020

Kraft Cares Campaign Raises $4,608.08

KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis completed the final quarter of their Kraft Cares Campaign at the end of January. For the months of November, December and January, with the purchase of any Kraft Cheese products at stores throughout Bermuda, a percentage of sales was accrued to be donated to Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels prepares and delivers... Read more of this article

Covid-19: Over 3 Million Cases Worldwide

With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has — as of this morning [April 27] — now surpassed three million, with the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to... Read more of this article

Video: Juggling J Thanks Essential Workers

Bermuda DJ Juggling Jason has shared his appreciation for the island’s essential workers in the form of a video tribute, taking note of everyone in Bermuda working to help the community as we contend with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. After paying tribute to the island’s many essential workers, Juggling J begins to close the video by saying,... Read more of this article

Apply For BELCO Scholarships & Bursaries

BELCO has extended the application deadline for its annual scholarships and bursaries until May 31, 2020. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has extended the application deadline for its annual scholarships and bursaries, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 per selected student. Bermudian students may now apply for... Read more of this article

Video Shows Misty Weather In Bermuda

“Bermuda is currently under the influence of a very moist airmass that is interacting with anomalously cool sea surface temperatures. The Bermuda Weather Service has been recording patchy mist and fog for the past 48 hours,” the BWS explained. Update: The BWS explained, “Bermuda is currently under the influence of a very moist airmass... Read more of this article

Bermuda Education Network Launches Website

The Bermuda Education Network [BEN] has launched their new website—www.ben.bm—with the hope that it will provide some useful support for parents and teachers during the shelter in place period. BEN Director, Laura Bell worked on the project with Stephan Johnston of SJD World design studio. She explained that although the project has been in the... Read more of this article

Keith Robinson Elected As ACTEC Fellow

Carey Olsen Bermuda partner Keith Robinson has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel [ACTEC]. A spokesperson said, “ACTEC is considered the premier trusts and estates lawyer organisation in the United States, with Fellows in all 50 states as well as from 16 other jurisdictions globally. “ACTEC, which... Read more of this article

Photos: Drive Through Testing At Southside

On Friday [April 24], the Government launched the drive-through testing facility at Southside, which offers free testing to essential workers, including hospital staff, health care workers, police officers, fire service officers, soldiers, prison officers, grocery staff, pharmacy staff, gas stations, utility workers, security officers, stevedores, and... Read more of this article

Premier Confirms Sixth Covid-19 Related Death

[Updated] Premier David Burt confirmed that a senior citizen has died due to Covid-19, which marks the sixth Covid-19 related death in Bermuda. Early this morning, Premier Burt tweeted, “Earlier I was informed about the passing of a senior citizen due to Covid-19. This death marks the sixth Covid-19 related death in Bermuda. This is incredibly... Read more of this article

Column: Govt & Union Collaboration Is Critical

[Opinion column written by MP Jason Hayward] The effect of Covid-19 on economies around the world will present Governments with new fiscal challenges that will require Government officials and Union leaders to work in collaboration and cooperation. The old behaviours of maintaining entrenched positions at the expenses of increased efficiency, productivity... Read more of this article

Column: Stepping Stones To Economic Recovery

[Opinion column written by John Huff] Bermuda’s Premier David Burt, Cabinet Ministers, career government leaders and other public and private-sector executives have done a tremendous job of managing the unmanageable COVID-19 pandemic. A debt of thanks is owed to all of them—as well as to front-line workers—for protecting our community’s health,... Read more of this article

Results: BBA Virtual Cycling Grand Prix Final

After the final day of racing in the BBA’s Virtual Grand Prix, Conor White and Liana Mederios were crowned the male and female champions. The final day saw the competitors compete in a 15.7km Crit City Race. Alex Miller clocked a winning time of 19:09, with White finishing second in a time of 19:39, while Geri Mewitt was third with a time of 20:02. On... Read more of this article