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The Mirrors Programme is thrilled to announce that the Field of Learning Gardening Club is back! A five-week initiative commencing on November 7th, 2023. The program will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, finishing on December 7th, 2023.
The Field of Learning Gardening Club for students ages 13-18 is designed to foster a sense of community, growth, and education, and will offer participants a hands-on experience in gardening while promoting personal development, social engagement, and the enhancement of horticultural skills.
The Bermuda Government is providing an update on the Government payroll due to the cyber-attack.
The September 20 cyber-attack impacted the Government’s ability to process its weekly and monthly payrolls from September 17 to October 8. The Government extends its sincere thanks to the banking community that worked to assist in facilitating payments using bank records.
However, it should be known that these bank records were not able to be modified to account for any changes, including overpayments, underpayments and or terminations.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Cindy Clarke, led a small team to London to participate in the International Association of Prosecutors’ (IAP) Annual General Conference, held from September 24-27, under the theme “The Changing Nature of Crime in the 21st Century: Challenges and Responses”. There were over 500 attendees, with 70 countries represented.
Her Excellency the Governor is seeking applications to fill the post of Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. Lt Col Beasley’s tenure as Commanding Officer will end by June 2024. The role will be advertised locally and will be open to Bermudians and Spouses of Bermudians legally able to swear allegiance to the Crown.
The new appointment will be made by the Governor, having considered a recommendation by the Promotions Board of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, following a vetting and interview process.
“We want to draw the public’s attention to Hurricane Tammy’s potential threat to Bermuda over the next few days. It is essential for everyone to be aware and stay updated on the storm’s advisories as it approaches our island,” commented Acting Minister of National Security the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP.
On Thursday, October 19, 2023, the Honorable Minister Walter Roban held a meeting with key representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, the Regulatory Authority, BELCO, and SOL Petroleum to address the pressing issue of the significant increase in the Fuel Adjustment Rate (FAR). This rate increase has had substantial implications for the general public.
“We are thrilled to embark on this innovative partnership with the Bermuda Technical Institute Association,” said Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, about a partnership offering inmates a chance to gain Information Technology (IT) qualifications.
The West End Development Corporation (WEDCO) is issuing a safety advisory to the public concerning the North Arm area within the Royal Naval Dockyard.
This area, seen in the attached photo, has experienced significant erosion, leading to a safety risk for mariners in the vicinity and visitors on land.
It is essential for the safety of all those visiting the Royal Naval Dockyard that extreme caution be exercised while near this area, which will be fenced off until it is repaired.
Good afternoon and thank you for being here today to witness the completion of yet another renovation project. I am joined by the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Honourable Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, the Chairman of the BHC Board MP Chris Famous, JP, MP members of the Board and staff of the Corporation.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed every October to raise awareness about breast cancer, promote early detection, and support research for a cure. National Mammography Day, which falls on the third Friday of October, is essential to this awareness campaign.
The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, shares the following message about the significance of mammography.
Breast cancer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. In Bermuda, it is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women.