Education Minister Host Fathers Speak Session

The Hon. Diallo Rabain

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.

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Police & Coast Guard Training Exercise Today

The police and the Bermuda Coast Guard  will be conducting a live training exercise on the water today [Nov 26]. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting a live training exercise along with the Bermuda Coast Guard on the water throughout today.” Related Stories Magazine And Ammunition […]

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Video: BIU President On Dock Workers Matter

Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference today [Nov 26], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 38-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: BUT Celebrating World Teachers’ Day Video: BIU President […]

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Mountain Bike Racing Kicks Off This Sunday

Fat Tire Massive presents the 2020-2021 One Communications MTB Race Series, which kicks off this Sunday at the Arboretum. Sunday’s event is part of a seven-race series and is open to riders of all ages and abilities. Registration is online only at www.racedayworld.com, closing at midnight on the Saturday before each race. There will be […]

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Covid-19: Over 60 Million Cases Worldwide

While hope is on the horizon with news of upcoming vaccines, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 60 million, with over 1,424,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A CNN story […]

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Video: Minister David Burch Press Conference

[Updated] Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch is holding a press conference this morning [Nov 26] to provide an update on the Horseshoe Bay Beach Concession. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 21-minute replay is below Related Stories Horseshoe Bay Work Project Is 21% Complete Horseshoe Lifeguard Service Suspended Horseshoe Bay Closed […]

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Minister Rabain Hosts Fathers Speak Session

Recently, the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain 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 Rabain initiated the Fathers Speak series during the 2018-2019 […]

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Vessel Returns To Disembark Injured Person

On Wednesday night [Nov 25] a sailing vessel returned to Bermuda to disembark a crewmember who had a suspected dislocated shoulder. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio received a Marine VHF call from the 50ft Sailing Vessel Peekaboo, returning to Bermuda to disembark a crewmember whom sustained a suspected dislocated shoulder. “The […]

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Bacardi Asks Fans To Join In Conga Remake

Bermuda headquartered Bacardí rum is “challenging rum fans around the world to find their rhythm and do what moves them through song, dance and the power of “Conga” as part of its latest campaign, Conga Feat. You.” A spokesperson said, “Reimagining the song that catapulted Miami Sound Machine’s Emilio and Gloria Estefan to international stardom, Bacardí […]

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Dec 10: Jump & Jingle Jump Rope Showcase

The Bermuda Jump Rope Federation’s [BDAJRF] will be hosting their “Jump & Jingle Jump Rope Showcase” on Thursday, December 10th at the Tennis Stadium. The event poster says, “Come and be amazed by the high flying dynamic jump and acrobatic skills of our Bermudian youth & adult jumpers! “Students from Jump 2B Fit school clubs […]

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Police: ‘There Is No Truth To This Rumour’

The police said there is “no truth” to the rumour “circulating on social media suggesting that there was a shootout,” and noted that the police were conducting a training exercise which “involved a number of loud bangs which may have been heard.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a message circulating […]

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Photos: New Pathway At St Peter’s Church

One of Bermuda’s most significant Black heritage sites is now easier to experience thanks to a collaborative effort involving the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and St George’s stakeholders. A BTA spokesperson said, “The Black Graveyard is situated on the western side of Their Majesties Chappell, St Peter’s Church—the island’s 17th Century religious site, the oldest […]

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Domestic Abuse Survivor Aiming To Help Others

The Women’s A.C.T group is assisting in raising funds to cover the training costs for Kevah Outerbridge to undertake a facilitators’ training course on Domestic Violence & Abuse offered by the ‘Freedom Programme’ organization based in the United Kingdom. A spokesperson said, “Kevah Outerbridge is a Bermudian currently living in the United Kingdom. Kevah Outerbridge […]

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Educators Have Conversation On Collaboration

[Written by Glenn Fubler] Seven educators from the public and private sectors gathered via Zoom on Monday [Nov 23] from 4pm, re-booting a conversation on optimizing collaboration across the Island to benefit all students. They included School Principals Linda Parker – BHS, Keisha Douglas – Berkeley, Kenneth Caesar – CedarBridge, Resheema Swan- Whitney. Also on […]

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COVID-19 Press Statement – November 25 2020

Good Day Bermuda, 

There were 560 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (24 November 2020), and two were positive for COVID-19. 

One of the new cases is classified as imported. This new case is a non-resident who arrived on DL 584  from Atlanta on 23 November 2020 who tested positive on their arrival test, having had a  negative pre-test.

The additional case is classified as local transmission with  known contact and is part of the workplace cluster.

Bermuda now has 241 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

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School System COVID19 Updates 25 November 2020

Good morning Bermuda, Members of the Media, and thank you for joining me today.

We are all now aware that COVID19 disrupted our school system this previous weekend.  Out of an abundance of caution, the Department of Health made the cautionary step to require the students and teachers who spent the most significant time with the students indoors to quarantine.  These affected schools are St. George’s Prep P2 Class, Paget Primary’s ASD Class and as of yesterday, West End Primary’s P5 Class.

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Swan Offers Free Lessons To Tourism Workers

The Port Royal Golf Developmental Program, headed by Kim Swan, will be offering free golf coaching during the winter months – by appointment only due to Covid-19 – for industry concierge and front desk service providers. Golf clubs, practice balls and golf coaching will all be free to industry service providers during this time period. […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 25 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 25] include acting appointments, acquisition of property by a non-Bermudian, striking off, tribunal agenda, and notices of intended marriage. Acting Appointment: Chief Engineer, Department Of Works And Engineering Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN1073/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters […]

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BFRS Extinguish Kitchen Fire In Southampton

The Bermuda Fire And Rescue Service [BFRS] extinguished a fire at a home in Southampton this afternoon [Nov 25], A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 12:52pm, the Bermuda Fire And Rescue Service received a report of an fire alarm activating at a residence in Southampton. BFRS responded with 3 appliances and a total of 11 firefighters. “On […]

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Solo Appoints Fiona Bada & Janine Ratteray

Solo Legal Ltd today announced the appointments of Fiona Bada and Janine Ratteray to its legal team as counsel. “Fiona joins the firm having previously worked in a number of offshore jurisdictions. She started her legal career in the British Virgin Islands and also worked in the Cayman Islands before joining the corporate department of […]

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Covid-19: 560 Results Received, Two Positive

There were 560 test results received and two were positive for Covid-19, one is classified as imported and the other is “classified as local transmission with known contact and is part of the workplace cluster.” A Government spokesperson said, “There were 560 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [24 November 2020], and two […]

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Video: Education Minister Press Conference

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this morning [Nov 25], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 21-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Minister Rabain & Minister Furbert Video: Education Minister Press […]

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John Seymour Awarded Arts Council Grant

Talented local musician John Seymour is the recipient of a Bermuda Arts Council [BAC] grant and was recently presented with a cheque for $3,000. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets, JP, presented musician John Seymour with a cheque for $3,000, and congratulated him as […]

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