Archive for December, 2020

Govt: Please Enjoy The Gombeys From Afar

“It was agreed that traditional community street Gombey performances on Boxing Day are not safe this year,” the Government said, adding that “the public may be able to hear the drums in the distance, as some Gombey Troupes may play in their private residences or at isolated places, which will allow the public to hear the rhythms and... Read more of this article

Household Waste Collection Service Advisory

The Department of Works and Engineering provided an update on trash collection. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Works and Engineering’s Waste Management Section advises the public that due to ongoing delays in household waste collection, please note the following service updates. “Yesterday’s collection of both Wednesday’s... Read more of this article

Wilton Re Donates $12K To Community Charities

As the holidays neared, Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda donated $12,000 to support the Coalition for the Protection of Children and The Family Centre, saying that “these two commendable charities have tirelessly supported Bermuda families throughout this challenging year.” In expressing gratitude for Wilton Re’s donation, Rachael Dill of the... Read more of this article

Gift Giving At Residential Treatment Homes

Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert participated in the donation of gifts to some of Bermuda’s young people in residential treatment homes, which was held earlier this week Shane Outerbridge, Residential Treatment Officer, Minister Tinee Furbert, Mrs. Kristin Burt, Calshae Iris, Residential Treatment Officer, Sen. Linsday Simmons,... Read more of this article

Column: Happy & Healthy Holiday Baking

[Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] With the holidays upon us, a lot of my clients are coming to their nutrition coaching sessions with concerns about Christmas baking: cookies, cakes, yule logs, chocolates, truffles, and shortbread. Recipes that fill the kitchen with the sweet flavours and comforting aromas of the season. I love Christmas... Read more of this article

One Bermuda Alliance Donates To Family Centre

The One Bermuda Alliance 2020 Holiday Giving Campaign has resulted in funds being donated to The Family Centre to assist those with significant needs during this time and into the New Year. “The Family Centre provides an invaluable service that mirrors the values of the One Bermuda Alliance strengthening families to create a healthier Bermuda... Read more of this article

Two Basketball Courts Newly Refurbished

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports Dr. Ernest Peets visited the newly refurbished basketball courts at Shelly Bay and Olive Bank, also know as the Jones’ Village Community Field. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Peets commended the collaboration between the Department of Youth Sports and Recreation and the MoonGate Group for making... Read more of this article

Christmas Message From Premier David Burt

[Christmas message from Premier David Burt + Updated with video] This has been a difficult and challenging year. We’ve all had to do things differently – and many here and around the world are wondering, what will Christmas look like this year? How will we celebrate during a pandemic that has us physical distancing; not hugging, not shaking hands... Read more of this article

Christmas Message From Opposition Leader

[Christmas message from Opposition Leader Cole Simons] Good morning and Merry Christmas to you and your family from Rochelle and I, our family and from the One Bermuda Alliance. I’m sure you’ll agree that 2020 has been a year filled with unprecedented change. While we began the year with the presumption of living our lives in the normal manner;... Read more of this article

Christmas Message From Governor Rena Lalgie

[Updated wih video + Christmas message from Governor Rena Lalgie] We started 2020 with worrying news. News of people we did not know; suffering in cities most of us had never heard of. When sometimes it seems like there is so much going wrong in the world, speaking personally, it can be all too easy to disengage. If there is one thing that 2020 has... Read more of this article

Video: Dec 24th Bernews Morning Newsflash

No new confirmed Covid-19 cases and active cases decline for the first time this month, driver rescued after car crashes overboard, more pre-travel Covid-19 test options, people asked to become blood donors, road sobriety checkpoints tonight, BNV Sports with Madelyn Moore, MarketPlace extends discount until March 2021, and Somers Garden Christmas... Read more of this article

Somers Share Repurchases For November 2020

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited [Somers] announced share repurchases and total shares in issue. The filing stated: “Somers Limited [Somers], a financial services investment holding company, announces that during the month of November 2020, Somers had no repurchases of its own common shares. The number of common... Read more of this article