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Creativity On Display At BHS Innovation Expo
Bermuda High School [BHS] held its first ever Innovation Expo today [Feb 5], with students showcasing their work from the past few months to parents and peers. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, February 5, BHS held their first ever Innovation Expo. Students from across primary and middle school showcased their work from the past few months... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Updates On Planning Initiatives
The Department of Planning will be undertaking a new initiative aimed at reducing the processing times for certain applications, and officials are now on the final stage of finalizing the Draft Bermuda Plan 2018. This was announced by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban who said, “Today I am pleased to provide you with two exciting updates... Read more of this article
Ministry: 10 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Feb 5], with the list indicating that there are ten bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Swimming: Emma Harvey Helps Penn State Win
Emma Harvey represented the Penn State Women’s Swimming & Diving team that won its home finale against Villanova, 167.5 – 93.5, sending the squad’s seniors out on a winning note in their final meet in McCoy Natatorium. Harvey swam the third leg for Penn State Women’s 200 Yard Medley Relay C team that finished 4th clocking a time... Read more of this article
Column: Review Of ‘Just Mercy’ Movie
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The movie Just Mercy, an inspiring story about a real hero, began screening at Speciality Cinema this past weekend. That transformational figure – Bryan Stevenson – was described by Desmond Tutu as “America’s Nelson Mandela.” The movie’s Executive Producer, Michael B. Jordon of Black... Read more of this article
’42 Of 46 Subcontractors Have Now Been Paid’
The Government confirmed that 42 of 46 subcontractors at the Caroline Bay project at Morgan’s Point have now been paid, and said they “continue to work with our advisers and the developers to find a way to best protect the interests of the people of Bermuda.” Late last year Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson confirmed that the developers... Read more of this article
Dogs Loose In Abbots Cliff Area, Killed Other Pets
There are currently two dogs loose in the Trinity Church Road/Abotts Cliff area which have “attacked and killed other dogs and cats in the area today” and officials are working to locate the dogs, and advise animal owners living in the area to “bring your pet inside your home immediately.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry... Read more of this article
‘Work With Us To Bring Calm In Community’
“Sadly the recent gun activity earlier this week has reminded us all that there is still a misguided element in our society that is governed by a narrative of violence,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, with the Minister urging the community to “work with us to bring about calm in our community.” The Minister’s... Read more of this article
Balance Of Payments & International Investment
Today [Feb 5] the Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the 2019 Q3 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication from the Department of Statistics. The Minister explained, “Bermuda’s trade with non-residents resulted in a $251 million surplus for the third quarter of 2019. Bermuda’s stock of foreign... Read more of this article
20-Year-Old Man Hospitalised After Collision
A 20-year-old man was transported to hospital via ambulance for treatment following a two vehicle collision in Smith’s parish. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:10am Tuesday, February 4th police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of Middle... Read more of this article
Dr. Ball Scholarship Application Period Opens
The Dr. Barbara Ball scholarship application period opens next week before it concludes on April 30. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health would like to inform the public that the application period for the Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship will open on February 10. The application period will conclude on April 3, 2020. “The... Read more of this article
Tomorrow: Deadline For Health Strategy Survey
The deadline to complete the Bermuda Health Strategy Public Survey is tomorrow [Feb 6]. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health wishes to remind the public that tomorrow is the deadline to complete the Bermuda Health Strategy: Public Survey at www.forum.gov.bm as part of the community consultation to set Bermuda’s vision and... Read more of this article
