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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting January 8th. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Peter Faber cable layer are expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship […]
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| Banyan Risk Ltd, the specialty Managing General Agent, which launched in Bermuda in 2021, has announced Peter Horrobin’s role as Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Horrobin joins Tim Usher-Jones to lead Banyan Risk. The Bermuda-regulated MGA creates bespoke Directors’ and Officers’ [D&O] insurance risk solutions for life sciences, global initial public […]
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| January 7 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,595.09, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]
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The Ministry of Education has responded this evening following the statement issued by the Bermuda Union of Teachers today (Friday, 7th January 2022).
The Ministry confirms that it has met with the BUT today to discuss Bermuda’s public schools’ reopening and is aware of the BUT’s concerns shared in their press statement today.
The BUT has raised several points that the Ministry explained and clarified with all parties agreeing that the priority is to ensure safe resumption of services to students.
| [Updated] The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 7] 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 22-minute replay is below Update 8.01pm: Speaking today, the B.U.T President Nishanthi Bailey said, […]
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| The Premier Division match scheduled for Sunday [Jan 9] between Robin Hood vs SCC has been postponed. A BFA spokesperson said, “The Premier Division match scheduled for Sunday, January 9th – 12:30pm at Goose Gosling Field between Robin Hood vs SCC has been postponed as Somerset CC have confirmed that several players have tested positive.” […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is looking for a flying start to the opening two rounds of the Skusa Winter Series at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida this weekend. The island’s top karting driver hopes to improve on his second-place finish last year and win his Shifter Masters class. Barnes, 37, will be up […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices today [Jan 7] include PATI notice, large group exemption, acting appointments and notification of planning applications registered. Public Access To Information [Information Statement] :- The Office Of The Privacy Commissioner Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Notice Notice ID: GN0050/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Public Access to Information [PATI] […]
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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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| Saturday, January 8 is expected to see bright start; cloudier afternoon with a shower or 2 about, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 7] and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Videos: Bermuda Union Of Teachers Conference Video: BNV Interview With Three Teachers Video: Teachers Union Tribute To Dr. Hodgson Video: Teachers […]
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The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation (DYSR) advises parents and guardians that there will be a delay in the After School Programme and After School Club services due to Covid-19 related staff shortages and pending test results.
The Department is doing everything possible to ensure DYSR services can resume in full on Monday, 10 January 2022. The Department will provide a further update over the weekend.
As it stands currently:
Schools that have gone back in and after-care service will be suspended today, Friday 7 January:
| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued two decisions regarding the Cabinet Office and the Office of the Governor. A spokesperson said, “On 31 December 2021, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 21/2021, Cabinet Office and Decision 22/2021, Office of the Governor [Government House]. “In both decisions, the Information Commissioner considered the failure of the public authorities […]
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| “It is frustrating and unbelievable that the Government has ignored the pleas for help” from Dr. Carika Weldon, Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, adding that “she proactively sounded the alarm, but to no avail.” This follows after the Cabinet Office confirmed that Dr. Weldon “resigned and given notice of her intention to end her tenure as […]
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| A 17-year-old male — who initially failed to stop for police, did not have a valid license and was riding an uninsured and unlicensed bike — was “in possession of a number of small plastic twists and numerous sealable baggies containing substances believed to be controlled drugs.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 9:30 p.m. […]
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| Christmas tree collection will be held on Saturday, January 15 and Saturday, January 22. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to remind the public that the dates for Christmas Tree Collection are as follows: Western parishes: All areas west of Tee Street will be collected on Saturday, January 15, 2022 Eastern […]
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| “There will be a delay in the After School Programme and After School Club services due to Covid-19 related staff shortages and pending test results,” the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation said. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department is doing everything possible to ensure DYSR services can resume in full on Monday, 10 January […]
