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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 24] include the notification of planning applications registered and large group exemptions. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on January 24, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0119/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 24 January 2022 Listing […]
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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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| The Ministry received 7344 test results – spanning four days — and 496 were positive, so there are 1719 active cases, of which 16 people are in hospital, with 3 in ICU, and sadly the Ministry also confirmed there have been two more coronavirus related deaths. The 1719 active cases is a decrease from the […]
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| Curtis Richardson has “submitted his resignation to the President of the Senate,” the Government has just confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office advised today that in accordance with Section 31[1] [b] of the Bermuda Constitution Order 1968, Mr. Curtis Richardson has submitted his resignation to the President of the Senate with effect from […]
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| Cal Athletics — where Bermudian Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas works – is hosting a virtual ‘Pain Into Purpose‘ educational and empowerment session this evening [Jan 24], with people in Bermuda invited to join. A spokesperson said, “The Pain Into Purpose Bermuda movement has been embraced by the University of California, Berkeley Athletics Department / Cal Athletics, who are […]
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| The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda announced that Cha’Von Clarke-Joell will be the new Assistant Commissioner. A spokesperson said, “Starting March 2022, Assistant Commissioner Clarke-Joell will lead the policy and engagement unit for the Office, with varied responsibilities for public-facing community interactions, strategic communications, research and policy development, and general administration. “Mrs. Clarke-Joell […]
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| 14 alarm activations, 5 collisions, 2 assaults, loud music complaints and a prowling report were among the incidents the police attended this past weekend as they responded to 69 calls for service. In providing an update on the weekend activity, the police posted the photo below online, saying, “The Bermuda Police Service attended 69 calls […]
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| Police have issued 341 moving violation tickets in the last two weeks as part of Operation Vega, with 4,893 tickets issued since the deployment of the operation six months ago. A police spokesperson said, “As Operation Vega continues, 341 moving violation tickets were issued over the last two weeks. That’s 12 fewer than the 353 […]
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| One Communications has announced the introduction of unlimited smartphone data plans with no overages, with the plans available since November of last year. A spokesperson said, “One Communications announced the introduction of unlimited smartphone data plans with no overages. The plans became available on November 26, 2021 as part of the holiday promotions. “Unlimited plans […]
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| Appleby is welcoming James Batten and Melinda Mayne to its growing Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is delighted to welcome two new associates, James Batten and Melinda Mayne, to its growing Bermuda office. “James is an associate in Appleby’s Dispute Resolution department. He is an experienced advocate and litigator. Before moving to Bermuda, James […]
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A New Year, brings a new start and with that the BRSC wants to encourage motorists to aim for better driving behaviors in this New Year. In 2022 the BRSC aims to reduce collisions and fatalities on our roads and it takes all road users doing their part to help.
Today, the Head of the Public Service Dr. Derrick Binns announced the appointment of Keeva Joell-Benjamin as the Commissioner of Corrections.
And in an historic milestone, Ms. Joell-Benjamin becomes Bermuda’s first female Commissioner of Corrections.
Ms. Joell-Benjamin’s appointment became effective January 17, 2022.
Having joined the service in 1991, Ms. Joell-Bemjamin rose through the ranks of the Corrections Department.
She began her 30-year career as a Basic Officer and has worked in the majority of the Corrections facilities.
