Archive for March, 2021
Retail Stores 20% Occupancy, Staff Excluded
Following the new restrictions that took effect yesterday [Sunday], the Bermuda Government released a graphic to provide guidance on the regulations for maximum occupancy for retails and grocery stores. The graphic says, “Retail and grocery stores are open with occupancy limited to 20% to achieve appropriate physical distancing of 6ft between... Read more of this article
Stationery Store Launches New Website
The Stationery Store has launched their new website which they said is “developed to not only be fully functional with online payment capabilities but to also be user friendly.” A spokesperson said, “The Stationery Store recently introduced its first online website and a whole new way to experience shopping your favorite brands. “www.stationerystore.bm... Read more of this article
BSX Will Be Closed For Easter Holiday
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will be closed on Friday, April 2, in observance of the Good Friday Public Holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Friday, 2nd, April 2021, in observance of the Good Friday Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Monday, 5th, April 2021.” Related... Read more of this article
Cruise Website Starts Offering Bookings Today
The Royal Caribbean cruise line website has today launched booking for the cruises set to sail from their new homeport of Bermuda, with the first cruise scheduled to depart from Bermuda on June 26th. According to their website, prices start at $548 per person — not including taxes, fees and port expenses — for an interior room, with prices... Read more of this article
Stricter Regulations For Sports, Now At Stage 1
In “light of the new restrictions to curb the current outbreak,” sports is moving to Stage 1 of the Return to Play Guidance effective immediately, which allows for “only non-competitive training,” with guidelines including groups of 10, no contact, 6 feet apart and no fans. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry... Read more of this article
Court: Temporary Reduction Of Services
In light of the most recent restrictions by the Bermuda Government announced on Saturday [March 27] and “in relation to the significant increase in positive Covid-19 test results, the Courts will be taking temporary protective measures to reduce the community spread of Covid-19.” The full Circular No. 2 follows below [PDF here] As the... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: DJ Flava Fishcake Festival
The DJ Flava National Fishcake Festival was held this past weekend at Rosalie Gardens on Angle Street in celebration of what organizer Dale Butler described as ‘National Fishcake Day,’ to be observed on the last Saturday of March. The event included the sale of books and roses and the introduction of the ‘sweet fire fishcake roll’,... Read more of this article
Video: Premier On Proposal For ‘Covid Passport’
There is a proposal for a form of a “Covid passport,” Premier David Burt said, explaining that it is just “a simple way of having your vaccine card”, and the considerations are there to possibly use them for matters such as travel and large events, not for day to day use. Speaking during a Q&A session held last night with... Read more of this article
HPWC Postpones Semi-Annual Meeting
The Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club announced the postponement of its Semi Annual Meeting. A spokesperson said, “This notice is to inform the general membership the Semi Annual Meeting [SAM] of Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club [HPWC] called for Monday, March 29, 2021 at 6:30pm has been postponed. Pending further details from the Government on... Read more of this article
Column: ‘We Cannot Afford To Do This Again’
[Opinion column written by OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith] Bermuda, when the Pandemic swept across the planet and changed all of our lives it was understood that our government would have to react quickly to new challenges and changing issues. The blueprint on the actions required to keep our country safe and keeping our economy alive had not been written. The... Read more of this article
Audio: Jache Adams Maiden Speech In House
MP Jache Adams — who won the Constituency #19 Pembroke West seat in the 2020 General Election, marking the first time the PLP won the seat since the single seat system came into effect in 2003 — made his maiden speech in the House Of Assembly on Friday [March 26]. Related Stories Premier Announces Tax Reductions & Investments Minister... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Burt & Dr Weldon Q&A On Covid
Premier David Burt and Dr. Carika Weldon held a Q&A session last night [March 28] in order to address questions related to the current Covid-19 outbreak in Bermuda. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide timely and accurate information, and you can find more information on the links below. All:... Read more of this article
