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Official Govt & Legal Notices For June 19 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 19] include acting appointments, cancellation of registration and trademark applications. Bermuda Monetary Authority Harley Reinsurance Co. Ltd. Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation of Registration Notice ID: GN0545/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday June 20
Saturday, June 20 is expected to be mostly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 6.12am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide will be at 8.45am and 9.10pm, while... Read more of this article
BTA To Launch Golf & Retail Promo Campaigns
Special promotions in golf and retail in coming weeks aspire to rally the community and support local businesses and jobs as the island readies for air visitors to return next month, the BTA said today. “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] recovery roadmap includes a dedicated golf promotion to champion the island’s clubs starting June 29, plus... Read more of this article
Court: Burgess & Rogers Given Life Sentences
Katrina Burgess and Cleveland Rogers — who were convicted in relation to the 2006 murder of Marcus Gibbings – were sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 25 years to be served before being eligible for parole. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service recognises and welcomes the sentence of the courts in relation... Read more of this article
Saltus Grammar School Holds Graduation
The 2020 Saltus Graduation took place on Wednesday [June 17] at the Alumni Hall located on the Saltus main campus on St. John’s Road. A spokesperson said, “When we started the 2019-2020 school year, we had many school trips, guest speakers, sporting events and transition events planned to the grand finale of graduation. This school year will be... Read more of this article
Community & Members Clubs Can Operate
Community clubs and members’ clubs are now able to operate on the same basis as bars, Premier David Burt said today. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the ongoing efforts to reopen Bermuda, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP today highlighted additional changes to the Continuing Precautions Regulations made to the benefit of community... Read more of this article
CLIA Cruise Lines Suspend Until September 15
The Cruise Lines International Association [CLIA] announced that their association’s members will voluntarily extend the suspension of cruise operations from U.S. ports until September 15. The CLIA website said, “Cruise Lines International Association [CLIA] issued the following statement today to announce that the association’s ocean-going cruise... Read more of this article
Govt To Charge Visitors For Covid-19 Testing
While the Government has been covering the cost of Covid-19 testing for Bermuda residents returning to the island, they intend “for a fee to be in place for tourists arriving in Bermuda once commercial airline services resume,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “To clarify and expand upon the Minister’s remarks... Read more of this article
400+ Boats Set Sail In Online Bermuda Race
The 2020 Online Newport Bermuda Race will begin today [June 19] at Castle Hill Lighthouse, with more than 400 sailors taking part in the digital version of the Newport Bermuda Race. A spokesperson said, “Instead of 200 boats starting the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race today as planned, a digital version will begin off Castle Hill Lighthouse at 1pm... Read more of this article
Consumer Price Index: Inflation Decreased 0.6%
Consumers paid 0.3% more in March 2020 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] and the level of inflation decreased 0.6 percentage point from February 2020. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “In March 2020 consumers paid 0.3 per cent more for the CPI basket of goods... Read more of this article
Cavendish Car Park System Starts On June 29
The newly installed barrier system in the Cavendish Car Park is “scheduled to come online for automated payment” on Monday, June 29th. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton advises that work and testing has been completed on the newly installed barrier system in the Cavendish Car Park. The car park is scheduled to come online... Read more of this article
Photos: Father Of Year Essay Contest Winners
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc held the third Father of the Year Essay competition, which honoured eight fathers. A government spokesperson said, “Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 21 and to celebrate fathers and all they do for their children, Primary 5 and Primary 6 students in the Bermuda... Read more of this article
