Archive for March, 2023
Petition Calls To Revoke Vacation Rental Fee
An online petition has been launched calling for the revocation of the 2023 vacation rental licensing fee legislation. The petition says, “There is a prevailing notion that Bermuda vacation rental hosting is a lucrative business. The fact is, for the majority it is not. It is comprised primarily of older property owners who are attempting to defray... Read more of this article
One Lane Closure On Berry Hill Road
The Ministry of Public Works is informing motorists that “Berry Hill Road, Paget near the Hospital entrance will require an emergency lane closure for the westbound lane to accommodate wall and sidewalk improvements along the hospital property.” A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will commence on Friday, March 31st,... Read more of this article
Warwick Win Mike Zimmerman Team Final
Warwick Workmen’s Club Two defeated Spanish Point Boat Club Two 3 – 1 to claim the Mike Zimmerman Team Challenge title. Captain Steven Bremar got Warwick off to a flying start when he defeated Point’s Billy Wotton sinking the pink ball to take the 1st game, 58 – 39. John Orr equalized for Spanish Point when he took the 1st of 2 games against... Read more of this article
Column: PrivCom On World Backup Day
[Written by Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda] World Backup Day Did you know that 31 March is World Backup Day? World Backup Day is a semi-official ‘holiday’ and a campaign that started in 2011. Celebrated annually by the global tech and privacy industries and tech enthusiasts, it encourages us all to take the time to safeguard our... Read more of this article
Athene Donates Laptops To Dellwood School
Athene Life Re Limited, the reinsurance subsidiary of Athene Holding Ltd., has donated laptops to the Bermuda Public School System, with the laptops to be used in Business Studies Encore Courses at Dellwood Middle School. Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “We are grateful to Athene Life Re and Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative for partnering... Read more of this article
Coast Guard To Help Combat Illegal Fishing
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Rollin Fritch arrived in Bermuda today as part of the second annual fisheries enforcement operation. A spokesperson said, “U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Rollin Fritch [WPC-1119] arrived in Bermuda today as part of the second annual fisheries enforcement operation in concert with the Bermuda Department of Environment... Read more of this article
Athletes Excel In Jump Rope Competition
The Bermy Bouncers Jump Rope Team, the island’s national representatives in the sport of jump rope, returned to the island last night after having competed in the American Jump Rope Federation’s “Colorado Classic Competition” over the weekend. A spokesperson said, “The team consists of 12 youth competitors and 1 adult competitor along... Read more of this article
BTA: Annual Dive Month Returns For April
Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced the return of Dive Month. A spokesperson said, “Driven by the success of the inaugural year in 2022, BTA has again partnered with the island’s skilled and qualified dive industry to bring awareness to Bermuda’s waters. As becoming a greener destination is a key focus identified in the National Tourism... Read more of this article
Advisory: BBA Winner’s Edge Time Trial Race
The Ministry of Public Works is informing motorists that the BBA Winner’s Edge Time Trial race will take place on Sunday [April 2] between the hours of 7.30am and 11.00am. A Government spokesperson said, “The following roads will be affected to all vehicular traffic. Cycle Race Route “Starting at Stonington Avenue near South Road in Paget... Read more of this article
BF&M Appoints Anthony Joaquin
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, BF&M Limited advised of the appointment of a new Chairperson. The filing stated: “Please be advised that following Mr. R. John Wight’s resignation as Group Chairperson of the Company on 7 December 2022, a permanent Group Chairperson has been appointed. “Effective 24 March 2023, the Board of Directors... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Mar 31 2023
The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 31] include appointment of marriage officer, cancellation of registration, trademark applications, acting appointments, traffic order, liquor licence, elections, public notification and notice of intended marriage. Marriage Officer: Dandy Traje Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 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
