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Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,
As I reflect back on the past 26 months, it actually pains me to recall the huge devastation caused to, and sacrifices made by, so many people in our community as we fought together against a pandemic never before seen in our generation as when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic.
Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to provide an update to this honourable house on the issue of gangs in Bermuda.
Mr. Speaker, you will recall that I provided a statement to this Honourable House some three months ago where I addressed a number of matters relating to gangs in Bermuda including the root causes, our existing gang violence reduction programmes, proposed programmes and our multi Ministry approach. At that time, I did not speak to gang numbers or enforcement but will do so today as well as provide an update on the Gang Violence Reduction Team’s programs.
| Changes to the arrival policies will be made including the “reduction of the Travel Authorisation fee from $75 to $40; the elimination of arrival and any on island testing for visitors who have their COVID vaccinations up to date, recognition of previous COVID infections and reduced quarantine for unvaccinated residents.” This was from Minister of Transport Lawrence […]
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| The ‘Question Period’ is now being held today [Feb 4] in the House of Assembly, with the 60-minute session seeing MPs ask a series of written questions, as well as questions about Ministerial statements delivered earlier this morning, and you can tune in live below. The scheduled questions on the Order Paper for today are: […]
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| Mosaic Insurance today [Feb 4] celebrates a full year of rapid growth and milestones, including strategic technology and capital partnerships, the launch of six global specialty underwriting units, and the hiring of 80 employees worldwide. Mosaic’s corporate headquarters is based in Hamilton, Bermuda, with offices or underwriting agencies in the US, UK, Canada, and EU […]
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| Minister of Health Kim Wilson is delivering remarks in the House of Assembly today [Feb 4] on “Living with Covid – The Public Health Emergency.” We will update with the full statement as able, and in the meantime the live audio is below. You can find more information on the links below from our dedicated […]
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| The Bermuda Committee announced their “moral support” for the X-Roads Peace Games in July 2022 that will be produced by Sahabaco Limited. A spokesperson said, “February 4 is the third year anniversary for the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together[also known as the “Abu Dhabi Declaration”] between Pope Francis of the […]
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| As of January 29th, Bermuda has administered a total of 121,792 vaccinations and 73% of the population has received one dose, 71.7% have had two doses, and 67.1% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11th, 2021, Bermuda residents have received […]
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| [Updating] The police are responding to some form of an incident in the Parson’s Road area this morning [Feb 4], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene. The police have the road blocked off, crime scene tape is visible and an ambulance was also seen at the location. Unofficial information suggests that someone may […]
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| [Updating] The police are responding to some form of an incident in the Parson’s Road area this morning [Feb 4[, with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene. The police have the road blocked off, crime scene tape is visible and an ambulance was also seen at the location. Unofficial information suggests that someone may […]
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| The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts announced that $6,000 was raised to be “split equally between supporting the Festival and supporting the Coalition for Protection of Children’s ‘Breakfast for Every Child’ programme.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts survived the pandemic due to the support and generosity of its faithful benefactors. […]
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| Vaccinations will continue to be available at Pier 6 until March 31st and “after March 31st, we are working to have the Covid-19 vaccine available through physicians’ offices, as well as participating pharmacies,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. In releasing the latest test results, the Minister said, “First, second and booster doses will continue […]
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| The Premier Division match at the Devonshire Recreation Club saw the Devonshire Colts host the St. George’s Colts, with the teams sharing the points as they played to a 1 – 1 draw. The St. George’s Colts took the lead in the 19th minute when Jarazinho Bassett scored, and in the 33rd minute Brandon O’Connor equalized […]
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| Ne-Jai Tucker and his Burnley Under 23 teammates took on Bolton Wanderers Under 23’s at the Lostock training Ground in Lancashire Senior Cup action, picking up a 4 – 1 win. Burnley took the lead on the stroke of halftime when Ashley Barnes headed in from a corner, and Burnley added three goals in the […]
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| “The horrors of slavery and segregation must not be white-washed,” Social Justice Bermuda said, adding that “no assignment should suggest that any positive aspects resulted from the dehumanizing, brutalizing, and traumatizing of enslaved peoples.” Complaints About Saltus Lesson On Slavery This follows after Saltus was criticized for language used in a lesson, with messages circulating […]
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Ray Jones, the Devonshire Colts coach, hailed his team’s gutsy display after overcoming a series of setbacks to take a point off high-flying St George’s Col…
The report said that Bermuda’s waters had become…
| Casey Truran and his Savannah Athletics [SCAD] Equestrian teammates picked up the overall win and a third-place finish at the Tournament of Champions Winter Classic in the United States. SCAD entered two teams, and the SCAD Black team were declared the Champions with 45 points while the Reserve Champion was Skidmore College with 41 points, […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 3] include appointments, cancellation of registration, large group exemptions, notification of planning applications registered and acting appointments. Bermuda Economic Development Corporation Appointments Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0185/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 03 February 2022 The Minister of The […]
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| “Some immediate changes to SafeKey will be announced tomorrow,” Minister of Youth, Culture, and Sport Dr Ernest Peets said today [Feb 3]. The Government has repeatedly mentioned trying to learn to live with Covid, with most people projecting that Covid will be around for some time to come, and the schedule for tomorrow’s sitting of […]
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| The Ministry received 4169 test results – spanning three days — and 128 were positive, so active cases have decreased to 471, and there are now 18 people in hospital with 3 in ICU, and sadly the Minister confirmed there has been another coronavirus related death. “I am sad to report tonight that we have […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 4] and the statements scheduled to be delivered include the Tourism 2022 – A Critical Year for Recovery Ministerial Statement, Actuarial Review of Contributory Pension Fund 2020, a Bill entitled the “Matrimonial Causes [Faultless Divorce] Amendment Act 2022, Living with Covid – The Public […]
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| In news that will be welcomed by many, Minister of Youth, Culture, and Sport Dr Ernest Peets said that the prospects of having the Bermuda Day parade this year look “fantastic.” While the island had the road race portion last year and some other celebratory aspects, the actual Bermuda Day parade itself has not been held since […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority today [Feb 3] joined Hamilton Princess & Beach Club and SailGP to mark the 100-day countdown to the opening event of the global league’s third season, set for May 14-15. A spokesperson said, “The occasion was observed with the unveiling of a countdown clock at the Bermuda Visitors Service Center and […]
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| In a 45 minute time span this morning [Feb 3], police issued 18 speeding tickets and made two arrests for outstanding warrants The Bermuda Police Service posted the photo online below, and said, “Red Team out bright and early this morning, 18 tickets and two arrests for outstanding warrants in the first 45mins. Top speed […]
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| Friday, February 4 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7.11am and sunset […]
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| CT scan service at Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] resumed on Monday, January 31. A spokesperson noted that “BHB worked with the Brown-Darrell Clinic to deliver the service while repairs were carried out on its two machines last week.” “We thank Brown-Darrell Clinic for their assistance from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 January,” said BHB VP […]
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