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Spirit Of Bermuda Charity Rally Day Three
The Spirit of Bermuda Charity Rally sailing race continues, with vessels expected to start to arrive in the island tomorrow [July 10]. An update from the organisers said, “For two teams on the West leg of the Spirit of Bermuda Charity Rally, the pace has picked up slightly going into what will likely be their last day of this race organized by the... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Fay Is “Not A Threat To Bermuda”
Tropical Storm Fay is ”not a threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs having passed. Fay — the sixth named system of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season — is, of course, a name Bermudian are familiar with due to the strike by Hurricane Fay back in 2014,... Read more of this article
Covid-19 Guidelines For Recreational Boating
The Government has released a document providing guidance for physical distancing for private recreational boating in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The guidance advises boaters to stay home if they’re sick, practice good hygiene, gather in groups of a maximum of 50 people during raft-ups, wear masks, bring personal food and drink, limit... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: July 9 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
Green Family Donates $50,000 To BCHC
Following the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s recent appeal in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Green family has made a donation of $50,000 to the organisation. ”The Centre has found itself under financial strain in recent months as a result of steps taken to ensure patient safety and has launched an appeal to raise $200,000 to cover its... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday July 10
Friday, July 10 is expected to have sunny periods with a chance of showers, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.20am and sunset will be at 8.28pm. High tide will be at 12.35am... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For July 9 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 9] include Covid-19 Emergency Powers, appointments, list of proposed planning applications and a notice of intended marriage. National Anti-Corruption And Bribery Committee [ "Nacab Committee"] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0605/2020 Public Authorities... Read more of this article
Mirrors Programme Honours Volunteers
Last Friday [July 3], Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Kathy Lynn Simmons attended the Mirrors volunteer reception and opening of the Art and Digital Competition held in the Rick Faries Gallery at Masterworks. A government spokesperson said, “At the Mirrors volunteer reception and opening of the fourth annual Art and Digital Competition... Read more of this article
‘Motorcycle Rider Collided With A Light Pole’
Police responded to a single vehicle road traffic collision in the Harrington Sound area this afternoon. At around 4.45pm today, a police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 4:00 pm today Thursday, 9th July, police responded to a single vehicle road traffic collision, just east of the junction of Harrington Sound and Harrington Hundreds Roads. “Details... Read more of this article
U.S. Consulate On Student Visa Services
On July 15th, the U.S. Consulate General will resume visa services for students attending schools in the United States. A spokesperson said, “Students who have a valid I-20 Form, paid the SEVIS fee, and wish to apply for a F, M, or J visa should visit our website and follow the instructions to complete the electronic application. “On the day of... Read more of this article
Photos: C2 Superyacht Visits St. George’s
The 282-foot long super-yacht C2 recently paid a visit to Bermuda, with the luxury vessel seen in St George’s. The SuperYacht Times website said, “The 86m C2 yacht was built in 2008 by Abeking & Rasmussen. She features an exterior design by Reymond Langton and an interior by Reymond Langton. “She cruises at 14 knots and reaches a... Read more of this article
Online Petition: Reintroduce Ashay Programme
An online petition aiming to see the ‘Ashay: Rites of Passage Programme’ reintroduced to Bermuda’s schools in order to teach “important lessons in Black history, values, and respect” has garnered more than 5,500 signatures since being launched. Started by Ruth Moran, the petition is addressed to Premier David Burt, Minister of Education Diallo... Read more of this article
