Archive for January, 2021
Carifta Swimming Championships Postponed
The 2021 Carifta Swimming Championships — which were scheduled to take place March through April — have been postponed due to Covid-19. In a letter to affiliates, Cheryl Lady Forde President of the Barbados Amateur Swimming Association [BASA] stated, “It is with the greatest regret that I must inform you that the Carifta Swimming Championships... Read more of this article
1,173 Visited Hospital Due To Collisions In 2020
1,173 people visited King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s [KEMH] Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre due to road traffic accidents in 2020, according to the latest statistics from the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. According to the BHB, “Bermuda Hospitals Board statistics for the year 2020 are now available and show the following: “1,173... Read more of this article
Consultation Meeting Postponed Due To Storm
The Ministry of Education has postponed tonight’s public consultation meeting on the proposals for parish primary schools “due to the winter storm and increased winds anticipated later today and this evening.” A Government spokesperson said, “The meeting was to be held online, and simulcast on Facebook Live, CITV and YouTube from 6:00... Read more of this article
Column: Rediscovery Of The Bermuda Cahow
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The January 28, 1951 rediscovery of the Cahow – a sea bird which once flourished in Bermuda, but was thought to be extinct for 300 years – was a watershed event. That revelation had both local and global implications as it was symbolic of the type of rebirth being manifested in that era following the... Read more of this article
BEDC: ‘Think Like An Entrepreneur’ Course
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will be offering the ‘Think Like An Entrepreneur’ course, an eight-week in depth course which is set to begin on Tuesday, February 2nd. A spokesperson said, “Don’t miss your chance to sign up for ‘an educational opportunity not to be missed!’ Think Like an entrepreneur, an eight-week... Read more of this article
Minister Wilson: Online Vaccine Registration
Minister of Health Kim Wilson is urging those who completed the online registration between January 11 -13th but have not yet received an appointment for their vaccine to email vaccine@gov.bm or call the hotline at 444 2498. In releasing the test results last night, Minister Wilson said: “It has come to our attention that some people, eligible for... Read more of this article
NMB Offers Free Admission In February
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is opening its doors for free to all Bermuda residents during the month of February for the eighth year. “NMB is a collective voice for and about Bermuda. Through collections, exhibits, and programmes, the Museum offers insights into contemporary issues and is one of the Island’s leading educational resources... Read more of this article
Environmental Statistics Compendium Released
Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the 2020 Environmental Statistics Compendium from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the 2020 Environmental Statistics Compendium from the Department of Statistics. The Minister... Read more of this article
Bermuda Digest Of Statistics 2020 Released
Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the Bermuda Digest of Statistics 2020 from the Department of Statistics. The Minister explained, “The Digest is structured into ten sections and contains brief analyses, quick facts and charts for each section. There are more than 60 statistical tables which provide a wealth of data about... Read more of this article
BRSC Reiterate Their Call For Safer Roads
The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] have reiterated “their call for safer roads” saying the ”disregard of traffic laws and reckless behaviours seen on our roads is of utmost concern.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Road Safety Council would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our call for safer roads. “The... Read more of this article
Premier On Taxes, Change, Immigration & More
[Updated with video] “A fairer tax system can help us reduce our cost of living, which in turn will boost economic growth, and that is why it is essential that it be advanced,” Premier David Burt said. Speaking at last night’s PLP Annual General Conference, the Premier said, “I will ensure that this party delivers on our mandate... Read more of this article
Golf: Augustus Concludes Competing In Florida
Daniel Augustus concluded competing in the Panther Lake Challenge on the Florida Elite Golf Tour at the Orange County National Golf Club. In his second and final round August shot a 1-over par 73 to finish 16th at even par. First round leader Joshua Gibson, who shot an opening-round 8-under par 64, followed up with a second round 7-under par 65 to win... Read more of this article
