Ministry: Reduced Capacity On School Buses

There will be “reduced capacity on school buses” as “guidance for school buses requires that students adopt 3 feet distancing” so “school buses can accommodate between 7 and 17 students, depending on the vehicle.” This is according to a Government notice, which said, “The Ministry of Transport advises the public of reduced capacity on school […]

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Floral Gifts, 189 Vaccinations Given, MPs Visit

Today Premier David Burt, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, and the Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson visited the Mobile Vaccination Centre at National Sports Centre in Devonshire. “Some 156 people showed up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This brings to 627 the number of people who have used the mobile vaccination […]

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Nine Contracts Awarded For Upgrades

Nine contracts have been awarded to date for infrastructure upgrades including the MDL renovation project, the Flatts Bridge handrail project, Elbow Beach access, Artemis building, new plant inspection building at Botanical Gardens, verandah repairs at Camden and more, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 7], the […]

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6pm Live: Dr. Douglas Hosts Mother’s Day Special

Dr. Ty Douglas will be hosting a Pre-Mother’s Day Special at 6pm this evening [May 8], with a number of special guests, including his own mother Lucy Douglas, Carmen Starling, Tracey Richardson and Heather Martin. A spokesperson said, ” Join us on Saturday, May 8th at 6pm bda time for a dynamic pre-Mother’s Day Special […]

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16-Year-Old Male Seriously Injured In Stabbing

The police have confirmed that a 16-year-old was injured in a stabbing in Southampton yesterday, and said his injuries “were described as life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:45 p.m. yesterday, Friday 7th May, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel were dispatched to a reported stabbing incident at in area opposite the Southampton […]

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Restoration Completed At Manor House Tower

The ‘birdcage’ at the Manor House Tower on Harrington Sound Road has been placed back in its original location after being removed due to issues sustained during Hurricane Paulette. A spokesperson said, “Thursday morning saw an iconic Bermuda landmark placed back in its original location. Situated on Harrington Sound Road the ‘birdcage’ itself was compromised […]

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Pilot Boat Damaged After ‘Contact With Reef’

The Government vessel St. David “made contact with a reef” and “sustained damage,” the Government has confirmed A Government spokesperson said, “It has been confirmed by the Ministry that on Thursday, May 6th at 6:48am, while on a training exercise en route to North Rock Beacon, the Government vessel St. David made contact with a […]

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Covid Rules: Group To Launch Legal Challenge

A legal action set to be launched by Dr Courtenay Griffiths QC and Charles Richardson claims that “the Government’s existing and impending Covid-19 regulations have gone a step too far” and “trample on Bermudians’ constitutional rights.” Constitutional Freedom Bermuda lead counsel Dr Courtenay Griffiths said, “The required approach to an issue such as this must be publicly […]

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BTA Releases First Quarter Results For 2021

Bermuda’s tourism industry “experienced a continued decline in visitor arrivals for the first quarter of 2021 as the island entered its second year under the weight of pandemic-induced travel disruption,” according to data released today by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]. The BTA said, Q1 2021 figures revealed total leisure air visitor arrivals fell by […]

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Bermuda Placed On UK Amber List For Travel

The UK Government has issued its ‘red, amber and green list rules for entering England’ and has included Bermuda on their ‘Amber List’. A Government spokesperson said, “The UK Government has today issued its ‘red, amber and green list rules for entering England’ and has included Bermuda and other Caribbean Territories on their ‘Amber List’. […]

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Minister On Department Of Planning Statistics

The Department of Planning statistics “demonstrate that, despite the pandemic, investment and interest in development is taking off,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7], Minister Roban said, “I am pleased to take this opportunity today to inform this Honourable House of the Department of Planning […]

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Mat 12: CURB To Host Virtual Community Forum

Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] will be holding a virtual community forum and panel discussion entitled ‘The 1981 General Strike: Memories of a Fight for Justice’ on Wednesday, May 12th A spokesperson said, “CURB invites the public to join us for our next virtual community forum and panel discussion entitled The 1981 General Strike: […]

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Clarien, HSBC & Butterfield Bank Issue Updates

As Bermuda enters Phase 2 of the re-opening plan, the island’s major banks – Clarien Bank, HSBC Bermuda and Bank of Butterfield – have all issued advisories to provide an update on their operations. Clarien Bank Statement A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda enters Phase 2 of Covid-19 regulations, please be advised of the following operations update, effective […]

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Minister: Foster Families Are Our Unsung Heroes

The month of May is celebrated as Foster Care Month, and Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is thanking everyone who “have opened their homes and have given selflessly of themselves to make a difference in the lives of children. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7] the Minister said, “Bermuda has […]

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Bermuda Public Services Union Salute All Nurses

“With unwavering dedication, Bermuda’s nurses play a vital role in keeping our community healthy,” BPSU General Secretary-designate Kevin Grant said, adding that, “your Union is in awe at the courage, care, and commitment that our nurses show to their patients and colleagues every day.” Mr Grant said, “On behalf of the Bermuda Public Services Union’s […]

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Minister: No Overpayments By Airport Authority

“There have been no overpayments by the Bermuda Airport Authority because the Airport Authority’s officers undertake extensive due diligence prior to advising me when an Minimum Revenue Guarantee payment is due,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7], Minister Scott said, “Much has been said in the media recently about […]

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Attorney-General: Meeting Wellness Objective

“This Government remains steadfast in its commitment to employee wellness and achieving our wellness objectives in the best interest of all public officers,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7] the Attorney General said, “I am pleased this morning to provide this Honourable House with an update on […]

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Government Guarantees $30M Loan For BLDC

“The Government has guaranteed a $30 million loan on behalf of Bermuda Land Development Corporation [BLDC], for the installation of a sewer main, a drinking water main, a reclaimed water main and a spare main in St. George’s,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. “The guarantee will facilitate the revitalization of essential water and waste […]

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Acting US Consul General Appointed To Bermuda

Mr. Tom Edwardsen will assume Acting Consul General responsibilities on May 7, succeeding Mr. Alan Purcell who departed the island this week. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Tom Edwardsen will assume Acting Consul General responsibilities on May 7, succeeding Mr. Alan Purcell who departed the island this week. Mr. Edwardsen will remain in the position until […]

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BF&M To Accept Walk-In Customers Monday

BF&M Limited has announced that it will be accepting walk-in customers starting on Monday [May 10], with strict Covid-19 safety protocols in place. A spokesperson said, “BF&M is opening for walk-in customers on Monday, May 10th, from 8.00am to 5.00pm, with strict safety protocols in place. BF&M continues to encourage customers to reach representatives online […]

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Tobacco Bay Beach To Open On Mother’s Day

Tobacco Bay Beach is set to launch its season opener on Sunday [May 9], representing “the much anticipated return of Bermuda’s beach economy, and the start to a hopefully strong tourism season.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s award winning full service beach, Tobacco Bay, is launching its season opener on Sunday, May 9th with rentals, bar, […]

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Monument Belgium, Intégrale Transaction

Monument Assurance Belgium [MAB] and Intégrale have “reached an agreement under which MAB will acquire the entire portfolio and all the staff of the insurance company Intégrale.” A spokesperson said, “This agreement follows a firm offer from MAB, which was considered by the provisional administrators appointed by the National Bank of Belgium [NBB] to be […]

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Programme Provides GPS Life Safety Devices

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors has launched a pilot programme with the Disability Center of Bermuda [DCOB] and Investing in Care Safety and Security [ICSS] to provide GPS life safety devices at a reduced cost for seniors with Dementia, Alzheimer’s and persons with disabilities. Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert stated, […]

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Investigation Continues Into Fatal Collisions

