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| Monday, December 14 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7:12am and sunset will be at 5:15pm. High […]
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| A new model at the Legal Aid Office involves many legal services being delivered by in-house staff which “costs less than awarding assistance via billable hours from Counsel in private practice,” which has resulted a cost savings; dropping from $2.66 million in the 2012/13 financial year to $1.11 million in 2019/20. This was from Attorney-General & Minister […]
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| “The Bermuda Government will make payments to impacted individuals no later than Thursday, 17 December, if their applications are submitted and complete by Monday, 14 December,” the Government said today. This is in relation to the unemployment benefits, with the Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson recently authorising “unemployment benefit payments to individuals whose ability to […]
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Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to introduce to the Legislature the Report of the Treatment of Offenders Board for 2018 – 2019. This report is in accordance with Section 8 (1) of the Treatment of Offenders Board Act 1979 and Rule 170 of the Correctional Rules 1980 as per 1989 Revision.
The Treatment of Offenders Board is governed by the Prison Rules 1980, The Prison Act 1979, The Prison Amendment 2013 and the Treatment of Offenders Act 1979.
| Noting a “disturbing video circulating,” the police confirmed the “firearm seen in this video along with multiple rounds of ammunition have been seized” and the “injured male is now under arrest and warded at KEMH” and a second male was also arrested, with the incident stemming from a “home invasion involving a firearm in the […]
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| [Updating] With Covid-19 cases escalating and frequent developments, such as the suspension of bus service, a curfew, closure of all indoor bars/clubs and much more, we are returning to the live updating format to ensure we provide timely updates and a quick summary of the latest developments always accessible. We will still post articles as […]
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| On Monday [Dec 14], the Bermuda Hospitals Board will be lighting the outside of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital green as part of the initiative to raise awareness on the “importance of good mental health.” A spokesperson said, “Green is synonymous with Christmas, but it’s also the colour chosen internationally to denote mental health. This […]
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| Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the Azelhof CSI Lier International Horse Jumping event in The Netherlands. On her second day of competition, Terceira competed in one class on two horses. Competing in the 1.35m CSI2* Table A in 2 Phases, both Against the Clock class, Terceira and Iluna DI Cantero finished 41st, […]
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| Bermuda’s children’s team captured first place and the adult team placed second in the recently concluded 2020 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s [CEA] Regional Dressage Challenge. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Equestrian Federation is pleased to advise that the 2020 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s [CEA] Regional Dressage Challenge came to a successful conclusion for Bermuda with the Children’s […]
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| The MarketPlace has provided information about shopping hours for its various locations during the holiday season, including closures on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. The updated holiday hours will see The MarketPlace locations open during regular hours from December 14 to December 19, from 9.00am to 7.00pm on Sunday, December 13 and […]
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| 777 Re Ltd has announced the completion of two reinsurance transactions with US based insurance companies. A spokesperson said, “777 Re Ltd, a Bermuda-based reinsurance company, has announced the completion of two reinsurance transactions with US based insurance companies. “Under the agreements, the direct writers will continue to service and administer the policies. The transactions […]
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| While this week has seen a rise in Covid cases and other not so welcome news, there is still plenty of good news to celebrate, including 16-year-old footballer Ajani Burchall making his debut in the English Championship professional league, Jahan Cedenio being named as one of the winners of the 2020 Professional Liability Underwriting Society […]
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| AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, announced the retirement of Christopher V. Greetham and Wilhelm Zeller, two longtime members of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2020. “We are grateful for the tremendous leadership and invaluable counsel that Chris and Willie provided to AXIS, particularly in helping the Company navigate through a period of significant […]
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| Local martial artists competed in the Texas Amateur Organization of Karate Finals online, with several claiming division titles. Seiji Wallington-Ingham won the 8-11 Mixed Krazy Athletic Division representing the Bermuda Karate Institute, Dominique Brown won the 12–17 Mixed Krazy Athetic Division representing Zenji Ryu Karate School. Callahj Simons representing Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda won the […]
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| Bermudian footballer Milan Butterfield has joined Guiseley AFC on loan from Chesterfield. A statement from the club said, “We are delighted to announce the signing of Milan Butterfield on loan from Chesterfield in time for today’s clash with Southport at Nethermoor. Graphic via Guiseley AFC website: “Milan arrives on a one month loan deal from […]
