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| The official Government and Legal notices today [Dec 17] include list of proposed plan applications, appointments and contracts valued at $50,000 or more. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised on December 17, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1405/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 17 December […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a press conference this morning [Dec 17] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 10.30am. The topic of the press conference was not stated, however we assume it is likely to be about the bus situation, with service currently […]
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| “The deadline for persons to send in their submissions to serve on the National Youth Policy’s Working Group [NYP] has been extended to December 19,” the Government said today. A spokesperson said, “The public will recall that the Ministry launched the National Youth Policy, a 2020 Throne Speech pledge, last month. The development of the […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] The second drive-through musical festival was held Thursday, December 16th in The Heartbeat of Hamilton by Atlantic Publishing House, outside of the historic Hubie’s Nightclub, which met an untimely death in 2010. Featured veteran saxophonists Miles “Trane” Manders and Keith Lee played a wide selection of Christmas songs to a Covid […]
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| Butterfield has donated holiday hampers to the Christ Church Warwick Feeding Programme and is also donating the funds raised from its annual employee raffle to the Loads of Love programme. A spokesperson said, “This holiday season Butterfield has partnered with Christ Church Warwick to support members of the community who are homeless or find themselves […]
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| The U13 Gregory Grimes Final between FC Bascome and PHC, scheduled for Saturday [Dec 18] has been postponed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Youth Committee would like to advise that the fifth annual U13 Gregory Grimes Final between FC Bascome and PHC, scheduled for Saturday, December 18th at 2:00pm has been postponed. […]
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| The City of Hamilton today [Dec 17] announced the winner of the City’s 2021 Christmas Window Decorating Contest, with Demco winning both categories. 13 City businesses entered the festive competition this year, which had two judging categories: Best Christmas Window 2021 [selected by a panel of industry-relevant judges] People’s Choice [selected by the general public […]
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Good morning members of the media,
There is a work stoppage at the Department of Public Transportation concerning the Bermuda Industrial Union’s Bus Division. We believe that the industrial action is unlawful and contrary to section 87(2)(ii) and/or (iii) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021.
A letter has been delivered to the BIU urging them to return to work by noon today.
| [Updated] Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a press conference this morning [Dec 17] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 10.30am. The topic of the press conference was not stated, however we assume it is likely to be about the bus situation, with service currently […]
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| As of December 11th, Bermuda has administered a total of 110,329 vaccinations and 72.1% of the population has received one dose, 70.6% have had two doses, while 28.2% of the population has also received a booster. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 48 of vaccinations. Since January 11, Bermuda residents have received a […]
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| “The Omicron variant is spreading quickly,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson has warned as the island’s active cases increase to 62, more than double the amount there were earlier this month. The Government confirmed the first case of Omicron on December 7th, and as of the most recent statistics, as far as the 47 active cases […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works provided an update on the “continued works taking place in Paget to reinforce the wall between Lovers Lane and Highwood Lane.” Acting Minister for Public Works Wayne Furbert said, “First and foremost, the Ministry of Public Works wishes to thank the public for their patience as these ongoing Harbour Road […]
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| The Government will be holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 17] to update the public on Covid-19 and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 2.00pm.. You can find more information on the links below from our dedicated website BermudaCovid.com, which is the most comprehensive resource and historic […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has published its Preliminary Report into its proposed Work Plan and Budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 and is inviting the public to review the report and provide feedback. A spokesperson said, “After reviewing the Preliminary Report, the public, and other interested parties are invited to review the document and […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins believes his innate willingness to put the team before himself convinced Spanish cycling outfit Equipo Essax to hand him a new one-year contract. Hopkins, who returns to Alicante next month for pre-season training, admits his first campaign with the Spanish Sax Cycling Club’s elite under-23 team was a baptism of […]
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| Monument Re through its subsidiary Monument Assurance Belgium [MAB] has completed the Closing of the acquisition of the entire insurance portfolio and personnel of Integrale. A spokesperson said, “All the preconditions for the conclusion of this transaction have therefore been fulfilled. This acquisition which fits perfectly with Monument Re’s growth strategy is good news for […]
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| December 16 saw 3,547 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $21,282.00 BD. 3,547 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,541.07, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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| [Updated] There is an “interruption in bus service today [Dec 16] due to industrial action by the Bermuda Industrial Union,” the Ministry has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport is advising passengers of an interruption in bus service today due to industrial action by the Bermuda Industrial Union. The Department of Public […]
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| The ÜberVida Christmas Boat Parade will take place on Saturday evening [Dec 18], with 21 boats currently expected to take part in the festive event, which will be held in Hamilton Harbour. The ÜberVida website said, “All boats are meeting up in front of the Hamilton Princess Hotel at 5:30pm ready for a 6:00pm start. […]
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| AirCare employees recently raised funds to support the Women’s Resource Center in order to celebrate the life of Morissa Moniz and to raise awareness of domestic violence. A spokesperson said, “On Remembrance Day, an employee at AirCare Limited tragically lost her life. To celebrate the life of Morissa Moniz and to raise awareness of domestic violence, AirCare employees wore […]
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The Ministry of Public Works provided an update on the continued works taking place in Paget to reinforce the wall between Lovers Lane and Highwood Lane.
