Archive for December, 2022
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 29 2022
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 29] include BHB and the Ministry of Education contracts valued at over $50,000 and acting appointments. PATI Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN1214/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Hospitals Board Publication date:... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 29 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
Weather Forecast For Friday December 30
Friday, December 30 is expected to see bright by day, increasing cloud later, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at 5.23pm. High tide will be at... Read more of this article
Ministry: 36 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Dec 29], with the list indicating that there are twenty-eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 28 runs cancelled this morning, 8 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of... Read more of this article
Work Permit Policy: Seeking & Changing Jobs
The Department of Immigration said they have “seen an increase in inquiries and work permit applications for work permit holders who have worked for their initial employer for less than two years.” A Government spokesperson said, “Clause 4.6 of the 2017 Work Permit Policy states that work permit holders can only change jobs in the... Read more of this article
Pedestrian Injured In Pitt’s Bay Road Collision
[Updated] A male pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment of head and facial injuries following a “collision involving a truck and a pedestrian on Pitt’s Bay Road” this morning [Dec 29], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:58am on Thursday 29th December 2022, police and other first responders attended... Read more of this article
Sports Awards Nominations Close On Dec 31st
The Government is reminding the public that the deadline to submit nominations for the 2022 Sports Awards is on December 31st. “If you have not already submitted your nomination, please visit www.sportsawards.bm to recognize the distinguished achievements of Bermudian athletes from January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022,” said a Government spokesperson. “To... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Continue Competing In Florida
Six Bermuda young sailors continued competing in the 2022 Tuuci Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta, which is being hosted at the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Florida. A total of 215 sailors were back on the water battling it out in the Optimist Fleet, three more races were sailed on day two taking the series to six races. Trystan Hocking continues... Read more of this article
Island Records Another Covid Related Death
The Bermuda Government has released the latest Covid-19 figures, with the island recording another coronavirus-related death, bringing the total to 153 since the pandemic began in 2020. There are now 46 known active cases, with seven of the 46 in hospital. This follows after the Ministry confirmed that the “latest variants of the coronavirus BF.7... Read more of this article
Jonah Smith Aims To Win On New Year’s Day
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jonah Smith has backed himself to claim glory in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s New Year’s Trophy Race at the Bermuda Motorsports Park in Southside, St David’s, on Sunday. Smith, widely regarded as the island’s top rider, will compete in the Expert class against American Denver Rigsby and local riders such as... Read more of this article
Rotary Interact Clubs Reflect On 2022 Activities
Reports for the Hamilton, Mount St. Agnes, and Somersfield Rotary Interact Clubs have been released highlighting their work and activities throughout 2022. The Hamilton Rotary Interact Club report said, “Rotary Interact Clubs are making a difference in Bermuda. Their motto, like Rotarians, is ‘service above self.’ This year, Rotary... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Another Covid-19 related death, rider injured in collision on Crow Lane, update on restricted & closed job categories, BHB: Two long term care units quarantined, road sobriety checkpoints tonight, ACOP Martin Weekes: Policing over Christmas holiday, Police Service gives back for Christmas and Christmas frogs, feathers, onions & coral reefs... Read more of this article
