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| The Government has “progressive plans for the future” and “we will be guided by what promises we made to the people,” Premier David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Premier Burt said, “The Opposition has the temerity to talk about budgets? They want to talk about the former Minister of Finance, the […]
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| Responsibility for areas including business and economic development have been transferred from the Premier to Minister Jason Hayward, with the Ministry to be called the ‘Ministry of Economy and Labour.’ A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office advised today, 22 February 2022, that upon the advice of the Premier, Her Excellency the Governor has transferred […]
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| An event was held at City Hall yesterday [Feb 21] to highlight efforts being made to increase the opportunity for further learning and education at Westgate Correctional Facility. The project is being spearheaded by eight volunteers, including Tulani Bulford, Glenn Fubler, Kim Jackson, Malcolm Kirkland, Norbert Simmons, Sharon Swan, Lynne Winfield, and Cummings Zuill, who […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] Last weekend, two local bands – within four blocks of each other on Front Street in the city of Hamilton – played before thirsty local fans eager to enjoy a romantic evening with quality music. Although venues have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no evidence that our […]
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| On Saturday [Feb 19], Raleigh Bermuda recognized Mrs. Marva Trott as the ’2021 Raleigh Bermuda Community Volunteer of the Year.’ The award presentation was held at the Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Church where the award was presented to Mrs. Trott by Raleigh Executive Director Ms. Dany Pen, Raleigh Board Member Mrs. Kaywell Outerbridge and Raleigh Programme […]
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| President of Aon Eric Andersen will speak at the Bermuda Business Development Agency’s [BDA] inaugural Bermuda Risk Summit being held March 14-16, 2022. The Bermuda Risk Summit is the first major, in-person risk event in Bermuda since 2019 and counts CEOs from some of the world’s largest property and casualty [re]insurers among its growing list of international […]
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| BUNA Gallery and Coffee House announced the lineup for their next ‘Soulful Sundays’ event which will be held on Sunday, February 27th at 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “BUNA Gallery and Coffee House is excited to announce the lineup for BUNA Soulful Sundays, live, on Sunday, February 27th at 7pm. This event is a must see […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s coach, has backed her side to bounce back from their defeat to Jamaica in their Concacaf W qualifying opener with a goal-laden display against the Cayman Islands today. Although Bermuda lost 4-0 against Group C favourites Jamaica in Kingston last Thursday, Robinson said she was encouraged […]
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| The Stationery Store and Stationery Store Plus said they “are looking to introduce local brands to their wide selection of products” and are inviting local businesses that offer products such as craft supplies, office supplies/equipment, stationery and writing tools, games & toys to contact them. A spokesperson said, “The Stationery Store and Stationery Store Plus are […]
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| The Bermuda National Gallery’s formally opened their ‘African Collection: Our People, Our Places, Our Stories’ exhibition. A spokesperson said, “Yesterday [Feb 21], the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets, participated in the Bermuda National Gallery’s formal opening of The African Collection: Our People, Our Places, Our Stories. “The Minister’s attendance at the exhibition […]
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| A planning application for the former Ariel Sands hotel site has been submitted, with the plans describing a “hotel-villa-condo development consisting of 84 keys in 33 hotel guest rooms, 21 villas, and 30 one, two and three bed condominium units, including restaurant and bar with dining terrace, pool, seawall, tennis court, landscaping and supporting works […]
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| BAA took sole possession of second place in the First Division following their 2 – 1 win over Vasco at the BAA Field. After a scoreless first half, Patrick Quinn gave BAA the lead in the 57th minute, only to have Vasco equalize in the 72nd minute when Michael Armstrong found the back of the […]
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| A Good Samaritan assisted someone after their vessel “tangled the deployed anchor line in the vessels propellor causing instability” resulting in a capsize approximately 400 yards offshore. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a 911 call from a member of public located in the vicinity of Hungry Bay looking out off […]
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| The Bermuda National Trust said they are “embarking on a long-term effort to reinterpret the heritage sites and collections under its care related to the enslavement, resistance and empowerment of Black Bermudians, other people of African descent and the local and global majority.” “Telling more of Bermuda’s story and involving more of Bermuda in that process […]
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| Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s tennis teammates swept all six singles matches to cruise past state rival UNC Greensboro, 6 – 1, at the UNCW Courts. UNC Greensboro claimed the doubles point winning at the number one and number three spots, and Mallory teamed up with Bekhzod Rasamatov in the number two spot […]
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| The Bermuda Karting Club 2021-2022 season continued with Race Day at the Southside Motor Sports Park. The Tag Senior Class saw Blake Horseman in the winner’s circle in all three races, while the L206 Senior Class saw two different winners, David Barbosa, won races one and three, with Scott Barnes taking the checkered flag in […]
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| The Bermuda Union of Teachers confirmed that the Union passed a ‘vote of no confidence’ in the Commissioner of Education, the Permanent Secretary of Education, and the Minister of Education, with the motion passed with a majority of 72% of the members present in the meeting. “This vote is a direct reflection of many months of […]
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The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets extended congratulations to Major Kenneth (Toki) Dill, Marjorie Pettit, the late Ted Ming, Paul and Penelope Leseur and Daren A. Herbert who were all honoured last evening at the Bermuda Arts Council’s (BAC) Annual Awards Ceremony.
