Archive for March, 2021
No City Trash Collection On Good Friday & Easter
The City of Hamilton advises the public that “there will be no trash collection within the City limits on Good Friday [April 2] or Easter Sunday [April 4].” A spokesperson said, “City refuse will be collected on Saturday morning [April 3] for bars and restaurants and on Saturday evening there will be a scaled down trash collection... Read more of this article
Princess Easter Brunch & Thai To-Go Offerings
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has announced a slate of new to-go menus, which they said were “perfect for those looking to shake-up their takeout routine during the latest pandemic restrictions.” A spokesperson said, “Those wanting to celebrate Easter Sunday this weekend with a traditional brunch, without having to go out, need... Read more of this article
Bermuda PGA Recognize Louis Rafael Corbin
The Bermuda Professional Golfers Association [BPGA] has voted unanimously to posthumously recognize Louis Rafael ‘Kid’ Corbin as a Bermuda PGA ‘Class A’ Golf Professional. A spokesperson said, “April 1, 2021 marks the 70th anniversary of the death of Louis Rafael ’Kid’ Corbin of St. George’s, Bermuda. “Thanks to Dr. Jeffrey... Read more of this article
Disruptions At Mills Creek Mail Processing Centre
There “will be service disruptions at its Mills Creek Mail Processing Centre” so all “local mail processing has been relocated to the General Post Office,” officials said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising that there will be service disruptions at its Mills Creek Mail Processing... Read more of this article
City Responds To Supreme Court Judgement
“We will use every legal option at our disposal to protect our democratically elected system,” Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling said, adding that “we believe that there are a number of grounds on which we could launch an appeal.” A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of Hamilton has today received a decision from the Supreme... Read more of this article
Video: Police Press Conference On Shooting
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 31] to provide an update on the investigation into yesterday afternoon’s shooting in St George’s which resulted in a 22-year-old man being injured.We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live... Read more of this article
BELCO: Exercise Caution When Flying Kites
BELCO is advising the public to “exercise caution when flying kites around the island.” “When most people think of kite flying, they might think of the tradition of making a paper kite and a fun activity,” stated Shelly Leman, Managing Director of Transmission, Distribution and Retail. “What might not be immediately at the forefront... Read more of this article
Flag At Half-Mast: Tribute To Kenneth Richardson
The Cabinet Office advised that “the flag on the grounds of the Cabinet Building, is being flown at half mast today in remembrance of Mr. Kenneth Richardson CVO, CBE, JP, Bermuda’s first Black Secretary to the Cabinet. “Mr. Richardson, whose private funeral service is today, served in the post from 1984 to 1993. On behalf of the Government... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Fire ‘Considered Suspicious’
[Updated] The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service have extinguished yet another fire, this one located on St Augustine Lane early this morning. A BFRS spokesperson said, “On Wednesday March 31, 2021 at 4:10am the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service dispatch center received a report of a confirmed structural fire on St Augustine Lane. “One appliances... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On Signature Schools
[Updated] Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this morning [March 31], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 39-minute replay is below Update 4.20pm: Minister Rabain’s remarks: Good Morning and thank you for coming. Today... Read more of this article
Flights From Newark To Return Starting May 6
“We expect to have United Airlines service from Newark returning with daily service starting on May 6,” Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Interim CEO Glenn Jones said. In an email sent out to stakeholders, Mr Jones said, “Bermuda is halfway through a week of significant changes to its airlift picture. Last weekend JetBlue resumed direct... Read more of this article
Recipe: Low-Fat Fish Cakes For Easter Holiday
In an effort to offer clients access to healthier food alternatives, Bermudian personal trainer Kai Peters has provided a recipe for low-fat fish cakes in light of the upcoming Easter holiday. A spokesperson said, “Throughout the pandemic, Bermudian personal trainer Kai Peters has continued to support his clients virtually, overcoming the limitations... Read more of this article
