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| “In a recent survey of 389 of our members, comprised of persons aged 50 and older, more than 75% of respondents indicated that they are extremely concerned about Bermuda’s budget this year,” Age Concern said. A spokesperson said, “The Government is worthy of praise for the excellent handling of the Covid- 19 pandemic, these are indeed […]
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| Another Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League double-header took place at the PCC Hockey Rink with 19 goals scored between the two matches. Outback 4 – Positive Image Dental 1 In the opener, the Outback defeated Positive Image Dental 4 – 1. Craig MacNeil scored two first period goals for Outback, while Brian White scored a […]
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| BHW said they will be hosting Bermuda Carnival events from Friday, June 17th to Monday, June 20th, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Stretch those limbs! Book your Flights! And tell everyone you know that from June 17th to June 20th, 2022, the BHW Ltd. team is taking you into the heights of Carnival joy as only […]
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| Over the past four days, police have issued 112 tickets for speeding, as well as a number of tickers for other traffic offences. In an online post, the Bermuda Police Service said, “Early morning Operation Vega exercises across the island. Tickets were issued for speeding, un-licensed & uninsured vehicles, driving without due care & attention […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert today issued an invitation to the public to apply for service on the Co-Parenting Mediation Council. Minister Furbert said: “Strengthening our families and providing care and protection for our children is a Government priority and we are looking for members of the public who are prepared to […]
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| The Ministry of Transport said they wish to “clarify any misleading information regarding cruise ship visitors to Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry reminds the public that as of 7 March 2022, children travelling to Bermuda by cruise ship who are 11 years or under will take the vaccination status of their parents or […]
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| Daniel Augustus took to the course for the first round of the Battle at The Bear in the Florida Elite Golf Tour at the Golden Bear Club at Keenes Pointe. Augustus shot an opening round 1-under par 71, his first round consisted of 3 Birdies, 13 Pars, and 2 Bogey’s. Daniel Augustus’ Battle at The […]
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| Bermuda’s Under 14 Boys’ team of Zach McGuire, Tobiah Goodchild and Johnny Bart were back in action for the second time in a Group B match at the ITF World Junior Championships Pre Qualifier in El Salvador. Bermuda took to the court to face off against the Dominican Republic and were defeated 3 – 0. […]
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| The Information Commissioner issued Decision 05/2022 in regards to the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. A spokesperson said, “On 17 February 2022, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 05/2022, Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. The Information Commissioner found that the BPS did not issue an internal review decision to the applicant within the 6-week timeline set out in […]
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| Bermuda will be gaining access to a “high tech Remote Environmental Measuring UnitS autonomous underwater vehicle” which can “obtain a range of oceanographic, hydrographic, environmental and ecological data.” A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP], the Ministry of Home Affairs plans to introduce a comprehensive Marine Spatial Plan and […]
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| Open Mic Bda will be hosting their “The Story Of Us Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow” event on Saturday [Feb 26]. A spokesperson said, “Open Mic Bda has partnered with The Griot Ltd. & Art Official Souls. The Griot is a shared cultural space and retail store for the African diaspora to explore their cultural identity through historical exploration […]
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| STEP Bermuda will be hosting a STEP Talk entitled “Current Observations/Issues Regarding Sharia Compliant Trusts and More” tomorrow [Feb 25] at 9.30am. A spokesperson said, “STEP Bermuda will be hosting a STEP Talk entitled “Current Observations/Issues Regarding Sharia Compliant Trusts and More” tomorrow [25 February] at 9:30am.” STEP Bermuda Chairman Ash Fife said, “STEP Bermuda […]
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| Senators exchanged words after a statement on Teen Dating Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, with Senator Lindsay Simmons saying she was “appalled” by a comment made by Senator Marcus Jones. “I am not saying they deserve the bad abuse, they shouldn’t, we all agree with that,” OBA Senator Marcus Jones said. “But I do believe […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] has partnered with SailGP and the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] to host a series of question and answer sessions on the vendor and service provision opportunities SailGP is looking to fill, with the first session to take place today [Feb 24]. A spokesperson said, “SailGP will launch their Season […]
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| BE Solar is celebrating 12 years in business, with the company “focusing on helping people make sensible investments in high quality, reliable and clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses.” A spokesperson said, “Eighty-six years ago, Bermuda Engineering Company Ltd. was founded by renewable energy pioneer Gordon Hamilton Burland who installed Bermuda’s first wind […]
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| International track & field competition is ‘back on track’, as a Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] team is set to leave the island on Friday to take part in an event in Florida. A spokesperson said, “BNAA is pleased to announce that Bermuda’s international Competition on the track is back! “On Friday, February 25th, a […]
