Archive for October, 2020
Covid-19: Over 44 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 44 million, with over 1,168,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world, with India and Brazil following close behind on each count, respectively. A BBC story said,... Read more of this article
OBA Announce New Leader & Shadow Cabinet
The OBA has confirmed that Cole Simons is their new Party Leader and also announced their Shadow Cabinet, adding that their Senate team “will be revealed shortly.” This follows after the 2020 General Election, which saw the OBA maintain just 6 seats in the 36-seat House of Assembly. A spokesperson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance is... Read more of this article
Videos: Historic Land Losses Commission
[Updated] The Government of Bermuda is holding another hearing today [Oct 28] on the “commission to review the question of historic losses of land in Bermuda,” and you can tune in and watch live below. The 29-minute replay is below Update: Part II | The live broadcast has concluded and the 21-minute replay is below Update: Part III | The live... Read more of this article
Time Lapse Video: Airport Terminal Construction
The time lapse video below provides a brief glimpse of the construction of the new airport terminal building, which is set to officially open on December 9th. A spokesperson previously said, “The new, purpose-built Airport Terminal will officially open for operations on December 9, 2020. The 288,000 square foot facility will provide for improved passenger... Read more of this article
Video: Education Minister Press Conference
[Updated] Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this afternoon [Oct 28] to share updates on the School Redesign plans and meetings. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 10-minute replay is below Update 2.35pm: Minister Rabain’s... Read more of this article
CP Sports Group Offers Advisory Service
CP Sports Group is offering a personalized advisory service, which aims to help student-athletes in selecting a boarding school or university, with their UK office “providing a direct connection between schools and prospective student-athletes.” A spokesperson said, “Parents who may be struggling with making a decision on sending their... Read more of this article
‘First Period Of Negative Inflation Since 1965′
July 2020 marks the first period of negative inflation since March 1965, according to the newly released Consumer Price Index [CPI]. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “In July 2020 consumers paid 1.4 percent less than they did for the CPI basket of goods and services in July 2019. Between June 2020 and July 2020 the average cost... Read more of this article
“An App Specifically Designed For The Island”
“Bermuda has been fortunate to work with the developers to create WeHealth Bermuda, an app specifically designed for the island,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “we will be running public pilot programmes as early as next week.” Speaking at last night’s [Oct 27] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “As we work... Read more of this article
BHB Appoints Dr Fosker As Director Of Oncology
Bermuda Hospitals Board today announced that Dr Christopher Fosker has been appointed to the position of Director of Oncology at BHB, taking over from Dr Sein Aung. Dr Aung will continue at BHB as a Consultant Oncologist. As Director of Oncology, Dr Fosker will be the medical lead for cancer services at BHB. His responsibilities will include consulting... Read more of this article
Students Excel In Public Speaking Competition
The finals for the International Independent School Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC] were held on Sunday, October 25th, with four students from Bermuda performing in After Dinner Speaking, Persuasive Speaking, and Dramatic Interpretation. The competition was due to be hosted by the Mulgrave School in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, but, due... Read more of this article
Football: Solihull Team Signs Justin Donawa
The Solihull Moors football team in England has signed Bermudian footballer Justin Donawa on a contract until May 2022. The club’s announcement said, “Solihull Moors are delighted to announce the signing of Bermuda international Justin Donawa. “The 24-year-old attacker signs from Darlington for an undisclosed fee, on a contract until May... Read more of this article
BHB Celebrates Stroke Awareness Week
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] Stroke Centre is recognizing Stroke Awareness Week by highlighting the risks and symptoms of strokes for the public. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Hospitals Board Stroke Centre is focusing on stroke awareness for the public this week. Many Bermuda families are impacted by stroke every year. “In recent years... Read more of this article
