Archive for September, 2021
Expert Advice On Nutrition Myths, Health, Covid
Noting they have “growing concerns at the increase of unproven nutrition advice circulating online and throughout our community,” the Bermuda Dietitians Association provided a range of helpful and expert advice related to nutrition, health and Covid-19. Sarah Williamson, a Clinical Dietitian at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and President... Read more of this article
Court: Two 18-Year-Olds Charged With Murder
[Written by Don Burgess] Two 18-year-old males accused of killing a man had a hearing in Magistrates Court today [Thursday, September 30]. Shae-Unni Smith and Ricardo Tucker were remanded into custody after being charged with the murder of Duane Gibbons. On September 16, Mr Gibbons, 57, was found unconscious with a stab wound in the area by Blue Hole... Read more of this article
Minister To Update On Return To School Plan
The return to school plan “will see some schools return to in school learning as soon as next week,” the Premier said. Speaking during today’s [Sept 30] press conference, Premier David Burt said, “Tomorrow at 3pm the Minister of Education the Hon. Diallo Rabain will provide the country with an update on the return to school plan,... Read more of this article
September 2021: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the Gibbs Hill lighthouse, John Smith Bay, round-a-bout on the... Read more of this article
Carla Seely Column: Educational Planning
[Written by Carla Seely] Children are like a good mystery novel – lots of twists and turns, a few unexpected surprises and sometimes not always the ending you were hoping for. There are many books written about the underachieving child who needs to be motivated, or the gifted child who requires constant intellectual stimulation. Rarely do you... Read more of this article
Curfew Extended For ‘At Least A Further 2 Weeks’
The current curfew — which extends from 12.30am until 5.00am — will be extended for “at least a further two weeks,” the Premier confirmed today. Speaking during today’s [Sept 30] press conference, Premier David Burt said, “Because of the fact that we are not out of the woods, the Cabinet has accepted the recommendation... Read more of this article
Product Recall: Boppy Newborn Loungers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Boppy Company have issued a product recall for Boppy Newborn Loungers. A Government spokesperson said, “Under the Consumer Protection Act 1999, section 23 [1] a, b, c, Consumer Affairs, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Boppy Company are putting a recall of Boppy Newborn Loungers... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 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
Mobile Vaccination Clinic At Hamilton Princess
The next mobile vaccination location is the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club on Sunday [Oct 3] from 10 am until 3 pm, located in the Harbourview Ballroom. The Bermuda Government posted the graphic below, saying: “Do you want to get the Covid-19 vaccine? The next mobile vaccination location is the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club on Sunday... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday October 1
Friday, October 1 is expected to see a bright start, thin high cloud, a couple of showers develop, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at 7.04pm. High... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 30 2021
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 30] include trademark applications, a notice of receiving order, a notice of winding-up and appointment, and acting appointments. Adverts – Sept 30, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN0949/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry... Read more of this article
Ministry: 58 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 30] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 12 runs cancelled this morning, 46 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of... Read more of this article
