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| The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently had the opportunity to attend The Family Centre‘s Youth Leadership Academy’s Annual “Foundations Social Change Projects” Presentation. Minister Furbert said, “Thank you to the Family Centre Team for creating this avenue for our youth. “I applaud the youth who organised and participated in this presentation. […]
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| After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 1.6% in May – the overall volume of retail sales increased 10.4% when compared to May 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released […]
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| Registration for the Dive In Festival is now open via diveinfestival.com, with the event to take place from September 21 – 23. A spokesperson said, “Registration for Dive In, the insurance industry’s longstanding Festival promoting diversity and inclusion, is open via diveinfestival.com. The Festival is taking place from 21 – 23 September, this year’s Festival […]
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| Bermudian reggae artist Giles Spurling, also known as Sir Dudley, has released two new singles, including tracks titled Stamina and Full Cup. The songs are composed of instrumentals created by Mr. IVibes of IVibes Productions and lyrics/vocals composed by Sir Dudley, and they were recorded, mixed and mastered at MassFX Recording by Mr. IVibes. The […]
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| The ninth tropical storm of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season – Tropical Storm Ida – has formed. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 800 AM EDT [1200 UTC], the center of Tropical Storm Ida was located by reconnaissance aircraft and weather radar on Grand Cayman near latitude 20.3 North, longitude […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie hosted an event at Government House on August 19 “in recognition and appreciation” of Raleigh Bermuda’s work in the community. A spokesperson said, “On August 19, 2021, Her Excellency the Governor Ms. Rena Lalgie hosted an event at Government House in recognition and appreciation of Raleigh Bermuda’s important work in the community. […]
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| Future Leaders Bermuda is hosting its “Community Give-Back: Back to School Fun Day, Extracurricular Fair, and Vendors Market” this Sunday at the Berkeley Institute from 11.30am to 5.00pm, and have launched a webpage outlining a variety of workshops, entertainment, community services and vendors that will be on offer. A spokesperson said, “We recognise the past […]
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| The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [Aug 27], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. As it stands now, the BIU has called for a 2 day shutdown starting on Monday, August 30th if the Government […]
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| Morning commuters got some extra cheer this morning [Aug 27] when heading into Hamilton as Mark “Queen of Bermuda” Anderson – who was dressed to impress in a black and white outfit and pink wig – was greeting motorists at the round-a-bout heading onto East Broadway. Mr Anderson — a long standing advocate for LBGTQI+ rights and […]
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| The police responded to a collision on Tee Street and Middle Road in Devonshire this morning [Aug 27] which took place at the junction which has a sign saying ‘frequent accident spot.’ Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Related Stories Photos: Van Crashes On Side In Pembroke Motorcyclist […]
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| The flag at the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda is now at half staff as a mark of respect for the U.S. service members, Afghan citizens and other victims killed in the terrorist attack yesterday [Aug 26] in Kabul, Afghanistan. Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport, the AP reported. The […]
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| Eastern County Cup Holders St. David’s Cricket Club has announced their team as they defend the trophy against challengers Bailey’s Bay at the Sea Breeze Oval on Saturday, August 27th. St. David’s Cricket Club will be led by Justin Pitcher, with George O’Brien serving as the vice-captain, they have made only one change to the […]
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| Polaris Holding Company reported its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2021, with the company posting losses and both Stevedoring Services and East End Asphalt reflecting deficits. A spokesperson said, “On 25th August 2021, Polaris Holding Company Ltd., parent company to Stevedoring Services Limited and East End Asphalt Company Limited reported its financial results for […]
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| Bermuda’s Men’s National Bowling Team continued competing in the Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships, which is the qualification event for the next CAC Games in El Salvador. The men’s triples continued with David Maycock, Damien Matthews, and Dennis Joell competing. The trio bowled a combined score of 3,309 pins, Maycock bowled 1,182 pins, […]
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| Campbell Patton concluded competing in the 2021 ILCA Under 21 World Championship in Gdynia, Poland. On the final day of racing, Patton and the other 137 sailors completed one race. Patton came off the water up fifteen places from his starting position of 57th, moving to 42nd with 212 points. Patton sailed to a 12th […]
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| Day three of the Highland Spring Junior Open Tennis & Pickleball Tournament 2021 at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club, saw 5 matches needing a third set tie-breaker. Oliver Anderson defeated Julian Hands in their Open 10s – Round Robin match 2-4, 4-1, 4-2, in Boys 12s Division action Tobiah Goodchild defeated Jaden Jones 6-7 [2], […]
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| The latest round of the Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey Summer League at the PCC Hockey Rink saw a total of 28 goals scored. Boaz Island Beer Barons 9 Pembroke Pirates 9 In the opener, a winner could not be decided as the Boaz Island Beer Barons and the Pembroke Pirates ended 9 – 9. The […]
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| Concacaf W announced the launch of the #WeBelong campaign to “celebrate all aspects of women and girls’ football, including the sport being used as a positive force for social change, across North America, Central America and the Caribbean.” The organisation said, “Today, Concacaf W announces the #WeBelong viral campaign that encourages industry leaders, fans, players […]
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| August 26 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,596.69, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 25 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 24 […]
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“Bermuda’s trade with non-residents resulted in a $303 million surplus for the first quarter of 2021, increasing $98 million from a year ago. This increase was mainly due to a decrease in payments to non-residents which was larger than the fall in receipts from non-residents,” said the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, in releasing the 2021 Q1 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication from the Department of Statistics.
