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Ministry of Education Congratulates the 2021 Scholarship and Award Recipients

The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Bermuda Government Scholarships and Awards. 

Each year the Ministry of Education provides scholarships and awards to Bermudian students to pursue a higher education. 

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP said, “I wish to commend our scholarship award recipients for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to focusing on their goals.

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 23 2021

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 23] include large group exemptions and planning applications. Large Group Exemption Zoom Around The Sound Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0809/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 23 August 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] ]Phased Re-Opening] