Category: News
“Literacy, Language Variation And Poverty”
The “intersection of literacy, language variation, and poverty” will be explored in Bermuda College’s second Literacy Series workshop. “Dr. Julie Washington, Director of the Dialect, Poverty and Academic Success Lab at the University of California, Irvine [UCI] believes that language provides the foundation for the development of... Read more of this article
SailGP Launches Ticket Sales For April Event
SailGP launched the ticket sales for Season 2 opener, Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess A spokesperson said, “In just 40 days, sailing’s pinnacle league will make its much-anticipated return at the SailGP Season 2 opener, the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess. With the on-water spectator program now... Read more of this article
No Certain Date For Cruise Ships To Return
There is “no certain date for the return” of scheduled cruise calls, Premier David Burt said, adding that “they have inquiries for cruise ships who want to berth from Bermuda and make Bermuda their home port” and “no decisions have been made as of yet.” Speaking in the House of Assembly during the discussion on the... Read more of this article
Study: Island Is Most Expensive For Happiness
A study by Expensivity — which used estimates from Purdue University’s paper ‘Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world — concluded that Bermuda is the most expensive place in the world to ‘be happy,’ with the study noting our “high cost of living.” The organisation said, “Scientists... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the Premier caution everyone that we cannot let down our guard as far as the pandemic, Daylight Savings Time take effect, Tyler Butterfield race in Miami, Alexis Trott win the long jump at the UNCW Invitational in Miami, and various other events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Premier... Read more of this article
‘Potential Covid-19 Exposure’ At Dellwood
The Ministry of Health confirmed they “identified a potential Covid-19 exposure at Dellwood Middle School” and have concluded that with precautions “having been put in place on the campus,” Dellwood will open on Monday [March 15] and “only those persons contacted are required to quarantine for 14 days.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
“How 21st Century Learning Being Designed”
The Ministry of Education will be holding three pop-up events this coming week to “introduce education stakeholders and the general public to how 21st century learning for children is being designed.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education has scheduled three pop-up events, happening next week Monday, Wednesday... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Covid-19 Vaccine Timeline
Bermuda started administering vaccines on January 11th and as of March 10th — almost one year after the first cases of Covid-19 were confirmed on the island — Bermuda has administered a total of 27,727 vaccinations. 27% of the population [17,395 people] have received one dose, while 16% of the population [10,332 people] have had both their... Read more of this article
Premier Pays Tribute To Kenneth Richardson
Premier David Burt today echoed the outpouring of condolences to the family of former Cabinet Secretary Mr. Kenneth Richardson. Premier Burt said, “From the classroom at Howard Academy to the Cabinet Room, Mr. Richardson was the same calming and professional presence. He was the consummate public officer, possessed of a keen intellect and commitment... Read more of this article
Plans To Repair Section Of Harbour Road Wall
The Ministry of Public Works advised of “upcoming plans to repair a 50-foot section of wall located on Harbour Road Paget, east of Highwood Lane and Lovers Lane.” “In the coming weeks, the area in question will undergo remedial repairs to secure the wall section. Meanwhile, the planning and procurement of the necessary equipment and... Read more of this article
Government’s List Of Covid Related Contracts
In response to Parliamentary Questions from MP Michael Dunkley in the House of Assembly, Minister of Health Kim Wilson released a list of Covid-19 related contracts undertaken by the Government. The question was, “Will the Honourable Minister please inform this Honourable House about all Covid-19 related contracts undertaken by the Government... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday March 14th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Coral Wells was named ‘Woman Of The Year,’ Paul Njoroge facilitated a donation of over $440,000 to Bermuda charities in appreciation for the support he received, Dara Alizadeh qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Games, and Desta Zion Wilson was featured in BBC One’s ‘A Celebration For Commonwealth Day’ programme were... Read more of this article
