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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 12] include registration of psychological practitioners, acquisition of property by a non-Bermudian, boards appointments, and contracts valued $50,000 or more. Professional Registration, Psychologist: Kelly Savery Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Registration Of Psychological Practitioners Notice ID: GN0030/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication […]
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| Meredith Andrews and Nikita Robinson – who were both recognized in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List – are joining Bernews this afternoon [Jan 12] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Meredith Andrews The statement previously released announcing the Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour said, “Bermudian artist and photographer […]
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| The new Bermuda cricket team uniform should feature a photo of the famous catch by Dwayne ‘Sluggo’ Leverock, the International Cricket Council [ICC] has jokingly suggested. In response to a tweet from the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] seeking input about their new kit, the official Twitter account of the International Cricket Council — the global […]
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| The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the plans for Education Reform, Virtual School Open Houses, and school registration. Minister Rabain stated, “The Government is undertaking Education Reform, however, there will be no closure of any schools for September 2021 and preschool, primary, middle and senior school registration is scheduled for later […]
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| [Column written by Bermuda’s Privacy Commissioner Alexander White] In this series, we discuss privacy topics that relate to common technology services, and privacy-enhancing options. It’s probably safe to describe WhatsApp use in Bermuda as “fairly popular.” One of the first questions I was asked when relocating was, “Do you have WhatsApp?” Many conversation end with, “WhatsApp me!” […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Jan 13] and Bills listed on the Order Paper include the Health Insurance [Miscellaneous] Amendment Act 2020, Consideration of the draft Regulations entitled the “Submarine Communications Cables [Regulatory Authority Fees] Regulations 2020”, Consideration of the draft Regulations entitled the “Electronic Communications [Regulatory Authority Fees] Amendment […]
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| We “understand the need to get the children to school” however it is “not financially viable” to offer the service for the cost Government is willing to pay, the Bermuda Minibus Association [BMA] said today. The BMA said the average school run takes two hours due to the numerous stops and Covid-19 guidelines, and they […]
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| Bermuda has now surpassed a total of 150,000 tests, with 150,982 tests for Covid-19 since last year, with 150,326 negative and 656 positive results, with the island ranking fifth in the world for testing per capita. According to Worldometers, which charts statistics from over 200 jurisdictions, the island ranks fifth in the world for testing […]
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| Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] will be offering a 2-day Restorative Practices training on January 22 [Friday] and January 23 [Saturday]. A spokesperson said, “CURB invites registrations for its next Restorative Practices training on Friday and Saturday, the 22nd and 23rd of January. After successfully holding our first virtual training in December 2020, we […]
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| “Some people in our community, when contacted by a contact tracer, are not cooperating,” the Government said, with the officials urging people to please fully cooperate with the contact tracers, noting that they will “protect your privacy.” The Bermuda Government tweeted the graphics below, saying: “Our contact tracers are working tirelessly to protect Bermuda from the […]
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| In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Coralisle Group has donated more than $100,000 to non-profit organizations throughout their jurisdictions in 2020. A spokesperson said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has upset ways of life around the world, creating challenges scarcely imaginable one year ago. “Social distancing, face masking, lockdowns and quarantines are new realities that people […]
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| The first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were administered yesterday [Jan 11], and Minister of Health Kim Wilson apologized for the delays experienced with people trying to call the vaccine registration number, and noted that the Government now has an online form people can fill out. The Government posted the graphic below, saying, “The first doses […]
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| Despite “extensive negotiations” with the Bermuda Minibus Association [BMA] an agreement was not reached to arrange transportation for students, so the DPT will “will be prioritizing school runs to ensure our children can safely and reliably arrive at school and back home.” This was from Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott who was speaking at a […]
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| The OBA “congratulate the government for how they have managed the pandemic” however what they “cannot thank the government for is their unjustifiable spending during the pandemic that has nothing to do with expenses related to the COVID-19.” This was from Cole Simons — the Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Finance Minister — with […]
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| Saltus Grammar School recently awarded 15 of its employees, who collectively celebrated 240 years of service, with Long Service Awards. The employees include Joy Oatley [30 years], Mario Foote [30 years], Alexander White [25 years], Mary Hopkins [25 years], Alisa Sadeh [15 years], Paul Wright [15 years], Patra Phillips [10 years], Darrin Lewis [10 years], Jeanne […]
