Archive for June, 2021

Video: Pride A Deeper Love Panel Discussion

The Bermuda Pride organisation is holding a “Pride. A Deeper Love” panel discussion this evening [June 30], a conversation about LGBTQ+ pride and allyship in Bermuda. The discussion will be hosted by Tawana Tannock and the panelists include: Michael Scott – Lawyer and former Cabinet Minister and former MP for Constituency 36 Sandys North Elizabeth... Read more of this article

Photos: Demonstration At Cabinet Building

A demonstration — which was organised by the Concerned Citizens Group — was held yesterday [June 29] at the Cabinet Building, with the group providing recommendations to the Government including removing mandatory quarantine in a government-approved hotel/facility for unvaccinated persons, eliminating the SafeKey program, ending promotions and gifts... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: June 30 ZBM Evening News

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec... Read more of this article

BHB: Revised Blood Donor Eligibility Criteria

The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced revised blood donor eligibility criteria used in the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre. A spokesperson said, “Eligibility criteria are part of the standards used to ensure the safest possible voluntary blood supply for people in Bermuda who need transfusions. Other standards include having a voluntary [not paid]... Read more of this article

Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For July

Skyport released the airline flight schedule for July 2021, with American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue, Delta, and Sata Azores International all scheduled to serve Bermuda. The full schedule follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Multiple Flight Suspensions For Bermuda BTA: “New, Extended, And Returning Airlift” Skyport... Read more of this article

April 2021 Consumer Price Index Report

Consumers paid 0.9% more in April 2021 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] and this level of inflation rose 0.1 percentage points from the March 2021 annual inflation rate of 0.8%. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert,... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For June 30 2021

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 30 ] include trademark applications, a notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, assent, and acting appointments. Temporary Fundraising Licence – MASC Charitable Foundation Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0563/2021 Public Authorities... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday July 1

Thursday, July 1 is expected to see a bright start, increasing cloud, chance of showers overnight, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.15am and sunset will be at 8.30pm. High... Read more of this article

Visiting/Activities: Care Homes Move To Phase 3

Care homes have been moved to Phase 3 of visiting and activities, Minister of Health Kim Wilson confirmed. Speaking at last night’s [June 29] press conference, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I am pleased to report that our care homes have now moved into Phase 3 of visiting and activities. This move allows increased engagement with... Read more of this article

Video: BPS & BRSC Press Conference

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] are holding a press conference this afternoon [June 30], 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 20-minute replay is below Related Stories BPS Holds Annual Memorial Service Video:... Read more of this article

Photos: US Customs Dedication Ceremony

Premier David Burt, Governor Rena Lalgie and Acting U.S. Consul General Thomas Edwardsen attended the dedication ceremony for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Preclearance Operations at the L.F. Wade International Airport. Premier Burt said, “I had the honour of speaking at the Customs Border Protection Facility dedication ceremony at the... Read more of this article