Archive for March, 2021

NSC Complex Closed Due To Case Of Covid-19

The National Sports Centre complex “will be closed effective immediately due to a case of Covid-19 being confirmed with one of the part time employees.” Craig Tyrrell, SVP Operations, stated “This is being done out of abundance of caution, as a number of other employees have been identified as close contacts. “Due to the impact... Read more of this article

BF&M Office Closed To Walk-In Customers

BF&M is closing its Bermuda offices to walk-in customers from Monday, March 29th, until further notice. A spokesperson said, “In light of the latest developments and in support of the Bermuda Government’s efforts to limit the transmission of Covid-19 and its variants, BF&M is closing its Bermuda offices to walk-in customers from Monday,... Read more of this article

Traffic Diverted Due To Collision In Smith’s

Police are advising that due to a road traffic collision involving a pedal cycle and a motorcycle there are traffic diversions in Smiths. At approximately 6.15pm today, a police spokesperson said, “Please be advised that due to a road traffic collision involving a pedal cycle and a motorcycle near Jennings Road on the North Shore Road in Smith’s,... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday March 28

Sunday, March 28 is expected to see a cloudy start, chance light rain/showers, clearing during PM, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at 7.36pm. High... Read more of this article

Senate: Order Of Business For March 29th

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [March 29] and Bills due for their first reading include the Criminal Code Amendment [Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images] Act 2021, the Public Health Amendment Act 2021, and the Quarantine Amendment Act 2021. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Minister On Garage... Read more of this article

Betschart Ranked 16th On STPGA Junior Tour

Oliver Betschart is ranked 16th on the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Tour in Kerrville, Texas. In the Boy’s 11 – 12 Age Group Division Betschart has played in 6 events and has 1,412.50 points. Gavin Hymer is the leader in the Division with 3,375 points having played in 11 events. Betchart has never finished lower than 6th in the events, he had... Read more of this article

Video: 81 New Covid Cases, New Regulations

[Updating] The Government has advised that they will hold a press conference at 5pm today [March 27] to “provide a Covid-19 update,” with both Premier David Burt and Minister of Health Kim Wilson set to speak. This follows after a week which has earned the dubious distinction of setting a record high amount of new confirmed cases, as we... Read more of this article

Hamilton Insurance Appoints Jamie Secor

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced the appointment of Jamie Secor as Head of Professional Liability Insurance at its US MGA, Hamilton Managing General Agency Americas LLC. A spokesperson said, “Secor joins this week from Kinsale Insurance Company, reporting to Clay Rhoades, President, Hamilton Managing General Agency Americas LLC. In this... Read more of this article

Rego Competes Again In Wellington WEF Series

Cody Rego returned to the center ring to compete in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s Rolex CSI 5* / 2* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Rego and Jamaica competed in the Platinum Perf. / USEF Show Jumping Talent Search 3* Class, finishing 7th with a score of 76. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira,... Read more of this article

Stakeholder Support Key To Earth Hour Success

Greenrock announced that WEDCO, the City of Hamilton, the Corporation of St. George, BELCO, The Department of Public Transportation, the Cabinet Office, and numerous Government departments will all be participating in Earth Hour this year. Chairman of the Board, Eugene Dean said, “Having support from major stakeholders is key to the success of our... Read more of this article

Outerbridge Finishes 4th In Cross Country Cup

Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce University Men’s Cross Country teammates hosted the ninth annual Bruce Kirsh Cross Country Cup on Friday afternoon against Saint Michael’s. Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce University teammates came out with a win at Houston Fields, as they accumulated a total of 24 points in the 5k, while Saint... Read more of this article

Barnes Takes Part In Practice Racing In Florida

Scott Barnes took part in the SKUSA Winter Series practice race day in the Shifter Masters Class of the Superkarts USA. Morning rain saw several teams decided to wait the weather out, with Barnes running the fastest lap in the Heat 4, clocking 1:02.415. Barnes then clocked a time of 1:02.792, which was the 3rd fastest in the 5th and last session of... Read more of this article