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| The Land Valuation and Tax Amendment Bill 2022 [PDF] was tabled in the House of Assembly today [May 20] which aims to provide Land Tax relief for local nursing homes Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said, “In the 2022/23 Budget statement I, on behalf of the Government, committed to the people of Bermuda “relief […]
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| Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt tabled the Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2021 in the House of Assembly today [May 20], with the Premier saying he wishes to “express my sincere thanks to the Board and staff of the Authority for helping to bring so much success to Bermuda. ” The Premier’s full […]
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| Conor White and Liam Flannery began competing in the Walmart Joe Martin Stage Race in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Jonathan Clarke crossed the line solo, with teammate Noah Granigan next to the finish, giving the Wildlife Generation Pro Cycling Team a one-two finish in the Mount Gaylor Road Race on the opening day. The peloton was splintered […]
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| Legislation to create a regulatory sandbox will “allow innovators in the energy sector both the physical and legislative space to carry out their development and testing of technologies,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 20] the Minister said, “Today I am tabling the Bill entitled the […]
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| A new BELCO trenching project will commence on Palmetto Road near Barker’s Hill roundabout and this “work will require a single lane closure for the duration of the trenching,” the Ministry advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that a new BELCO trenching project will commence […]
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“I am sad to report that we had two coronavirus-related deaths since our last update on May 11,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I extend my condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 9183 test results, and 307 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3.3%.
These results are from testing done on:
• Tuesday: 58 positive out of 1494 results (3.9% positivity)
• Wednesday: 33 positive out of 1286 results (2.6% positivity)
Tomorrow (May 19), as part of the Heritage Month observations, the Bermuda Post Office (BPO) will issue a commemorative stamp series highlighting the St. George’s Historical Society.
The series highlights the 100th Anniversary of the formation of the organization, which was solidified with the passage of the St. George’s Historical Society Act on May 13, 1922.
| The City of Hamilton provided information on their trash collection schedule during the Bermuda Day Weekend, and also reminded parade spectators to ensure that after the event they take all their trash away with them, noted that barbeques are not permitted on City sidewalks and warned that any “spray paint that is used will be removed prior […]
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| Bermuda College has released a video of ‘Graduate Stories’, which was released in conjunction with their graduation ceremony yesterday [May 19]. The ceremony saw 93 graduates receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates under the big tent on the College’s athletic field, marking the first time that the annual commencement ceremony was held in person since the […]
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| Since April 4, Bermuda has received 27 cruise ship calls with approximately 45,600 passengers visiting our shores and the estimated revenue generated so far for government taxes is $4 million and passenger spending is $10.2 million, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 20], Minister Scott said, “Since […]
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| “Today marks the last day of Road Safety Week in Bermuda,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said in the House of Assembly today [May 20]. The Minister said, “On Monday, 16 May 2022, at City Hall, the Bermuda Road Safety Council launched Road Safety Week from 16-20 May 2022. This year’s theme is ‘Drive so […]
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| Police have confirmed that last night they received 911 calls reporting several gunshots in Pembroke, and police “were informed two individuals on a motorcycle were chasing another person” and “one of the individuals on the bike was said to have been discharging a firearm as the chase continued.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:15 p.m. […]
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| Bermuda sailors began competing in the first-ever SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series races in Grandson, Switzerland, with the team finishing third during the first day of action. Two groups battled on the water but shifty wind conditions allowed only one race per group to go. SSL Team Puerto Rico made history by becoming the […]
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| Sixty four of Bermuda’s pickleball players had the opportunity to step on court with Scott Moore last week at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club for intense drill sessions and coaching. Moore is a 21 time USAPA National Champion, 13 time US Open and 10 time TOC champion. He was the 2021 US Open champion in […]
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| Delray Rawlins was named in the Sussex squad that will take on ICC World Test Champions, New Zealand, on Friday at the 1st Central County in a Friendly Match as the visitors begin preparations for their test series against England in June. Head Coach Ian Salisbury has named a 13-man squad for the fixture, which […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Neville Tyrrell] For years Bermuda has been known as the “Isle of No”, when it comes to enhancing our tourism product and offering new and innovative services and experiences to our visitors. Whenever someone tries to develop something new or different, it is often shot down, attacked, and usually stopped […]
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| The Save Soil Women’s Bowl Tennis Tournament continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts, with three matches on the court. Amaya Rollins defeated Nadhira Durham in straight sets 6-4, 6-3, while Morgan Lightbourne defeated Airez Gilbert-Simons in straight sets 6-1, 6-0, and Jacky Lambert defeated Victoria Stephens in straight sets 6-1, 6-2. Related Stories Photos: […]
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| A new report by PwC on Insurance in 2025 and beyond identifies what they said are “five trends that will affect the future of insurance as the industry faces new challenges.” A spokesperson said, “Insurers and reinsurers came through the tests posed by Covid-19 remarkably well and dealt with unprecedented interruptions to their business by […]
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| A new website — which is highly informative, useful and very well designed — has been launched, with BermudaLunchBox.com created by a team of talented and tech savvy Berkeley Institute students. The class, led by teacher Diamond Outerbridge, said the initiative was to “help support food security on the island.” with the twenty students in the class […]
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| PartnerRe Ltd. reported a net loss attributable to common shareholder of $539 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to a net loss of $66 million for the same period of 2021. Operating income was $174 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to operating income of $42 million for the same period of […]
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| As of 2011, there were apparently 837 Bermuda born people residing in London, UK, with a total of 7662 people born in the various British Overseas Territories residing in the City. This is according to statements made in the London Assembly on May 18th when Conservative MP Nicholas Rogers asked the Mayor of London “can you […]
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| May 19 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,172.53, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director BSX Reports Record ILS Listings In 2021 […]
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| The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Khalid Warner-Smith. A police spokesperson said, “He was last seen at Kilderry Lane, Smiths, on Wednesday 18th May 2022. When last seen he was wearing green shorts, and possibly a black top. “Mr. Warner-Smith is described as brown complexioned, slim built, 6′ in height and […]
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| Dame Flora Duffy has teamed up with a Bermuda-based company as she builds towards the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. Duffy, who won Bermuda’s first gold medal at the Olympics in Tokyo last summer, has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with global financial services provider Apex Group Ltd. Apex said it will help the […]
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| Shadow Minister of Works & Engineering Craig Cannonier and Senator Douglas De Couto will be joining Bernews this evening [May 19] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, where they will be discussing the Fairmont Southampton Act, tourism and more. The live video replay is below Related Stories Video: Minister Peets & Minister Roban […]
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