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| 16-year-old Bermudian Ajani Burchall made his debut today in the English Championship league, becoming Bournemouth’s third youngest ever player. The match took place today with Bournemouth matching up against Huddersfield Town, winning 5-0, and late in the match they brought the talented Bermudian teenager on for his professional debut. During the television broadcast, the commentator […]
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| Sunday, December 13 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with sunshine turning hazy at times, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise […]
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Mr. Speaker, I rise to update this Honourable House on the work of the Legal Aid Office and lay a copy of the document entitled ‘Annual Report Legal Aid Office, Fiscal period 2013 – 2019’ as submitted to the Minister by the Legal Aid Committee, in compliance with section 18 of the Legal Aid Act 1980 (“the Act”). As the document’s title denotes, it covers the 7-year period between 1st of April 2013 and the 31st of March 2020. This brings the Committee’s statutory reporting obligations up-to-date.
| The island’s marine Exclusive Economic Zone offers “great potential for renewable energy development,” Minister Walter Roban said, adding that the “most feasible of these technologies is offshore wind” and the “next most feasible technology is floating solar.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, “In June 2019 the Government […]
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| The average age of all active cases is 35 and “more than half of the new infections reported over the last six days are residents under the age of 30,” the Premier and Minister said. This comes as the island is experiencing a continued increase in new Covid-19 cases, with 391 total to date and a […]
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| The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] and Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] held a meeting with the Minister of Labour and said that “discussions were fruitful and have resulted in an agreement that talks will continue between the parties to ensure that a mutually agreeable solution is found.” A joint statement from the two Unions said, […]
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| The Department of Financial Assistance “categories from highest participants to lowest is pensioners, disabled, earnings low and abled-bodied unemployed” and “the highest expenditures are rent, nursing homes, food and insurance. ” This was from Minister of Labour Jason Hayward as he provided the 2018 – 2020 Annual Report of the Department of Financial Assistance in the […]
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| Jillian Terceira began competing in the Azelhof CSI Lier International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On her first day of competition, the Bermudian equestrian competed in one class on two horses. During the 1.35m CSI2* Table A Against the Clock Class, Terceira, and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 30th after recording a clear round […]
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| “No person shall be away from his home or accommodation during the hours of 11pm to 5am, except for a medical or other emergency,” state the regulations posted online, which have an operative date of today [Dec 12]. The new regulations were previously announced by Premier David Burt the House of Assembly on Friday, with […]
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| Bermuda’s care homes have moved back to Phase 1 visiting regulations — which “requires visitors to remain outside [unless deemed essential] and to have their visit with the resident through a window or glass door” — due to the increase in Covid-19 cases on the island. This was announced by Minister of Health Kim Wilson […]
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| The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] has imposed a $450,000 fine on Mark E. Watson III for his role in Bermuda-based insurer Argo Group International’s “failure to disclose” over $5.3 million in “additional perquisites and personal benefits” while he was the company’s CEO. The document states, “Respondent Mark E. Watson III was the Chief […]
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| Resolution Re has donated $10,000 to the Lady Cubbit Compassionate Association [LCCA] to provide additional funding to their General Assistance Program. The funds will be used to provide food vouchers during this Christmas period. Veronica Harvey, Executive Director at LLC said “Covid-19 has depressed all of us! We are experiencing unparalleled requests from families who […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited reported their latest financial results, saying that “despite the far-reaching consequences of Covid-19,” they are “delighted to be able to report that the year ended September 30, 2020 was an excellent year for Somers. ” The filing stated: Somers Limited [Somers], a financial services […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] confirmed that the “guidelines for designated support people attending births and visiting mothers in Maternity are not currently changing.” A spokesperson said, “However, in order to minimize the number of people from the community in the maternity department, BHB is returning to the guidance earlier this year relating to doulas not attending […]
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| Governor John Rankin recently released a farewell speech as he makes way for the appointment of Rene Lalgie, saying he has been “privileged to serve as Governor of this beautiful island.” The appointment of Ms Lalgie will mark the first time in Bermuda’s history that we will have a female Governor, and also the first […]
