Archive for March, 2021
Somersfield To Move To Remote Learning
Somersfield Academy will be moving to remote learning as of Monday, saying it is for the ”health and safety of our whole school community.” A letter sent to parents said, “Given the significant rise in the number of positive Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, especially among young children, I’m sure you share our heightened concern for... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday March 27
Saturday, March 27 is expected to see a dry & bright day; chance light rain/showers developing night, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 7.14am and sunset will be at 7.35pm.... Read more of this article
Appeal For Donations For Vaccination Clinic
Noting the costs incurred to administer vaccines, the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation is appealing for individuals and businesses to “help cover the balance of funds totalling $222,000 needed by BHB’s Vaccination Clinic.” A Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation spokesperson said, “Vaccinating as many Bermudians and residents... Read more of this article
SailGP Supports Earth Hour Campaign
Greenrock announced that SailGP is supporting its 2021 Earth Hour Campaign this year as an Earth Steward Sponsor. A spokesperson said, “Greenrock is proud to announce that SailGP – the sport’s pinnacle league that starts its season next month in Bermuda – is supporting its 2021 Earth Hour Campaign this year as an Earth Steward Sponsor. “SailGP... Read more of this article
No Walk Ins At Ageing & Disability Services
“Due to the rising cases of Covid-19, out of an extreme abundance of caution, the Department of Ageing and Disability Services will not be available to accept office walk-ins effective immediately,” the Government has advised. A spokesperson said, “Please note that the Department of Ageing and Disability Services will remain operational... Read more of this article
Kappa Classic Postponed To April 2022
The Kappa Classic — which was originally scheduled for March 2020 – has been postponed to April 2022. Craig Tyrrell from the Kappa Classic Committee said, “On behalf of the Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Bermuda Alumni Chapter [BAC], I would like to inform you that we have decided to postpone the Kappa Classic, originally scheduled... Read more of this article
Stop Using Disabled Parking Bays Without Permit
The City of Hamilton said that they “will be cracking down on motorists who park in disabled parking bays without a Disabled Parking Permit,” and reminded the public that “this is a ticketable offence with a $75 penalty.” A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is advising the motoring public that they will be cracking... Read more of this article
Ministry: 27 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 26] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 3 runs cancelled this morning, 24 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 27 cancelled... Read more of this article
Minister Burch: 67 Companies Approved To Date
To date 67 companies have been approved for the Short Term Stimulus Programme in which around $13 million was allocated for infrastructure improvements to be done by small to medium sized contractors, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 26], the Minister said, “The Ministry of Public... Read more of this article
SiriusPoint To Be Lead Sponsor Of Earth Hour
Greenrock announced that SiriusPoint Ltd. will be the lead sponsor of Earth Hour 2021 in Bermuda, which will be held tomorrow [March 27]. A spokesperson said, “Greenrock is proud to announce that SiriusPoint Ltd. [SiriusPoint], a global insurance and reinsurance company, will be the lead sponsor of Earth Hour 2021 in Bermuda. “Earth Hour... Read more of this article
Net Public Debt Up $184.9M In Fiscal 2019/20
“Net Public Debt, which excludes guarantees and is net of the Government Borrowing Sinking Fund increased by $184.9 million during fiscal 2019/20 standing at $2.646 billion at the year-end,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 26], the Minister said, “I rise today to advise Honourable... Read more of this article
Aspen Appoints Tammy Richardson-Augustus
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced that Tammy Richardson-Augustus has “been appointed to its Board as a Non Executive Director.” A spokesperson said, “Ms Richardson-Augustus is a partner at Appleby Global, one of the world’s leading international law firms, which advises public and private companies, financial institutions... Read more of this article
