Archive for March, 2022
Tennis: Amstel Ultra Fast 4 Invitational Finals
The Amstel Ultra-Fast 4 Invitational at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts came to an end with the finals taking place. In the A Final, Tariq Simons defeated Gavin Manders in straight sets 4-3, 4-2, while Tre Manders needed three sets to win the B Final 3-4, 4-1, 7-3 over Daniel Woods. The Elite B Final also needed three sets to get a winner as... Read more of this article
Mixed Majors & Second Spring Bowling Results
In Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes the Warriors went down 17 – 3 to the MiniMax Forwarders, Fight Back defeated Spare Change 13 – 7, while the Mix Ups fell 14 – 6 to the Unpredictables and the Movers “N” Shakers went down 12 – 8 to the Activators. Women’s Scratch Game Charletta Samuels 213 Patrice... Read more of this article
Video: March 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Renee Ming is no longer a Cabinet Minister, Government House & Government on Cannabis Bill assent, Cody Rego continues to excel in USA competition, Government issue RFQ for online payment system, Dr Quito Swan to release ‘Pasifika Black’ book, NMB launches Family Scrapbook project, CURB appoints Stacey-Lee Williams, ‘Pawsitively... Read more of this article
Dr Quito Swan To Release ‘Pasifika Black’ Book
Bermudian Dr Quito Swan is set to release a new book ‘Pasifika Black,’ described as “a lively living history of anti-colonialist movements across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.” The book’s description says, “A lively living history of anti-colonialist movements across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Oceania... Read more of this article
Eating Healthy Before, During & After Covid-19
[Written by Clinical Dietitian Sarah Williamson] The last two years have made clear that not everything in the world of health is under our control. However, most of us are lucky enough to have a say in one important element, and that is what we eat. The food we put into our bodies directly affects the way that we feel and the way our body functions. When... Read more of this article
Court: Grant Leave To Appeal Against Sentence
“I would regard 25 years as the appropriate sentence in this case, and would therefore grant leave to appeal against sentence and allow a variation of sentence from 30 years’ imprisonment to one of 25 years,” the ruling said. The ruling said, “Josef Vlcek arrived in Bermuda on 23 September 2017 on board a commercial flight from London. He is... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 30 2022
March 30 saw 33,099 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $203,944.89 BD. 33,099 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.2% at $6.11 per share. The BSX finished at 2,565.98, up 0.01% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
BELCO Implementing New Rates On April 1
BELCO is implementing new rates beginning on Friday [April 1] with “a rate increase for the average residential customer from 44 cents per kilowatt hour to 49 cents.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited will implement new rates for all customers beginning Friday, April 1st, 2022. Rates have been set by the... Read more of this article
Covid-19 Vaccinations After March 31
The Ministry of Health reminds the public “that the Pier 6 vaccination centre will close on March 31,” adding that “after March 31, free vaccines will continue to be available at the Hamilton Health Center.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health will continue the fourth dose at the old Crissons Jewellers... Read more of this article
‘Pawsitively Purrfect’ Donate $2,850 To SPCA
JM Smucker and Butterfield & Vallis donated $2,850 to Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA]. A spokesperson said, “JM Smucker and Butterfield & Vallis recently completed another cycle of their “Pawsitively Purrfect” campaign. With the purchase of any JM Smucker pet food and pet snack product [including Milk Bone,... Read more of this article
Video: City Of Hamilton Spotlights Demco
The City of Hamilton continues their “Business Spotlight” video series, which serves to highlight some of the businesses that offer innovative and high-quality services or products, with this episode spotlighting Demco. The video’s description says, “The City of Hamilton is back to continue spotlighting more of our businesses offering innovative... Read more of this article
“Revoke Appointment Of Renee Ming” As Minister
[Updated] Premier David Burt has “invited” the Governor to “revoke the appointment” of Renee Ming as a Minister, the Government has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office announced today that Premier David Burt has invited Her Excellency the Governor to revoke the appointment of the Hon. Renee Ming... Read more of this article
