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| The Bermuda Sloop Foundation, the Bermuda Karate Federation and the Fresh Start Programme received $12,500 each from the Confiscated Assets Fund. Premier David Burt tweeted the photos below, saying: “Earlier I welcomed 3 community clubs to the Cabinet Office where I presented them with cheques from the Confiscated Assets Fund. The Bermuda Sloop Foundation, The Bermuda […]
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| MJM Limited announced that international law firm rating agency, The Legal 500 has once again recognized its Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution and Real Estate teams. A spokesperson said, “Directors, Jennifer Haworth [Head of the Dispute Resolution Team] and Jeremy Leese [Head of the Corporate Team] have both been recognized […]
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| Walkers announced that its Bermuda office has been ranked in Tier 1 or Tier 2 for all of its five practice areas in the Legal 500 Caribbean Guide 2022. A spokesperson said, “Walkers is pleased to announce that its Bermuda office has been ranked in Tier 1 or Tier 2 for all of its five […]
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| Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy continued her winning streak, claiming yet another victory on Friday [Nov 5] in the 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi, and the video below offers a short overview of the race. The Triathlon website said, “The Bermudian crossed the finish line in first place at the 2021 World Triathlon […]
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| November 12 saw 3,718 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $112,796.00 BD. 918 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.3% at $39.50 per share, while another 700 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing even at $22.50 per share. 100 shares were traded by West Hamilton Holdings […]
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Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 6674 test results, and 20 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.3%.
These results are from testing done on:
· Sunday: 4 positive out of 1526 results (0.3% positivity)
· Monday: 10 positive out of 1909 results (0.5% positivity)
· Tuesday: 5 positive out of 1764 results (0.3% positivity)
· Wednesday: 1 positive out of 1475 results (0.1% positivity)
The Ministry of Education acknowledges the demonstration held today by the West End Warriors for Legacy group.
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, expressed, “The Ministry of Education has welcomed and continued to hear the points and concerns raised by representatives of the West End Primary School community.”
“The decisions on parish primary schools, which affect all primary schools, were difficult ones made after extensive consultation and engagement.”
Mr Speaker and Honourable Members, in this year’s Throne Speech, the Government of Bermuda has reaffirmed its intention to implement universal health coverage for all residents.
Our vision for healthcare seeks to ensure that – “all people have equitable access to needed informative, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative essential health services, of sufficient quality to be effective, while also ensuring that people do not suffer financial hardship when paying for these services and critical medicines.”
Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to provide this Honourable House with a half- year report on the Government fiscal performance.
2021/22 Half-Year Fiscal Performance:
Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a material impact on the Bermuda economy and the Government’s fiscal position. However, significant work has been done by Government and the community to combat this virus and adapt to the “new normal”. As the half year results highlight, the ongoing work and actions taken to date, have had some positive results.
Good Morning Mr Speaker,
I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the progress made towards the implementation of Bermuda’s Economic Recovery Plan (ERP).
Mr Speaker, Members of this Honourable House will recall the tabling of Bermuda’s Economic Recovery Plan by the Minister of Finance in March of this year and the subsequent debate on its contents. As a reminder, the Government undertook a three-phased approach to the development of the ERP.
| The Ministry received 6674 test results — spanning 4 days — and 20 were positive, so there are 58 active cases, of which 4 people are in hospital, with one person in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 6674 test results, and 20 were positive for the […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 12] include large group exemption, session days, jury sessions and notice of intended marriage. Large Group Exemption Senior Golfers Lunch Amended Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1172/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 12 November 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency […]
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| Saturday, November 13 is expected to see some sunny periods, a few showers likely, especially later, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| A group seeking to save West End Primary School from closure gathered in Hamilton today [Nov 12] with signs showing support for the school. The school is one of locations the Government plans to close in the coming years, as they previously announced that they will introduce Parish Primary Schools which “will see one primary […]
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| The Ministry of Education said they “acknowledge the demonstration held today by the West End Warriors for Legacy group.” The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain expressed, “The Ministry of Education has welcomed and continued to hear the points and concerns raised by representatives of the West End Primary School community. The decisions on parish primary […]
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| Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson provided an update on the Government’s fiscal performance. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 12], the Minister said, “Overall, notwithstanding the Covid-19 impact and the additional guarantee related expenditures, current expenditures, excluding debt service, are presently in line with the original annual estimate of $903 million at $456.7 million […]
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| Today [Nov 12], the Auditor General tabled her second public interest report on the Unemployment Benefit Administration programme to “support Parliament in its examination of the Government of Bermuda’s ongoing response to the coronavirus.” A spokesperson said, “ Between April 2020 and April 2021, the Government paid out $61,335,000 through the Unemployment Benefit programme [UEB]. […]
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| The 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] got underway with a number of local entrepreneurs pitching their ideas in the Rocket Pitch Competition. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is gearing up for an eventful 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW], starting with the Rocket Pitch Competition. “Finalists of the 14th annual Rocket Pitch […]
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| The police have now confirmed the “arrest of a 37-year-old male suspect” following the death of 28-year-old woman “following a reported domestic dispute.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], can confirm the arrest of a 37-year-old male suspect, who has been assisting with the investigation into the sudden death of 28-year-old woman, […]
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Curtis Dickinson told MPs that the “all inclusive” deficit, wh…
Mr. Speaker, on the 23rd July 2021, I advised this honourable House of the payments made as set out in the Project Agreement between Skyport and the Bermuda Airport Authority. I wish to provide the House with an update on the latest MRG payment made to Skyport this month.
