Archive for May, 2021

Auto Solutions Offer Vouchers At Vaccine Sites

Auto Solutions will offer free car wash vouchers to “those who receive vaccines at two upcoming vaccination sites” with the company saying that “one car wash voucher per vehicle will be given as long as supplies last on May 29th and June 5th.” A spokesperson said, “Auto Solutions will offer car wash vouchers to those who receive... Read more of this article

New Solar System Installed At Family Centre

BE Solar partnered with Aeolus Capital Management to install a solar system for the Family Centre headquarters in Pembroke, and they noted that the solar system “will help the charity save over $4,800 each year by relying less on fossil fuel electricity.” A BE Solar spokesperson said, “Local solar company, BE Solar, has partnered with... Read more of this article

Jacintha Hughes Promoted At BSX

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] announced that Jacintha Hughes has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Administration Officer of the BSX. “It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Jacintha Hughes to the position of Chief Administration Officer of the BSX,” said Greg Wojciechowski, President and Chief Executive... Read more of this article

Ministry: 38 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 25] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 12 runs cancelled this morning, 26 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 38 cancelled... Read more of this article

Trinidad Extends “Profound Appreciation’

[Updated with PDF] The Government of Trinidad and Tobago extended their “profound appreciation to the Government and people of Bermuda” for the donation of 9,000 Covid-19 vaccines. A statement from the Government of Trinidad & Tobago Government said, “Senator the Honorable Dr. Amery Browne, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs,... Read more of this article

Skyport Release Flight Schedule For June

Skyport released the flight schedule for June 2021, noting the following changes: AA – Miami starts 5th June [Saturdays only] AA – Philadelphia starts 5th June [Saturdays only] AA – LaGuardia starts 26th June [Saturdays only] AA – Charlotte daily from 3rd June JetBlue – New York daily from 1st June JetBlue – Boston daily 9th June The... Read more of this article

Govt: Covid SafeKey To Enable Indoor Dining

Amendments to the regulations “enable indoor dining to be opened for licensed restaurants if the licensed restaurant verifies that all patrons have a SafeKey,” the Government announced today. A Government spokesperson said. “On Monday evening, May 24th, Her Excellency the Governor Rena Lalgie signed the amendments to the Public Health... Read more of this article

Advisory: Wall Repairs Near Lover’s Lane

Wall repairs will commence on Harbour Road in Paget near the vicinity of Lover’s Lane, and this will result in a lane closure from June 7th through to August 6th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that wall repairs will commence on Harbour Road in Paget near the vicinity of Lover’s Lane. “The... Read more of this article

Bermuda Day Showcase Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for essential workers and a guest to attend the Bermuda Day Showcase, which will be held from 2.00pm to 4.00pm this Friday [May 28] at the National Sports Centre. The Government posted the graphic below online, saying, “Registration is now open for Essential Workers and a guest to attend the Bermuda Day Showcase on May 28. Tickets... Read more of this article

BUEI To Host Virtual Career Fair On June 8

To celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8th, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host a virtual career fair for middle, senior and college students from 3pm-7pm. Inspired by the World Oceans Day 2021 theme of ‘Life & Livelihoods’, BUEI invites students to discover the numerous possibilities of a career related to the Ocean. “We... Read more of this article

Hamilton Princess Donates $3,500 To WRC

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club donated $3,500 to the Women’s Resource Centre following the hotel’s fundraising initiatives during Women’s Month. The hotel raised $1,750 with events such as a colleagues’ casual dress day and Women’s Month Brunches each Sunday in March – the menu for which was masterminded by Dr Teneika Eve of Bermuda... Read more of this article

Bermuda Day Half Marathon To Use Wave Start

This year’s Bermuda Half Marathon Derby — which takes place this Friday [May 28] starting in St George’s — will be using a wave start, with the first wave to start at 8:30am, with one minute between each wave. The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby posted the photo below online, saying: “We’ve been getting questions about how... Read more of this article