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Shopping Fair Ukraine Fundraiser On May 22
A shopping fair fundraising event will be held on Sunday, May 22 from 10.00am to 3.00pm in the Botanical Gardens, with funds raised to be donated toward the Red Cross Ukraine Relief Fund. The event page said, “Bring your friends and family for a fun day out, Sunday 22nd May, 10am – 3pm in the beautiful grounds of the Botanical Gardens, for Ukraine,... Read more of this article
Round Up Campaign Raises Nearly $23,000
The MarketPlace today [May 12] announced that its latest round-up campaign has raised nearly $23,000 to support the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, which was caused by Russia invading the nation. A spokesperson said, “Customers across the island supported The MarketPlace charity round-up to raise money which will be delivered directly to Caritas... Read more of this article
‘Round-Up At Register To Support Ukraine’
The MarketPlace announced a ’round-up’ programme, with shoppers able to round-up their purchase total to the nearest dollar, with the funds raised to be donated to a charity in Ukraine. A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace today announced a round-up to help with the crisis in Ukraine. To help with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine,... Read more of this article
$372,234 Raised For Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Bermuda Red Cross announced that “through the many fantastic efforts of individuals, companies, foundations and schools we now have $372,234 raised for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, of which is $100,000 from The Peter Cundhill Foundation.” A spokesperson said, “We sent $190,000 to British Red Cross on 16 March as we felt it was important... Read more of this article
Former UN Peacekeeper On War In Ukraine
[Written by Don Burgess] Former UN peacekeeper Jeff Baron said NATO should be doing more to help Ukraine in its war against Russia. In 2007-08, Mr. Baron served with Ukrainian and Russian UN Peacekeepers in the Balkans. “There was tremendous camaraderie,” he said. “As a response team, when we needed a lift, the Russians would give... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Russian Airlines, Register
“Lessors continue to terminate aircraft leases and make attempts to retrieve the aircraft. However, there has been mixed success due to the level of cooperation with the States in which the aircraft are located at the time,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said in the House of Assembly in relation to the BCAA suspending the certifications... Read more of this article
Russia Implements New Law On Leased Jets
“Russia has implemented a new law making it harder for foreign aircraft leasing companies to repossess their planes,” according to a report in the BBC, adding that the move comes after Bermuda and Ireland said “they were suspending certificates of airworthiness for those aircraft.” The BBC website said, “Russia has implemented a new law... Read more of this article
Certificates For Russian Airlines Suspended
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] has “provisionally suspended all Certificates of Airworthiness” of the aircraft operating under the “agreement between Bermuda and the Russian Federation.” A spokesperson said, “International sanctions on the aviation sector have had a significant impact on the ability to sustain... Read more of this article
$130,000 Raised For Ukraine Appeal So Far
The Bermuda Red Cross has raised $130,000 for its Ukraine appeal, including $728 from a group of students. A spokesperson said, “We are at $130,000 for the Ukraine appeal. We are so grateful to the community for their generosity in supporting this disaster appeal. “We received $728 from Year 7 girls at BHS who did extra chores around the house... Read more of this article
Governor Meets With Ukrainian Community
Governor Rena Lalgie recently invited representatives of the Ukrainian community in Bermuda to Government House. Government House posted the photo online below and said, “The Governor listened to their concerns for their loved ones and people of all nationalities that have already been displaced from their homes in Ukraine. The Governor expressed... Read more of this article
“UK And The Overseas Territories Stand United”
“The UK and the Overseas Territories stand united in condemning the Russian Government,” British Minister Amanda Milling said, adding that ”the UK sanctions regimes apply to all Overseas Territories.” During yesterday’s session in British Parliament, Conservative MP Nigel Mills asked, “What discussions are the Government... Read more of this article
Marshall Diel & Myers Donate To Help Ukraine
Marshall Diel & Myers and its staff have donated $3,000 to the Bermuda Red Cross’ disaster appeal for Ukraine “in support of the families displaced by the war, some of whom have families here in Bermuda.” Adam Richards, Director of MDM, said “It is heartbreaking to see the effect of this terrible war and the impact it has on the... Read more of this article