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| Three football matches took place recently, with Wolves and the Devonshire Cougars advancing to the Shield and Friendship semi-finals, while the Somerset Trojan remain in seventh place. Shield Quarter-Final: Wolves 2 – St. David’s 1 At the BAA Field, Wolves took the lead in the first half through a Jason Davis strike. St. David’s got […]
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| 2020 “saw a plunge of 1,951 jobs lost, primarily due to the global pandemic” and the “total number of work permits issued decreased 32% in 2020 coinciding with the pandemic,” a recently released report noted. 2020 was the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, and saw widespread closures and restrictions, including the airport being closed […]
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| Willie Clemons, Reggie Lambe and their Stowmarket Town teammates advanced to the third round of the Turners Hyundai Suffolk Premier Cup following their 3 – 1 win over Ipswich Town. Clemons scored one of the goals for his team, finding the back of the net in the 68th minute to give Stowmarket the 3 – […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association has announced that the match between Ireland Rangers and BAA has been rescheduled for February 26. A spokesperson said, “Due to a shortage of officials; please take note of the following change to the schedule. The First Division match between Ireland and BAA scheduled for Sunday, February 27th has been moved […]
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| Reported sexually transmitted infections [STIs] decreased by 39% in 2020, with the decrease attributed to factors including the “stay-at-home orders and curfews that were in place.” The first curfew was instituted in March 2020, and in April 2020 a State of Emergency was declared and the ‘Shelter In Place’ order was in effect, restricting people from leaving their […]
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| A group of St. George’s business owners “have set their sights on improvements they feel need to be made to town infrastructure before the summer season.” St. George’s Group Statement A spokesperson for the group — that when asked provided a list of 21 businesses they said they represent — said, “A large group of […]
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| Since initially being introduced in 2017, the number of rental minicars in Bermuda has continued to rise, increasing from 40 in 2017 to 195 in 2020. This is according to the Bermuda Digest of Statistics, which noted that there were 40 in 2017, 89 in 2018, 191 in 2019, and 195 in 2020. The Bill […]
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| The Bermuda Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity have renewed their partnership with Essent Reinsurance Ltd. to facilitate a $50,000 scholarship fund A spokesperson said, “Essent Reinsurance Ltd. partners with the Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Bermuda Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi […]
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| The Scout Association of Bermuda will be holding a tag day at Lindo’s Family Foods in Devonshire and Warwick this Saturday [Feb 26], to raise funds for programming, activities and camping trips. “Scouting helps children and young adults reach their full potential and encourages them to make a positive impact in communities,” said Geoffrey Rothwell, […]
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| People who may be interested in serving on the Human Rights Tribunal are invited to apply, and the deadline for submissions is Wednesday, March 2nd. A spokesperson said, “The Selection and Appointment Committee [SAC] for Human Rights is looking to empanel the Human Rights Tribunal to adjudicate discrimination complaints referred to them by the Executive […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 23] include acting appointments & notice of intended marriages. Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Public Works Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0260/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 23 February 2022 Lt. Col. Edward Lamb, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of […]
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| The OBA supports the creation of a gender affairs office, Victoria Cunningham said, adding that the the OBA “recently tabled an Opposition Bill in the House of Assembly designed to strengthen Bermuda’s human rights laws and promote equality.” Ms. Cunningham said, “Last week, Minister Tinee Furbert spoke about the proposed creation of a gender affairs office that […]
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| The 2021 Bermuda Fiscal Responsibility Panel Report has been released, with the report designed to “review, monitor, assess and publicly report on the fiscal progress of the Bermuda Government.” The report said, “Over the medium term, the Government needs to boost revenues to reduce debt from its very elevated post-pandemic levels and to manage the […]
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| Earlier today [Feb 23] the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets formally announced the members of the National Youth Policy Working Group. A Government spokesperson said, The public will recall that the National Youth Policy, a 2020 Throne Speech pledge, was launched last year, and it aims to provide a unified approach […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 23] with the list indicating that there are eleven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 11 runs cancelled this morning, 30 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Raishun Burch competed in the National Show in Aachen, Germany, with the Bermudian equestrian taking part in two classes on the day. Burch and Neon Spotlight Z competing in the 1.30m Springprüfung Kl.M* Class where they finished third clocking a clear round time of 60.83. During the 1.20m Springprüfung Kl.L Class, Burch and Bellakilly R finished […]
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| Bermuda’s Under 14 Boys’ team of Zach McGuire, Tobiah Goodchild, and Johnny Bart lost to Trinidad and Tobago 3 – 0 in their opening Group B match at the ITF World Junior Championships Pre Qualifier in El Salvador. Bart was first on the court in the number two singles spot and he went down in […]
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| “I am a true believer that as Bermudians, we can make it,” newly appointed Senator Rev. Dr. EmilyGail Dill said today [Feb 23] in the Senate. She was appointed to the Senate on February 16th, and when speaking today she indicated that she would not say very much, she hoped it would not be counted as […]
