Category: News
Covid-19: 776 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 776 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 177, with seven active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 776 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 177 total confirmed positive... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Collision
The police have confirmed that a 21-year-old man has died following a collision in Devonshire today. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:00 noon today, Friday, 11th September, Police received a report of serious road traffic collision just east of the junction of Vesey Street and Middle Road in Devonshire. “Details are limited at this time. However,... Read more of this article
Decision To Be Made On Advanced Polling
Due to the approach of Tropical Storm Paulette, a decision will be made tomorrow [Sept 12] “regarding the facilitation of Advanced Polling,” officials have advised. A spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registry Office [PRO] advised that due to the approach of Tropical Storm Paulette, a decision will be made tomorrow [September 12] regarding... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On TS Paulette
[Updated] Minister of National Security Renee Ming and National Disaster Coordinator Steve Cosham held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 11] to discuss Tropical Storm Paulette. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 9-minute replay is below Update... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton Preparing For Storm
[Updated] “City crews will be prepping Hamilton for the storm; trimming trees, removing street furniture, banners, flags and planters, and ensuring that all City storm drains are clear,” the City said today. A spokesperson said, “Tropical Storm Paulette is due to strengthen over the coming days into a Category 2 hurricane. With the... Read more of this article
BWS: Tropical Storm Is A “Threat To Bermuda”
Tropical Storm Paulette is a “threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 37nm to the ESE at 12pm on Monday [Sept 14] with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Graphic courtesy... Read more of this article
‘Totally Unacceptable And Very Disheartening’
After someone attempted to sell Each One Reach One Back To School gift cards on social media, the charity that issued them said that it was “totally unacceptable and very disheartening.” A spokesperson said, “The Gina Spence Productions Charity #856 would like to address the recent social media post regarding an individual attempting... Read more of this article
Video: Entrepreneur Series Highlights YoCherry
The MarketPlace has released their fourth episode of their “MarketPlace Entrepreneur Spotlight” video series — which highlights local entrepreneurs who sell their locally made or grown products through their stores — with the latest episode spotlighting Carlos Francis and YoCherry. The video’s description says, “The MarketPlace Entrepreneur... Read more of this article
WEDCO Prepares For Tropical Storm Paulette
Citing the possible impact of Tropical Storm Paulette, WEDCO said they ”have initiated our hurricane preparation procedures in the Royal Naval Dockyard starting with the evacuation of the marina.” A WEDCO spokesperson said: “We are closely monitoring the progress of the storm, which is currently forecast to be a Category Two hurricane... Read more of this article
BELCO Monitoring Tropical Storm Paulette
BELCO said their crisis management team will “meet regularly and closely monitor the approach of Tropical Storm Paulette,” adding that “assets are being put in place before the arrival of the storm so that once it has passed any restoration efforts can proceed quickly and efficiently.” A spokesperson said, “Forecasters... Read more of this article
Kraft Cares Raises $5,196.70 For Eliza DoLittle
KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis completed the second quarter of their 2020 Kraft Cares Campaign at the end of July. For a limited time, with the purchase of any Kraft Cheese product at stores throughout Bermuda, a percentage of sales was accrued to be donated to The Eliza Dolittle Society. Recently, a cheque was presented to the The Eliza Dolittle... Read more of this article
Clarien, BE Solar To Offer Financing Solutions
Clarien Bank has partnered with BE Solar to offer homeowners financing solutions for the purchase and installation of residential solar panel systems. A spokesperson said, “The Clarien Bank Solar Loan empowers BE Solar clients to power up and invest in clean renewable electricity with low monthly payments and minimum upfront cost. “Harnessing... Read more of this article
