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131 Soldiers Embodied Due To Hurricane Fiona

131 Royal Bermuda Regiment Soldiers “will be embodied on the order of the Acting Governor from 4pm Thursday in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Fiona,” the RBR confirmed today. Major Duncan Simons, the commander of the operation said, “The Regiment is tasked with providing immediate response teams, reassurance patrols, command and control... Read more of this article

Video: Press Conference On Hurricane Fiona

[Updated] The Government will be holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 22] to provide an update on Hurricane Fiona following this morning’s meeting of the Emergency Measures Organisation. We are posting this article to make sure everyone can easily see the press conference, however the better way to follow the latest news overall is via... Read more of this article

Charity To Hold French-Themed Fundraiser

Friends of Hospice, the charity supporting Agape House and hospice care in Bermuda are planning a French themed fundraiser to take place on Saturday [Sept 24] at the Media Lounge in Dockyard. A spokesperson said, “Friends of Hospice, the charity supporting Agape House and hospice care in Bermuda are planning a French themed fundraiser to take place... Read more of this article

Video: Sept 22nd Bernews Morning Newsflash

Hurricane Fiona and BWS has issued a ‘Hurricane Warning’ with the weather to start to deteriorate tonight, Renee Ming to run for PLP Deputy Leader, over 5,500 vaccine doses arrive in Bermuda, island filming commences for Clyde Best story, City announces vendors for Tasting Village,45 new confirmed Covid-19 cases are some of the stories... Read more of this article

City Announces Vendors For Tasting Village

The City of Hamilton announced the list of vendors taking part in the Tasting Village on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022. A spokesperson said, “The Tasting Village is a lively street festival which will feature a range of entertainment, an ultimate kid’s zone [which includes bouncy castles, bumper cars, face-painting and roller skating – all for free]... Read more of this article

Hamilton Princess’ Hurricane Fiona Updates

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is advising the public that as they prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Fiona, the hotel will be operating on the below schedule during the next two days. A spokesperson said, “The hotel services available are: 1. Thursday, September 22nd The Duchess open 7am to 5pm Exhale Spa & Gym open 7am to 7pm Crown &... Read more of this article

City: Secure Properties To Minimize Damage

[Updated] As Bermuda readies for the arrival of Hurricane Fiona, the City of Hamilton is reminding City businesses and residents to prepare early and secure their properties to minimize any damage. A spokesperson said, “Anything that can become a potential projectile must be stored safely, including wheelie bins. “The last garbage collection... Read more of this article

KraftHeinz Cares Raises $5,085.85 For AAD

KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis recently completed the second quarter of their KraftHeinz Cares campaign. A spokesperson said, “For a limited time, with the purchase of any participating KraftHeinz product, including Kraft mayonnaise, Heinz ketchup, Kraft dressing, Kraft barbecue sauce, Heinz mustard and Heinz relish, at stores throughout... Read more of this article

Butterfield Bank Advisory On Hurricane Fiona

Bank of Butterfield is advising the public that due to Hurricane Fiona, all Butterfield Banking Centres in Bermuda will be closing at 12 noon tomorrow [Sept 22] and plan to reopen on Monday, 26 September, at 9.00am. A spokesperson said, Some ATM’s will be temporarily unavailable from tomorrow morning due to hurricane preparations. Any no-wait deposits... Read more of this article

Bank Of Butterfield Adjusts Rates

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that, in response to today’s 75 basis point increase in the target range of the US Federal Funds Rate, it is “adjusting its base interest rates on loans by a quarter of a percentage point [0.25%], absorbing two thirds of the rise.” A spokesperson said, “The change in base rates... Read more of this article

Covid: 45 Positive, 52 Active, 6 In Hospital

The Ministry received 3,007 test results — spanning 7 days — and 45 were positive, so there are now 52 known active cases, of which 6 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3007 test results, and 45 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1%. “These... Read more of this article

Nurturing Our Nation: Imperfect Parenting Series

“The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors, the Department of Child and Family Services and industry professionals, presents ‘Nurturing our Nation: Imperfect Parenting Series’.” said Tinee Furbert, Minister of Social Development and Seniors. “Beginning this week, Thursday, September 22nd, we will be providing valuable resources and connections... Read more of this article