Archive for December, 2021

Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 31 2021

The official Government and Legal notices today [Dec 31] include notification of planning applications registered, contracts valued at $50,000 or more and PATI information statement. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised On December 31, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice... Read more of this article

Honours For Duffy, Froncioni, Smith & Simons

Dame Flora Duffy, Dr Joseph Froncioni, Erica Smith, and Owen Simons have been recognized in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. A spokesperson said, “Her Majesty, The Queen, has recognized the following Bermudians her annual New Year’s Honours List. Dame Commander of the British Empire: Ms. Flora Duffy OBE – for services to Sport... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: Dec 31 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 30... Read more of this article

Not Wise To ‘Push On With School Openings’

[Updated] Citing the upturn in positive Covid-19 test result and stress on Bermuda’s testing facilities, the Bermuda Union of Teachers said “we do not believe that it is wise or safe to push on with school openings at this juncture.” This follows after the Ministry announced last night that they received 13,772 test results – spanning... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday January 1

Saturday, January 1 is expected to see a partly cloudy start becoming mostly sunny by noon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at 5.25pm. High tide... Read more of this article

Ministry: 34 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [December 31] with the list indicating that there are six bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 6 runs cancelled this morning, 28 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 34... Read more of this article

December 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 gorgeous Bermuda day, crystal clear blue waters, south shore, sunburst... Read more of this article

‘People Testing Positive & Still Attending Events’

“We are extremely concerned about reports of people who are testing positive and still attending events such as football games, holiday parties and social gatherings,” Acting Minister of Health Wayne Furbert said, adding that “this is simply irresponsible.” In releasing last night’s [Dec 30] test results, Minister Furbert... Read more of this article

CDC: Cruise Ship Travel “Should Be Avoided”

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has increased the risk level for cruise ship travel to its highest level and said “it should be avoided, regardless of vaccination status.” A CNN story said, “The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday increased the risk level for cruise ship travel to its highest level... Read more of this article

Information Commissioner Issues Two Decisions

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued two decisions regarding the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors Headquarters and the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature. A spokesperson said, “On 23 and 24 December 2021, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 19/2021, Ministry of Social Development and Seniors... Read more of this article

Man To Be Charged In Connection With Murder

A 24-year-old man will appear in court next week in “connection with the murder of Osagi Bascome,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda police can confirm a 24-year-old male will appear in court on Tuesday 4th January 2022 in connection with the murder of Osagi Bascome.” Detective Chief Inspector Peter... Read more of this article