Archive for June, 2021
Minister: Employment, Labour Relations Tribunal
Minister of Labour Jason Hayward announced the members of the newly constituted Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal. Minister Hayward said, “I am pleased to have this opportunity to announce the members of the newly constituted Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal [the “Tribunal”] that is established pursuant to the Employment Act 2000... Read more of this article
79,854 Total Covid-19 Vaccinations Given
As of June 26th, there have been a total of 79,854 vaccinations given, with 60.3% of the population having received two doses thus far. Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I will now provide an update on our vaccination programme. We have completed the twenty-fourth full week of vaccinations. Since January 11th Bermuda has administered a total... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For June 29 2021
The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 29] include acting appointments and marriage notices. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Health Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0553/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 29 June 2021 Teresa Woolridge,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 29 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
Musical Review: The Tino Martinez Quintet
[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, June 26th, under new Covid regulations, The Tino Martinez Quintet comet struck the Blue Waters Anglers’ Club on East Broadway with a ball of fire that excited two packed sessions with a variety of new songs that moved away from the traditional Bird, Miles, Monk, Coltrane and Ghandi Burgess genre of well-known... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday June 30
Wednesday, June 30 is expected to see long sunny periods despite a chance of nearby showers, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 6.15am and sunset will be at 8.30pm. High tide... Read more of this article
Video: Covid-19 Press Conference, 4 New Cases
The Government will be holding a press conference this evening [June 29] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, and the live video below should start showing the press conference at around 5.30pm or a bit later. Update 5.55pm: The Ministry received 7048 test results — spanning four... Read more of this article
Dunkley: ‘It Is Time To Consider Eliminating TAF’
“The One Bermuda Alliance suggests that now it is time to consider eliminating the TAF, and the expense involved with it, and instead have a policy similar to the US where before boarding a plane to the island the traveller will have to show a valid negative PCR test and, if vaccinated, a vaccination certificate,” Shadow Minister of National... Read more of this article
St George’s Preparatory Holds Poetry Workshop
[Written by Vejay Steede] The 2020-2021 school year has been turbulent to say the least. Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on the Bermuda Public School System schedule this year, and remote learning is still a decidedly inexact science for BPSS staff and students at this stage. Things are improving though, and with improvement – with evolution – comes... Read more of this article
Bermuda Health Council On Accreditation Of MDL
The Bermuda Health Council provided some information on the accreditation status of the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory [MDL]. A spokesperson said, “In its regulatory role, the Health Council is responsible for ensuring the accreditation of all clinical laboratories on the island according to Bermuda’s Public Health [Clinical Laboratories] Regulations... Read more of this article
Bahá’í Community Presentation On July 1
Bermuda’s Bahá’í community will be hosting a public presentation via Zoom on July 1 at 7.00pm titled ’1981 – A Turning Point in the Life of Bermuda and the Bermudian Bahá’í’ Community.’ A spokesperson said, “You are cordially invited to join the Bermuda Bahá’í community’s Thursday evening public presentation,... Read more of this article
Bardgett Competes In Split Rock Hunter Jumper
Kayla Bardgett recently competed in the CSI3* Split Rock Hunter Jumper Classic II in Lexington, Kentucky. Taking to the ring for the 1.30m Junior/Amateur Power/Speed in Two Phases Class with 93 competitors, Bardgett finished 30th. Bardgett, riding Luxardo, clocked a first phase time of 61.220, but had six penalty fault points. The pair then put together... Read more of this article