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| The Bermuda cycling team of Conor White, Liam Flannery, Zander Miller, Nicolas Narraway, and Dominque Mayho continued racing the XLIII Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional in the Dominican Republic The second day consisted of the return Barahona-Santo Domingo, passing through Azua, Baní, and San Cristobal, with a distance of 179 kilometers. Once again White finished as the top Bermuda […]
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| The ‘As I Am’ teen yoga program will start in March, with the free programme being offered for 14 to 17 year olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Bermuda Society of Arts in City Hall. The event poster says, “Your instructor Tiffany Paynter has been practicing yoga for 11 years and is certified to […]
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| Noting they have received “a number of reports regarding motorcyclists doing wheelies in traffic” and other locations, the police have reminded people that “doing wheelies in traffic or in a public place constitutes dangerous driving.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS] has been receiving a number of reports regarding motorcyclists doing wheelies […]
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| Saltus Grammar School has recently expanded its course offerings for Middle and Senior School students, becoming a member of the internationally recognised Global Online Academy [GOA]. A spokesperson said, “Global Online Academy is an international consortium of leading independent schools that unites behind a common mission: to reimagine learning to empower students and educators to […]
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| Noting their continued expansion of services, Tomorrow’s Voices said they have ”outgrown their current space and the Centre is in need of a new home.” A spokesperson said, “Tomorrow’s Voices has seen incredibly positive growth over its 15-year history and last year marked a milestone in which the charity that supports individuals with Autism and other developmental […]
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| The Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families and the Community [IAC] celebrated 14 graduates from the 2021 Introduction to Nonprofit Management Certificate programme. “The intensive training programme ran for 11 months involving weekly online learning and monthly live learning lab sessions. Graduates earned two accredited nonprofit management certificates: the Essentials of Nonprofit Strategy Certificate from […]
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| The Ministry of Health is advising the public of a false email message titled “PCR Test Result: Positive.” The Bermuda Government tweeted the graphic below, saying: “The Ministry of Health advises the public of a false email message titled “PCR TEST RESULT: POSITIVE.” “Any official email for anyone who has tested positive will contain the […]
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| BELCO said they are ”celebrating Black History Month by recognisin, a Bermudian who helped build the Company into the world-class utility it is today.” A spokesperson said, “Nolan began his career at BELCO in 1966 and spent 30 years in the electrical engineering section, specialising in Transmission & Distribution [T&D] system analysis and Metering and Protection. He was […]
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| “We are pontificating and trying to understand why the Minister of Finance left” and we should be focusing on what we all “do to make Bermuda a better place,” MP Wayne Caines said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Wayne Caine said ”I know the Minister of Finance, and what is irrefutable is that […]
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| “I just can’t shake the feeling that this week the wrong man resigned,” MP Scott Pearman said on Friday. as he spoke on a number of topics, including ‘principled leadership.’ Speaking in the House of Assembly, Scott Pearman said, “This has been a very bad week for Bermuda and please notice that I don’t say […]
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| “I have a lot of respect for Curtis Dickinson,” MP Zane DeSilva said in the House of Assembly, adding that they will deliver the budget, which the former Minister “had a big hand in producing.” “Budgets are started working on in October/November the previous year. Everyone knows….that sits in this Honourable House, and if they don’t […]
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| Bermuda claimed a 6-0 victory over the Cayman Islands last night [Feb 22] in their Concacaf W Qualifier match in Florida, and a look at the game statistics show that Bermuda had 12 shots on goal to Cayman’s zero and Bermuda had 49% possession as compared to Cayman at 51%. Of the 12 shots Nia […]
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| The PLP inviting members and friends to its Founders Day and Drum Major Awards Luncheon which will be held this Sunday [Feb 27]. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party invites members and friends to its Founders Day and Drum Major Awards Luncheon. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, February 27th at 2pm […]
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| The final 20-player rosters for all of the teams — including Bermuda — competing in the 2022 Concacaf s Women’s Under 20 Championship [CWU20C] have been submitted ahead of the start of the tournament on Friday, February 25th, 2022. Concacaf said, “The rosters have been selected and submitted by each Member Association and are published as […]
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| Bermudians who travel through the Boston may see a familiar face as Glenn Jones – who recently made his on-air debut as an anchor and reporter for NBC 10 news – has been featured on billboards in Boston. The talented journalist was hired by NBC10 Boston late last year, and when making the announcement, President and General […]
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| Marriages in 2020 were “the lowest on record as a result of a 36% decrease,” with a report explaining that the pandemic related restrictions “are a factor for this sharp decline.” “The 248 marriages registered was the lowest on record as a result of a 36% decrease this past year. Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, such as limited […]
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