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Court: Two Plead Not Guilty In Raft Up Matter
Appearing in Magistrates Court, Selange Gitschner and Matthew Strong pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the raft up last summer, which featured overseas social media influencers. They denied charges alleging that they failed to take reasonable steps to follow public health guidelines related to physical distancing and wearing a mask. ZBM reported... Read more of this article
Two To Appear In Court For Revolve Matter
Following approval of charges from the DPP’s office, two people are expected to appear in court this Friday, March 11th in connection with the Revolve raft-up matter. The raft-up took place back in the summer of 2021, when the island had multiple regulations in effect due to the pandemic, and following the event images and videos began widely... Read more of this article
Dasfete Statement Following Revolve Raft Up
Dasfete — which participated in the recent Revolve raft up – said that they have “met and cooperated with the authorities,” about the event, which they said was “under the auspices, permission and knowledge of the BTA and other relevant government departments with the view to promoting and marketing Bermuda.” Background This... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Videos Of Revolve Party
The police have appealed for anyone who may have recorded the Revolve event to contact them, noting that while videos and photographs of the event are being circulated on social media “they cannot be submitted as evidence before a court of law.” A police spokesperson said, “As part of the police investigation into the Revolve boating... Read more of this article
BTA Statement On Revolve Yacht Event
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said they “shared full support for an investigation into the possible breach of Covid protocols at the yacht event on June 8.” A spokesperson said, “The BTA assisted local organisers’ administrative filings, including group exemption applications for a series of photo-shoots and on-site destination... Read more of this article
Column: Revolve Party, Blunders, Missteps, More
[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] Time and time again this Government has been called out for selective enforcement of Covid regulations, and selective event exemptions. The Premier and his Government have had a slew of public relations missteps including last year’s restaurant debacle, the controversial construction exemption,... Read more of this article
Minister Ming: ‘Concerning & Disappointing’
[Updated] “Very concerning and extremely disappointing,” said the Minister of National Security Renee Ming regarding the “many videos, social media posts and messages circulating highlighting yesterday’s Revolve boat event.” While the Minister confirmed that a large group gathering exemption was granted to the organisers... Read more of this article
Premier: ‘Appears To Be An Illegal Raft-Up’
[Updated] “The images of what appears to be an illegal raft-up are not in compliance with the laws of Bermuda as raft-ups are not permitted,” Premier David Burt said, adding he has “asked the Minister of National Security to liaise with the Bermuda Police Service on this matter.” Premier Burt tweeted, “The images of what... Read more of this article
