Mini Biz-Camp

The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative (YEI) in conjunction with the Economic Development Department will offer a Mini-BizCamp from February 14 – 19, 2022.

The camp will be a combination of in-person workshops and on-line video lectures.

This blended learning model will feature the award winning NFTE Curriculum modified for the YEI’s BizCamp format along with informative, interactive activities.

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Announcement of Overseas Assistant Justice

Her Excellency the Governor has agreed to appoint Mr Hugh Southey QC, a Deputy High Court Judge in England and Acting Justice of the Grand Court of Cayman, to act as an Assistant Justice of the Supreme Court of Bermuda.

The Governor has been advised by Chief Justice Narinder Hargun that he intends to assign the Judicial Review application concerning the Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda to Assistant Justice Southey QC.

 

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Focus on the Road

The BRSC wants to remind the motoring public of the need to give their full focus while driving or riding. Distracted driving is as dangerous as speeding or driving while intoxicated, because in a moment anything can happen, and the driver is not able to react sufficiently. 

While driving, all drivers must drive at the appropriate distance behind the vehicle in front of them to have adequate time to react, this time is called the Reaction Time.

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Virtual Town Hall

As a follow up from Friday’s House of Assembly announcements, Premier David Burt will host a virtual Town Hall meeting tomorrow (Feb. 8), to further discuss the changes to the Public Health Emergency regulations.

The Premier will be joined by the Minister of Health, Kim Wilson and the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets.

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COVID-19 Update 7 February 2022

“Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5142 test results, and 137 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.7%.

These results are from testing done on:

§  Wednesday:  38 positive out of 1221 results (3.1% positivity)

§  Thursday: 45 positive out of 1425 results (3.2% positivity)

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Minister Ming Response to Stabbing Incident

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, after visiting the scene of the stabbing incident on Parson’s Road yesterday morning, said, “I am shocked and outraged at what is the second violent attack on a person to take place this week.

“While I am glad that this stabbing incident has not resulted in an unspeakable tragedy, I want to convey to the young man and his family, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

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A Bill entitled the “Matrimonial Causes (Faultless Divorce) Amendment Act 2022”

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to lay before this Honourable House the Bill entitled “Matrimonial Causes (Faultless Divorce) Amendment Act 2022”. This Bill amends the Matrimonial Causes Act 1974, to reform the current legal process for obtaining a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation; and for related matters.

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Gang Violence Update

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to provide an update to this honourable house on the issue of gangs in Bermuda.

Mr. Speaker, you will recall that I provided a statement to this Honourable House some three months ago where I addressed a number of matters relating to gangs in Bermuda including the root causes, our existing gang violence reduction programmes, proposed programmes and our multi Ministry approach. At that time, I did not speak to gang numbers or enforcement but will do so today as well as provide an update on the Gang Violence Reduction Team’s programs.

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Bermuda Government’s Position on Mandatory Vaccinations and Layoff Practices

Good day to all members of the media and the listening public. 

Today I would like to address a number of concerns reported to the Ministry of Labour from employees and members of the public about mandatory vaccinations within the workplace and the perceived treatment of Bermudian employees as it pertains to layoffs.

Employees, and their representatives, from various industries, have voiced concern that many employers are laying off Bermudian employees at a rate disproportionate to that of Work Permit holders. 

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Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP) Releases Report on the State of Bermuda’s Marine Waters

The Government of Bermuda, as part of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP), is releasing a public report titled, “The State of Bermuda’s Marine Waters: A Snapshot of Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) from the Coastline to 200nm.” This comprehensive report, developed in cooperation with the island’s leading scientists, industry experts, and resource managers, will help identify priorities for Bermuda’s future development

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Bermuda’s Involvement in Blue Shield

As a small island nation, having the resources to manage and enforce our protections has always been a challenge. However, the public will recall the announcement last November that Bermuda became the first Overseas Territory to join Blue Shield, soon bringing this to an end. 

During their visit this week, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting the UK Blue Shield Team consisting of Mrs Kylie Bamford from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Mrs Joanna Stockill and Mr Andrew Deary, both from the Marine Management Organisation.

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