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| As of 31 December 2019, there were 39 inmates serving life sentences, the physical plants of all three correctional facilities have “clearly deteriorated over the last three decades,” and from November 2017 to December 2019 “there have been 47 foreign nationals incarcerated in Her Majesty’s Prisons.” These are just a few of the details included […]
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| The four-day Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships was full of personal best performances and the final day didn’t disappoint. Harbour Amateur Swim Club claimed the top three podium spots during the boys 15 & over 100 SC meter breaststroke as Keagan Woolley clocked a winning time of 1:08.06, Caleb Ingham finished second […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert attended the BUEI Christmas Craft Market on Saturday [Nov 28] to show support for one of the featured vendors, the K. Margaret Carter Centre [KMCC]. The Bermuda Government posted the photos below on social media, saying: “The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert attended the […]
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| Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson and Minister of Labour Jason Hayward are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 30], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Minister Peets & Minister Furbert Video: Minister Scott & Minister Burch Video: Minister Roban & […]
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The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert attended the BUEI Christmas Craft Market on Saturday to show support for one of the featured vendors – The K. Margaret Crater Centre (KMCC).
They sold items made by their craft production group, where the clients are involved with making all of the items, to the degree of their abilities.
They had several items for sale including candles, table runners, Christmas balls and magazine bowls.
| Moderna announced that they will request Emergency Use Authorization for their Covid-19 vaccine from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] and conditional approval from the European Medicines Agency [EMA] today. A statement from the company said “that the primary efficacy analysis of the Phase 3 study of mRNA-1273 conducted on 196 cases confirms the […]
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| A motorist was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired after he crashed his car into a wall in Devonshire last night. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Sunday 29th November, Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue [BFRS] were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar near the […]
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| In celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities, the Bermuda Hospitals Board will be holding a motorcade from the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], through Hamilton on Thursday [Dec 3]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board will celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities on Thursday 3 December 2020 with a motorcade from the […]
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| The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard will open its annual ‘Small Show’ on Sunday [Dec 6], along with a show by artist Cheryl Hastings and the first of three holiday-themed events. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard kicks off Christmas this coming Sunday with the opening of their annual ‘Small Show.’ All […]
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| Starting Wednesday, November 25th, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be selling locally hand-crafted sheep ornaments and keychains online. All sales will benefit the Museum. The ornaments and keychains are made by local artisan Lama Handmade Bda. Ornaments are available with black, grey, or brown felt for the sheep’s face, legs, and tail and […]
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| A question and answer session was held in the House of Assembly, with Opposition MPs questioning the Finance Minister on the $11 million to cover the redundancy payments due to Fairmont Southampton workers. This follows after the Government previously confirmed that they will step in to assist Fairmont Southampton workers who are waiting for their redundancy payments […]
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| Members of the Bermuda House of Assembly will attend a virtual CPA Post-Election Seminar this week run by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association [CPA], according to a statement from the organisation. A statement from the organisation said, “New and returning Members of the Bermuda House of Assembly, elected on 1st October 2020 in the Bermudian General […]
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| Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire a Bermuda-domiciled captive insurance company. A statement from the company said, “Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. [R&Q], the leading non-life global specialty insurance company focusing on Program Management and Legacy Insurance businesses, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, R&Q […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban introduced the Land Valuation and Tax [Special Provisions and Postponement of Preparation of Draft Valuation List] Act 2020 in the House of Assembly. “This Bill seeks to modify the effect of the Land Valuation and Tax Act 1967 so as to extend the validity period of the current valuation […]
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| Apex Group Ltd. today [Nov 30] announced the launch of CFO & COO Solutions via subsidiary Throgmorton. A spokesperson said, “This product development follows the recent launch of Throgmorton Compliance Solutions, which delivers tailored services including license applications, regulatory audits, compliance monitoring and technology-enabled management services. “Throgmorton appreciates that fast growing businesses and new launches […]
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| Robin Hood and Southampton Rangers both claimed victories in this weekend’s football action, while the match between Hamilton Parish and Ireland Rangers in the First Division ended in a draw. Friendship: Robin Hood 3 Somerset Trojans 1 – After Extra Time Robin Hood came from behind to defeat the Somerset Trojans at the BAA Field. […]
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| Yesterday evening [Nov 29], the Bermuda Fire & Service extinguished a structural fire in Pembroke. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 10:52pm on Sunday November 29th, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of smoke and flame issuing from a two story structure in Hamilton, Pembroke. “The Fire Service responded with two appliances from […]
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| The Stardust Jumper Series took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The 1.10m Class was won by Courtney Bromby riding Worth the Wait, with Michael Rodrigues and Rambo finished second and Philip Correia and Bon Voyage finished third. Bromby and Worth the Wait would then in the 1.20m Class, Jaeda Smith and […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 30] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| Aaron Cannonier was back in action competing in the Motocross Mini O’s at Gatorback. Cannonier is competing in the Veteran 30+ Division 2 where he finished 20th. Related Stories Motocross Racing Results Video: Motocross Racing On-Bike Camera View Video: Bermuda Motocross Season Kicks Off Video/Results: Sunday’s Motocross Racing Video/Results: Boxing Day Motocross Races Videos: Motocross […]
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The Ministry of Education this evening issued a further update to the public.
