Archive for September, 2021
Memoriam Board For Marcia Woolridge-Allwood
To honour the memory of Marcia Woolridge-Allwood, the Bermuda Monetary Authority has created a virtual memoriam board where the public may post messages, which will be given to her family. A spokesperson said, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Senior Advisor Marcia Woolridge-Allwood, the Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] has provided... Read more of this article
D’Andre Wainwright Signs With Redcar Athletic
Redcar Athletic F.C. — a football club based in North Yorkshire that plays in the Northern League Division One — has announced the signing of Bermudian footballer D’Andre Wainwright. Redcar Athletic F.C. tweeted the photo below, saying: “We are delighted to announce the signing of D’Andre Wainwright. D’Andre has made appearances... Read more of this article
Golfer Deletes Tweet After Being Badly ‘Ratioed’
A Twitter account that appears to belong to golfer Charlie Beljan has deleted a tweet which insulted Bermuda after he was completely ratioed — a term used for tweets that receive an extremely negative response — with the tweet being hammered by numerous Bermudians as well as some of the worldwide golfing community. There was a swift reaction... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid
[Updated] Premier David Burt, Minister of Health Kim Wilson, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye, and BHB Chief of Staff Dr. Wesley Miller will be holding a press conference on Covid-19 at 2.00pm this afternoon [Sept 30] and we will stream it live. This comes as the island is currently dealing with a major outbreak of Covid-19, with this month,... Read more of this article
North East Hamilton Consultation Deadline
The deadline for submitting comments about the Draft North East Hamilton Local Plan 2021 is on Friday, October 8th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Planning would like to remind the public that the deadline for submitting any comments on the Draft North East Hamilton Local Plan 2021 is October 8th. “Following the conclusion... Read more of this article
RUBiS Flaring Operations In Ferry Reach
RUBiS will be conducting flaring operations at their St. George’s Depot in Ferry Reach and people in the area ”may see an orange flame rising to about 20-ft into the sky, and a rumble may be heard from nearby homes.” A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that due to approaching Hurricane Sam, RUBiS shall recommence flaring operations... Read more of this article
Quarantine Amendment Order In Effect Today
The Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Amendment [No. 5] Order 2021 comes into effect today [Sept 30], with the order changing the quarantine requirement for unvaccinated local travellers, allowing them to quarantine at home. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 24], Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “A 14 day quarantine in a government... Read more of this article
Senate Passes Bill To Create Flora Duffy Day
The Bill to create a public holiday on October 18th to honour Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy has passed in the Senate, which follows after it passed in the House, with the Bill passing both chambers with unanimous support from PLP, OBA and Independent members. Flora Duffy – who claimed yet another victory on Saturday... Read more of this article
BWS: A Tropical Storm Watch Is Now In Effect
A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect, with the BWS saying Hurricane Sam is a ‘potential threat’, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 193 nm to the ESE at 3.00am on Saturday [Oct 2], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its... Read more of this article
Single-Use Plastics Public Consultation Extended
The Ministry of Home Affairs advised that the Single-Use Plastics [SUPs] Consultation is extended to Sunday, 31 October 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government remains committed to beginning the elimination of SUPs in Bermuda in 2022. This commitment is with explicit reference to not only the marine environment and climate change,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Norwegian Breakaway Arrives
The cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Sept 29], sailing into the west end. The Ministry of Transport previously said, “The Norwegian Breakaway will make six calls commencing September 29 [arriving Bermuda] from New York with an estimated 3,200 passengers per call.” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott previously... Read more of this article
Conduit Appoints Michelle Seymour Smith
Conduit Holdings Limited [CHL] has appointed Michelle Seymour Smith as a non-executive director “with immediate effect.” A spokesperson said, “Conduit Holdings Limited today announces the appointment of Michelle Seymour Smith as a non-executive director with immediate effect. “Michelle is based in Bermuda where she has enjoyed... Read more of this article
