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Madam President, the 2020 Throne Speech committed the Government to developing a National Youth Policy to support, empower and engage Bermuda’s youth.
Madam President, the development of the strategy included extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders including youth representatives from a number of organizations. Today marks the launch of a Policy aimed at providing an overarching, high-level position outlining the goals that we wish to uphold as country with respect to our youth.
| Giada Dudley-Pun, Sam Williamson, and Finn Moseley all took part in the South West Short Course Winter Championships in the UK. On day one, Williamson reached the men’s 100 SC meter breaststroke A – final finishing 8th touching the wall in a time of 1:04.43. Williamson competed in the Men’s 9 & over 200 SC […]
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| Members of the public are encouraged to register for an upcoming captive webinar organised by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] in partnership with RIMS, the risk management society. Entitled ‘Bermuda Captives – Turning Ideas into Reality,’ the free webinar will be moderated by Leslie Robinson, Senior Vice President – Head of Underwriting and Claims, […]
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| The 22-page National Youth Policy document — which “sets out the Government of Bermuda’s plan to support, empower and engage Bermuda’s young people” — has been released. Speaking in the Senate today [Nov 17], Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets said, “The 2020 Throne Speech committed the Government to developing a National […]
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| The Bermuda Arts Centre will open its annual ‘Small Works’ show on Friday [Nov 19] from 5.30pm 7.00pm at the Washington Mall. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre’s annual ‘Small Works’ opens this Friday. “We love this show. It is open to our artists to enter anything they wish, the only rule being that […]
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| The Warwick Academy Human Rights Friendly School Project conducted a series of Equity Webinars for its parents and staff, and it is now providing free access to the webinar recordings throughout the month of November 2021. A spokesperson said, “In its continued effort to educate and advocate for Human Rights, the Warwick Academy Human Rights […]
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| Markel Corporation announced that it is winding down Lodgepine Capital Management Limited [Lodgepine], its retrocessional Insurance Linked Securities [ILS] fund manager based in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Markel launched Lodgepine in 2019, with product offerings focused on property catastrophe retrocessional investments. In 2021, Lodgepine wrote a portfolio of property retrocessional business that consisted of approximately […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Kim Swan] I was overjoyed when the Throne Speech highlighted a new Marina for St. George’s will become a reality in 2022. The week prior I was on Ordnance Island making a Facebook live post about the economic benefits to St. George’s with all the yachts stopping over enroute to […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session today [Nov 17] and statements scheduled to be delivered include Bermuda’s National Youth Policy, Ministry of Labour Throne Speech Initiatives 2021, St. George’s Marina Development and Steps Taken to Launch the PMO to Support Implementation of the Economic Recovery Plan; and Bills due for their first reading […]
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| Flynn Watson-Brown and his Baylor School Swimming teammates concluded competed in the 2021 SE Martha Bass Invitational Meet in the U.S. During the 100 yard freestyle, Watson-Brown finished 6th touching the wall in a time of 50.48 and he also finished 15th competing in the 200 yard backstroke clocking a time of 2:17.13. With a […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the phrase ‘Bermuda Is Another World’ – made famous in the song by the legendary Hubert Smith — with an astronaut space theme, in a nod to our recent mention in the NASA SpaceX launch. The design is also available below in two versions as […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association announced that the match between Paget/YMSC scheduled for Saturday has been moved to Sunday; A spokesperson said, “Please be advised the First Division match between Paget/YMSC scheduled for Saturday, Nov 20th at Southampton Oval; has been moved to Sunday – November 21st – 12:30pm at Bernard’s Park.” Related Stories Results: Four […]
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The Minister of Transport the Hon. Lawrence Scott, JP, MP and Bermuda Road Safety Council, Chairman Dennis Lister III, JP, MP have extended condolences to the family of latest the road traffic fatality.
Minister Scott said, “We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Albert Simmons. Our thoughts and prayers are with them today.”
