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| Neighbours came to the assistance of an elderly woman in St George’s after three male suspects forced their way inside her residence and attempted to rob her. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Monday 15th November, 2021, police responded to reports of a disturbance at a residence on Queen Street in St. George. […]
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| The Sigma Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated delivered self-care treat boxes to the Matilda Smith Rest Home and the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care facility on Monday. “This was done in support of their Caring for Caregivers Impact Day,” a spokesperson said. The treat boxes included delectable goods featuring local businesses such as […]
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The Ministry of Finance acknowledges the Auditor General’s assessment of the unemployment benefit programme.
Last Friday (November 12), Premier David Burt and the Minister of Health, the Hon Kim Wilson, JP, MP, honoured the 106 residents lost to the coronavirus by planting a Bermuda Cedar Tree in their memory.
The short tree-planting ceremony was held at the Botanical Gardens, near the 911 Memorial.
The Premier is in London with the Minister of Finance for the annual Joint Ministerial Council which will see the leaders of the Overseas Territories (OT) engaging in a series of bilateral meetings and joint sessions on issues as varied as climate change and the impact of the coronavirus on OT economies.
Premier David Burt today chaired a meeting of United Kingdom Overseas Territories Associations (UKOTA), the political council of OT Heads of Government.
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4592 test results, and 5 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.1%.
These results are from testing done on:
• Thursday: 0 positive out of 1516 results (0.0% positivity)
• Friday: 4 positive out of 1711 results (0.2% positivity)
• Saturday: 1 positive out of 1365 results (0.1% positivity)
3 of the new cases are classified as imported with history of travel in the previous 14 days.
| The Ministry of Finance said they acknowledge the Auditor General’s assessment of the Covid unemployment benefit programme and said they will incorporate the “recommendations into our approach where a gap has been identified.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Finance acknowledges the Auditor General’s assessment of the unemployment benefit programme. “As noted in our […]
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| Caelin Peters and his Connecticut College Men’s Basketball teammates dominated the United States Merchant Marine Academy, 79 – 57, in its season opener and first game at the Charles B. Luce Fieldhouse since hosting Tufts on February 8th, 2020. Connecticut came out firing in the first half against the Mariners, Connecticut began to really pull […]
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| Premier David Burt is in London with the Minister of Finance for the annual Joint Ministerial Council, the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier is in London with the Minister of Finance for the annual Joint Ministerial Council which will see the leaders of the Overseas Territories [OT] engaging in a series […]
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| Bermuda’s NASA tracking station played a role in the recent SpaceX launch, with the island briefly mentioned during the live coverage, with the broadcast stating that “the Bermuda ground station has the signals.” A statement from NASA said, “NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts are in orbit following their launch to the International Space Station on the third […]
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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 official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 15] include notification of planning applications registered, traffic notice, acting appointments and large group exemptions. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised on November 15, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1178/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 15 November […]
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The Ministry and Department of Education wish to provide the public with an update on quarantine measures for Bermuda Public Schools.
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, shared, “The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health have worked closely together to ensure that a more robust risk assessment policy is in place, and quarantine measures that strike a balance of both the safety of staff and students and our schools remaining open for in-person learning.”
| Tuesday, November 16 is expected to see a bright start, increasing cloud cover overnight, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and […]
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| The Ministry received 4592 test results – spanning three days – and 5 were positive, so there are now 49 active cases, of which 2 people are in hospital, with one in ICU. The 49 active cases is the lowest active cases we have had since July 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works advised that “changes in the normal daily rush hour traffic flow will be implemented on Harbour Road to improve traffic flow around the wall repairs near Lover’s Lane.” A Government spokesperson said, “Starting Wednesday November 17th, 2021, from the hours of 7:00am to 10:00am – Harbour Road between Highwood Lane […]
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| The Ministry and Department of Education provided an update on quarantine measures for Bermuda Public Schools. Minister of Education Diallo Rabain shared, “The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health have worked closely together to ensure that a more robust risk assessment policy is in place, and quarantine measures that strike a balance of […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] announced that Chief Actuary, Ricardo Garcia, who also serves as Vice-Chair of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ [IAIS] Policy Development Committee [PDC], has been appointed to the IAIS Executive Committee [ExCo], succeeding BMA Chief Executive Officer, Craig Swan, in this role. A spokesperson said, “The IAIS is a global […]
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| The City of Hamilton announced its 2021 Christmas events, with Rockin’ Around the City Tree set to take place on Friday November 26th, and three-night Fresh Air Films in December. A spokesperson said, “With the festive season nearly upon us, the City of Hamilton is excited to announce its 2021 Christmas programming, with events that are guaranteed to […]
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| With the renewed energy and funding received from its loyal corporate and individual members, the St. George’s Foundation is now prepared to continue the restoration of various assets located within Ferry Point Park. A spokesperson said, “This initiative aligns with the St. George’s Foundation’s mission: “to support the UNESCO World Heritage Site through collaboration, education, […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 15] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 5 runs cancelled this morning, 29 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The BASA Winter Meet 2021 took place at the BASA Pool this weekend. Taylor White won the Women 15 & Over 50 SC Meter Backstroke clocking a time of 31.90, Bella Howes was second in 33.39, and Tayla Horan finished third touching the wall in a time of 34.55. The 11-12 Girls 100 SC Meter […]
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Good morning Bermuda.