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| The first Covid-19 vaccinations in Bermuda started yesterday [Jan 11], with seniors, hospital staff and Premier David Burt, Opposition Leader Cole Simons, Minister of Health Kim Wilson, and Dr. Carika Weldon among the first people to get the vaccine. This follows after the first shipment of 9,750 doses arrived on the Island on Friday, with […]
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| The Department of Workforce Development will be accepting applications for the Summer Employment Program starting this Friday. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “The Department of Workforce Development will be accepting applications for the Summer Employment Program from Friday, January 15, 2021 to February 15, 2021. All Bermudian college and university students are […]
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| First Covid-19 vaccinations in Bermuda take place, officials get Covid-19 vaccinations, you can register online for Covid vaccine, BHB start Covid-19 vaccinations, model Aliana King featured in Redken ad campaign, goalkeeper Dale Eve featured in Spennymoor magazine, CahowCam pair return and lay egg, and 14-week Insurance Course at Bermuda College are some of the stories in this morning’s [Jan 12] Bernews […]
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| Spennymoor Town FC recently highlighted Dale Eve, featuring him on the cover of their team’s magazine, along with a multiple-page story featuring an in-depth interview with the talented Bermudian goalkeeper. TheSpennymoor Town FC website said, “The journey to The Pure Stadium at that moment has been a long one for Moors’ number one. A one […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Senator Robin Tucker] The Senate reconvenes on Wednesday for the first time after the Christmas and New Year festivities to debate several pieces of legislation that if passed, will become law. Among the changes is the redistribution of funds from charity to the union. Presently, workers that do not wish […]
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| Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] will be holding a series of events – a free Racial Healing webinar, a 2-day restorative practices training, and TRCC sessions – this month. The free 30-minute webinar entitled “Racial Healing Through Repartion: Bermuda’s Way Forward” will be held on Tuesday [Jan 19] in recognition of the National Day […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of December 2020, the Bank repurchased for cancellation 26,500 Common Shares at an average price of $ 31.80 per share. Related Stories Job Redundancies At Butterfield Group Butterfield To Reopen On Tuesday Afternoon Butterfield […]
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| CFA Society Bermuda will again be offering their “Building Financial Literacy” as part of the PACE program at the Bermuda College, with classes to begin on Wednesday [Jan 20]. A spokesperson said, “CFA Society Bermuda’s popular series “Building Financial Literacy” will again be offered this semester as part of the PACE program at the Bermuda […]
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| January 11 saw 143,874 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $572,082.30 BD. 143,874 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing down 3.7% at $3.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,181.60, down 0.10% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] started offering Covid-19 vaccinations to its staff and long term patients today [Jan 11] and said that “by the end of the clinic’s first day well over 100 hospital workers will have been vaccinated.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board started offering COVID-19 vaccinations to its staff and long term […]
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| There were 1427 test results received and four were positive for COVID-19 — two imported and two local transmission with known contact — so Bermuda has recorded 656 total confirmed cases to date, with 90 cases currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1427 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the […]
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| The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] today [Jan 11] released results for the year ending December 31, 2020, A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [the Exchange or BSX] today released results for the year ending 31 December 2020, continuing its ongoing history of both product and technological innovation.” BSX President and Chief Executive Officer Greg […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 11] include contracts valued $50,000 or more and cancellation of registration. PATI Auditor General Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More Notice ID: GN0025/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Auditor General Publication Date: 11 January 2021 Bermuda Public Access To Information […]
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| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| Tuesday, January 12 is expected to be a bright day, with thickening cloud and a chance of showers overnight, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise […]
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| With an aim to lead by example, Premier David Burt, Opposition Leader Cole Simons, Minister of Health Kim Wilson, and Dr Carika Weldon received Covid-19 vaccinations today [Jan 11] at the recently opened Vaccination Centre at the Police Club in Prospect. iframe src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/OVs7_FcaqzU” height=”329″ width=”98%” allowfullscreen=”” frameborder=”0″> This follows after the first shipment of 9,750 doses […]
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| Aliana King has been featured by yet another major international brand, with a recent Redken ad campaign showcasing the Bermudian model. Ms. King is building a rather impressive modeling portfolio, having previously appeared in a number of campaigns for well known international brands and style magazines including L’Oréal, Aveda, Garnier, Maybelline, Allure, Elle Magazine, Vogue Arabia and […]
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| The Government “apologized for the delays being experienced as persons try to get through to the vaccine registration number” and provided an email address that people can use. This follows after people experienced issues trying to get through via the phone hotline, with some noting they only managed to get through to a voice mail […]
