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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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| The Government will be holding a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Dec 11] to update the public on Covid-19 — which follows after an earlier announcement that a curfew will take effect from 6am tomorrow. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, and the live video below will start at around […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 11] include PATI notice and acting appointments. PATI [Information Statement] Ministry Of Youth, Culture & Sports HQ Notice 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Notice Notice ID: GN1147/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Youth, Sport And Recreation Publication Date: 11 December 2020 GN/2020 The […]
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| Saturday, December 12 is expected to see decreasing cloud cover, with a chance of showers after dark, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be […]
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table the Bill entitled “Cannabis Licensing Act 2020” in this Honourable House today. This comprehensive Bill establishes the Cannabis Licensing Authority to advise and assist the Minister responsible for drug prevention in the regulation of a cannabis industry in Bermuda.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme or BOPP.
Mr. Speaker, Honourable members may be aware that in June 2019 the Government committed to developing an integrated Marine Spatial Plan for the entirety of the two hundred (200) nautical miles of Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This includes the inshore and offshore areas. The completion date for this project is set for the end of March 2022.
Mr. Speaker
This morning I rise to provide my Honourable colleagues with an update on the Government’s commitment to reform the Bermuda Public School System.
Mr. Speaker,
Mr Speaker
I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the preliminary plan for COVID-19 vaccination in Bermuda.
Preparations are well underway to bring COVID-19 vaccine to Bermuda and I will outline what we intend to achieve in the first rollout of the vaccine and how we will include the entire health system in our efforts to offer the vaccine to immunize Bermuda’s population against COVID-19.
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Mr. Speaker,
This morning I rise to lay the 2018 – 2020 Annual Report of the Department of Financial Assistance (DFA) as prescribed by the Financial Assistance Act 2001, Section 3(4) which states: “the Director shall as soon as practicable after the end of the Government’s financial year make to the Minister and publish in such manner as he thinks appropriate a report of his activities under this Act for that year.”
Mr. Speaker,
| Flatts Inlet will be restricted to marine traffic on Monday [Dec 14] from 7.30am to 3.00pm in order for the center span of the pedestrian bridges be installed, with boaters asked to avoid the area during that time. A spokesperson said, “It is advised that the center span of the pedestrian bridges across Flatts Inlet […]
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| Effective 6am tomorrow [Dec 12] a curfew will be in effect from 11pm until 6am daily, all businesses will be required to close at 10pm, and the maximum permitted number of people in any group will be reduced further to ten. This was announced by Premier David Burt the House of Assembly today [Dec 11], […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield announced that “effective Monday, 14 December 2020, its corporate offices in Bermuda will operate under a work-from-home model.” A spokesperson said, “All three Butterfield Banking Centres [Reid Street, St. George, and Somerset] will remain open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for in-person transactions. “Clients are encouraged to complete […]
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| [Updating] Premier David Burt will be delivering what he said was a “special statement in the House of Assembly” at approximately 3pm today [Dec 11] to “update the Island on Bermuda’s current Covid outbreak.” This is one of three statements/press conferences today, as one was already held at 12.30pm to launch the WeHealth Bermuda app, […]
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| The City of Hamilton has partnered with the Bermuda National Gallery for the Peaceful Art Protest, a mural project conceptualized by Rachel Swinburne in response to the Black Lives Matter [BLM] movement. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton and the Bermuda National Gallery are pleased to announce their partnership on the Peaceful Art Protest […]
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| Premier David Burt will be delivering what he said was a “special statement in the House of Assembly” at approximately 3pm today [Dec 11] to “update the Island on Bermuda’s current Covid outbreak.” This is one of three statements/press conferences today, as one was already held at 12.30pm to launch the WeHealth Bermuda app, and […]
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| Premier David Burt is holding a press conference today [Dec 11] for the official launch of the WeHealth Bermuda App. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. As a note, there are also statements/press conferences scheduled for 3pm today and 5.45pm today, and we will have […]
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The Chief Medical Officer has advised that the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) of the Ministry of Health has become aware of a potential exposure at The Berkeley Institute to someone confirmed with COVID-19. The person confirmed with COVID-19 has been isolated.
