Archive for August, 2020
Minister: Immigration Legislation To Take Effect
[Updated] Minister of Labour Jason Hayward held a press conference this afternoon [Aug 31] to provide an update on Immigration Reform. Minister Hayward said that effective tomorrow [Sept 1] the Repatriation & Mixed Status Families amendments to the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956, will be brought into force, and effective September 14th,... Read more of this article
August 2020: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Always popular, August’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s... Read more of this article
Concacaf Football Preview: Bermuda In Group B
Bermuda was drawn in Group B for the Concacaf Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and will match up against Canada, Suriname, Cayman Islands, and Aruba. In providing a preview of the group, Concacaf said, “When the First Round of Concacaf World Cup Qualifying kicks off in October, many eyes will be on Group B in which a star-studded Canada... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 1,393 Test Results, Three Positive
There were 1,393 test results received, and three were positive for Covid-19; two cases were imported by visitors and one case was a resident who was a contact of a known case. A Government spokesperson said, “Between Sunday and today there were 1,393 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and three were positive for COVID-19. “Two cases... Read more of this article
Workers Picket & Unload Essential Cargo Only
[Updated + Written by Don Burgess] Dockworkers only unloaded essential cargo today, and Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] president Chris Furbert and the stevedoring union are meeting with the management of Stevedoring Services Limited this afternoon to discuss the matter. “This is in light what transpired over the weekend,” Mr Furbert told... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: August 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... Read more of this article
Governor Rankin Thanks Dr Cheryl Peek-Ball
The Governor and Deputy Governor met with Dr Cheryl Peek-Ball at Government House to thank her for her service to the people of Bermuda as she steps down from her role as Chief Medical Officer. In an online post, Government House said, “This afternoon the Governor and Deputy Governor met Dr Cheryl Peek-Ball at Government House to thank her for... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 31 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 31] include trademark applications and acting appointments. Trade Mark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 19 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN0788/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 31 August... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday September 1
Tuesday, September 1 is expected to see hazy periods of sunshine after one or two early showers, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6.54am and sunset will be at 7.42pm. High... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Launches ‘Entrepreneur Spotlight’
The MarketPlace today announced the launch of ‘Entrepreneur Spotlight’, a video series that highlights 10 local entrepreneurs who sell their locally made or grown products through The MarketPlace stores. Vernon Hassell, Vice President of Purchasing and Procurement of The MarketPlace group of stores, said: “Our Entrepreneur Spotlight celebrates... Read more of this article
Will Announce C21 Candidate In ‘Due Course’
The PLP responded to reports about a new candidate in Constituency 21 Pembroke South East, saying that Dr. Kyjuan Brown will not be a candidate, and they plan to announce the new candidate for Pembroke South East in “due course.” A spokesperson said, “Contrary to media reports, Dr. Kyjuan Brown will not be a candidate for the Progressive... Read more of this article
TRA Relaunch As Narrative Research Bermuda
Total Research Associates is relaunching as Narrative Research Bermuda, with an aim to “modernise the look of the organisation with a fresh new name, look and approach.” A spokesperson said, “Total Research Associates Limited, Bermuda’s leading market research company, today announces it is relaunching as Narrative Research Bermuda. “After... Read more of this article
