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Man Arrested After Threatening Behaviour
A 28-year-old man was arrested following a “report of threatening behaviour by a male with a bladed article.” A police spokesperson said, “At around 1:25 pm yesterday, Sunday 15th March, police officers responded to a report of threatening behaviour by a male with a bladed article in St. Georges. “The suspect, a twenty-eight-year-old... Read more of this article
Covid-19: BZS Staff To Work From Home
Staff from the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] are getting set to work from home due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson said, “You will be aware of the recent classification of Covid-19 [coronavirus] by the World Health Organization as a pandemic. “In an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our staff and members,... Read more of this article
Photos: BHB Sets Up Tent For Covid-19 Testing
As part of their preparations for possible Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has set up a tent in order to test processes. “The tent was set up to test our processes for separation of patients presenting with possible Covid-19. It hasn’t had to be used for actual patients yet,” a BHB spokesperson explained. The Bermuda... Read more of this article
HSBC Lowers Lending Rates Amid Covid-19
HSBC Bermuda today announced that it is “seeking to proactively support customers facing challenges due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.” “Effective 01 May 2020, HSBC Bermuda will reduce its Base Lending Rate for retail customers by 0.25% [from 3.75% to 3.5%] and, given the challenges faced by small businesses in particular, will reduce... Read more of this article
BNG Postpones ARTReach For Education Gala
The Bermuda National Gallery has postponed the ARTReach for Education Gala, which was scheduled for March 21. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery’s ARTReach for Education Gala, sponsored by Randall & Quilter, which was scheduled for March 21, has been postponed in line with government recommendations amid growing concerns... Read more of this article
One Communications’ Covid-19 Protocols
One Communications is taking measures to respond to the continued coronavirus pandemic and says that it is “taking every precaution to safeguard our customers, employees, and business operations.” A spokesperson said, “As the coronavirus [Covid-19] situation continues to unfold, we wish to assure the public that we are taking every... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Monday [March 16] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Covid – 19 Pandemic – Fiscal Plan, Actuarial Review of Contributory Pension Fund 2017 CPF Pension Increase and the BPS: Recruit Foundation Course 80 Passing Out Parade. We will post the audio feed here at around... Read more of this article
BVA Cancels All Events & Training Sessions
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] has made the decision to cancel all events and training sessions up to and including April 12th, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is committed to protecting the health and safety of our members, the public and those associated with... Read more of this article
Bermuda Flag Football: Punisher & Misfits Win
Week six of the Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season saw yet another double-header at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, which produced 116 points. Punishers 45 X-Patriots 13 In the opener the Punishers defeated the X-Patriots 45 – 13. The Player of the Game for Punisher was Jared Jimenz with 5 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns, while... Read more of this article
Field Hockey: Pink Robins Defeat Longtails
A recent Bermuda Field Hockey Federation match saw the Pink Robins defeat the Longtails 4 – 0. Charlie Lightower gave the Pink Robins the lead with a field goal in the seventh minute. Emma Ranger doubled the Pink Robins lead when she scored a field goal in the 18th minute. Ranger scored her second field goal of the game in the 38th minute to make... Read more of this article
Video: Finance Minister On Covid-19 Fiscal Plan
[Updated] Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson is holding a press conference this morning [March 16] regarding the Covid-19 Fiscal Plan. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update | The 4-minute live video replay is below: Update 10.15am: Minister Dickinson said, “During this crisis, the Government... Read more of this article
Football: First & Premier Division Results
Footballers in the First Division and Premier Division were in action yesterday [March 15], with the St. George’s Colts, Ireland Rangers, Wolves, Southampton Rangers, Somerset Trojans, Dandy Town Hornets, and Somerset Eagles all earning wins. First Division: Flanagan’s Onions 0 – St. George’s Colts 3 At BAA Field, the St. George’s Colts... Read more of this article
