Archive for December, 2020
Video: NBCLX Features ‘Work From Bermuda’
Bermuda has been featured on an NBCLX video entitled “How to Work Remotely From a Tropical Island During the Pandemic,” with the 5 minute video providing nice coverage of the island, showcasing some of the island’s scenery and more. NBCLX is part of the NBCUniversal media giant, with the company saying the “LX stands for ‘Local... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 80 Million Cases Worldwide
As vaccines begin to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 80 million, with over 1,766,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A CNN story said, “December has been... Read more of this article
Take Five Donates 500 Meals To Families
Five hundred meals were donated to families across the island on Christmas Eve as an act of kindness by Take Five Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Take Five Ltd incorporates the Buzz Group, Village Pantry Restaurant, Devil’s Isle Restaurant, Take Five Catering and Devil’s Isle Coffee Company. “The Company partnered with the Seventh-Day Adventist... Read more of this article
BPS Donate Toys, Care Packages To Community
To mark the season of giving, the Bermuda Police Service donated toys and care packages across the island, and also donated items to an already established community initiative. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photos below, saying: “Every year, officers and staff of the Bermuda Police Service come out of their pockets to help make things... Read more of this article
Harness Racing Halted Until March 2021
Following an online Special General Meeting held by the Driving Horse & Pony Club [DHPC], the organisation said that [ending approval from the Bermuda Health Department, the membership has decided to restart the season in 2021. The President of DHPC said, “Two proposals were put forward to membership: 1. Call the season over and try again next... Read more of this article
BASA Short Course Long Standing Records
As the year draws to a close, we take a look at Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association records that have stood for more than a decade. Today we take a look at the short course records. Jennifer Smatt’s women’s 200m breaststroke time of 2:35.27 has stood for 28 years as it was set back in June 1992. Kiera Aitken holds the women’s 100m freestyle record... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the sad news that the island recorded another Covid-19 related death, marking the first since May and the tenth overall. The weekend also saw the Ministry confirm 20 new positive Covid-19 results, and the island celebrate Boxing Day in a quieter fashion than past years due to the pandemic. Links to our weekend coverage are below,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday December 28
Monday, December 28 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 7:19am and sunset will be at 5:22pm. High tide will be at 7:15am and 7:30pm, while low... Read more of this article
St. George’s Virtual 2020 New Year’s Eve
The Corporation of St. George in conjunction with Nadanja & Jah [Two Fools] will be presenting a ‘Virtual 2020 New Year’s Eve‘. According to the event poster it will include an ‘onion drop, comedy show and more,’ with the live stream set to start at 10.30pm on December 31st, 2020. For more information, please see the... Read more of this article
Results: Bermudian Footballers In England
Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Dale Eve, Milan Butterfield, J’Nai Butterfield Steede, and Kezaih Martin were in all action in England, while matches due to be played by Ayleal Dill and Justin Donawa’s teams were postponed. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells started for Bristol City against Wycombe Wanderers in their Championship... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Dec 27th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
Bermuda celebrating Christmas, Butterfield employees donating holiday hampers to the Women’s Resource Centre and over $8,000 to Meals on Wheels, Deloitte donating $40,000 of items to families, and the Green family donating 30 new laptops to Whitney Institute Middle School were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional... Read more of this article
Apex Group To Acquire GFin Corporate Services
Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced the planned acquisition of GFin Corporate Services Ltd. [GFin]. A spokesperson said, “Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced today the planned acquisition of GFin Corporate Services Ltd. [GFin]. GFin is a Mauritius based and licensed management company, providing... Read more of this article
