Archive for November, 2020
Photos: Bermuda Winter Age Group Final Day
[Updated with photos] The four-day Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships was full of personal best performances and the final day didn’t disappoint. Harbour Amateur Swim Club claimed the top three podium spots during the boys 15 & over 100 SC meter breaststroke as Keagan Woolley clocked a winning time of 1:08.06,... Read more of this article
Minister Attends BUEI Christmas Craft Market
Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert attended the BUEI Christmas Craft Market on Saturday [Nov 28] to show support for one of the featured vendors, the K. Margaret Carter Centre [KMCC]. The Bermuda Government posted the photos below on social media, saying: “The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert attended... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Dickinson & Minister Hayward
[Updated] Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson and Minister of Labour Jason Hayward are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 30], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 42-minute replay is below Update 2.33pm: Minister Dickinson’s remarks: Good... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: MarketPlace Christmas Parade
MarketPlace held their modified Christmas Parade last night [Nov 29], with the parade starting at Shelly Bay MarketPlace, traveling through the City of Hamilton and ending at Heron Bay MarketPlace. You can view the first set of photos here, an aerial video showing the view from above here, and all our coverage of the Christmas Parade here. Related... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey League
The Bermuda Hockey Federation’s League Season continued with a double-header at the National Sports Center. A total of 10 goals were scored in the double-header with both games ending in a draw. Hawks 3 Pink Robins 3 This match saw the Hawks and Pink Robins end in a 3 – 3 draw. The Pink Robins took the lead in the 12th minute when Jo Heaney scored... Read more of this article
Moderna To File For Vaccine Use Authorization
Moderna announced that they will request Emergency Use Authorization for their Covid-19 vaccine from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] and conditional approval from the European Medicines Agency [EMA] today. A statement from the company said “that the primary efficacy analysis of the Phase 3 study of mRNA-1273 conducted on 196 cases... Read more of this article
Driver Arrested After Crashing Car Into Wall
A motorist was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired after he crashed his car into a wall in Devonshire last night. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Sunday 29th November, Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue [BFRS] were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar near the junction... Read more of this article
Motorcade To Celebrate IDPD On Thursday
In celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities, the Bermuda Hospitals Board will be holding a motorcade from the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], through Hamilton on Thursday [Dec 3]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board will celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities on Thursday 3 December 2020... Read more of this article
Bermuda Arts Centre Set To Open ‘Small Show’
The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard will open its annual ‘Small Show’ on Sunday [Dec 6], along with a show by artist Cheryl Hastings and the first of three holiday-themed events. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard kicks off Christmas this coming Sunday with the opening of their annual ‘Small Show.’... Read more of this article
‘Keep A Sheep’ Craft Sales To Benefit Museum
Starting Wednesday, November 25th, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be selling locally hand-crafted sheep ornaments and keychains online. All sales will benefit the Museum. The ornaments and keychains are made by local artisan Lama Handmade Bda. Ornaments are available with black, grey, or brown felt for the sheep’s face, legs, and tail... Read more of this article
Videos: Historic Land Losses Commission
[Updated] A hearing is being held for the Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda today [Nov 30]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 2-hour & 12-minute replay is below Update: Part II | The live broadcast has concluded and... Read more of this article
Minister Hayward Donates To Western Stars
Minister of Labour Jason Hayward has made a donation to Western Stars Sports Club, marking his final donation to celebrate his birthday. The Minister tweeted the photos below and said, “I am pleased to have fulfilled my $15,000 donation pledge. I hope that my donation to Western Stars Sports Club will help to continue the programs that have aided... Read more of this article
