Archive for January, 2021

Ministry: 64 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday

The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Jan 25], with the list indicating that there are sixty-four bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article

PC Burrows Named CPD Staff Person Of Year

P.C. Shandora Burrows has been named the Bermuda Police Service’s Community Policing Division [CPD] Staff Person of the Year for 2020. Announcing the selection, Superintendent Na’imah Astwood, the officer in charge of the CPD, said, “P.C. Burrows has been unwavering in the performance of her duties and is repeatedly hailed by her colleagues... Read more of this article

Swimming: Madelyn Moore Wins Freestyle Races

Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado Swimming and Diving teammates continued their impressive start to 2021, with the Bermudian swimmer winning the 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard freestyle and also helped her relay team to claim victory. The school’s report said, “You couldn’t have scripted senior day any better for the Northern Colorado... Read more of this article

Newport Bermuda Race Webinars To Be Held

The Newport Bermuda Race organisers will be hosting a series of free webinars starting on February 9th. A spokesperson said, “If the legendary Bermuda Race is on your bucket list, a new series of free webinars by the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority and Goslings Rum, will whet your appetite and give you... Read more of this article

34 Curfew Breaches Since December 18, 2020

In total there have been 34 curfew breaches since December 18 2020, 19 males and 15 females, and the Department of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against 5 of them, while 27 are still pending, Minister of National Security Renee Ming said. Speaking at a press conference last week, the Minister said, “As the Premier announced earlier... Read more of this article

Daren Herbert & Bermuda Flag On TV Show

Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert recently starred in an episode of Canadian sitcom Kim’s Convenience, playing the role of Kwami and giving his native Bermuda a nod on screen. The actor’s role places him in an office at times, where a Bermuda flag is featured prominently in the background, making for a unique island link on the Canadian show. Short... Read more of this article

BTA: Bermuda Meets Outbound Requirements

“Bermuda has sufficient testing capacity to meet the Centres for Disease Control & Protection’s new COVID-19 testing requirements for visitors leaving the country to go to the United States,” the BTA said. The BTA said, “The island’s Ministry of Health confirmed today its testing system provides easy access to PCR COVID-19... Read more of this article

Possible Gale/Storm Force Winds This Week

Noting that “a large degree of uncertainty remains,” the Bermuda Weather Service advised that later this week we may have “gale force nearing storm force winds” and a “severe weather watch/warning is likely for Thursday and could be extended into Friday and a Gale Warning on Friday.” In their forecast discussion,... Read more of this article

Bank Of Butterfield Offices Reopening Today

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited offices will be reopening today [Jan 25]. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that, effective Monday, 25 January 2021, its corporate offices in Bermuda will once again be open for in-person lending, corporate banking, private banking, trust and investment... Read more of this article

Bermuda Karting Club Season Back Underway

Back on the track after a suspension of racing due to the pandemic, the Bermuda Karting Club race season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park with some restrictions in place. Five classes competed on the day, with Scott Barnes winning all three races in the Tag Senior Class. The L206 Senior Class saw Rian Lindo take the checkered flag twice,... Read more of this article

Cody Rego Concludes Competing In Florida

Cody Rego concluded competed in the CSI3* Restylane Wellington Regional WEF Series in Wellington, Florida. Taking to Ring 9, Rego and Classic Derby finished 42nd in the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal – Sec. A Class. Competing again in Ring 9, Rego and Classic Derby finished the ASPCA Maclay – Sec. A Class in 42nd place. Related... Read more of this article

Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos

This past weekend saw Nathan Trott make his first team debut for West Ham, Nahki Well score for Bristol City and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Two Men Arrested And Replica Firearm Seized Goal To Vaccinate 19,000 Residents By March $151,700 In Grants To Six Local Organisations Consultation Meetings... Read more of this article