Archive for February, 2021
Soldiers Hit The Field For The First Time
The newest recruits to the Royal Bermuda Regiment have spent their first nights under canvas as part of their tough two weeks of basic training. The rookie soldiers endured rain and chilly temperatures as they practised their new fieldcraft skills in Exercise First Encounter at Hog Bay Park in Sandys on Monday and Tuesday – and did not let the weather... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Feb 24 2021
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 24] include applications for the position of Commissioner and appointments. Advertisement For Board Of Commissioners Regulatory Authority Of Bermuda Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0182/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication... Read more of this article
BHB: Food Services Team Complete Course
Seventeen members of the Food Services team at Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] completed a 16-week nutrition course this month. The sessions were led by registered dietitian Arlene MacGuinness, owner of ANEW – Applied Nutrition, Exercise and Wellness. ANEW is registered as an advanced facility with the Bermuda Health Council’s Provider Advantage... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 417 Results, None Were Positive
The Ministry of Health received 417 test results and none were positive for Covid-19, and the island currently has nine active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 417 test results since the last update, and none were positive for Covid-19. “Additionally, since the last update, there was one recovery. “There... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday February 25
Thursday, February 25 is expected to see increasing cloud with a chance of showers toward afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 6.51am and sunset will be at 6.13pm.... Read more of this article
Ministry: 40 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 24] with the list indicating that there are thirteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 13 runs cancelled this morning, 27 cancelled this afternoon, for a total... Read more of this article
78 Solar Panels Installed At City Pump Station
78 solar panels have been installed at the City of Hamilton’s Front Street pump station which is anticipated to “save the City more than $30,000 a year on electricity costs.” A spokesperson said, “This month the City of Hamilton oversaw the installation of 78 solar panels at its Front Street pump station which, it is anticipated,... Read more of this article
AXIS Re Announces Hiring Of Kavan Tucker
AXIS Re announced the hiring of Kavan Tucker to the AXIS Re Global Markets team as a Senior Mortgage Underwriter, effective March 1, 2021. “We’re delighted to welcome Kavan Tucker to AXIS Re, Global Markets,” said Ann Haugh, Global Markets President for AXIS Re. “Kavan brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to AXIS Re with a background... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Furbert Press Conference
[Updated] Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [Feb 24] with the Salvation Army and St. John’s Ambulance to “discuss Emergency Shelter.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the... Read more of this article
Honouring Achievements Of Eugene Cox
As we celebrate Black History Month, BELCO said they are honoured to remember the achievements of Eugene Cox, saying “his 23 years with BELCO were a testament to tearing down racial barriers, determination and hard work.” A spokesperson said, “In 1962, Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] hired a young black man to work as... Read more of this article
Football: Bermuda To Play Canada In March
Bermuda’s Men’s National Football Team is set to play against Canada on March 25 in Orlando for the Concacaf Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This is according to a statement on the Canadian Premier League website, which said, “Canada’s bid to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022 will begin next month in Orlando. “Canada... Read more of this article
BIOS Internship Opportunities For Students
When the ongoing pandemic scuttled Maya Leighton’s plans this fall to attend a university overseas, she instead enrolled for a year at Bermuda College. There, a professor noted Ms Leighton’s commitment to marine sciences and suggested a unique opportunity. How about spending Saturdays at BIOS, learning about coral reefs, marine microplastics, plankton,... Read more of this article
