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| The Ministry received 2997 test results – spanning two days — and eight were positive, so there are now 57 active cases, of which 9 people are in hospital, with 1 in ICU, and sadly the Ministry confirmed there have been another two coronavirus related deaths. “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another two coronavirus related deaths […]
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The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to update and share photos of the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Honourable Walter Roban, JP, MP, first two days attending the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland.
Yesterday, Minister Roban participated in a meet-and-greet with the UK Overseas Territory (UKOT) delegations participating at COP26 (photos below).
| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has confirmed the death of 58-year-old Matthew Cooper following a collision on October 17, so the island has now had 15 road fatalities in 2021. A police spokesperson said, “This afternoon, Wednesday 3rd November, it was further confirmed that 58-year-old Matthew Cooper succumbed to his injuries at the King Edward […]
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| Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban recently attended the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday, Minister Roban participated in a meet-and-greet with the UK Overseas Territory [UKOT] delegations participating at COP26. British Virgin Islands – Vincent Wheatley Joseph Smith-Abbott, Minister of Environment; Anguilla – Quincia Gumbs-Marie, […]
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| “This issue impacts us all, and thus requires the attention of everyone,” Transitional Community Services [TCS] said in reference to the recent acts of violence, adding that “this is not a problem that can be solely resolved by our government, and will require collaboration of all stakeholders.” A spokesperson said, “The lingering impacts of the […]
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| The Ministry of Education has compiled a list of Covid-19 Phase 1 School Protocols Frequently Asked Questions. They tweeted the graphics below, saying: “As we strive to keep our schools safe, we compiled a list of Covid-19 Phase 1 School Protocols Frequently Asked Questions. The Protocols for Phases 1 -4 can be accessed on our website“. […]
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| Emma Harvey and her Penn State women’s swimming & diving teammates defeated Liberty and East Carolina in their third meet of the season. They picked up a 301-128 victory over Liberty and a 340-72 win over East Carolina, at the Liberty Natatorium. Harvey swam the third leg of the Penn State Women’s 4×25 yard medley […]
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| Martha Dismont delivered a presentation to the Rotary Club yesterday [Nov 2] focused on young, Black males in Bermuda, providing a range of information. Martha Dismont’s full presentation follows below: Thank you for this opportunity to speak with you today. What I am about to share is framed from my individual position that individuals are innately […]
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| The Calverton School in Maryland recently completed their High School MISAL League season undefeated, with Bermudian athletes playing a key role. The school has four Bermudian players, Machai Davis, Aidan Peets, Tristan Davis, and Brazil Robinson on their roster, and Peets scored two goals in the semi-final and one goal in the finals. Four current […]
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The Ministry of Health is aware of a Public Health Alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) relating to a salmonella outbreak linked to “Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks ALL NATURAL”.
| Take Five Ltd [TFL] recently collaborated with Argus Group to donate 500 meals to the island’s Seventh Day Adventist Churches. A spokesperson said, “Take Five Ltd, in collaboration with the Argus Group, donated 500 meals to the island’s Seventh Day Adventist Churches. TFL continues with its pledge to donate 2,000 meals in 2021. Thus far, […]
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| A 23-year-old rider was injured following a collision today [Nov 3] on North Shore Road in Smith’s. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:05am today, Wednesday, 3rd November 2021, a reported serious two vehicle collision occurred on North Shore Road in Smith’s parish, at the entrance to RUBiS Terceira’s North Shore service station. “Early information […]
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| Bermuda’s National Men’s Bowling Team headed to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates to compete in the International Bowling Federation Super World Bowling Championships, which will also serve as qualification for next year’s World Cup. The tournament runs from November 6th – 16th, 2021. The Bermuda team of David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Damien Matthews, Dennis Joell, […]
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| The seventh day of the MTM Open Tennis Championships took place at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Zach McGuire defeated Sebastian Pukke in the Under 14 Final 7-5, 6-4, while Ewan Espley-Ault won the Green Ball 2 Final 6-4 over Ryan Carruthers. B Semi-Final 6 6 Jaden Jones defeated 1 1 Alex Lefebvre Green Ball […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 3] with the list indicating that there are sixteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 18 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 11 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 36 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 46 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| Food-centric website Mashed has highlighted the island’s legislation banning the establishment of foreign franchise fast food restaurants, saying “legislation passed in 1977 aimed to preserve Bermuda’s Old World image, retaining the vibe and atmosphere that contributes to the island’s tourism industry.” The Mashed story said, “Travel to Bermuda and you might notice something odd. As […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Bermuda and Portugal flags set in a soft swirling design, aiming to commemorate tomorrow’s anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda back in the 1800s. The Government previously said that the first Portuguese immigrants arrived from Madeira on the ‘Golden Rule’ vessel […]
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| Masterworks will present their annual One Stop Shop Christmas Market on Saturday, November 6th, with Masterworks also reminding the public that a valid SafeKey must be presented before entering the market. Masterworks posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “Shop by the Masterworks Museum on November 6th from 10 am – 4 pm for […]
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| November 2 saw 46 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $1,058.00 BD. 46 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,706.08, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of October 2021, the Bank repurchased for cancellation 42,000 Common Shares at an average price of $37.78 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results Butterfield Banking Hours And Appointments Butterfield Bank […]
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I take this opportunity to advise Employers against the use of precarious independent contractor work contracts. The Ministry of Labour has received several reports from workers and members of the public about unfair contractual terms and employment contracts that seem to take advantage of the current economic climate in Bermuda and challenge finding suitable and sustainable employment.