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, stated, “A non-teaching worker, employed at Clearwater Middle School tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend. The initial assessments by the Department of Health are that the school is safe to open tomorrow, Monday, 30 November, and will undergo a full risk assessment.
| A “non-teaching worker employed at Clearwater Middle School tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend” and the “initial assessments by the Department of Health are that the school is safe to open” on Monday [Nov 30] so “all teachers, students and staff should report to campus tomorrow.” The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain stated, […]
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| The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade took place his evening [Nov 29], with the vehicle parade making its way from Shelly Bay Bay, through the City of Hamilton and then traveling to Heron Bay, with the long route designed to allow people to practice social distancing while watching the parade. “We saw so many happy faces, […]
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| Vanessa James and her partner Akim Aliu finished fourth in the ‘Battle of the Blades’ event in Canada, earning $25,000 for The Time To Dream Foundation, which aims to make youth sports, including the game of hockey, more diverse, inclusive, affordable and accessible to all. A statement from CBC said, “In the nail-biting Season 6 […]
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| The Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council was held virtually November, and included “wide ranging discussions on a number of topics, including economic issues, Covid-19 response and recovery, protecting vulnerable groups and protecting the environment” and more. A Government spokesperson said, “The Joint Ministerial Council, held virtually 23-26 November, has been a chance to celebrate the special partnership […]
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| Monday, November 30 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7:02am and sunset will be at 5:13pm. […]
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The Ministry of Education provided the following update regarding St. George’s Prep Primary School and its quarantine status.
Following an assessment of the close contacts, the Chief Medical Officer has instructed that the students, families, teachers, and staff of St. George’s Prep Primary may be released from quarantine and resume normal activities. This includes returning to school.
The Department of Health confirmed the lifting of quarantine to parents and teachers in formal correspondence yesterday (Nov. 28).
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to introduce for the second reading the Bill entitled the “Land Valuation and Tax (Special Provisions and Postponement of Preparation of Draft Valuation List) Act 2020”. This Bill seeks to modify the effect of the Land Valuation and Tax Act 1967 (“the 1967 Act”) so as to extend the validity period of the current valuation list and postpone the preparation of the next draft valuation list for Bermuda.
| “The Chief Medical Officer has instructed that the students, families, teachers, and staff of St. George’s Prep Primary may be released from quarantine and resume normal activities,” the Ministry said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education provided the following update regarding St. George’s Prep Primary School and its quarantine status. “Following […]
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| [Updated] The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade is taking place his evening [Nov 29] — traveling from Shelly Bay to Heron Bay — with the long route designed to allow people to practice social distancing while watching the parade, with the company previously urging people not to gather in large groups to watch. In describing the […]
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| Jillian Terceira continued competing at the Sentower Park – CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH1 International Indoor Horse Jumping Event in Belgium as part of the Christmas Tour. During the third day, the Bermudian equestrian competed in only one class, which was the 1.35m CSI2* in Table A Against the Clock Class. Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 46th […]
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| Quinton Sherlock concluded completed in the seventh edition of the Gold Fields Professional Golfers Association [PGA] tournament at the Damang Golf Club at Tarkwa, Ghana. Lucky Ayisah emerged from a keen contest to win the 2020 Gold Fields Professional Golfers Association [PGA] of Ghana Championship after a four-under-par 68 final round on Saturday. Sherlock shot […]
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| Artwork depicting angelfish was created out of ocean plastics that were collected from a beach clean-up earlier in the year/ Government House posted the photos below on social media, saying: “Following a beach clean-up earlier in the year, the team at Government House came together to make artwork out of ocean plastics which will be […]
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| The Devonshire Cougars have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Friendship Trophy following their 2 – 1 victory over the Dandy Town Hornets. The Devonshire Cougars took the lead in the 37th minute when Calin Maybury scored, and three minutes later it was 2 – 0 as Jayori Fox scored. The Dandy Town Hornets pulled […]
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| Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch delivered a statement on the House of Assembly about the new operators of the Horseshoe Bay Beach Concession, explaining some of the background behind the selection process. The Minister — who had previously announced the team selected at a press conference, told Parliament, ”I’d like to give some background on […]
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| The Southside testing facility is booked to capacity for today [Nov 29] and unable to accommodate walk-ins, however people are invited to book other testing spots available in the coming days. In an online post this morning, the Government said, “Southside testing facility is booked to capacity for today and therefore unable to accommodate walk-ins. […]
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| Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they played to a 3-1 loss against Reading at the Madejski Stadium. The club’s match report said, “Bristol City slipped to a 3-1 defeat in a lively second half at the Madejski Stadium. “After a lacklustre opening period, Ovie Ejaria put the Berkshire outfit ahead ten minutes […]
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| Local rugby officials cancelled this weekend’s events, citing the increase in Covid-19 cases and noting that “with the robust contact nature of rugby there is no viable adherence to social distancing.” Their message stated, “Everyone will be aware of the recent news reports about the spikes in cases of Covid-19 on the island. In an […]
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