| After three rounds of the Premier Division Football action, the Dandy Town Hornets are the league leaders with 9 points, the PHC Zebras have only played two games and they are in second place with six points, alongside the North Village Rams and the Somerset Trojans who have both played three matches. Osagi Bascome from […]
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| A new online Disaster Recovery Hub comprised of more than 100 major disaster case studies, and covering different events in different locations, has been launched. A spokesperson said, “The frequency and severity of natural disasters such as floods, droughts and hurricanes are expected to change as the climate changes and past experiences are useful to […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 16] include large group exemptions, permanent resident’s certificate, Bermudian status, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised on November 16, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1192/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication […]
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| Wednesday, November 17 is expected to see some sunny periods with a passing light shower or two, 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 north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Special Olympics Bermuda announced that their first Polar Plunge will be held on December 4, 2021. A spokesperson said, “The Polar Plunge is a registered trademark fundraising event for Special Olympics around the world and is increasing in popularity in the US and Canada, and hopefully here in Bermuda. Participants are encouraged to plunge in […]
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| The Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott and Bermuda Road Safety Council, Chairman Dennis Lister III have extended condolences to the family of latest the road traffic fatality. Minister Scott said, “We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Albert Simmons. Our thoughts and prayers are with them today. We are deeply troubled that […]
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| [Opinion column written by BPSU General Secretary Kevin Grant] The International Labour Organization [ILO] defines social dialogue as “all types of negotiation, consultation, or exchange of information, between or among representatives of governments, employers, and workers, on issues of common interest relating to economic and social policy.” Social dialogue promotes democratic involvement and buy-in of […]
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| Family Centre is getting set to present their ‘Old Bags’ event on Thursday [Nov 18] at the Horizons Clubhouse on South Shore Road in Paget from 1.00pm to 8.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Family Centre Presents its Popular ‘Old Bags’ Event – a Silent Auction of ‘Designer Inspired’ New Handbags and Sale of Gently used Handbags, […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 16] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 15 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Good morning Bermuda.
I am joined by my colleague, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Honourable Tinee Furbert, to highlight the initiatives for the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport as outlined in the 2021 Throne Speech.
The Minister of National Security, Renee Ming joins the community in expressing her “shock and outrage” following last night’s home invasion of one of Bermuda’s seniors.
Minister Ming said, “As this investigation gets underway, I am urging anyone living in the area, who may know anything about this incident, to please contact the Bermuda Police Service. This was an outrageous act committed against one of the vulnerable members of our population and we must see those responsible brought to justice. Our focus at this time is on the family and friends of the victim.”
| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nathan Trott, Kenni Thompson, Delia Ebbin, and Jervay Laws were in action. Nathan Trott Nathan Trott was an unused substitute for AS Nancy in their 3-1 French Cup win over Union Lorraine de Plantières. Kenni Thompson Kenni Thompson and her London City Lionesses teammates claimed a 1-0 win against Sheffield […]
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| The police have now confirmed the death of 64-year-old Albert Simmons, which sadly marks Bermuda’s 16th road fatality for 2021. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 64-year-old Albert Simmons – Bermuda’s 16th road fatality for 2021 – and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. […]
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| Bermuda’s Flora Duffy is headed to Maui for the 25th Xterra World Championship race, which is set to take place on December 5, 2021. Duffy is the defending world champion, and is the only triathlete in the world to have claimed five Xterra world titles, and she has also won five other world titles in other federations. The Xterra website […]
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| The LF Wade International Airport will hold an emergency exercise on Thursday morning [Nov 18] with multiple on island agencies participating. A spokesperson said, “The exercise is designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate. The event will be a simulation of an aircraft accident in […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they “successfully promoted Bermuda as the world’s climate risk finance capital” at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference [COP26] in Glasgow, Scotland last week. On November 6, the BDA hosted a luncheon for a diverse group of 30 climate leaders and potential partners from around the globe […]
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| Fresh Breath Dental will be offering free tooth extractions to the general public on Friday, November 26 from 10.00am to 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “It’s Thanksgiving month. We at Fresh Breath Dental are thankful for the support from all its patients for making this event possible and enjoyable. “Since its inception, Fresh Breath Dental has […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert and Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets will be holding a joint post Throne Speech press conference this afternoon [Nov 16] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 12.30pm. Related Stories Video: Opposition’s Reply To Throne Speech […]
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| Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis is in contention for two Charleston Battery 2021 Player Awards, with the public able to help by voting Lewis into the top position in the Offensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player categories. The club’s website said, “There was much to celebrate in 2021 as the Charleston Battery embarked on […]
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| The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifiers in Antigua have now concluded, and a look at the Bermuda players statistics for the tournament are below. Tre Manders led the team in the batting department with a total of 223 runs, Allan Douglas II had 189 total runs, and Delray Rawlins finished with 169 […]
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| [Opinion column written by PLP MP Crystal Caesar] It is important to give the public some background to the factors that drive our costs of goods. Bermuda has two supply ships. One ship comes out of Florida. And, the other ship comes out of New Jersey. That means, all of the goods that supply our […]
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