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BEDC To Host Entrepreneurship Course
Entrepreneurship 101, an entrepreneurship education course hosted by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is set to begin on Thursday, March 26 at Sofia House at 48 Church Street in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “Registration is open and enrollment has begun for Entrepreneurship 101, an entrepreneurship education course hosted... Read more of this article
Barkers Hill Footbridge To Undergo Repairs
The Barkers Hill Footbridge will be closed to the public beginning on Monday, March 16 to allow for the replacement of timber planking, with re-opening scheduled for March 18. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises that the Barkers Hill Footbridge, located adjacent to the Ocean View Golf Course, will be closed to... Read more of this article
Princess Suspends Cruises For Two Months
Citing the “global spread of Covid-19,” Princess Cruises announced that it will pause global operations of its 18 cruise ships for the next two months. A statement from the cruise line said, “In proactive response to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the global spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, Princess... Read more of this article
Audio: Parliament Q&A On Coronavirus
Following the Minister of Health Kim Wilson’s statement on the coronavirus preparations, the Minister answered various questions, with the Minister stating that the Government is “actively looking at a particular thermal scanner and acquiring such a scanner for our ports of entry.” In replying to questions, Minister Wilson said,... Read more of this article
Video: BPSU Triennial Delegates Conference
The opening ceremony of the Bermuda Public Service Union’s [BPSU] seventh Triennial Delegates Conference was held yesterday [March 11] at St. Pauls Centennial Hall, focusing on the topic of Universal Basic Income. In an online post, the BPSU said, “The opening ceremony of the seventh Triennial Delegates Conference featured Berkeley Institute... Read more of this article
Trump Resticts Travel From Europe To U.S.
As the United States continues to battle against the outbreak of the novel coronavirus – which was declared yesterday [March 11] by the World Health Organization to be a pandemic – President Donald Trump has restricted travel from many European countries to the US. A CNN story said, “President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was sharply... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Academy Honours Three Women
Cedarbridge Academy staged a tree planting yesterday [March 11] in order to mark International Women’s Day, honouring three women “who have made significant contributions to the school.” The planting took place in accord with Vision 2020’s goal of planting 2,020 trees by the end of the year. CedarBridge Deputy Principal Kalreta... Read more of this article
Antigua & Barbuda Withdraw From Carifta Games
[Updated] Citing concerns related to the worldwide spread of Covid-19, Antigua and Barbuda have reportedly withdrawn from the Carifta Games, which are scheduled to be held in Bermuda next month. The report from the Antigua Observer said, “Minister of Sports Daryll Matthew has confirmed the government’s decision to pull out of April’s Carifta... Read more of this article
Basketball League: Flyboys & Hoopstars Win
Bermuda Basketball Winter League action inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium saw 225 points scored in a double header. In the opener the Paget Flyboys sponsored by Bermuda College defeated the Warwick Rimrockers 51 – 40. Jorel Smith led the Paget Flyboys with 14 points, while the Warwick Rimrockers got a game high 21 points from Bryce Gonzalves. The... Read more of this article
Video: Second Cahow Chick Revealed
As scientists, students, and viewers from around the world watched online, a second Cahow chick hatched live on camera, following the first hatching of the season on February 28. A spokesperson said, “Scientists, students, and followers around the world were watching as the new chick in the CahowCam2 burrow was finally revealed. “Its peeps... Read more of this article
Football: Jamaica Defeats Bermuda 2 – 0
A Jamaica – Bermuda football friendly took place at the Montego Bay Sports Complex yesterday [March 11], with the Jamaica recording a 2-0 win over Bermuda. Bermuda’s starting line-up included Tahj Bell, Donte Brangman, Eusebio Blankendal, Jaylon Bather, Tahzeiko Harris, Osagi Bascome, Willie Clemons, Reggis Lambe, Jahkari Furbert, Cecoy... Read more of this article
Tennis: MTM Doubles Bowl Day One Results
The Manders Tennis Management Doubles Bowl got underway at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. In Men’s Doubles action, Tariq Simons and Scott Redmond defeated Neal Towlson and Zach McGuire in straight sets 4-0, 4-3, while Jovan Whitter and Bobby Bart defeated Andrew Paynter and Jonny Holland in straight sets 4-0, 4-1. In Mixed Doubles play, Mandy... Read more of this article
