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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 20] include national occupational certificates, permanent resident’s certificate, Bermudian status, notification of planning applications registered, contracts valued $50,000 or more, traffic notice and acting appointments. National Occupational Certificates In The Occupation Of Electricians Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1415/2021 Public Authorities / […]
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| The police have confirmed that a 24-year-old male “has been arrested in relation to the investigation into the murder of Osagi Bascome.” Detective Chief Inspector [DCI] Peter Stableford said, “Our appeal for members of the public to come forward and assist investigators by telling us what they know about this tragic incident, has been somewhat […]
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| “As the Christmas and New Year holidays draw closer, we must not forget that we are still in the midst of a pandemic,” Shadow Minister of Health Michael Dunkley said, with Mr Dunkley urging people to adhere to Covid-19 restrictions, wear masks when required, social distance as needed and practice good hygiene. Mr Dunkley said, […]
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| Bermuda Dance Academy students held a fundraising drive in aid of The Salvation Army’s Secret Santa and Christmas Hamper programmes. A spokesperson said, “Dancers, parents and teachers amassed 50 toys and two boxes of non-perishable items over the last month for donation to those less fortunate this holiday season.” Nikia Manders, Director of Bermuda Dance […]
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| Tuesday, December 21 is expected to see sunny periods; thickening cloud later,rain/showers overnight, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 7.16am and sunset […]
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Public school teachers and staff will have two additional days for pre-return testing. The initial date of Saturday, January 1s thas been expanded to include Sunday, January 2nd and Monday, January 3rd 2022.
Thank you to the members of the Press who have joined today for my final press conference of 2021. I thought it would be an opportune time, during this season of giving and sharing, to give a further update on some key fiscal and economic matters. However, before I commence my main remarks, I would like to express my sincere appreciation once again to all of our front line and dedicated community workers, who have played a critical role in helping to deal with the challenges related to COVID-19 that we have once again had to be faced with in this year.
| The Ministry of Public Works advised that the “daily implemented rush hour traffic flow change on Harbour Road near Lover’s Lane will be ending today [Dec 20] since schools will be closing for the Holiday break.” A Government spokesperson said, “All traffic movements will resume back to two way flow and traffic control around the […]
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| RUBiS Energy Bermuda has provided information on the opening hours for their various locations during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season. Related Stories RUBiS Service Station Christmas Holiday Hours Gas Stations: Opening Hours Over The Holiday Algonquin Aims For Net-Zero By 2050 Target RUBiS Energy Flaring Operations In East End Govt Responds To Comments […]
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| Saltus held their ’24 Days of Giving’ with students bringing in donations in order to provide the Eliza DoLittle Society with food boxes. A spokesperson said, “With the holidays approaching, staff members Carol Jack ‘77 and Kathy Pacheco at the Saltus Upper Primary Department, wanted to relaunch their ’24 Days of Giving’ as a way to […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [December 20] with the list indicating that there are six bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.08pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 6 runs cancelled this morning, 59 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The second day of the Bermuda International Laser Class Association’s 2021 Championships took place on the Great Sound. At the conclusion of day two, Millie Lewis came off the water as the leader in the ILCA 4 Fleet Class with 11 net points. Lewis picked up two wins on the day that featured four races […]
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The Department of Education would like to update the public on the process that has been put in place to support the safe return to school of staff and students in January 2022. These same procedures, which were in place when staff returned to school in October and after the November break, require all staff and students to present a negative PCR test result that must be dated within 3-days of entering school buildings.
