Category: News
Mitchell Foote & Michael Cann Promoted
MarketPlace announced the promotions of Bermudians Mitchell Foote and Michael Cann to store managers. A spokesperson said, “Mr Foote and Mr Cann previously served as assistant store managers at Shelly Bay MarketPlace and Somerset MarketPlace, respectively. “In their new roles, Mr Foote and Mr Cann will oversee store operations at A1 Smiths and A1... Read more of this article
Video: Meredith Andrews & Nikita Robinson
Meredith Andrews and Nikita Robinson – who were both recognized in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List – are joining Bernews this afternoon [Jan 12] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Meredith Andrews The statement previously released announcing the Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour said, “Bermudian... Read more of this article
Education Minister: Reform, Registration & More
The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the plans for Education Reform, Virtual School Open Houses, and school registration. Minister Rabain stated, “The Government is undertaking Education Reform, however, there will be no closure of any schools for September 2021 and preschool, primary, middle and senior school registration... Read more of this article
Column: Privacy Options With Messenger Apps
[Column written by Bermuda’s Privacy Commissioner Alexander White] In this series, we discuss privacy topics that relate to common technology services, and privacy-enhancing options. It’s probably safe to describe WhatsApp use in Bermuda as “fairly popular.” One of the first questions I was asked when relocating was, “Do... Read more of this article
Minibus Operators: It’s Not Financially Viable
We “understand the need to get the children to school” however it is “not financially viable” to offer the service for the cost Government is willing to pay, the Bermuda Minibus Association [BMA] said today. The BMA said the average school run takes two hours due to the numerous stops and Covid-19 guidelines, and they are willing... Read more of this article
Over 150,000 Covid-19 Tests Done In Bermuda
Bermuda has now surpassed a total of 150,000 tests, with 150,982 tests for Covid-19 since last year, with 150,326 negative and 656 positive results, with the island ranking fifth in the world for testing per capita. According to Worldometers, which charts statistics from over 200 jurisdictions, the island ranks fifth in the world for testing per capita. As... Read more of this article
Coralisle Group Continues Community Support
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Coralisle Group has donated more than $100,000 to non-profit organizations throughout their jurisdictions in 2020. A spokesperson said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has upset ways of life around the world, creating challenges scarcely imaginable one year ago. “Social distancing, face masking, lockdowns and quarantines... Read more of this article
Online Form To Register For Covid-19 Vaccine
The first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were administered yesterday [Jan 11], and Minister of Health Kim Wilson apologized for the delays experienced with people trying to call the vaccine registration number, and noted that the Government now has an online form people can fill out. The Government posted the graphic below, saying, “The first doses... Read more of this article
No Agreement With Minibuses For School Runs
Despite “extensive negotiations” with the Bermuda Minibus Association [BMA] an agreement was not reached to arrange transportation for students, so the DPT “will be prioritizing school runs to ensure our children can safely and reliably arrive at school and back home.” This was from Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott who was... Read more of this article
Simons: Govt Continues ‘Unjustifiable Spending’
The OBA “congratulate the government for how they have managed the pandemic” however what they “cannot thank the government for is their unjustifiable spending during the pandemic that has nothing to do with expenses related to the COVID-19.” This was from Cole Simons — the Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Finance Minister... Read more of this article
Seven Videos: Vaccinations Start In Bermuda
The first Covid-19 vaccinations in Bermuda started yesterday [Jan 11], with seniors, hospital staff and Premier David Burt, Opposition Leader Cole Simons, Minister of Health Kim Wilson, and Dr. Carika Weldon among the first people to get the vaccine. This follows after the first shipment of 9,750 doses arrived on the Island on Friday, with priority... Read more of this article
Spennymoor Town Magazine Features Dale Eve
Spennymoor Town FC recently highlighted Dale Eve, featuring him on the cover of their team’s magazine, along with a multiple-page story featuring an in-depth interview with the talented Bermudian goalkeeper. TheSpennymoor Town FC website said, “The journey to The Pure Stadium at that moment has been a long one for Moors’ number one. A... Read more of this article
