Category: News
Ag Show Holds Judging For Exhibition Art Entries
The AG Show Ltd. held its judging yesterday [June 23] for their 2020 Exhibition Art Entries from local school children. “The AG Show Ltd Committee yesterday opted to continue with the judging of 2020 Exhibition, by awarding prizes to dozens of local students who submitted their artwork for the event prior to the Covid-19 Shelter in Place period,”... Read more of this article
June 28: ‘Stop The Disconnect Part 2′ Discussion
Move Bermuda Forward and Women’s ACT will be holding the “Stop The Disconnect Part 2” virtual discussion on Sunday [June 28] at 8.00pm. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday June 28th 2020 at 8:00pm sharp, both social Advocacy groups, [Move Bermuda Forward & Women’s ACT] would like to invite members of the public to an evening of discussion... Read more of this article
Video: June 24th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Royal Caribbean suspend Bermuda cruises through October 31, flight schedule for July, cannon firing to salute frontline workers, BTA invite retailers to register for promotion, Senate in session today, Elizabeth Mulderig to donate painting to KEMH and BPSU marks United Nations Public Service Day are some of the stories in this morning’s [June... Read more of this article
HSBC Does Not Charge A Fee For UB Cheques
In response to a question that was asked during the Monday [June 22] Covid-19 Update press conference, the Ministry of Finance confirmed that “HSBC Limited does not charge a cheque cashing fee for Unemployment Benefit cheques.” A spokesperson for HSBC said, “We can confirm that the cheque cashing fee is not charged for Unemployment Benefit... Read more of this article
Spray Paint Can Explodes Injuring Worker
A “partially full spray paint can exploded discharging its contents onto the 3 person waste crew” this morning in Paget and “despite following proper safety protocols when using the garbage compactor, one worker was sprayed in the eyes” and had to be taken to hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “At approximately 8:30... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 23 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
BPSU Marks United Nations Public Service Day
The United Nations has dedicated this year’s Public Service Day to all the essential workers who risk their lives and health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with the BPSU noting that the “pandemic has highlighted the necessity of robust, responsive and effective public service delivery.” A BPSU spokesperson said, “On December 20,... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 58 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 58 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda continues to have a total of 146 confirmed positive cases, with 132 people having recovered. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 58 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda continues to have... Read more of this article
Traffic Diversions Due To Downed Power Line
Traffic is being diverted in the South Road, Paget area — by Ice Queen — due to a downed power line. At just before 5pm today, a police spokesperson said, “Please be advised there is a downed power line near Ice Queen, South Road, Paget. “As a result the roadway is now blocked with west bound traffic being diverted to Stowe Hill and... Read more of this article
RCCL Suspend Bermuda Cruises Through Oct 31
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines will be suspending all scheduled cruises to Bermuda through October 31st, 2020. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Statement: The company’s website said, “Given ongoing global public health circumstances, Royal Caribbean Group has decided to extend the suspension of most sailings through September 15, 2020, excluding... Read more of this article
Flight Schedule For July: Delta, Air Canada & BA
With commercial flights in and out of Bermuda set to resume next month, the island can expect daily Delta flights effective July 6, once a week Air Canada flights from July 2, and twice a week flights from British Airways effective July 17. This is according to a flight schedule on the Skyport website, which notes that the schedule is subject to change. The... Read more of this article
Cannon Firing To Salute Frontline Workers
After a three-month temporary closure due to Covid-19, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be celebrating its reopening tomorrow [June 24], and a cannon firing event will be held to salute Bermuda’s frontline workers. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] has reopened after a three-month temporary closure due to COVID-19.... Read more of this article
