Category: News
Butterfield Bank Donates $25,000 In Supplies
The Bank of Butterfield has purchased $25,000 worth of school supplies for Bermuda’s public primary schools through local organisation Support Public Schools [SPS] Bermuda as part of its latest community campaign. “SPS aims to help provide Bermuda’s public school students with the equipment and supplies they need for a better quality education... Read more of this article
HSBC Somerset Branch To Reopen On Jan 19
HSBC Bermuda announced that effective Wednesday [Jan 19] the HSBC Somerset branch “will reopen to the public every weekday from 9:00am through 4:00pm.” A spokesperson said, “The Bank continues to be committed in serving and helping to protect the health of our employees, customers and the wider community. With this in mind, all customers... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 18 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
Bermuda Institute Moving To Remote Learning
Bermuda Institute is moving to remote learning starting tomorrow [Jan 19] until January 31 due to “a strain on staffing resources” and a “high number of student absences.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Institute regrets to announce that effective tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, we will move to remote learning for... Read more of this article
SPS Distributing $50,000 Of Supplies To Schools
[Updated with photos] Support Public Schools Bermuda is distributing more than $50,000 worth of new school supplies to all 18 public primary schools across the island, in addition to second-hand children’s books and office supplies. A spokesperson said, “On January 18 and 19, 2022, Support Public Schools Bermuda [SPS.bm] is distributing more than... Read more of this article
“Individuals Being Fleeced By Online Fraudsters”
The police continue to “receive reports of individuals being fleeced by online fraudsters,” saying that one scam involves the “use of social media [mainly Instagram] to promote a fraudulent scheme where residents are invited to deposit $1,000 into a local account for 10 minutes and in return, the resident will receive $10,000.” A... Read more of this article
24 Graduates In College Winter Commencement
Twenty-four Bermuda College students will be celebrated in a virtual winter commencement ceremony on Thursday [Jan 20], marking the second time in as many years that the College has held a Winter Commencement. Bermuda College President, Dr. Duranda Greene noted the exceptional calibre of the graduates with 50% achieving either merit [GPA 3.0 – 3.49],... Read more of this article
Campaign To Raise Funds For Math Camps
Planet Math and Equilibria Capital Management have partnered to launch a drive to fund 500 scholarships for two-week math camps during the summer of 2022 for children aged 5 to 12-years-old, with Equilibria Capital Management donating $30,000 to start the campaign. A spokesperson said, “Planet Math and Equilibria Capital Management have partnered... Read more of this article
“Progress Towards Living With The Coronavirus”
As part of an effort toward what the Government said is “progress towards living with the coronavirus,” some Covid policies have been adjusted, with the day 10 arrival test being dropped, school testing regime moving from PCR to antigen, and mandatory quarantine no longer required for vaccinated close contacts without symptoms. During the last... Read more of this article
KBB: “More Than 100 Abandoned Vessels”
“While we’ve identified more than 100 abandoned vessels on moorings, on the seafloor, along coastlines and in our bays, KBB is focussing its initial efforts on the removal of 37 wrecks,” Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] said. A KBB spokesperson said, “Abandoned boats and marine wrecks have been a blight on Bermuda’s beautiful coastline... Read more of this article
Video: Jan 18th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Man arrested following assault at playground, drone intercepted at Westgate, 603 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, active cases reach a new record high of 1953 with 13 people in hospital, children 12 and above can receive a booster, Caitlyn Bobb wins 300m at Challenge Meet, Meyer Group promotes Konika Spence, motorist caught speeding twice in 30... Read more of this article
603 Positive, 1953 Active, 13 In Hospital, 2 In ICU
The Ministry received 6035 test results – spanning three days — and 603 were positive, so active cases have increased to a record high 1953, and 13 people are in hospital, with 2 people in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 6035 test results, and 603 were positive for Covid-19. “These... Read more of this article
