Archive for March, 2021
Govt Asks For Patience, Hotline ‘Overwhelmed’
The Government is “asking for patience” as the Covid-19 helpline and the vaccination helpline are “overwhelmed, receiving three times the number of calls,” with almost 1,800 calls yesterday. In releasing last night’s [March 29] test results, the Government said, “The recent increase in numbers means that the Covid-19 helpline... Read more of this article
International Business Week Kicks Off
The annual International Business [IB] Week commenced yesterday with a new digital campaign, “International Business is Everyone’s Business”. A Bermuda Business Development agency spokesperson said, “The campaign will promote scholarships and career opportunities in IB available to young people as well as highlight how the island’s global... Read more of this article
Good Friday Garbage Collection Advisory
The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that due to the Good Friday holiday [April 2], garbage normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday [April 3]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Good Friday holiday [Friday, April 2], garbage normally collected on that day will... Read more of this article
Report: Multiple Teams Interested In Burchall
West Ham, Leeds United and Aston Villa are all reportedly interested in Bermudian Ajani Burchall, who recently made his pro debut at only 16-years-old. This is according to Football Insider, which said, “Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Bournemouth sensation Ajani Burchall, Football Insider has learned. “The young attacker, 16, is on the... Read more of this article
Column: Are We In A Better Position Now?
[Column written by MP Michael Dunkley] As we head towards the Good Friday and Easter Holiday, a big holiday for all of us, one with so much tradition and meaning, we reflect on the current spike and alarming uptick on positive Covid cases. It has now been over a year since the pandemic altered our lives so drastically. Our health is challenged, jobs... Read more of this article
iEPC Hires Student William Welch As Intern
Engineering company iEPC has hired William Welch as an intern as part of his university engineering programme. A spokesperson said, “William is a first year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo in Canada. Like many, he attended classes virtually from home in Bermuda during the fall term due to COVID-19 restrictions. “Having... Read more of this article
Video: Attorney-General On ‘Revenge Porn Law’
The Bermuda Government released a video about the Criminal Code Amendment Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images Act 2021 with comments from Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Kathy Lynn Simmons. In an online post, the Government said, “This Bill introduces criminal offences and penalties relating to the nonconsensual sharing, or... Read more of this article
Old Bullet Found In Chimney Stacks At Verdmont
The Bermuda National Trust found a bullet during their search of the chimney stacks at Verdmont, as they prepared for upgrades to the building which began in January. BNT posted the photo below on social media, saying: “A bullet was the last thing we expected to find during our search of the chimney stacks at Verdmont, as we prepared for upgrades... Read more of this article
Firefighters Extricate Two People After Collision
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision in Smiths last night [March 29], with firefighters extricating the passenger and the driver from the car, with both persons then transported to KEMH via ambulance. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 11:26pm on Monday March 29, 2021, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service dispatch center received a... Read more of this article
Lopes, Minors & Rego Compete In Florida
Nicholas Lopes, Ki-Juan Minors, and Cody Rego continued competing in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s Rolex CSI 5* / 2* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Lopes and Casino 71 finished 8th in the ASPCA Maclay – Section A-Class, and Lopes and Supreme Z finished 34th competing in the NAL Low Junior Jumper Classic 1.25m [II2b] Class. Rego... Read more of this article
Tennis: Redmond Guides Bloomsburg To Victory
Scott Redmond and his Bloomsburg University Men’s Tennis teammates picked up their first win of the season, edging Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference [PSAC] opponent, Millersville, 4-3. Guille Carranza and Redmond won the first doubles match, as the pair worked a 6-3 win over their Millersville counterparts Santiago Ramos and Zach Pernia in... Read more of this article
Virtual BizCamp Set For April And May
The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative [YEI] will be offering an online and Zoom coaching version of its BizCamp program during the months of April and May. A spokesperson said, “The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative, in conjunction with the Economic Development Department, will offer an innovative online and Zoom coaching version of their traditional... Read more of this article