| Afiniti announced that Dr. Caroline O’Brien has been appointed as their Chief Data Officer. A spokesperson said, “Caroline will be responsible for leading data strategy and data engagement across Afiniti’s fast-growing client base as it develops new applications of its patented Behavioral Pairing technology. With deep technical knowledge in data science and vast experience deploying […]
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| A memorial bench was recently unveiled at the Sherwin Nature Reserve to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Malcolm Outerbridge. Mr Outerbridge was only 18-years-old when he was killed back in 2011, and his mother Kaywell Outerbridge said,“Thursday, October 28th at 6pm was a surreal moment for me and my family as I stood on the Bulkhead […]
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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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| Bermuda Realty announced that Maria Bento has joined their team as Property Referencer. A spokesperson said, “With over 10 years in the field of property management Maria has a great deal of industry experience and will play a key role in the company’s continued growth. In her role as Property Referencer, “Maria will be focused […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 2] include a number of large group exemptions, cancellation of registration, and a marriage notice. Large Group Exemption BUEI Youth Climate Summit Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1112/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 02 November 2021 Public […]
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The Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the 2022 Graduate Trainee Programme.
As part of the Bermuda Economic Recovery Plan’s Youth Employment Strategy, the Ministry of Labour launched the first Graduate Trainee Pilot Programme in February 2021, with 15 recent college/university graduates involved.
| Wednesday, November 3 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud; a shower or two developing overnight, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise […]
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| Opposition Leader Cole Simons announced a partial reshuffle of his Shadow Cabinet Ministers, which became effective on November 1st. Mr. Simons commented: “In order to optimize the skills of my Shadow Cabinet Ministers, I have made a partial reshuffle. Ms. Susan Jackson, J.P., M.P., a seasoned and dedicated member, recently retired from her banking career. […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 2] with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 8 runs cancelled this morning, 10 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield announced that Shawnette Griffin has been promoted to the new role of Senior Vice President, Head of Retail Banking and Operations, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Shawnette has worked with Butterfield for over 30 years. She started her career as a trust administrator and transitioned to loans before working her way up to […]
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| Noting that the Ministry has received several reports “about unfair contractual terms and employment contracts that seem to take advantage of the current economic climate,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward advised employers “against the use of precarious independent contractor work contracts.” Minister Hayward said, “I take this opportunity to advise Employers against the use of precarious independent […]
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| Alvin — a human-occupied vehicle [HOV] deep diving submersible — was launched today [Nov 2] at Penno’s Wharf in St George’s as part of its sea trials. A U.S. Consulate spokesperson said, “Alvin is owned by the U.S. Navy and operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution [WHOI] on behalf of the oceanographic research community. […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] will “allow limited visitation” beginning tomorrow [Nov 3]. A spokesperson said, “This follows a period of highly restricted access to the hospitals due to the recent Covid-19 delta surge. “In tandem with increased visitation, BHB’s disaster alert level […]
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| The Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the 2022 Graduate Trainee Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the Bermuda Economic Recovery Plan’s Youth Employment Strategy, the Ministry of Labour launched the first Graduate Trainee Pilot Programme in February 2021, with 15 recent college/university graduates involved. “The participants received coaching, employability […]
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| Natasha Trott was in action again during the Women’s Under-17 Championship Qualifying Tournament at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Trott was the assistant referee in the CONCACAF Under 17 Women’s Qualifying match between Guyana against Turks and Caicos. The tournament concluded with both Honduras and Guyana qualifying for the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship […]
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| EY Bermuda recently released a report on biodiversity, highlighting the “highlights the depletion of natural resources at a pace that has outstripped the Earth’s rate of regeneration,” A spokesperson said, “Insurers, investment funds and banks are well positioned to help restore nature’s health through their outsize influence on human economic activity. “That is the central […]
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| Shaun Dill of the Office of the Ombudsman and Sergeant Travis Powell of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] received the 2021 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez formally announced the recipients of the 2021 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. “This is the third year for the Information […]
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| Gencom — the owners of the currently closed Fairmont Southampton hotel — recently visited along with “investors who are interested in working with them on the redevelopment,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking at a press conference yesterday [Nov 1] when asked for an update, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said that Gencom were […]
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| The Bermuda National Committee for the United World Colleges [UWC] is seeking applicants for the 2022-2024 intake, with the deadline on Friday, February 4th, 2022. A spokesperson said, “If you are a student entering your last two years of high school, you can get a life-changing opportunity by winning a 2-year UWC scholarship or bursary. […]
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