Archive for May, 2021
Lamb Foggo Will Now Be Open Until 10pm
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that the weekday hours of the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] are changing, and “the service will be available later into the evening while maintaining the same number of open hours.” A spokesperson said, “From Tuesday 1 June 2021, the UCC will open from 2pm to 10pm every weekday and public... Read more of this article
Clocktower Mall To Reopen On June 6
WEDCO announced that the Clocktower Mall is reopening for business on Sunday [June 6], with the mall accessible to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm and on Mondays from 9:00am to 6:00pm moving forward. A spokesperson said, “The mall houses an eclectic group of local entrepreneurs offering a large range of products... Read more of this article
Nicholas Lopes Concludes Competing In Boston
Nicholas Lopes continued competing in the Fieldstone Spring Festival 1 Horse Jumping event in Boston. Competing on Casino 71, Lopes finished 5th in the 15 & Under Junior Hunter 3’3 Class. During the 15 & Under Junior Hunter 3’3 1st Round Classic Class, Lopes and Casino 71 finished 8th, and the pair finished 3rd in the 15 & Under Junior... Read more of this article
GDP Decline Of 4.0% In 2020 4th Quarter
During the fourth quarter 2020, quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] at constant prices was estimated at $1,517.2 million, decreasing 4% year-over-year. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert noted that “due to restricted economic activity caused by mitigation efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, there was a decrease in the fourth... Read more of this article
102-Year-Old Myrtle Burrows Gets Vaccine
Myrtle Burrows – who is 102 years old — was one of the 283 people who got the Covid-19 vaccine at the National Sports Centre this past weekend. The Bermuda Government tweeted the photo collage below, saying: “Loved talking with Mrs. Myrtle Burrows who is 102 and came to get the Covid-19 vaccine today at National Sports Centre.” You... Read more of this article
Photos: DCFS Honours Foster Care Families
The Department of Child & Family Services [DCFS] recently hosted an appreciation dinner to recognize Bermuda’s Foster Parents. DCFS usually hosts a lunch to honour foster families, however this year, due to public health regulations, a catered drive-in dinner service was arranged. “The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors is pleased to... Read more of this article
Turini To Judge On Amazon’s “Making The Cut”
Bermudian fashion expert Shiona Turini will be one of the guest judges on the second season of the Amazon Original series “Making The Cut,” which offers fashion designers a $1 million prize. The island gets a mention on the show’s official website, with Amazon’s description of Ms Turini noting that “she was born and raised... Read more of this article
Smith-Mills Wins Millfield PB Classic 800M
Nirobi Smith-Mills recently took to the track in the Millfield PB Classic in the United Kingdom representing Team Bath, competing in the BMC Men’s 800m A Final. Clocking a personal best time of 1:54.97, Smith-Mills picked up the gold medal. BMC Men’s 800m A Final 1:54.97 Nirobi Smith-Mills 1:56.33 Oliver Capps 1:57.54 Zac Segal 1:58.41 Jonny Brook 1:58.90... Read more of this article
June 3-6: Virtual 5K Walk, Run, Cycle Fundraiser
Activate Bermuda will be hosting a virtual 5K Walk, Run, & Cycle event on June 3rd – 6th, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Kicking off the event is a Virtual Cooking Class on June 3rd at 7:00 pm hosted by Chef Kieshe “Kie” Simmons who will bring her inspired flavors and own recipe twists to an evening of fun and social engagement. The cost... Read more of this article
Minister Roban Joins Regional Energy Meeting
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban joined key regional stakeholders at a meeting “to introduce a plan to galvanize the region in overcoming the barriers it faces toward a resilient, greener, and lower-cost energy future. ” A Government spokesperson said, “On Thursday, [May 27, 2021], Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban,... Read more of this article
Photos: VT Construction Individual Time Trial
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s 2021 Road Race Season resumed with the VT Construction Individual Time Trial. Conor White continues his dominance in the time trials winning in a time of 21:24.1, Alexander Miller was second in 22:30.7, and Tommy Marshall was third in a time of 24:28.6. The junior riders competed on a shorter... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Karting Club Trophy Day #3
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Karting Club hosted their Trophy Day #3, which was the Lindo’s Group of Companies Trophy Day at the RUBiS Southside Raceway. The Tag Senior Class saw Blake Horseman in the winner’s circle in all three races, while the L206 Senior Class saw Scott Barnes take the checkered flag twice in the class, with Jason North... Read more of this article
