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| Saturday, November 28 is expected to see cloud clearing to sunshine with showers at night, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 7.00am […]
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| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward tabled the Employment Amendment Act 2020 and the Trade Union and Labour Relations [Consolidation] Act 2020 in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. “Today I will table in the House, the Employment Amendment Act 2020,” the Minister tweeted. “The Bill seeks to strengthen the rights of employees in Bermuda. Changes […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is reminding fans attending football matches about the regulations in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association wishes to remind fans attending football matches that all clubs have been issued with game day regulations and other guidelines pertaining to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which they […]
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| During the reporting years, the Board granted parole to 37 persons and 7 parolees were recalled and the Board met with 129 post released parolees for update reviews and 12 were deemed to have re-offended seriously enough to be recalled. This was from Minister of National Security Renee Ming in the House of Assembly today […]
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| [Updated] The Bermuda Bistro at the Beach has decided to temporarily close until early December after one of their staff members tested positive, and the company is urging everyone to please get tested. In an online post, the Bermuda Bistro at the Beach, which is located on Front Street in Hamilton, said, “We have had […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Nov 27], with the list indicating that there are fifteen bus runs cancelled 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: Bus […]
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| “As a result of the uptick in the incidence of positive cases, the Government is revisiting our Covid-19 directions with a view to making modifications,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. The Minister said, “Today I can report that Bermuda has five new confirmed positive cases of Covid-19. This […]
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| “We support the Government’s indication that it would not rule out pursuing collection through the courts,” OBA Leader Cole Simons said, adding they they also “take the view that a lien could be considered against the hotel owners’ assets until the $11 million payment is recovered.” This follows after the Government previously confirmed that they will step […]
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| There have been five more positive Covid-19 test results, two are classified as imported and three are under investigation, with the Ministry saying they are “symptomatic residents” and “appear unrelated with no links to travel or the current known clusters.” A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1034 test results received by the Ministry of […]
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| Bermuda College’s annual Transfer Pathways Fair will be held virtually on Tuesday, December 1st. A spokesperson said, “The College will connect its partner institutions with students, parents, and guardians to offer BC students a seamless transition from associates degree programmes at the College, to the baccalaureate degree with more than 50 diverse career disciplines, represented […]
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| Attorney General & Minister of Legal Affairs Kathy Simmons provided an update on the Government Reform initiative in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. “I am pleased to advise that significant steps have been taken to strengthen our public officers through enhanced training efforts as well as to improve and upgrade the Government’s information technology infrastructure,” […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott provided the e Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority’s Annual Report 2017/18 ‘Building on Our Foundation’ in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to lay before this Honourable House, the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority’s Annual Report 2017/18 ‘Building on Our […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott provided the the Bermuda Airport Authority’s Annual Report 2019/20, ‘Navigating Challenges, Focused on the Future’ and audited accounts in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. The Minister explained that “the Airport Authority is the owner of the L.F. Wade International Airport and in addition to overseeing the management, operations […]
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| The Ministry plan to issue Hatch iPads to preschool students and Chromebooks to students at other levels, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. This was included in a statement from the Minister on “how the Department of Education is progressing with the distribution of laptops to our students […]
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| Clarien Bank is launching their annual Holiday GiveBack Campaign today [Nov 27], encouraging clients, employees and the entire community to make donations this holiday season that will benefit Meals On Wheels, with the bank set to match donations. A spokesperson said, “At a time when many families on the Island have been hard hit by the […]
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| “The business model must change to provide more effective and different services than those of a traditional post office in keeping with global postal industry changes,” Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. The Minister noted that the post office’s annual estimate expenditure is $10.5 million […]
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| Young Bermudian singer Terron Webb has been named as one of the winners of The 25 Most Remarkable Teens Award 2020 in St. Kitts and Nevis, where he currently resides. The teen’s award profile says, “A ball of bright and bubbly energy is what you get when presented with the young and talented Terron Webb. […]
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| A new take-out restaurant has opened in the Washington Mall offering everything from breakfast specials to custom made sandwiches, avocado toasties, a buffet and plenty of healthy options. Owners Antonello Fadda and Ilario Pepi used to run Eateries Food Court in the Mall, but decided not to renew the lease and instead set up the […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships got underway at the BASA Pool. A total of 7 swimmers took to the pool on the opening night competing at three different distances. During the Girls 10 & Under 400 SC Meter Freestyle, Gaby Cechini from the Harbour Amateur Swim Club clocked a winning time […]
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| Jillian Terceira began competing at the Sentower Park – CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH1 International Indoor Horse Jumping Event in Belgium as part of the Christmas Tour. On the first day, the Bermudian equestrian competed in only one class, which was the 1.30m CSI2* in two phases special class. Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 58th, they had […]
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| Nearly 3000 archers from around 80 countries registered for the Virtual Indoor Archery World Series, including archers from Bermuda, marking the first time Bermuda archers have taken part in a World Series Event. The weather was not the best for Jaydon Roberts and Trina Roberts who shot the tournament outside, and were challenged with wind […]
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Today the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming JP, MP, offered the following response in light of last night’s Police exercises, which involved a number of loud bangs that created public concern.