First and foremost, the Ministry of Public Works wishes to thank the public for their patience as these ongoing Harbour Road works continue.
The Ministry is pleased to advise that two-lane traffic will be restored by the middle of January, following road reinforcements.
The focus of this project has been to make the road safe and secure for the public.
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4124 test results, and 31 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.8%.
These results are from testing done on:
• Sunday: 6 positive out of 923 results (0.7% positivity)
• Monday: 17 positive out of 1569 results (1.1% positivity)
• Tuesday: 8 positive out of 1632 results (0.5% positivity)
21 of the new cases are classified as imported with history of travel in the previous 14 days.
| Young Bermuda sailors Nicole Stovell and Sebastian Kempe were back in action competing in the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships in Oman. On the third day in the lLCA6 female fleet, Stovell came off the water in 31st place in a fleet of 46 sailors with 111 net points. She finished the first race of […]
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| Approximately 700 vehicles and just under 2,000 people attended the ‘Fresh-Air Films Drive-In Pajama Jam’ this weekend, the City said, noting that in order to enter attendees were asked to bring receipts showing they spent at least $35 with a Hamilton retailer, and the receipts over the three days came to $60,000. A spokesperson said, […]
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| The Argus Group today [Dec 16] announced the appointment of Aderonke Bademosi Wilson — the former Director of the Government Department of Communications — as their Chief Communications Officer. A spokesperson said, “The Argus Group today announced the appointment of Aderonke Bademosi Wilson as the Chief Communications Officer for the global organization. She will be […]
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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 4124 test results — spanning three days — and 31 were positive, so there are now 62 active cases with one person in hospital, with the Ministry warning that the “Omicron variant is spreading quickly.” Of the 47 active cases where typing is available, the Ministry said 34% [16] are Delta, 60% […]
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| The fifth annual Gregory Grimes and Leonard DeRosa Holder Finals will be held at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Centre on Saturday [Dec 18]. A spokesperson said, “The two tournaments honour former long-standing executive members of the Bermuda Football Association. “PHC will face FC Bascome in the Under 13 Gregory […]
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| Friday, December 17 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud; chance of a shower developing overnight, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works issued a traffic notice/parking advisory due to the Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday evening, A Government spokesperson said, “The following Order will be in effect from 6:00pm until 9:00pm on Saturday December 18th, 2021. One Way Traffic Harbour Road: Between Manse Road and Stowe Hill travelling in an easterly direction. […]
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| There is an “interruption in bus service today [Dec 16] due to industrial action by the Bermuda Industrial Union,” the Ministry has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport is advising passengers of an interruption in bus service today due to industrial action by the Bermuda Industrial Union. The Department of Public Transportation […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works advised that the BELCO trenching project on Middle Road in Smiths and Southampton “will be deferred until after the holidays.” Middle Road, Smiths A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that the ongoing BELCO trenching project on Middle Road in Smith’s parish […]
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Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Thank you for your attendance and for watching this Press Conference.
Many will know that the Bermuda Government, led by the Ministry of Home Affairs, continues to encourage the adoption of solar technologies and energy efficiency.
The announcement today by Saturn Power Inc. that Bermuda’s first Utility-Scale Solar power facility has officially begun producing energy is exciting news.