| Keeva Joell-Benjamin has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Corrections, becoming Bermuda’s first female Commissioner of Corrections. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Head of the Public Service Dr. Derrick Binns announced the appointment of Keeva Joell-Benjamin as the Commissioner of Corrections. “And in an historic milestone, Ms. Joell-Benjamin becomes Bermuda’s first female Commissioner […]
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| A “number of buses” at the Dockyard Depot were broken into and vaults — where passengers deposit their fare — were stolen, with the vaults containing “an unknown quantity of cash,” the police have confirmed. Footage circulating suggested that nine buses were broken into with their vaults stolen, and we asked police for comment, and […]
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| Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced that Martello Re Limited and SFG Bermuda Ltd have joined the association, bringing the number of member companies to a record high of 64. Martello Re was licensed in Bermuda to support the future growth of MassMutual, which intends to cede $14 billion of liabilities […]
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| The Bahamas got a rather unexpected cruise ship visit when a ship that was supposed to dock in Miami diverted to the Bahamas, after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel. The AP News website said, “A cruise ship that was supposed to dock in Miami has instead sailed to the Bahamas, […]
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| Kenni Thompson came off the bench and scored the lone goal of the game to guide the London City Lionesses to a 1 – 0 victory over Coventry in women’s football action in England. Thompson entered the game in the 78th minute and made an instant impact when only two minutes later she scored from just […]
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| Optimism among global CEOs has hit a new high, according to PwC’s annual Global CEO Survey, as “more than three-quarters of CEOs predict the global economy will improve.” A spokesperson said, “More than three-quarters of CEOs, 77%, predict the global economy will improve, while only 15% expect worsening conditions. CEO optimism for 2022 is a […]
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| Vanessa Esposito and her University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates – in their final dual meet of the campaign — were defeated 169.5 – 104.5 at Seton Hall on the Seton Hall Senior Day. Esposito competed in the women’s 1000 yard freestyle finishing 7th with a time of 11:29.30, during […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] For the past 12 months, Andre Lambe has been “eating, sleeping and breathing” boxing, with the Bermudian quitting his day job to commit fully to life as a professional fighter. Lambe decided at the start of last year that he could no longer dedicate himself to the demands and rigours of professional […]
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| Thirty seven “abandoned and derelict boats” will be “removed from the water and disposed of,” the Ministry advised, with the boats located in the Riddell’s Bay, Lagoon Park, Stock’s Harbour, Marginal Wharf, St. George’s Harbour and Great Bay areas. A Government spokesperson previously said, “This is a joint programme between Government and Keep Bermuda Beautiful […]
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Wayne Furbert, the acting minister for public works, said during a press …
| Za’Kayza Parsons made her University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] indoor track and field debut during the PSU National Invitational. Parsons finished 6th in Heat 1 of the women’s 60m dash to finish 23rd overall. Related Stories Armstrong Represents Rider In Invitational Armstrong Represents Rider In Invitational Dutranoit Competes In Charlotte Invitational Hill-Edwards & Outerbridge […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA candidate for Constituency 1, St George’s North Tia Smith] Equality is defined as “the state of being equal, especially in status, rights and opportunities”. The Human Rights Act as currently enshrined in law prohibits employment discrimination, among other types of discrimination, on the basis of any protected category, which includes […]
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| Two Royal Canadian Navy vessels — the HMCS Goose Bay and the HMCS Moncton — are visiting the island, stopping in St George’s. According to the Canadian Government’s website the HMCS Goose Bay “has taken part in many different taskings: fishery patrols, northern deployments in support of the Canadian Rangers, mine clearance exercises in American […]
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| Amendments came into effect on December 1, 2021, and Permanent Resident’s Certificate applications “are now accepted under the new provisions,” the Ministry noted today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Immigration wishes to remind the public that amendments to the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956 came into effect on December 1, 2021, and […]
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| The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors said they “would like to invite members of the public to express an interest in becoming a Litigation Guardian. A Government spokesperson said, “The role of Litigation Guardian provides extra support for individual children and young people who are subject to family court applications in Bermuda. “The Litigation […]
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| Recently, the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban visited farmers to “speak with them regarding the increasing incidence of theft, the challenges they face providing produce for the local market, and opportunities to improve their industry.” A Government spokesperson said, “”Members of the public will be aware of the term ‘night farming‘ used to describe […]
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The Department of Immigration wishes to remind the public that amendments to the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956 came into effect on December 1, 2021, and Permanent Resident’s Certificate applications are now accepted under the new provisions.
The updated application process and form is available online at the Department of Immigration.
Recently, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon Walter Roban, JP, MP, visited farmers to speak with them regarding the increasing incidence of theft, the challenges they face providing produce for the local market, and opportunities to improve their industry.
The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors would like to invite members of the public to express an interest in becoming a Litigation Guardian.
The role of Litigation Guardian provides extra support for individual children and young people who are subject to family court applications in Bermuda.
| All categories from 1-bedroom apartments and cottages to family and executive homes “have seen a resurgence in demand,” the luxury residential sales market “saw a significant increase in contracts in 2021,” and “Bermuda’s most scarce resource – land – saw a measurable increase in sale volume and average sale price.” This is according to a […]
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| The Bermuda Rugby Football Union hosted a number of matches at the National Sports Center this weekend. The Mariners Women and the Renegades Women drew 12 – 12,. The Renegades got tries from Jess Cassidy, and Jackie Oliver, with Cassidy kicking her conversion, while Lysmieri Santana and Nisaiah Berkely scored a try each for the […]
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