Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the eighth road fatality for 2021, said to be a 35-year-old Smith’s parish man, who ultimately succumbed to his injuries in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit late Friday afternoon (3rd September). Official identification of the deceased is anticipated in due course. He was one of two motorcyclists […]Read More
During a press conference this afternoon, Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert revealed that, had the B.I.U. and the B.P.S.U. not had an important joint press conference on December 10, 2020, the day before the Trade Union and Labor Relations (Consolidation) Act was brought to the House of Assembly to be discussed, the original version […]Read More
The Ministry of Health received 8358 test results since the last update, and 125 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1.5%. These results are from testing done on: • Monday, August 30: 35 positive out of 2479 results (1.4% positivity) • Tuesday, August 31: 31 positive out of 2983 results […]Read More
Many are aware of the Economic Stimulus Programme launched by my colleague, the substantive Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. David Burch, on December 17 2020. Across the island are signs indicating where projects are ongoing. With a maximum budget of $13,385,000, many small to medium-sized contractors have taken up the offer to participate in […]Read More
In support of the Bermuda Veterinary Association, the Ministry of Home Affairs continues its campaign to protect unvaccinated dogs against the parvovirus that is currently circulating the Island. The second clinic will be held at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel front entrance on Sunday, September 5, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The purpose of these clinics […]Read More
The current situation between the Bermuda Industrial Union and the Government will result in a different kind of labor day for not only the B.I.U, but for all Unions on the island, according to Bermuda Public Service Union President Armell Thomas. “ Because it has been so heated recently, the BPSU will not be at […]Read More
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (‘BELCO’ or the ‘Company’) today provided an update on hurricane preparations. Forecasters are calling for Hurricane Larry to pass close to Bermuda, potentially as major Category 3 to 4 hurricane, late next week. BELCO has engaged the Company’s Crisis Management Team who are meeting regularly and closely monitoring the approach […]Read More
As the busy 2021 hurricane season continues, the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming encourages the public to remain vigilant. Minister Ming said, “This continues to be a very active hurricane season. For our part, the Ministry of National Security will continue to provide updated and relevant information to the public on impending storms. As […]Read More
Around 10:50am Friday 3rd September 2021 police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported serious three vehicle collision on Middle Road in Devonshire, near the junction with Mayflower Drive. A car and two motorcycles were involved. Early information suggests that the car was being driven east along […]Read More
“Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and taking the politicians as a joke.” The current dispute raging between the BIU and the Labor Government was predictable to anyone following the events between them. In my opinion piece, “Can we afford much more of David Burt’s leadership” on June 15, 2021, I predicted […]Read More