Archive for June, 2020

Payroll Tax Relief For Restaurants And Bars

The Ministry has provided information on the payroll tax relief for qualifying restaurants and bars, with payroll tax to be set at a zero rate during the quarter ending 30th June 2020. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Finance has agreed that during the quarter ending 30th June 2020, payroll tax will be set at a zero rate for both the Employer... Read more of this article

Video: CedarBridge Academy Awards Ceremony

CedarBridge Academy is holding a virtual ceremony this evening [June 29] to present scholarships and awards to the Class of 2020, with their ceremony being streamed live via the CedarBridge YouTube channel, and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories Video: CedarBridge Graduation Ceremony Video: CedarBridge Graduation Ceremony Photos:... Read more of this article

Chubb Foundation Creates Program For Students

The Chubb Charitable Foundation created the “Community Service Values Summer Program”, an initiative that will fund a weekly salary for 35 students in return for twenty hours a week community service at a designated non-profit organization. A spokesperson said, “The Chubb Charitable Foundation – Bermuda announced today the creation of a... Read more of this article

Govt: Revisions To Proposed Cannabis Policy

The Government has posted revisions to the proposed cannabis scheme that include adding a new category of license for personal cultivation, removal of fixed penalty zones and clarification on the consumption of cannabis within a retail licensed establishment or in private properties. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Legal Affairs... Read more of this article

Temporary Bus Service Interruption On June 30

There will be an interruption in bus service tomorrow [June 30] from 11.30am until 3.30pm to “facilitate union meetings regarding recent Government negotiations.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising of an upcoming interruption in bus service on Tuesday, 30th June from 11:30am until... Read more of this article

Office Of The Ombudsman To Open On July 1

The Office of the Ombudsman will be open by appointment beginning on Wednesday [July 1] after closing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Ombudsman protects the interest of the public to receive fair treatment in the provision of public services. “Our office is independent of Government, our services are confidential... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of Lavonte Williams

Police have named the victim of yesterday’s [June 28] fatal jet ski accident as 27-year-old Lavonte Williams. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now identify the victim in yesterday’s fatal marine incident as Lavonte Williams. “Mr. Williams was thrown from his jet-ski while out on the Great Sound at about 7:00 p.m. on... Read more of this article

Harvey Cooper Award Postponed Until October

The application deadline for the Harvey Cooper Award has been postponed until October 16 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Margot Harvey said, “I set up an inter-school art award that was supposed to be launched this year, culminating in a gallery show and online public vote in June. “I have decided to postpone the event until October due to COVID-19.... Read more of this article

Bermuda Coast Guard Tows Disabled Vessel

The Bermuda Coast Guard towed a 20ft vessel to Dockyard after it became disabled due to running out of fuel. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre receives a 911 call from a person on the 20ft vessel Why Not Us 2, with one person onboard, advising the vessel was disabled due to running out... Read more of this article

Precious Hayward Awarded Digicel Bursary

Digicel Bermuda announced that Berkeley Institute student Precious Hayward has been awarded $3500 and Travel Expense Bursary. A spokesperson said, “Digicel Bermuda announces the recipient of a $3500 and Travel Expense Bursary for Berkeley Institute student Precious Hayward. “Precious exhibits outstanding qualities both personally and scholastically,... Read more of this article

BTA Release PGA Tour Economic Impact Report

The inaugural PGA TOUR Bermuda Championship in 2019 “generated an estimated $22.6 million in value for Bermuda, leading to a 320-percent return on investment, according to a new KPMG economic impact report,” the BTA said. “The event drove more than 2,000 visitors to the island and racked up almost three-million viewers on television,”... Read more of this article