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| Glossop North End — a football club in Derbyshire, England that currently plays in the Northern Premier League Division One West — has welcomed Bermudian footballer J’Nai Butterfield-Steede. Glossop North End tweeted the photo below, saying: “GNE are pleased to welcome J’Nai Butterfield-Steede to the club. J’Nai is a pacy, attacking left midfielder who enjoys […]
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| The Middle Road, Warwick — east of Burnt House Hill – road widening project will continue and will require a one-lane closure for the westbound lane from “Monday 10 January until approximately Friday 4 March.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that Middle Road, Warwick east of […]
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| Anna Laura Hocking, Philip Martin, Andy McComb and Mark Harris will run the Antarctica Marathon to raise funds for Raleigh Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Raleigh Bermuda is excited to announce its 2022 epic adventure and fundraiser where we will see four Bermudians run the Antarctica Marathon to raise funds for Raleigh Bermuda [#710]. “The Racers […]
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| Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the 2022 Bermuda Triple Challenge will not be held. The Bermuda Triple Challenge race committee’s James Holloway and Jason Correia said, “Due to the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic, it is with regret we announce the 2022 Bermuda Triple Challenge will not be held. “Our commitment towards organizing an exceptional OCR […]
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| [Opinion column written by Kim Swan] Growing up in golf around much older Christian influences, I often heard the saying “we all have our crosses to bear.” That analogy took on new meaning to me when I received a message recently from a young man – who seemingly is grappling with squandering his talent, that […]
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| The Premier Division match between X’Roads WFC/DRC “will be registered as a forfeit against X’Roads,” the BFA said. A BFA spokesperson said, “The Premier Division match between X’Roads WFC/DRC which was not played on Sunday, December 19th will be registered as a forfeit against X’Roads Warriors Football Club. “As per the BFA Disciplinary Code – […]
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| Mike McGrath, the President of the Corona League, announced the launch of the 2022 Corona League season. Mr McGrath said, “I am delighted to announce the return of the Corona League which will hit the turf again on Friday January 7th. “The teams were extremely disappointed that we couldn’t get a 2020-21 season going and […]
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| January 6 saw 10,600 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $63,600.00 BD. 10,600 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 6.3% at $6.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,595.09, down 0.37% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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The Cabinet Office advised today that Dr. Carika Weldon has resigned and given notice of her intention to end her tenure as Science Advisor & Laboratory Director of MDL. Dr. Weldon’s last day of work will be January 31, 2022.
Dr. Weldon commented, “I really appreciate the experience and opportunities I have gained while working in this role. And my successor will be fortunate to be a member of the team.”
| The current curfew — which is 12.30am to 5.00am — and “other public health measures will remain in place until they expire on January 20, 2022,” the Government noted this evening. In releasing tonight’s test results, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Additionally, we have been asked about relaxing the current regulations and requirements that […]
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Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4,247 test results and 255 were positive for the coronavirus.
These results are from testing completed on:
The Ministry notes that 125 of the new cases are classified as imported with history of travel in the previous 14 days.
The additional 130 new cases are classified as either local transmission (10) or under investigation (120).
The Department of Education would like to provide an update on school openings on Friday, January 7th, 2022.
Preschools
Open for all students:
·St. George’s Preschool
·Lyceum Preschool
·Devonshire Preschool
·Prospect Preschool
·St. Paul’s Preschool
·Warwick Preschool
·Southampton Preschool
·Lagoon Park Preschool
·Victor Scott Preschool
Not open:
·St. David’s Preschool
Primary Schools
Open for all students:
The Department of Culture invites writers to celebrate the New Year by giving voice to Bermuda’s stories.
In recognition of the 15th Bermuda Biennial, the Bermuda National Gallery (BNG) is inviting writers to submit poetry for the first time. The Department of Culture is partnering with the BNG to hold a series of workshops for writers –whether fresh to poetry or accomplished poets– to create new works for the Biennial.
| The Cabinet Office confirmed that Dr. Carika Weldon “has resigned and given notice of her intention to end her tenure as Science Advisor & Laboratory Director of MDL,” and her last day of work will be January 31, 2022. Dr. Weldon commented, “I really appreciate the experience and opportunities I have gained while working in […]
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| The Ministry received 4,247 test results — spanning two days — and 255 were positive, so active cases have now increased to 1,111, with four people in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4,247 test results and 255 were positive for the coronavirus. “These results are from […]
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