Video: Bermuda Wetlands Virtual Photo Gallery

Today is World Wetlands Day, and the latest in Bernews series of Virtual Art and Photo Galleries features a collection of images showcasing the beauty of Bermuda’s wetlands. From picturesque ponds to photos capturing glimpses of wildlife enjoying their natural habitat, this virtual gallery contains a look at the island’s wetland ecosystem, with seven areas in […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Feb 1 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 1] include contracts valued at over $50,000 and acting appointments. PATI Department Of Statistics Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0129/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Statistics Publication date: 01 February 2023 Bermuda Public Access To Information [Contracts Valued $50,000 […]
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‘Pirates Of Bermuda’ Fundraiser On March 18

Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] has announced the ‘Pirates of Bermuda Walk the Plank’ fundraiser is set to go ahead on March 18, 2023, off Albuoy’s Point aboard Spirit of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The annual event raises funds for the Foundation’s experiential education and life-skills programmes for Bermuda’s public middle school students. Local ‘hostages’ have […]
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AA To Suspend Miami Flight This Summer

American Airlines will suspend the Miami to Bermuda flight this summer, the Government has confirmed. Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said, “We are disappointed to learn that American Airlines will suspend the service from Bermuda to Miami through this summer. We’ve held meetings with American Airlines to find alternative solutions; however, they have indicated that […]
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New Head Of School Starts At Somersfield

Somersfield Academy welcomed their new head of school, Riki Teteina, who will start his tenure with the school effective today [Feb 1]. A spokesperson said, “An experienced school leader, Mr. Teteina succeeds Mrs. Janice Outerbridge and will assume responsibilities effective today. “Mr. Teteina possesses a thorough knowledge and broad perspective of educational developments, particularly about […]
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Three Permanent Secretary Roles Announced

Jasmin Smith, Gina Hurst-Maybury, and Shivon Washington-Jones have been confirmed as Permanent Secretaries. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, provided an update regarding three Permanent Secretary posts. “As of today, February 1, 2023, the following individuals have been confirmed in the posts: Jasmin Smith – Permanent Secretary, […]
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SiriusPoint Appoints Sigle As Head Of Claims

SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Trecia Sigle as Global Head of Claims, effective February 6, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Ms Sigle will be responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the claims function across SiriusPoint’s diverse global underwriting portfolio. This encompasses policy and governance, claims handling, and best […]
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Funding Available For Tourism Entrepreneurs

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] invites local entrepreneurs to apply for the Experience Investment Programme. A spokesperson said, “The programme will allow interested businesspersons to submit their application between February 1, 2023, and February 28, 2023. “Launched in 2016, the tourism experience investment programme is a vehicle for tourism entrepreneurs who need assistance getting their […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 31 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 31] include acting appointments, trademark applications, PATI contracts, notification of planning applications registered, public notification and notice of intended marriages. Director Department Of Parks Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0127/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Parks Publication date: 31 January 2023 Government Notice No. Acting […]
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Consultation On Expanding Working Population

Following the release of the ‘Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population in Bermuda’ position paper, the public is invited to contribute their feedback, as the Government plans to create a “Strategic Policy Paper on Expanding the Working Population of Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall the September 2022 release of the position […]
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BMDA On Medical Misinformation Circulating

The Bermuda Medical Doctors’ Association [BMDA] said they wish to ”address a video which has circulated recently, regarding a commonly used medication” noting that “this video is concerning, and the information is unfortunately, inaccurate.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Doctors’ Association [BMDA] wishes to address a video which has circulated recently, regarding a commonly used medication. […]
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Waterfront Fails To ‘Capitalise On Opportunities’

The “Waterfront area of the City is a site of immeasurable potential which currently accommodates a series of uses which drastically fail to capitalise upon the opportunities that the area presents,” the Government’s recently released City of Hamilton Plan 2023 Consultative Draft said. The document stated, “Whilst it is recognised that the Container Port in particular, and […]
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BNAA Salutes Dage Minors Achievements

Following his record setting showing, the Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] said that Dage Minors is “the embodiment of discipline, perseverance, and determination and the BNAA salutes his achievements.” A BNAA spokesperson said, “On Friday, January 27th, at the Boston University Terrier Classic, Dage Minors broke his national mile record of 4:02.10 by delivering a […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 30 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 30] include public notification and PATI notices. PATI Board Of Education Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0119/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 30 January 2023 Government Of Bermuda Ministry Of Education PATI Information Statement Name of Public Authority: Board of Education […]
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40-Year-Old Man Dies Following Collision

A 40-year-old man has died following a collision in Southampton, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 40-year-old male has succumbed to injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle road traffic collision, which occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday 29th January 2023. “Initial reports indicated the collision involved […]
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Video: Bermudian English Panel Discussion

Bermudian English was recently highlighted in a webinar by the Oxford English Dictionary’s YouTube channel, with the panelists commenting on the uniqueness of the Bermudian vocabulary. The video’s description says, “In 2021, the Oxford English Dictionary was updated to include a set of Bermudian English entries, to which Dr Rosemary Hall’s description of this variety […]
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