The police continue to investigate the two separate fatal collisions and are renewing an appeal for specific witnesses and information. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to investigate Tuesday evening’s two separate fatal collisions – as well as the serious injury collision that left two motorcyclists hospitalised – and would like to […]

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Parliament: Order Of Business For Today

The House of Assembly will be in session today [May 7] and statements scheduled to be delivered include an Update on the Department of Planning Statistics as an Indicator of the State of the Construction Industry, Issuance of New Government Guarantees, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Review, Update on Government Reform – Meeting the Wellness Objective, […]

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60 Handcrafted Gifts Donated To BHB Nurses

Sixty Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] nurses will receive a hand-crafted gift bag in memory of Bermudian missionary Freida Nusum who died of Covid-19 in Panama last April and to mark the official start of Nurses’ Month. Ms Nusum and her husband Sheridan were living in Panama as missionaries when the pandemic started last year. Unfortunately, […]

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NBC10 Boston Producer “Trapped In Paradise”

A producer with NBC10 Boston has become “trapped in paradise” after a planned trip to Bermuda turned into an extended stay after testing positive for Covid-19. The NBC10 Boston website said, “So many of us are vaccinated and anxious to get away after a year of pandemic lockdowns. “Travel options outside the U.S. are still […]

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Details Of Mandatory Supervised Quarantine

Effective June 6th, “all non-immunised persons travelling to Bermuda are subject to mandatory supervised quarantine and will be required to bear all costs for the hotel/guest house,” National Security Minister Renee Ming said. Speaking at this evening’s press conference, the Minister said “You must ensure that you have a confirmed [pre-paid] booking at a government-authorized […]

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New Regulations: Stores, Curfew, Gyms & More

The curfew changing to 10pm to 5am, retail stores allowed to re-open at 20% capacity, gyms/salons/barbershops allowed to re-open with certain guidelines in place, and the elimination of the last name system when grocery shopping are among the changes set to take effect on Sunday, May 9th. An extract from Minister Kim Wilson’s statement at […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For May 6 2021

The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 6] include list of proposed planning applications. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On May 6th, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0378/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 06 May 2021 Government Of Bermuda Department […]

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Zoom Meetings For Parents About Saliva Testing

The Department of Education will be holding Zoom Town Hall meetings to “share more information about the Saliva Testing Programme with parents.” A Government spokesperson said, ““Meeting registration details can be obtained from the parent newsletter ‘The Scoop’. The Town Hall Meetings will be hosted by the Commissioner of Education and officials from the Molecular Diagnostic […]

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Mini-Float Challenge For Heritage Month

In celebration of Heritage Month, the Department of Culture and the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation is inviting people to sign up for the “Mini-Float Challenge”. The Bermuda Government posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “It’s Heritage Month, and the Department of Culture and the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation invites individuals, students, families, charities and companies […]

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Save The Date, “Pride: A Deeper Love” Events

The Bermuda Pride organisers will be holding events in celebration of Bermuda Pride 2021 on June 30th, August 28th, and August 29th. The Bermuda Pride organisers posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “Bermuda Pride was founded in 2019 with the aim of creating safe public space for celebrating Bermuda’s LGBTQI+ people. The inaugural […]

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Port Royal To Celebrate, Educate & Donate

In recognition of its 50th anniversary, Port Royal Golf Course is set to restart the Port Royal Developmental Golf Tournaments, which were discontinued due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of Port Royal Golf Course’s 50th anniversary year, the Port Royal Developmental Golf Program is to restart Port Royal Developmental Golf Tournaments […]

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Bermudian Elected Cornell’s Dean Of Faculty

Bermudian Dr Eve De Rosa has been elected as Cornell University’s Dean of Faculty, becoming both the first woman and the first Black person to hold the role at the prestigious university. The Bermudian professor is currently the Dean’s Fellow for Racial and Social Justice for the College of Human Ecology, and she told Bernews, […]

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