These six Bermudians were celebrated for their significant contributions to the island’s arts and cultural scene.
“Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus death since our last update,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “My heartfelt condolences go out to the loved ones of the deceased at this difficult time.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 6642 test results, and 107 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
These results are from testing done on:
§ Wednesday: 39 positive out of 1590 results (2.5% positivity)
§ Thursday: 19 positive out of 1479 results (1.3% positivity)
Good evening,
To those of you viewing from the audience today and to those who are viewing virtually and online, I extend my heartfelt greetings to you all.
I wish to also express my appreciation and well wishes to the Bermuda Arts Council for their commitment to ensuring that this event took place this year.
This occasion is particularly poignant because the arts have suffered tremendously during the last two years of the pandemic. So it’s wonderful that we can come together to recognise and highlight the importance of art in all its forms during this ceremony.
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 21] include acting appointments & notice of intended marriage. Acting Appointment: Commissioner Of Education, Ministry Of Education Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0253/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 21 February 2022 Dr. Llewellyn Simmons, Director of Academics, Department of Education […]
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| A week after finishing fifth in the 2022 Americas Triathlon Cup Viña del Mar in Chile, Erica Hawley finished in the same position while competing in the 2022 Americas Triathlon Cup and South Americas Championships Villarrica. Taking to the course in the Elite Women’s race, Hawley clocked a time of 2:04:37. She earned a time […]
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| The Ministry received 6642 test results — spanning 4 days — and 107 were positive, so there are now 204 active cases, of which 5 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 123rd since the pandemic began. “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus […]
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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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| People may hear “gunshots and loud bangs” in the west end today [Feb 21] and tomorrow, as Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers will be participating in a blank firing exercise. The RBR tweeted, “Public Notice! Soldiers will be participating in a blank firing exercise from 21-22 Feb at South Shore Park, Warwick, and Hog Bay Park, […]
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| The MJM law firm has welcomed Mark Adams to the firm’s Corporate & Finance Team as a Senior Associate. A spokesperson said, “Mark qualified in England and Wales in 2002 and has extensive international experience which includes corporate finance, M&A, advisory, restructuring, venture capital, asset finance, project finance, tax leasing, commercial lending, trade finance, Islamic finance and […]
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| Bermuda’s cycling team of Conor White, Liam Flannery, Zander Miller, Nicolas Narraway, and Dominque Mayho have started racing in the XLIII Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional in the Dominican Republic. The seven-day stage race runs over 1,100 kilometers got underway with the Santo Domingo-San Cristóbal-Bani-Azua-Barahona route, with a route approximately 178 kilometers. Riders 2 through 40 […]
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| The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets extended congratulations to Major Kenneth Dill, Marjorie Pettit, the late Ted Ming, Paul and Penelope Leseur and Daren A. Herbert who were all honoured at the Bermuda Arts Council’s [BAC] Annual Awards Ceremony. A Government spokesperson said, “These six Bermudians were celebrated for their significant […]
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| The Ombudsman’s ‘Bus Service Communications’ report was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 18], with the report stating “that the communication of the bus cancellations does amount to maladministration in that the communication process is inadequate in providing information to the widest number of bus users and the general public about bus […]
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| Assistant Referee Natasha Trott officiated in a recent Concacaf Women’s World Cup qualifying match, becoming the first Bermudian female to do so. Trott officiated in the match that saw Mexico keep their unbeaten record intact in Group A after posting an 8-0 victory versus Antigua and Barbuda in the Dominican Republic. Seven different players accounted […]
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| This year’s Relay For Life event at National Sports Centre has been moved from May 20th and 21st to the weekend before – May 13th and 14th, 2022. A spokesperson said, “This year’s anticipated in-person Relay For Life event at National Sports Centre has been moved from Friday and Saturday May 20th and 21st to the […]
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