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Reminder: Legislation Prohibiting Price Gouging
“The public and local retailers are reminded of the legislation prohibiting price gouging, particularly during times of national emergencies,” a Government spokesperson said. “Price gouging is defined as ‘a seller increasing the prices of goods, services or commodities to a level much higher than is considered reasonable or fair,... Read more of this article
Photos: Saltus Shavees Raise More Than $100K
More than 60 shavees at Saltus raised more than $100,000 today [March 13] bringing the school’s total raised for St. Baldrick’s to more than $1.7 million over the years. It was the 13th year that Saltus has taken part in the event, which raises money for research into childhood cancer, and parents joined students to have their hair shaved or donated... Read more of this article
Minister: Creating The Bermuda Heath Strategy
Minister of Health Kim Wilson attended the Bermuda Health Strategy Workshop at KPMG this week, held with partners from across the health sector. Minister Wilson said in her remarks, “First of all, I want to sincerely thank you for making time for today and tomorrow’s workshops. “I can assure you that with the preventive activities and... Read more of this article
“Courts & Shorts Weekend” To Be Rescheduled
Next month’s “Courts & Shorts Weekend” in Bermuda will be rescheduled following today’s suspension by the United States Tennis Association [USTA] of all its sanctioned products and events due to the global coronavirus crisis. The USTA and the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] are working to reschedule the two days of events—previously slated... Read more of this article
Chubb Continues Sponsorship Of Cricket Camp
The Bermuda Cricket Board announced that Chubb has agreed to continue its sponsorship of the BCB’s 2020 Easter “Action Cricket Camp” that is taking place over five days from March 30 to April 3. The aim of the Easter Camp is to enhance player’s cricket and social skills in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment. Under the operation of BCB... Read more of this article
‘Sanitizing Of City Fixtures Has Been Heightened’
“The sanitizing of City fixtures, including trash bins, crosswalk buttons, car park pay stations and street furniture, on both the sidewalks and in the City parks, has been heightened,” the City said today, adding that “all public bathrooms are currently sanitized and replenished with soap every two hours.” A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
BFA: St Davids & HPWC Match Rescheduled
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the match between St Davids and HPWC scheduled for Sunday, March 22nd will be moved to Saturday, March 21st. A spokesperson said, “Due to St David’s closing their field on Sunday, March 22nd in preparation for the upcoming Fiqre Crockwell Cricket Expo; the First Division match scheduled for... Read more of this article
Two Vehicle Collision On North Shore Road
A male motorcycle rider was transported by ambulance to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision involving a car and a motorcycle on North Shore Road this morning. A police spokesperson said, “At around 11:15 this morning, police responded to a reported two-vehicle collision involving a car and a motorcycle, near the Terceira’s gas station... Read more of this article
Harbour Swimmers Begin BASA Short Course
Harbour swimmers recently began competing at the BASA Short Course Championships at the National Sports Center. A spokesperson said, “Arabella Newport-Derbyshire, Violet Smith and Somers Estwanik swept the Girls 10 and Under 400 Freestyle, with Newport-Derbyshire winning in a time of 5:26.15 “Jacob Wright and Nayland Harris placed first... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Transforming Public School Education’
“Plan 2022, the five-year strategic plan and blue-print for our public school system, maps out a specific path for transforming public school education,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 13], the Minister said, “Under the strategic leadership of the Commissioner of Education,... Read more of this article
Concacaf Suspends All Upcoming Competitions
Due to the global concerns about the spread of Covid-19, Concacaf has suspended all upcoming competitions scheduled to take place over the next 30 days. A spokesperson said, “Given the constantly evolving public health situation, and global concerns about the spread of Covid-19, the Concacaf Council convened yesterday via a conference call. “During... Read more of this article
USL Soccer League Postpones 2020 Season
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the United Soccer League [USL] – which Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis plays in – has decided to postpone the 2020 season for a minimum of 30 days. With the postponement, all matches, including those for Lewis’ Charleston Battery team, will be rescheduled. The report on the Charleston Battery... Read more of this article
