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Hamilton Princess Launch Online Quiz Nights
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will be hosting their Crown & Anchor Quiz Nights on Zoom each week on Mondays at 7.45pm, with up to 100 participants taking part in the game. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club are taking their famous Crown & Anchor Quiz Nights with Quiz Master Mike Bishop online. “The... Read more of this article
Loren & Butterfield Meal Programme Expanded
The Loren at Pink Beach has announced that the meal programme they started with Butterfield to support Bermuda’s vulnerable population will be expanded from 500 to nearly 1,000 daily meals, and also extended until May 29. A spokesperson said, “The Loren at Pink Beach announced that as a result of additional funds raised from the private sector and... Read more of this article
Make Some Noise At 5pm To Thank Workers
Fairmont Southampton is asking people across the island to honk their horns or play loud music for five minutes today [April 24] at 5.00pm to “honour essential workers in Bermuda for the extraordinary work that they are doing” during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “We have initiated a groundswell movement to honour essential... Read more of this article
‘Avoid Visiting Police Stations Unless Necessary’
To prevent the spread of Covid-19 virus, police are urging the public to avoid visiting police stations to make reports unless absolutely necessary, and instead, use the 211 number or the online reporting portal. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to remind the public to avoid visiting police stations to make reports... Read more of this article
Deloitte Donates $50,000 To Support Efforts
Deloitte Bermuda has donated $50,000 toward supporting community efforts in the wake of Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “Deloitte Bermuda has donated $50,000 in cash towards supporting Covid-19 community efforts on Friday. A portion of the donation will go towards the Bermuda Emergency Fund for Covid-19 disbursements critically needed across the... Read more of this article
Video: Island ‘Looks Forward To Welcoming You’
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has released a video aimed at reminding visitors that the island is as eager to re-open its tourism industry as they are to visit. During the video, which highlights a number of the island’s sights and attractions, text says, “When the time is right, with the warmth, pride and hospitality of our people, Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video: April 24th Bernews Morning Newsflash
99 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, drive-through testing starts today, shopping day for people with last names from G – Q, BFRS offering remote fire safety meetings, Kristin White and Yesha Townsend workshop, Pow Wow 2020 cancelled, St. John’s Ambulance providing key assistance, Post Office delivering important local mail, Bernews launches... Read more of this article
GoMedia, SGI Sports Holding Football Contest
GoMedia and SGI Sports are holding a football skills contest, with people invited to send in videos showing off their skills, with prizes to be awarded to the winners. The event poster says, “Multimedia production group Go Media joins with Shaun Goater and SGI Sports in inviting all football skillers to participate in the lockdown 30 second football... Read more of this article
Video: Whitney Institute Middle School Message
The Whitney Institute Middle School staff came together to send a virtual message to the students and families to connect and share positivity. A spokesperson said, “The entire Whitney Institute Middle School staff misses all of the students and wishes the best for them and their families during this pandemic. The staff came together to send... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Carve A Path Into Our New Reality’
[Opinion column written by MP Jason Hayward] The unemployment benefit issued by the Government is timely and appropriate social protection. It is an adequate policy response for short term relief to the thousands who find themselves unemployed. The total social and economic impact of Covid-19 is unknown, however, when we emerge from this pandemic, Bermuda... Read more of this article
Cycling: BBA To Hold Virtual Grand Prix
Despite the ongoing ‘lockdown’, the Bermuda Bicycle Association members plan to compete, turning to technology to help test their skills, with Conor White creating a virtual Stage Race by compiling three events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, somewhat in the format of the Bermuda Grand Prix. Friday April 24th will feature a 17.5km Time Trial,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 23 2020
April 23 saw 16,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $105,375.00 BD. 1,500 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing at an even $30.25 per share, while the other 15,000 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,542.73, even on the day. There were 0 advances,... Read more of this article