Good day to all members of the media and the listening public.
“The horrific impact of plastic on the environment is a global issue. In the era of the manifested impact of climate change, Bermuda must consistently act to preserve its oceans. To this end, single-use plastics will be eliminated by 2022, and the intervening years will be spent educating the community about recycling and reusable items and encouraging greater sensitivity to the ocean and its importance to our lives.”
That is a quote from the 2018 Speech from the Throne.
| There are “temporary traffic delays in the Harrington Hundreds Road, Knapton Hill, Smith’s Parish area, due to a brush fire” this evening [Aug 26]. At 6.50pm, a police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public of temporary traffic delays in the Harrington Hundreds Road, Knapton Hill, Smith’s Parish area, due […]
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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Summertime in Bermuda is all about incredible experiences. From boat days with friends to beach picnics with families and everything in between, summer is the season in Bermuda. It’s also the perfect time for dining on the beach and what better location than the Hamilton Princess Beach Club. After opening […]
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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 [August 26] include appointment of marriage officer, acting appointments, and multiple large group exemptions. Large Group Exemption Charman Prize 2021 Members Opening Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0843/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 26 August 2021 Public Health […]
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| “This continued commitment by the Government to single-use legislation puts Bermuda at the forefront of the global fight against plastic pollution,” Keep Bermuda Beautiful said. This follows after Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban announced that ”the Government has committed to eliminating single-use plastics by 2022.” A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful applauds the Government and […]
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Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert released the April 2021 Retail Sales report.
In April, the overall volume of local retail sales increased by 23.3% year-over-year.
In value terms, retail sales rose 25.4% to an estimated $82.5 million.
April’s retail sales increase compares to the previous year’s local retail sales which reported a volume decrease of 28.9% due largely to the pandemic, as outlined in the Department of Statistics’ April 2021 Retail Sales report.
| Friday, August 27 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud; a few showers developing from evening, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise […]
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| The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] “will not be encouraging our members to participate” in the “proposed 2-day shutdown on August 30th and 31st,” they confirmed today. BPSU President Armell Thomas said, “This communique is to provide clarity on the Bermuda Public Services Union on the issue regarding the proposed 2-day shutdown on August 30th […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has named Kwasi James and Dominic Sabir as the Premier and First Division players of the week, respectively. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is pleased to announce the T20 Domestic League Premier and First Division players of the week for matches held on August 22 [Week 8]. Premier Division “Kwasi […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 26] on single-use plastics in Bermuda. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 14-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Minister Walter Roban On […]
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| The Southampton Parish Council is offering academic scholarships for 2021/22. A spokesperson said, “The Southampton Parish Council is pleased to announce that it will offer scholarships for the academic year 2021/22. “Scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants who are undertaking tertiary education or pursuing an undergraduate degree; Bermuda College students are invited to apply. […]
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| Eastern County Cup challengers Bailey’s Bay have selected their team that will face off against cup holder St. David’s Cricket Club at the Sea Breeze Oval on Saturday, August 28th. The challengers have selected 3 colts and 3 guest players, the 3 colts include Sancho Jackson, Cameron Jeffers, and Detroy Smith who is also a […]
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| The volume of retail sales increased 23.3% in April 2021 when compared to April 2020 the Retail Sales Index said, with the report attributing the growth to “increased spending on-island by residents compared to restricted sales activity in April 2020 during the Coronavirus disease.” As many will recall, back in April 2020, there were all sorts of […]
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| Deloitte Bermuda announced the promotion of James ‘Jimmy’ Caplice to Partner in Audit & Assurance Services. Mr Caplice first joined Deloitte in the U.K. in 2004 and has since gained experience working in both the Dublin and Bermuda offices, moving to Bermuda in 2009. He has over 17 years of audit experience, working with financial […]
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| Conyers announced that the recruitment for its ‘Gap Year’ internship programme is currently underway. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is building on the success of its inaugural ‘Gap Year’ internship with recruitment currently underway for a new set of student placements this fall. “The firm launched the programme in 2020 to support students who had put […]
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| Planning is in the works for the World Rugby Classic – an event that was cancelled last year but is generally held annually and features international teams — as it has been granted a Large Group Exemption, “permitting a gathering of 1,925 persons to assemble” for the event, with a listed date of November 2021. The official […]
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| Five weeks after launching EduCoach, Dr. Gina Tucker is opening the platform to teachers, parents, schools, and school districts globally, with Keisha Allen-Smith to be the service’s first featured coach. A spokesperson said, “Five weeks after launching EduCoach: The Personal Trainer for Teachers, Dr. Gina Tucker, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EduCoach Ltd., is […]
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| The Crystal Symphony cruise ship arrived in Bermuda this morning [Aug 26] sailing into Dockyard, marking one of the first ‘non homeporting’ cruises the island has welcomed since the pandemic began. The Government previously said, “The Crystal Symphony will make 13 calls commencing August 25 [arriving Bermuda] from Boston for four calls and New York […]
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