Archive for February, 2021
Covid-19: 443 Test Results Received, 2 Positive
The Ministry received 443 test results and two were positive for Covid-19 — one imported and one local transmission with known contact — and the Ministry also advised “that there were a few social gatherings last weekend where there may have been a Covid-19 exposure.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 26 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories Twenty Most Watched... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday February 27
Saturday, February 27 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and sunset will be at 6.15pm. High tide will be at 8.33am and 8.54pm,... Read more of this article
McKeisha Smith Elected BEF President
The Bermuda Equestrian Federation held a Virtual Annual General Meeting, with McKeisha Smith elected President of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation. Retiring President Ian Truran was thanked for his tremendous dedication, service, and commitment to the organisation and to Bermuda’s equestrian community, a dedication that spanned in excess of 18 years,... Read more of this article
Drive-In Movie Series On Easter Weekend
The City of Hamilton will host its next Fresh Air Films event over the Easter Weekend on the top level of Bull’s Head Car Park. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is delighted to announce its next Fresh Air Films event which will take place over the 2021 Easter Weekend. “The City, in partnership with title sponsor HSBC, will host... Read more of this article
Deloitte Release 2021/22 ‘Budget Snapshot’
Following the delivery of the 2021 Budget by Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson this morning [Feb 26] in the House of Assembly, Deloitte released a ‘Budget Snapshot’, which highlights some of the key points from the Budget Speech, and follows in full below. You can click here to view our live blog, and click here to view all our coverage of the... Read more of this article
Ministry: 45 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 26] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 41 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 45... Read more of this article
Age Concern Launches Vaccination Hotline
Starting on Monday [March 1], Age Concern will be offering a Covid-19 vaccination hotline for people aged 50 or over. A spokesperson said, “Beginning Monday, March 1st, members of the public, aged 50+ will have the option of calling Age Concern’s Vaccination Hotline to receive information on the Covid-19 vaccine, register for their vaccination... Read more of this article
Charts Only: 2021-2022 Bermuda Budget
For those seeking a quick visual view of the 2021 Budget delivered in the House of Assembly by Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson this morning [Feb 26], the charts extracted from the Budget are below. For comparison’s sake, charts from the 2020 Budget are here, 2019 Budget are here, 2018 Budget are here, 2017 Budget are here, the 2016 Budget... Read more of this article
STEP Bermuda Talk To Be Held On March 1
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] will be holding a presentation on Monday [March 1] on “changes to UK taxation of Bermuda trusts.” A spokesperson said, “Charlotte Kynaston [Barrister, Macfarlanes' London office] is presently on secondment with Conyers in Bermuda. “Charlotte will be presenting a STEP Bermuda... Read more of this article
Full Document: 2021/2022 Budget Speech
This morning [Feb 26], Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson delivered the 2021 Budget in the House of Assembly, which details Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. The full Budget Speech is below [PDF here]: Related Stories Opposition Leader On Pre-Budget Report Live Updates & Video: Minister Delivers Budget Video: Minister... Read more of this article
Live Updates & Video: Minister Delivers Budget
[Updating] Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson is set to deliver the 2021 Budget in the House of Assembly this morning [Feb 26], which will set out the Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. We will be covering the Budget all day, providing live updates as the Minister delivers the speech, as well as posting a copy of the full... Read more of this article
