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30 Minute Video: March 16 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
Emergency Measures Organisation Meeting
The Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] convened a meeting earlier today [March 16] to assess the latest health, public services, and private sector information and plans regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] convened a meeting earlier... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday March 17
Tuesday, March 17 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 7.26am and sunset will be at 7.29pm. High tide will be at 3.36am and... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Advises To “Shop Sensibly”
The MarketPlace is advising customers to “shop sensibly” in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace is advising customers to shop sensibly and only shop for what the need in light of the novel coronavirus [Covid-19] pandemic.” Seth Stutzman, President of The MarketPlace, said, “We... Read more of this article
BF&M: Open For Business By Phone & Online
In light of the global outbreak of Covid-19 and in support of Bermuda’s efforts to limit any possible transmission, BF&M is closing its offices to walk-in customers and staff from Wednesday, March 18th, however will provide their services via phone and online. A spokesperson said, “In light of the global outbreak of COVID-19 and in support of... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton Postpones Upcoming Events
Given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the City of Hamilton has postponed several of its upcoming events, including the City Scavenger Hunt in Queen Elizabeth Park and the Bermuda International Town Crier Competition. A spokesperson said, “With the Bermuda Government’s directive to limit mass gatherings, as well as the recent order for certain... Read more of this article
FEI Jumping World Challenge Postponed
The third competition of the FEI Jumping World Challenge, as well as the BEF Support Show, both scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 29, have been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Due to the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in support of the recommendations of the Bermuda Government... Read more of this article
Ministry: 11 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 16] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.12pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 7 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 11 cancelled... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Weldon, Making A Difference
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] In observance of International Women’s Day, the stories of five female pioneers were highlighted: Adele Tucker, Gladys Morrell, Dr Barbara Ball, Rosalind Williams and Dame Lois Brown-Evans. These women, who appreciated that ‘everyone can make a difference’, played transformational roles in 20th Century... Read more of this article
Museum To Temporarily Close Due To Covid-19
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be temporarily closing effective tomorrow [March 17] saying their “goal is to do everything we can to curb the spread within our community.” A spokesperson said, “At the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB], the wellbeing and safety of our visitors, staff and community are our number one priority.... Read more of this article
Government: Public Schools Remain Open
“While school activity has been restricted public schools remain open,” the Department of Education said this afternoon, adding that they have put preventative measures in place including stepped up cleaning and disinfecting, suspension of field trips, sporting events and assemblies, encouraging sick staff and students to stay at home,... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Clarien Bank Lowers Lending Rates
In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Clarien Bank says that it understand that its “continued operations and financial support are essential to the health of our society.” A spokesperson said, “Clarien appreciates the gravity of the coronavirus pandemic [Covid-19] and the impact it is having globally, as well as directly... Read more of this article