Mr. Speaker, I rise to provide this Honourable House with an update on the St. George’s Marina Development Project.
| Following the delivery of the 2021 Throne Speech on November 5, Opposition Leader Cole Simons will deliver a reply to the speech today [Nov 12]. A spokesperson said, “Today’s Reply to the Speech from the Throne will be delivered by the Opposition Leader, the Hon. N.H. Cole Simons, JP, MP immediately after the Government carries […]
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| To date, the Government has made five Minimum Revenue Guarantee [MRG] payments to Skyport, with the most recent $8.4 million payment covering the shortfall from July to September 2021, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 12] the Minister said, “On 10th October Skyport, provided the Airport Authority […]
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| Speaking on the progress made towards the implementation of Bermuda’s Economic Recovery Plan, Premier David Burt said that as of noon today [Nov 12], the Government will provide a webpage that shows the “current status of all 31 priority initiatives.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 12], the Premier said, “I rise today […]
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| A police training exercise is taking place today [Nov 12] in Prospect and “there may be loud noises during this time, which should only last for around 20 minutes.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is advising the public that a police training exercise is currently taking place today [Friday, 12th November] […]
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| A joint statement has been signed by a number of local personalities calling for “a temporary or permanent end to conflict.” The statement says, “Armistice: an agreement by parties involved for a temporary or permanent end to conflict. We, the undersigned, join in highlighting the observance of Armistice Day on November 11th – the culmination of […]
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| The Women’s Resource Centre extended condolences to the family of the 28-year-old woman, saying that “waking up to the tragic news that a young woman has lost her life to a domestic incident is extremely gut wrenching.” Yesterday the police said, “Police are investigating the sudden death of a 28-year-old woman whose lifeless body was […]
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| “As we move into 2022, the plan is to invest an additional $7.5 million into stabilizing the plant,” Minister Wayne Furbert said, noting that “Tynes Bay is over 25 years old, and with that age come the same recurring issues” and the “immediate strategy is to work toward ensuring the system remains operational.” Speaking at […]
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| The World Rugby Classic continued with the Classic Lion defeating Bermuda 24 – 10. Bermuda took a 3 – 0 lead on a David Lunn penalty, but the Classic Lions would go over for a try, and with the conversion they held a lead 7 – 3. Bermuda then brought the crowd to life when […]
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| The Bermuda National Men’s Bowling Team members took to the lanes as the International Bowling Federation [IBF] Super World Championships continued at the Dubai International Bowling Center in the United Arab Emirates. Competing in the Men’s Trios Squad Qualification, the Bermuda team of Dennis Joell, Lamar Richardson, and David Maycock finished 16th out of the […]
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| The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season got underway at the Southside Motor Sports Park as they held the Burt “Dirt Digger” Ingham Trophy Race Day. Tinho Tucker Wall won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Azai Burt winning the 50cc Class. Aiden Simmons won the 65cc Class and the 85cc Class, Mike MacLean Jr […]
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| Footballers in the Premier Division were in action, with Devonshire Colts, Devonshire Cougars, and St. George’s Colts all earning wins. North Village Rams 1 – Devonshire Colts 2 At the Bernard Park, Devonshire Colts came from behind to defeat the North Village Rams 2 – 1. All three goals came within the first 27 minutes, […]
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