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Govt: Employee Salaries Following Humberto
The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports said they have been ”inundated with inquiries from the public regarding salary deductions as a result of missed work days due to Hurricane Humberto” and are urging “employers to seek alternative measures as it relates to staff absences. ” Minister Lovitta Foggo said, “We’ve... Read more of this article
Police Working On Identifying Graffiti Offender
Forensic opportunities are being explored in an effort to identify the individual responsible for the latest offensive graffiti, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries continue regarding the latest offensive graffiti painted at various locations in Pembroke. “In addition to Parsons Road, Happy Valley Road and Angle... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Karen Is A “Potential Threat”
Tropical Storm Karen is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 323 nm to the SSE, 9 am on Friday [Sept 27], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Graphic... Read more of this article
No Electricity At Child Development Programme
The Child Development Programme [CDP] on Palmetto Road is currently without electricity. A government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education is advising that the Child Development Programme [CDP], located at 37 Palmetto Road, remains without electricity. “The Department is working with BELCO to establish a timeline for the reinstatement... Read more of this article
Turini Featured In High-End Shoe Campaign
Luxury retailer Nordstrom is opening the doors of its newly built Manhattan flagship location next month, and Bermudian style influencer Shiona Turini is helping the Seattle-based chain to celebrate.. In the lead-up to the grand opening of the seven-storey, 320,000-square-foot store on West 57th Street Nordstrom has teamed with 14 footwear brands and... Read more of this article
Speaker Dennis Lister Addresses Ugandans
Speaker of the House of Assembly Dennis Lister recently addressed Ugandans. cautioning them against quitting their jobs in order to pursue political positions. This is according to a story in Uganda’s Daily Monitor, which said, “The Speaker of Bermuda Parliament Dennis Lister has cautioned Ugandans interested in running for political office... Read more of this article
Sandra Vlock: The Art Of Engagement
Masterworks will be to hosting The Art of Engagement, an art show by visiting artist Sandra Vlock. Ms Vlock designs architectural elements that engage people in a shared experience, inviting social gathering and creating a destination. Her exhibit contains selected representations of her own creative engagement with Bermuda – stories told in sketches... Read more of this article
102 Submit Entries To Newport Bermuda Race
Starting your preparations early for an ocean race far from land is a key to sailing a long distance, quickly and safely. This salty truism suggests that more than 100 boats and crews will be better prepared than ever for the next Newport Bermuda Race, which opened entries last June—a year in advance of the start and several months earlier than in... Read more of this article
Dept Of Health: Limited Phone & Email Access
The public is being informed that the Department of Health’s Environmental Health and Vector Control sections are currently without email or telephone access. A Government spokesperson said, “The public should be advised that the Environmental Health and Vector Control sections of the Department of Health are currently without email or... Read more of this article
DENR On Hurricane Damage To Shipwreck Site
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is currently assessing damage caused by the passage of Hurricane Humberto to the site of the shipwreck of the Montana. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is aware of significant damage to the side paddle steamer and blockade runner... Read more of this article
RBR Public Order & Security Training Exercise
About 100 Bermuda soldiers yesterday [Sept 24] started a major public order and internal security training exercise with a stand-off against rioters played by British Army soldiers. The Royal Bermuda Regiment troops used a specially-designed village at a training ground in Lydd, Kent, to reinforce lessons learned earlier in the classroom. Lance Corporal... Read more of this article
Attride-Sterling, Leader And Adelphi Compete
Luke Attride-Stirling, David Leader and their Adelphi University Men’s Tennis teammates started off its fall season this past weekend at the 2019 ITA Division II East Region Small College Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing. In doubles, the pairs of David Robres de Veciana and Attride-Stirling and Henrique... Read more of this article
