Archive for August, 2020
ICO Decision On Bermuda Monetary Authority
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 08/2020 in regards to the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA]. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 08/2020, Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA], involving a PATI request for records related to the BMA’s staff recruitment plans. The BMA refused access... Read more of this article
Island Boat Club Welcomes First Members
The Island Boat Club announced that their membership programme has formally received approval to begin operations, and they are now accepting new membership applications. Owner Jack Bridges said, “We are thrilled to finally be able to get our first members out on the water. Our initial launch announcement received an overwhelming response and many... Read more of this article
DPP Approve Charge Against PC Barbi Harris
The Department of Public Prosecutions has approved a charge against Police Constable Barbi Harris of “sending a grossly offensive message via a public electronic communications service.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm that the Department of Public Prosecutions, has approved a charge of ‘sending... Read more of this article
TeleCare: First Nurse Telehealth Program
Lunette Castillo is launching TeleCare, Bermuda’s “first nurse-led telehealth programme,” which provides “Bluetooth vital signs monitoring, remote patient monitoring, care coordination, chronic disease management, medication adherence, COVID-19 monitoring, transitional care [i.e. hospital discharge], health education, health coaching,... Read more of this article
Video: Dr. Peek-Ball & Dr. Oyinloye Discussion
Outgoing Chief Medical Officer Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball and the new Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye are holding a live conversation on the Government media’s Facebook page today [Aug 31] and you can watch below. Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye will be taking over as Bermuda’s new Chief Medical Officer, following the retirement of Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball... Read more of this article
Voters Must Wear A Mask, Sanitize Their Hands
Persons who are in quarantine because of recent travel will not be permitted to attend a polling station, and voters will be required to wear a mask, have their temperatures checked and sanitize their hands to enter the polling station, the Parliamentary Registrar said. A Government spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registrar, on the advice... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Announce Peets & Richardson
[Updating] The PLP is holding a press conference this morning [Aug 31] where they are expected to announce additional candidate[s] for the upcoming 2020 General Election, which will be held on October 1st, 2020. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 11.13am: The PLP announced that Dr Ernest Peets... Read more of this article
Olympian Inspires Endeavour’s Youth Sailors
Endeavour Community Sailing, a registered charity and non-profit dedicated to engaging Bermuda’s youth in experiential learning welcomed a Bermudian Olympian sailor for an inspirational chat and sail with young people engaging in Endeavour’s programmes. A total of 20 students from nine schools enjoyed the opportunity of a lifetime to sail with Bermudian... Read more of this article
Police Appeal: Help Locate 16-Year-Old
The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Noldre Brown, who was last seen at around 9.25pm on August 26 at the bus depot in St. George’s. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Noldre Brown. “He was last seen at around 9:25... Read more of this article
Video & Photos: Car Fire In Southampton
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] extinguished a vehicle fire in Southampton early this morning [Aug 31]. A BFRS spokesperson said, “BFRS dispatch received a report of a vehicle on fire in Southampton in the early hours of the morning. “One appliance responded from the Port Royal Station with a total of four firefighters. “Upon... Read more of this article
Photos: First Division Play-Offs, Premier Division
[Updated with photos] Bermuda Under 19 Team, Western Stars, Flatt’s Victoria, St. David’s Cricket Club, and St. Georges Cricket Club all recorded victories in this weekend’s First and Premier Division cricket action First Division Play-Off Bermuda Under 19 Team Won by 14 Runs: Bermuda Under 19 Team 149/5 Cleveland County 135 The Bermuda Under... Read more of this article
Sailing: Laser National Championships Results
Campbell Patton has been crowned the Bermuda Laser Open National Championships champion after the seven race series took place off Spanish Point Boat Club, while Laura Hupman claimed the Laser 4.7 Fleet title. Going into the final day, Patton took a commendable lead after winning all four races on day one, sailing to victory three times on the day to... Read more of this article