Minister Ming said, “It’s important to recognize that there’s heightened anxiety in our community for a number of reasons, most particularly being the fact that we are still navigating through a pandemic with additional local cases.
Good morning.
Thank you for joining us this morning to introduce the new operators of the Horseshoe Bay Beach Concession.
Before doing that though – I’d like to give some background on the process employed to get to this point.
Having reviewed the last tendering process, the existing lease, and the lessons learnt, plans were put in place to ensure a far better outcome for the next lease period.
| Quinton Sherlock continued competing in the seventh edition of the Gold Fields Professional Golfers Association [PGA] tournament at the Damang Golf Club at Tarkwa. Francis Torgah sits atop the leaderboard after carding a three-under-par 69 on the second day, the best round of the day was a 7-under 65 by Vincent Torgah, who moved from […]
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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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| [Opinion column written by Ryan Robinson Perinchief] A grocery store which repeatedly sells expired foods has never been penalised. A power company pollutes a neighbouring community with harmful soot but doesn’t fall foul of environmental regulations. An association blocks a newcomer’s license to prevent competitors from entering the market. An internet service provider receives regular […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 27] and statements scheduled to be delivered include an update on Government Reform 2020, Bermuda Post Office Business Plan 2020, annual Parole Board Report 2017-2020, Horseshoe Bay Café Concession, Employment and Labour Legislative Amendments, Remote Learning Readiness, the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority’s annual report […]
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| Saltus had its ’15 minutes of fame’ when Triventure Films used the school field to film part of their upcoming movie, Deadly Doula directed by Ryan Dewar. A spokesperson said, “They worked with local company, Burnt House Productions, that is co-owned by Saltus Alum, Andrew Kirkpatrick ‘03 and Nhuri Bashir. Some of the Saltus Year […]
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| The Olde Towne Carolers will perform a-capella at City Hall’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday [Nov 27], starting 6.45pm. A spokesperson said, “Planning Factory Bermuda is pleased to announce the Bermudian Entertainment Group, The Olde Towne Carolers, will perform a-capella at City Hall’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 27, starting 6:45 p.m. […]
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| The island’s first woman Royal Bermuda Regiment officer in three decades is one of two soldiers to complete the training course at the British Military Academy Sandhurst. Former Corporal LeeAnn Tucker, 29, and ex-Colour Sergeant Sheldon Fox returned to the island on Tuesday after eight gruelling weeks on the mix of classroom and field exercises […]
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| The Public Health [COVID-19] Emergency [No. 3] Order 2020 has been extended for 60 days. The document states, “The Public Health [COVID-19] Emergency [No. 3] Order 2020 is extended for 60 days. Accordingly, in paragraph 3[2] of that Order, delete “26 November 2020” and substitute “25 January 2021”. The full Public Health [COVID-19] Emergency [No. […]
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| Friday, November 27 is expected to start sunny, clouding over as a few showers develop, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6.59am […]
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| There were 853 test results received and one was positive for Covid-19 — which is classified as imported – so the island now has 26 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 853 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [25 November 2020], and one was positive for COVID-19. “The new case […]
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| “I’ve communicated with the police leadership that when they intend to hold such training exercises that will have a community impact, they must provide clear and ample notification to the public,” Minister of National Security Renee Ming said. This follows after last night’s police exercises, which involved a number of loud bangs, and resulted in […]
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| Flora Duffy has withdrawn from the Professional Triathletes Organization [PTO] 2020 Championship, which is set to be held in Daytona Beach, Florida in December. Duffy, a multiple time world champion, posted the image below on Instagram and said, “New bike, new bars, new kit, new fit but no race. For a few reasons, I have decided to […]
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Recently, the Minister of Education, Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP hosted the third Fathers Speak session for fathers of students in the Bermuda Public School System. Fathers from across the island met at the Cedarbridge Academy Cafetorium to learn and discuss how to effectively communicate with their children.
Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain initiated the Fathers Speak series during the 2018-2019 academic year to encourage and provide fathers with an avenue to express their opinions and discuss topical subjects concerning the public education system.