Archive for January, 2022

BWS Issue Gale Warning For Saturday

[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning valid for Saturday morning [Jan 29] through Saturday evening. The BWS forecast says, “A weak front lingers nearby maintaining cloudy skies and the potential for rain and showers. This pattern eases at times today before winds begin to strengthen. Update: A look at the weather on... Read more of this article

Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For February

Skyport released the airline flight schedule for February 2022, with American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, and WestJet Airlines all scheduled to serve Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Changes include: Slight time changes overall, with the most significant being JetBlue’s flight 1731 that will see an approximately 30... Read more of this article

AG Chambers On PATI Judicial Ruling

Following the Court ruling in the Attorney-General v Information Commissioner matter, the Attorney Generals’ Chambers said the “decision is a demonstration of the rule of law being upheld according to the literal interpretation of the express provisions in the Public Access to Information Act.” A statement from the Attorney-General’s... Read more of this article

Health Minister On MDL Leadership Transition

“A plan for the transition of leadership for Bermuda Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory is already well developed,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that “more information regarding the new leadership will be announced very shortly.” Speaking at yesterday’s [Jan 27] press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “I want to assure the... Read more of this article

120,535 Total Vaccinations, 72.9% Had One Dose

As of January 22nd, Bermuda has administered a total of 120,535 vaccinations and 72.9% of the population has received one dose, 71.6% have had two doses, and 64.8% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11, 2021, Bermuda residents have received a total... Read more of this article

‘View To Making Adjustments From February 4′

The Ministry of Health is “currently conducting a review” of the regulations “with a view to making adjustments to take effect from February 4,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking at yesterday’s [Jan 27] press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “With respect to the public health legislation, the Ministry of Health is... Read more of this article

Bermuda 109th In Kayak Remote Rankings

Bermuda has not fared well in Kayak’s “Remote Work Rankings,” which states they compare 111 countries using 22 different factors, with the island ranked almost last. Of the 22 factors they use, five are in the “local prices” category, which is driving down our overall score quite significantly as not only did they allocate... Read more of this article

Archers Begin Competing In Archery Classic

Three Bermuda archers recently began competing in the 19th annual Lancaster Archery Classic, with some 1,400 archers set to compete in the three day event in Philadelphia. Camerin Pickering entered the qualifying Men’s Olympic Recurve Division and after 60 arrows finished with a score of 574 out of 600. Jaydon Roberts entered the qualifying Men’s... Read more of this article

Local Muay Thai Fighters Eyeing Glory

[Written by Stephen Wright] A pair of ambitious fighters from Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness will make their debuts on home soil at Fight Night Champion at The Shed in Royal Naval Dockyard tomorrow. Ashton Bell and Tyler Kerr have already claimed impressive victories overseas and are now determined to experience that winning feeling in front of a... Read more of this article

Column: Tyrrell On Covid, Rules, Balance & More

[Opinion column written by MP Neville Tyrrell] We understand that there has been much public debate about Covid testing, quarantine, back to school and travel regulations. There are people in our population that have pre-existing conditions making them vulnerable to contracting Covid and being hospitalized. So, with them in mind, we have consistently... Read more of this article

Football: Friendship/Shield Schedule Update

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the Friendship/Shield matches scheduled for Wednesday, February 2nd will take place at Devonshire Recreation Club. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Friendship/Shield matches scheduled for Wednesday, February 2nd will take place at Devonshire Recreation Club.” Related Stories Malachi... Read more of this article

New Series To Highlight Bermuda’s Wetlands

Bermuda may be best known for our beautiful pink sand beaches, but the island is also home to a number of unique wetlands, with seven such areas deemed to be ‘Wetlands of International Importance’ or ‘Ramsar Sites.’ Playing host to unique and endangered species, the wetlands have been described as “marshy savannah, mangrove... Read more of this article