I am joined by my colleague, the Minister of Labour, Jason Hayward, to highlight the initiatives for the Ministry of National Security as outlined in the 2021 Throne Speech.
But first let me provide you with a quick recap of the initiatives that we were working toward in last year’s Throne Speech.
The Ministry of National Security had committed to creating a Police Authority to facilitate an open and collaborative forum to support the Bermuda Police Service and the communities they serve.
Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Thank you for your attendance and for watching this Press Conference.
Following the November 5th Speech from the Throne, I would like to provide an update on last year’s initiatives and highlight how the Ministry of Labour plans to provide Bermuda’s youth with the support to train for jobs and introduce a digitised immigration application process to improve the delivery of services to our customers.
Introduction
| Hamilton Parish, Wolves, and the Dandy Town Hornets all earned wins in this weekend’s football action. Young Men Social Club 2 – Hamilton Parish 4 At the Police Field, Hamilton Parish advanced to the First Round of the FA Challenge Cup with a 4 -2 win over Young Men Social Club. Shakeem Albouy gave Hamilton […]
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| The amendments which will allow for some long-term residents to become PRC holders will be brought into force effective December 1st, 2021, Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 12], the Minister said, ”I rise in this Honourable House today to announce that effective December 1st, 2021, the amendments to […]
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| Horizon Communications has announced that they have launched free WiFi in the city, with coverage currently “over sections of Front, Reid, Burnaby and Church streets.” The Horizon Communications announcement said, “We’ve just launched free WiFi in the city! Super fast, reliable and free – doesn’t get better than this! Try it today. Open your WiFi options […]
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| A 37-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [Nov 15] charged with the murder of 28-year-old Morissa Moniz. Anthony Davis was not required to enter a plea as the charge must be heard in the Supreme Court. He was remanded in custody and will re-appear at the December Arraignment Session. Ms Moniz was found in […]
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| The Cannabis Licensing Act — which passed in the House of Assembly in February 2021 however failed in the Senate in March 2021 – “will be reintroduced in the House of Assembly,” the Government said. This is according to a new webpage — Gov.bm/economicrecovery-updates — the Government has released that shows the current status of all 31 […]
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| On Saturday [Nov 13], Ocean View Golf Course hosted their ‘Thanks and Giving’ Golf Tournament, a surprise fundraising benefit for Brian Morris, which raised over $10,000. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday November 13th 2021 under breezy conditions, Ocean View Golf Course hosted their Thanks and Giving Golf Tournament, a fundraising benefit for the Head Professional […]
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| One Communications has launched the ‘Welcome to the One Business District’ campaign along with the expansion of their business solution offerings. A spokesperson said, “One Communications, Bermuda’s Tier 1 business solutions provider, continues to be the leader in innovation with the expansion of solutions to help clients improve business productivity, optimize IT resources, and reduce […]
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| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward and the Minister of National Security Renee Ming will be holding a press conference at around 10.00am this morning [Nov 15]. We will have additional information later on, and in the live video below should start at around 10.00am. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 30-minute replay is […]
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| The Commonwealth Games Federation [CGF] has appointed Bermudian Arantxa King as their first Ethics Officer. A statement from the organisation said, “The Commonwealth Games Federation [CGF] is delighted to announce the appointment of its first Ethics Officer and a further four members to its Ethics Commission. “The CGF Ethics Commission is a completely independent body tasked […]
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| The BEDC will be launching ByBermuda — an online marketplace which offers local goods — on November 29th, Premier David Burt announced. In providing an update on the 31 priority initiatives in the Economic Recovery Plan, Premier David Burt said, “One of the 31 priority projects reads as follows: ‘Use BEDC resources to create an […]
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| On Thursday [Nov 18], guest speaker Danny R. M. Simmons will outline his plans to revitalise the Botanical Gardens and “restore it to its former, glorious state.” A BEST spokesperson said, “Saved in 2006 from the new hospital development, today Bermuda’s Botanical Gardens has sadly fallen into a state of neglect. Although the Bermuda Botanical […]
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| Safe Space Bermuda will be holding a Candlelight Vigil “honouring Morissa Moniz and standing in support with those impacted by domestic violence” at 6.00pm this Wednesday [Nov 17] at Victoria Park. The police previously said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now reveal the identity of the 28-year-old woman whose lifeless body was found at a […]
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| The Bermuda Government Consolidated Board of Trustees have now taken “vacant possession of our premises following a failed tenancy agreement,” MP Kim Swan said. Speaking in the House of Assembly about the Ocean View matter, Kim Swan said, “The Bermuda Government Consolidated Board of Trustees, we now have vacant possession of our premises following a […]
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