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| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward congratulated the participants of the Cleaning Technician Course, saying he was “pleased to see the commitment to gain knowledge and experience.” Minister Hayward posted the photos below on Instagram and said, “I had the pleasure of congratulating the 12 participants of the Cleaning Technician Course which was facilitated by the […]
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| “The annual rate of inflation remained unchanged from the previous month,” according to the newly released Consumer Price Index [CPI] from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, released the September 2020 Consumer Price Index [CPI] publication from the Department of Statistics.” […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 12th. On Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship is expected, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship will arrive, and the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows […]
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| Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced that Richard Lightowler has been appointed to its Board as a Non Executive Director effective December 10, 2020. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Lightowler is currently a Non-Executive Director of Oakley Capital Investments Limited and Hansa Investment Company Limited. Richard has over 25 years in public accounting and was notably Partner […]
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| Concacaf announced the structure of a new senior women’s national teams football calendar which will begin in 2021 and include major centralized summer tournaments in 2022 and 2024. The organisation said, “The Concacaf Council approved this structure of new competitions with the aim of transforming women’s national team football across the entire confederation. “The new […]
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| December 11 saw 48,334 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $195,922.40 BD. 10,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 2.8% at $3.85 per share, while the other 38,334 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.10 per share. The BSX finished at 1,886.60, down 0.13% […]
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Good Afternoon,
There were 1157 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (10 December), and 27 were positive for COVID-19.
13 of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact/source as they are associated with known cases and clusters.
The remaining 14 new cases are classified as under investigation. These cases are among residents with no history of travel or any currently identified links to other known cases or clusters.
Bermuda now has 391 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The Minister of Finance, the Hon Curtis L. Dickinson, this week authorised unemployment benefit payments to individuals whose ability to earn an income has been directly impacted by the recent measures the government has taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These benefit payments pertain to verified full-time employees of bars and nightclubs who have had to close due to current COVID-19 restrictions. The total benefit for these persons will be $1,000 for the two week period that these restrictions are in place.
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] will be closing to the general public from Saturday, December 12th 2020 until January 1st 2021 to limit potential exposure to animals that are susceptible to coronaviruses and to ensure that the needed provision of care can be provided to its animals and fish.
Mr. Speaker, let me firstly thank you and this Honourable House for the opportunity to make this important statement at this stage in today’s proceedings.
It was nine months ago today that the World Health Organisation declared a global pandemic and since that time we have witnessed a number of countries near and far wage war on the invisible but impactful virus that causes the disease we know all too well – COVID-19.
| [Updating] With Covid-19 cases escalating — the island has gone from 39 active cases to 149 active cases so far this month — and frequent developments, such as the suspension of bus service, an 11pm – 5am curfew being announced, the closures of all indoor bars/clubs, the directive all businesses close at 10pm and much […]
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| The Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson has “authorised unemployment benefit payments to individuals whose ability to earn an income has been directly impacted by the recent measures the government has taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19.” A spokesperson said, “These benefit payments pertain to verified full-time employees of bars and nightclubs who have had […]
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| There were 27 new positive Covid-19 results — 13 classified as local transmission with known contact/source as they are associated with known cases and clusters and 14 under investigation — Bermuda now has 391 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 149 active. “The average age of all active cases is 35 years [median: 31 years] and the age range is 0 to […]
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| The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] will be closing to the general public from Saturday, December 12th 2020 until January 1st 2021 to “limit potential exposure .” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] will be closing to the general public from Saturday, December 12th 2020 until January 1st 2021 […]
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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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