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| While vaccines are being administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 90 million, with over 1,936,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “The PM has said “now […]
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| The first Covid-19 vaccinations are underway in Bermuda, and you can tune in and watch live below. This follows after the first shipment of 9,750 doses arrived on the island on Friday, with the Ministry starting to administer the vaccine today [Jan 11], with priority given to healthcare workers, essential workers and seniors in rest […]
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| Digicel Business is today [Jan 11] launching the Digicel Business Hub, providing companies with an “all-in-one IT package.” A spokesperson said, “With a goal of giving small and medium-sized enterprises quick and easy access to everything they need from a technology and connectivity standpoint, Digicel Business is today launching the Digicel Business Hub. Providing companies […]
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| The island is set to welcome a new resident soon, as a Cahow on Nonsuch Island laid an egg, with the pair of birds managing to coordinate their return for the occasion despite being apart at sea for two months. Jean-Pierre Rouja, Nonsuch Expeditions Founder and Team Leader said, “As our followers from around the […]
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| International business will take on increased importance to the local economy as the Island, like the rest of the world, grapples with the economic fall-out of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to Bermuda College Senior Economics Lecturer, Craig Simmons. “Now, more than ever, Bermuda’s economy is relying on international business, and re/insurance, in particular, to keep […]
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| The overall results of the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge have been released, with Bermuda’s equestrians ranking well among their peers, claiming first place in three jumping categories. A spokesperson said, “The FEI Jumping World Challenge is indeed a major highlight on the Bermuda equestrian calendar. The event provides a wonderful opportunity for local riders to […]
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| 20 year old Tariq Simons and 16 year old Daniel Phillips battled in an entertaining Manders Tennis Management Singles Championships Final at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts In the A Division Final, Simons was able to come from behind to defeat Phillips. Phillips won the first set 7-6, but Simons leveled the match at 1 – […]
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| The police have confirmed that a 35-year-old man has died following a collision early this morning [Jan 11] in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 1:00 a.m. today, Monday 11th January, 2021, police responded to a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, just west of Terceira’s service station on the […]
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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Gayneté Jones, the Bermudian entrepreneur, best-selling author and podcaster recently seen in Forbes, is about to shake her industry yet again with her latest venture Best, Periodt. Best Periodt menstrual cups will be the first fem healthcare product made by a Bermudian to hit island shelves and are available starting […]
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| The London Office issued an advisory that all international arrivals to England, including those travelling from Bermuda, will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken up to 72 hours prior to departure from early next week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government, London Office is issuing the following travel advisory. “Travel Advisory: […]
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| There will be two vaccination events on Monday [Jan 11] with the first at 10am, while the second will take place at 1pm, with Premier David Burt, Minister of Health Kim Wilson, and Dr. Carika Weldon set to get the Covid-19 vaccination. A Ministry of Health spokesperson said, “There will be two vaccination events taking place […]
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| Monday, January 11 is expected to be mostly cloudy, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will be at 5:33pm. […]
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| “All public schools will reopen for in-class learning on Wednesday, 13th January 2021,” the Government confirmed today, adding that “the decision was made by the Education Emergency Measures Committee [EEMC[ at a meeting held yesterday.” “Bermuda Public school buildings are operational and prepared for the return of staff and students. Remote learning will stop and […]
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| The Health Ministry has set up a hotline to answer questions about getting the Covid-19 vaccine, and they are “inviting people who are aged 65 years and older to register their interest in taking the vaccine by calling the hotline.” This follows after the first shipment of 9,750 doses arrived on the island on Friday, […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Kane Crichlow, Kole Hall, and Keziah Martin were in action in England, while matches scheduled to be played by Dale Eve and Milan Butterfield’s teams were called off due to weather conditions. Kane Crichlow Scott McTominay’s fourth-minute header was enough to give Manchester United a victory in their FA Cup third-round […]
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| 20-year-old Tariq Simons and 16-year-old Daniel Phillips will battle in the Manders Tennis Management Singles Championships Final at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. The day did not start well, with the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a Severe Weather Watch with a Thunderstorm Advisory and Gale Warning, which delayed matches up to three hours. Once the […]
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| Scott Barnes raced to victory during the Winter Series in South Florida, winning the Mas Shifter Class Final The fourth edition of the organization’s Winter Series in South Florida saw Barnes take to the track in the Mas Shifter by PSL Karting Class, clocking a winning 22 lap time of 17:37.656. Following the race, Barnes said, “I’ve […]
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