Category: News
Turtle Grazing Putting Pressure On Seagrass
“In recent years green sea turtle grazing has put unprecedented pressure on Bermuda’s seagrass habitat resulting in the collapse of local beds, thus creating a conservation dilemma where one protected species, the green sea turtle, is causing the decline of other protected species, the seagrasses.” This is according to the report on the... Read more of this article
Lovintz Tota On Boxing, Turning Pro & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Lovintz Tota knows he is in a race against Father Time after moving to Greater Manchester, England, to fast-track his professional boxing career. At 36, Tota plans to turn professional at an age when most boxers are considering hanging up the gloves. However, the Bermudian is adamant age will not count against him and believes... Read more of this article
Minister “Shocked & Outraged” By Violent Attack
After visiting the scene of the stabbing incident on Parson’s Road, Minister of National Security Renee Ming said, “I am shocked and outraged at what is the second violent attack on a person to take place this week.” This follow after a 14-year-old male was ”brutally attacked by two males on a motorcycle” on Friday morning, with... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Feb 6th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Shane Hollis, Courtney Trott and Calvin Waldron completed a cricket coaching course, Sakari Famous won the high jump in McNeese Indoor & Multis in Louisiana, Off Level BDA donated $1,270 to the Bermuda Autism Support and Education Society, and Bermuda Is Love is offering two $5,000 academic scholarships were all some of the positive... Read more of this article
‘Greater Strain On Country’s Pension System’
Recommendations in the Contributory Pension Fund Actuarial Report include increasing “contribution rates at higher than 4.0% a year more than benefit increases” and increasing the “retirement age to 70 years over a predefined period of at least 8 years.” This was from Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson as he tabled the Contributory... Read more of this article
James Helps Launch Mentorship Programme
Members of the ‘Black Students in Design’ [BSD] at University of Toronto — which was founded by Bermudian Clara James — launched a “new initiative to support young Black students interested in the architecture and design fields.” The University of Toronto website said, “On January 22, members of the Daniels group... Read more of this article
Column: BPS, Gang Violence, Silence & More
[Opinion column written by MP Michael Dunkley] On February 4, the Minister of National Security delivered a statement to Parliament, giving an update on gang violence. Recently, and very sadly, our island home has been rocked by violence. On Wednesday, a good Samaritan succumbed to injuries sustained as he was breaking up a fight and two days later... Read more of this article
Summary Of Changes To Covid Regulations
The Government announced a major easing of Covid restrictions, including the SafeKey being eliminated from use in most circumstances, the size of group gatherings increased from 20 to 100, reduced testing when arriving on the island and more. “After 31 March 2022; the only restrictions that will be in place will be for masks to be worn indoors... Read more of this article
Small Group At Cabinet, Leave Masks On Door
[Updated with video + more pics] There is supposed to be some form of a protest today [Feb 5] at the Cabinet Grounds in Hamilton, with a group putting out a message saying “If you are done with masking, show up today at the Cabinet Grounds between 2pm and 6pm.” As of around 2.30pm today, there were around 15 people there, and some people... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Decreased 6.6% In October 2021
After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 3.4% in October, the overall volume of retail sales decreased 6.6% when compared to October 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Cabinet Office released the October 2021 Retail Sales Index [RSI]. October’s retail... Read more of this article
‘Reform Legal Process For Obtaining A Divorce’
A new Bill aims to “reform the current legal process for obtaining a divorce” allowing for “no-fault” divorces, with the Attorney General noting that “reducing the legal and procedural complexities directly translates into a reduction in legal costs” and the “savings may then be used towards sustaining the family... Read more of this article
Ministry On Reduced Use Of SafeKey & More
Effective today, people will no longer require SafeKey for sporting events within the permitted number of 100 attendees, and Large Group Exemptions for outdoor events [including sport] will not require SafeKey, however indoor events with over 100 attendees will continue to require SafeKey. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth... Read more of this article