Public Bus Service Suspended Until Further Notice
The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) wishes to advise the public that the public bus service will be suspended pending advice from the Ministry of Health.
| Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided the Bermuda Land Development Company’s [BLDC] Audited Financial Statements and Annual Reports for the years 2012 – 2018 in the House of Assembly today [Dec 11] The Minister said, “The attached audited financial statements reveal that as of 2018, the BLDC had assets of $29.18M, Liabilities of […]
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| Attorney-General & Minister of Legal Affairs Kathy Lynn Simmons delivered remarks in the House of Assembly today [Dec 11] on the “Tabling Of Cannabis Licensing Act 2020.” We will update with the full statement as able, and in the meantime the audio is below. Related Stories Provide Feedback On Cannabis Regulations Meeting On The Decriminalization […]
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| Health Minister Kim Wilson delivered remarks in the House of Assembly today [Dec 11] on the “Covid-19 vaccine for Bermuda.” We will update with the full statement as able, and in the meantime the audio is below. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide timely […]
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| People’s Pharmacy will re-open at 2.00pm today [Dec 11] “following consecutive deep cleans and a needed pause,” the company said, adding that “there are no assurances with this virus; however, the public can rest assured that the People’s team takes every precaution possible to ensure your safety” and “we ask that you do the same […]
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| Bowring Marsh [Bermuda] Ltd. announced the promotions of Lindsay Roos, Laura Norman, and Kyla Evans A spokesperson said, “Bowring Marsh [Bermuda] Ltd., the international placement specialist of Marsh, announced today the promotions of three colleagues. “Lindsay Roos, HealthCare Placement Leader, has been named Managing Director for Healthcare Placement Team. She joined Bowring Marsh [Bermuda] in […]
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| The Ministry of Health has “become aware of a potential exposure at The Berkeley Institute to someone confirmed with Covid-19,” and the ESU is “contacting confirmed close contacts who are being advised that they must quarantine [stay home and away from other activities] and be tested for Covid-19.” Ministry’s Statement A spokesperson said, “The Chief […]
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| Apex Group Ltd. announced the acquisition of transfer agency business, Investor Administration Solutions Limited [IASL]. A spokesperson said, “The acquisition of IASL, from parent company Professional Partners Administration Limited [PPAL], complements Apex’s existing advanced transfer agency platform and integrates an experienced team of transfer agency experts into its UK operation. The addition of the IASL […]
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| Heritage Agency [Bermuda] Limited recently donated $1,000 to Vision Bermuda, the charity formerly known as the Bermuda Society for the Blind. A spokesperson said, “Heritage Agency [Bermuda] Limited is pleased to support Vision Bermuda through a donation of US $1,000. Vision Bermuda, formerly known as the Bermuda Society for the Blind, offers a wide range […]
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| After a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19, the bus service will be “suspended until further notice,” the Ministry confirmed this morning [Dec 11]. In a statement sent out entitled ‘Public Bus Service Suspended Until Further Notice’ the Ministry said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] wishes to advise the public that the public […]
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| The 2020 Bermuda Team — of Mackenzie James, Tyler James and Lily Butler — placeed second in the 2020 CEA Regional Jumping Challenge. A spokesperson said, “Despite Bermuda having held the team championship for 4 consecutive year, it was Barbados who captured this year’s Team victory in the CEA Regional Jumping Challenge with a very impressive […]
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| “The MarketPlace announced its 12 Days of Christmas Deals social media promotion, which the company said features “significant daily discounts on some of The MarketPlace’s most popular items for one day only, beginning Sunday 13 December.” “Each day, on the 12 days leading to Christmas, at 6.00am, Santa Clause will unveil the deal of the […]
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| December 10 saw 15,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $82,752.00 BD. 900 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 15.2% at $28.00 per share, while another 14,600 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.0% at $3.96 per share. The BSX finished at 1,889.02, […]
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