The Ministry of Public Works said in a notice publish…
| Members of the Bermuda SanShou Association once again competed in the Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona, with Kaelin Cox, 9-year-old Errin Cann, and 15-year-old Kallan Todd all in action. Cox won the Men’s Traditional Nan Quan Southern Fist title, Cann won the Jianshu Straight Sword Class and finished in 2nd place Changquan Longfist Class, […]
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| [Opinion column written by Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson] Bermudians love to drink. It’s no secret. And with the holiday season upon us, libations will be flowing in abundance. If one chooses to indulge, that’s their right but once they decide to operate a vehicle afterwards, they are blatantly disregarding the wellbeing of every road […]
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| Noting that the Ministry asked staff to report for Covid testing on January 1 while the B.U.T. proposed to do it on January 4 — saying that teachers are not “obligated to perform any work-related duties before Jan 4″ and a “test on Jan 1 to receive students on Jan 5 gives false security” — […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has published its Preliminary Report and Order into the National Numbering Plan Update for public comment. A spokesperson said, “The purpose of the RA’s Consultation document is to update the National Numbering Plan given the requests received from sectoral providers in the electronic communications sector to assign numbers to them. […]
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| The City of Hamilton’s 12 Days of Giving campaign recently concluded with more than 1,000 entries and 24 winners over the last two weeks. A spokesperson said, “The holiday giveaway campaign ran from December 6th to December 17th via the City’s Facebook and Instagram pages. All participants had to do for entry was go to […]
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| Appleby’s Bermuda office delivered holiday donations to local charity STAR [Supportive Therapy for Aids Persons and their Relatives]. This marks Appleby’s 23rd year supporting STAR families during the holiday season. Appleby participates annually in STAR’s Christmas Donation Drive by supporting six families with holiday food hampers, fruit baskets, gifts and vouchers. Tim Faries, Bermuda Managing Partner […]
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| The UK Overseas Territories “have some of the highest vaccination rates globally” and and to date, eleven — including Bermuda — have received booster vaccines, the British Minister of State Amanda Milling said. During a recent session of British Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Percy asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the match between Robin Hood and Somerset Eagles has been re-scheduled for December 22nd. A spokesperson said, “The Premier Division match between Robin Hood and Somerset Eagles from December 18th has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, December 22nd – 8:00pm at Goose Gosling Field.” Related Stories Results: Premier & […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb — who recently recorded the 5th fastest time in the 500m in the United States college rankings this year — has earned the America East Female Track Performer of the Week award. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County website said, “UMBC track and field kicked off the 2021-22 season in grand fashion at […]
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| Engineering company iEPC Limited intern William Welch has completed his second 12-week internship at the Company as part of his university engineering programme and will soon return to school. Mr Welch is a second year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo in Canada. Like many, he attended classes virtually from home in Bermuda during Covid-19 […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings announced an agreement to sell its Malta business operations, ArgoGlobal Holdings [Malta] Ltd. and its subsidiaries, to Riverstone Holdings Limited, part of the RiverStone International group. “This sale supports our strategy to focus on U.S.-based specialty insurance risks,” said Andy Borst, interim president of international operations. ArgoGlobal SE business was primarily focused […]
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| 35 of the island’s top cyclists took part in the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Presidents Cup road race this weekend, with Conor White and Caitlin Conyers racing to victory. A spokesperson said, “With great expectation for an exciting race, 35 riders took the start in Paget for the eighth edition of this round the island competition. […]
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| Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson will be holding a press conference this morning [Dec 20] to discuss Ministry of Finance matters and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 11.30am. Related Stories Video: Minister On National Youth Policy Video: Premier Burt Holds Press Conference Live Video & Updates: 2021 […]
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| Three finals and a masters three-setter took place at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts as the Manders Tennis Management Christmas Bowl continued. Sean Anthony and Kallan Richardson defeated Sebastian Pukke and Mark Bell in the Elite B Division Doubles Final in straight sets 6-4, 6-0. Tobiah Goodchild and Ethan Anderson won the B Division Doubles […]
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| The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park this weekend. Jacob Raynor won the Pee Wee Division on the day, A’Jahni Foggo won the 50cc Class. Aiden Simmons won the 65cc Class, Jazuri Thompson-Easton claimed victory in the 85cc Class, Zano Tucker won the Novice Class, Shaki Easton won the Over […]
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| The second week of the 2021 Bermuda Flag Football League Fall season saw action continue at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with a double-header that produced 142 total points. In the opener, the Black Shark$ defeated the Wolf Pack 32 – 20. The Player of the Game for Black Shatk$ was Zakee Govia with […]
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| The Bermuda Commercial Bank announced that Neville Grant has been appointed their Chief Executive Officer. A spokesperson said, “At the December meeting of the Board of Directors, Neville Grant was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited [BCB]. “Following a successful transition period, Neville steps into the Chief Executive Officer role […]
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