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Covid-19: BEDC Support For Business Owners
In an effort to support local business owners during the Covid-19 pandemic, BEDC said they “have reallocated funds from its budget and modified its existing products and services.” BEDC’s statement: BEDC with the support of its Board of Directors have reallocated funds from its budget and modified its existing products and services... Read more of this article
Gibbons Company Stores To Temporarily Close
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all the Gibbons Company Stores will temporarily close until further notice. The company posted the image below online, which states: “Please be advised that all Gibbons Company Stores are closed until further notice due to the Covid-19 pandemic crises.Please visit our online store shop.gibbons.bm – new items... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Clarien Provides New Digital Platform
In an effort to mitigate the spread of the Covid-19 virus, Clarien has launched a digital client support portal, which received a significant number of submissions to date since launching earlier this week. A spokesperson said, “Clarien is pleased to report that the Covid-19 digital support portal has received a significant number of submissions... Read more of this article
Colonial Group To Close Office To Walk-Ins
Colonial Group International will close its offices on Monday [March 23] for walk-in business but will continue to service clients without any disruptions. CGI CEO Naz Farrow said: “It is clear that in Bermuda as well as the rest of the world we are facing an unprecedented challenge. At Colonial we are concerned and focused on doing what we can to... Read more of this article
Docks: Cargo Services To Continue To Operate
Polaris Holding Company – the parent company for Stevedoring Services Limited and East End Asphalt Company Limited — announced that their respective administrative offices will be closed effective today, March 20 until further notice. The company noted: “Cargo Services at the Hamilton Docks will continue to operate as normal. “Polaris... Read more of this article
A.S. Cooper Stores Have Temporarily Closed
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, A.S. Cooper stores have temporarily closed and will reopen when advised by official channels that it is safe to do so. A spokesperson said, “As a non-essential retailer we made an immediate decision Wednesday evening to close A.S. Cooper and Vineyard Vines stores, warehouse and offices out of concern for safety of... Read more of this article
Somers: Sale Of BCB Delayed Due To Covid-19
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited issued an update on the sale of BCB. The filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that further to the announcement on February 21, 2020, the completion of the sale of BCB to Permanent Capital Holdings Limited has been delayed. “With... Read more of this article
NMAC Offers Virtual/Telephone Consultations
To limit the spread of the Covid-19, Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC] urges its patients to utilise its virtual /telephone consultations for consultations, including information & treatment for the coronavirus. A spokesperson said, “Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC] is informing the community that they are... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Washington Mall To Close Today
The owners of Washington Mall announced that it will close today [March 20], and said that it is expected to reopen on April 6th. Paul Slaughter, general manager, of the Mall’s owners, Washington Properties [Bermuda] Ltd, said: “After listening to the remarks made by Minister Caines during his press conference yesterday and attending a special tele-conference... Read more of this article
Grocery Stores: Social Distancing, Senior Hours
The Government has “implemented safety rules to keep Bermudians safe and to enforce mandatory social distancing rules” at grocery stores, the Chamber has confirmed. A Chamber of Commerce spokesperson said, “The coronavirus pandemic has reached Bermuda. The Government of Bermuda has implemented safety rules to keep Bermudians safe and... Read more of this article
Travel Edge Close Offices To Walk-In Customers
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Travel Edge will close their office to walk-in customers until April 6th. A spokesperson said, “Travel Edge places the safety and well-being of employees and clients as its highest priority. In light of the recent announcement that Covid-19 has reached Bermuda, we have taken the extraordinary measure of... Read more of this article
BSX On Covid-19 & Business Continuity
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] provided information about their plans for business continuity amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [“BSX” or “Exchange”] today issued a statement on the Exchange’s response to the Covid-19 virus and business continuity. “The economic impact of the Covid-19... Read more of this article
