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Police: 211 And Online Reporting Reminder
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has implemented a new reporting hotline ‘211’ in order to provide faster and more efficient service to the community. A police spokesperson said, “In order to provide faster and more efficient service to the community, the Bermuda Police Service has implemented a new reporting hotline, ‘211’. “The new ‘211’... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Shelter In Place Store Hours
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the MarketPlace has made adjustments to their policies and hours. In an online post, the MarketPlace said, “Store hours Monday to Saturday effective immediately: Essential workers, seniors and vulnerable persons will be given priority entry, one person per household is urged to shop and all customers are required... Read more of this article
Arrest For Curfew Breach, Suspected Possession
A man who initially failed to stop for police was arrested for breaching the Shelter in Place regulations and suspicion of possession of a controlled drug. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 11:00pm on Friday 17th, April, police officers on uniform mobile patrol were travelling west on St John’s Road, Pembroke when they observed... Read more of this article
‘Regiment Were Conducting Firearms Training’
Police received a report that gunshots were heard in Warwick and “upon investigation it was discovered that the Royal Bermuda Regiment were conducting firearms training at Warwick Camp at the time the report was made.” A police spokesperson said, “At 10:23am on Saturday 18th April, police received a report that two gunshots were heard in the... Read more of this article
Attempted Burglary At Churchill’s Liquors
There was an attempted burglary at Churchill’s Liquors in St. Georges on Friday night, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At around 11:30pm on Friday 17th April, police responded to a report of an attempted burglary at Churchill’s Liquors at #2 Queen Street St. Georges. “A nearby resident reported being awakened... Read more of this article
Health Ministry On Matilda Smith Residence
Following the spread of the Covid-19 virus at the Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence, the Health Ministry has been taking additional steps in order to manage the situation. A government spokesperson said, “As reported by the Ministry of Health last weekend, Covid-19 was confirmed at the Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence. This involved... Read more of this article
Over $1 Million Donated To Emergency Fund
Bermuda’s Emergency Fund set up a month ago to bring relief to the community during the Covid-19 pandemic has topped the million-dollar mark. The Fund was set up to enable Third Sector organisations with the expertise and experience to obtain the resources to provide essential services during this challenging time. “This is a massive tribute to... Read more of this article
Methods To Make Complaints Against Police
Noting the current social distancing guidelines, the police have asked people who may wish to make a complaint about the police to please do so online, rather than attend a police station in person. A police spokesperson said, “In this period of social distancing please note the following methods available for persons wishing to make complaints... Read more of this article
TCD Offers Vehicle Licensing Call In Service
TCD will offer call-in services for customers with private vehicle licenses that expire in April or May who wish to have them relicensed and do not have access to the internet. A Government spokesperson said, “The Public is advised that starting today [April 20] and until further notice, the Transport Control Department will offer call-in services... Read more of this article
Duffy Finishes Second in Ironman Virtual Race
Bermudian triathlete Flora Duffy finished second in Ironman Virtual Racing Series event. The Triathlon Magazine Canada website said, “This weekend over 30,000 athletes have signed up for the third Ironman Virtual Racing Series event. “Three of the sport’s strongest cyclists were part of today’s Ironman VR3 Pro Challenge, taking on two 20 km... Read more of this article
Climate Wise: Offset Your Carbon Footprint
Climate Wise is working to “engender mass support to change the direction of the planet’s climate crisis” by taking donations and investing them “in projects which make meaningful and certified change to the environment.” A spokesperson said, “Climate Wise announced the launch of an organisation designed to engender mass... Read more of this article
Friends Of Hospice Student Lip Sync Contest
The Friends of Hospice announced that they are launching a student lip sync competition to raise funds, with students asked to submit 2 minute videos of themselves lip syncing to their favorite song. A spokesperson said, “Friends of Hospice, the charity supporting Agape House, Bermuda’s only hospice, today announced that they are launching... Read more of this article
