Archive for May, 2020
30 Minute Video: May 27 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
Covid-19: 53 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 53 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 139. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 53 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19. Bermuda has 139 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: there... Read more of this article
June 4: National Museum To Host Free Webinar
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be holding a free webinar for educators on Thursday, June 4th entitled ‘Online Learning & Engagement: Transatlantic Slave Trade Unit’. A spokesperson said, “National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be holding a free webinar for educators on Thursday June 4, 2020 called Online Learning and... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday May 28
Thursday, May 28 is expected to be partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am and sunset will be at 8.19pm. High tide will be at 1.05am and 1.32pm, while... Read more of this article
People ‘Relieved Of Items’ Without Payment
“There have recently been a number of incidents where individuals who have posted items for sale on social media, are relieved of the items without receiving payment upon showing up at an agreed location to complete these transactions,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “There have also been instances where prospective buyers... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For May 27 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 27] include acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Community And Cultural Affairs Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0468/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication... Read more of this article
Derby Committee, Argus Donate To Charity
The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby Committee has announced a $25,000 donation by lead sponsor The Argus Group to assist the community during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby Committee today announced a donation of $25,000 to assist the community through challenges brought on by the COVID-19 crisis. “At... Read more of this article
Saltus Athletics Create Fitness Challenges
Saltus Grammar School’s Athletics Department has created a number of fitness challenges for students, staff, and families as they continue to learn and work from home during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Saltus Athletics Department have been hard at work creating several fun fitness challenges to keep students, staff and... Read more of this article
Mirrors Student Art & Digital Competition
The fourth annual Mirrors Student Art & Digital Competition will be held from July 3 to August 8 at Masterworks. The Mirrors website said, “Mirrors is encouraging the self-expression of Bermuda’s youth with an art and digital competition for students from Bermuda’s public and private schools. “The exhibit will be held at Masterworks... Read more of this article
‘Do Not Let Your Guard Down This Weekend’
MP Jeanne Atherden is urging the community to follow the Covid-19 guidelines while celebrating the upcoming holiday. Ms Atherden said, “We are still seeing new cases of Covid-19, but Bermuda is doing well and Bermudians are, by and large, respecting the guidelines – so do not let your guard down this weekend. “The holiday on Friday is... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Bertha ‘Not A Threat To Bermuda’
The second named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season – which doesn’t officially start until June 1 – has formed, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying that Tropical Storm Bertha is “not a threat to Bermuda,” with its closest point of approach to the island within 72 hours having passed. Graphic courtesy of the BWS: The... Read more of this article
Senate: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [May 27] and items listed on the Order Paper include the Consideration of Resolution by Senate approving the extension of the continuance in force of the “Emergency Powers [COVID-19 Continuing Precautions] Regulations 2020” to 30th June 2020, and the Development and Planning... Read more of this article
