Archive for November, 2020
Dellwood Remote Learning To Start On Dec 2
The remote learning programme for Dellwood Middle School will begin on Wednesday, December 2nd, the Ministry said this evening. This follows after the Ministry of Education made the decision to temporarily stop in-person classes at Dellwood after two members of Dellwood staff tested positive for Covid-19. A Government spokesperson said, “Following... Read more of this article
“Legislation Should Be Subjected To Scrutiny”
“The One Bermuda Alliance believes the Public should be entitled to know the Committee’s recommendations,” Shadow Minister of Labour Jarion Richardson said, adding that “the legislation should be subjected to scrutiny, so Bermudians have full knowledge of what the Committee recommends.” Mr Richardson said “Legislation... Read more of this article
Harbour Road & Coney Island Bridge Closures
The Ministry of Public Works said that the embankment repair works on Harbour Road in the vicinity of Burnt House Hill and Tamarind Vale requires a temporary road closure and the Coney Island Bridge will be also closed for bridge replacement works. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is informing the public that the current ongoing... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday November 29
Sunday, November 29 is expected to see early cloud and showers clear to sunny spells by afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7.01am and sunset will be at 5.13pm.... Read more of this article
Four More Positive Covid-19 Cases, 29 Active
There have been four more positive Covid-19 cases — two are classified as local transmission with known contact and two under investigation — and there are now 29 active cases, with one person hospitalized. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 640 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [27 November 2020], and... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Lighting Of City’s Christmas Tree
The City of Hamilton held their Rockin’ Around the City Tree event last night [Nov 27], inviting the public to stop by City Hall to “join Santa for some free festive and socially distanced photo ops.” The event also saw musical performances, the lighting of the Christmas tree, and the City make a $5,000 donation to Tomorrow’s Voices –... Read more of this article
“Purchase Of St. George’s Club Is A Good Thing”
“The purchase of the Old St. George’s Club is a good thing for Bermuda”, according to MP Craig Cannonier. MP Craig Cannonier said, “It’s clear the relationships forged under the One Bermuda Alliance Government yet again continue to reward Bermudians years later. “Hotel Co., who are presently building the St. Regis Hotel in St. George’s... Read more of this article
Ministry Extend Covid-19 Testing Schedule
Due to “an increase in positive cases and demand for testing,” the Covid-19 testing schedule has been extended, the Ministry of Health said. A Government spokesperson said, “Testing was previously to take place on Saturday at the Shelly Bay Market Place from 12pm until 4pm; it will now be extended by three hours to 10am to 5pm. “An... Read more of this article
Start Of Bermuda Netball Season Suspended
Citing the recent Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Netball Association said they will be suspending the start of the Winter League Netball Season. A spokesperson said, “In light of the new information released from the Ministry of Health as it relates to Dellwood Middle School and faculty, we regret to inform you that the BNA will be suspending the... Read more of this article
Terceira Continues Competing At Sentower Park
Jillian Terceira began competing at the Sentower Park – CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH1 International Indoor Horse Jumping Event in Belgium as part of the Christmas Tour. On the second day of competition, Terceira competed in only one class, which was the 1.35m CSI2* in Two Phases Special Class. Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 57th out of the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Winter Age Group Swimming Day 2
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships continued, with several swimmers achieving personal best times on the second day of the meet. Bella Howes captured the 13-14 Girls 200 SC Meter Freestyle Gold Medal when she touched the wall in a personal best time of 2:13.06, Imojen Judd was second also in a personal best time... Read more of this article
Sherlock Continues Ghana PGA Tournament
Quinton Sherlock completed his best round of the seventh edition of the Gold Fields Professional Golfers Association [PGA] tournament at the Damang Golf Club at Tarkwa. Sherlock shot a 2-over par 74 to walk off the course with a Three Round total 241, to move to T17th. Home favorite Kojo Barnni defied his experience and a difficult course to power into... Read more of this article
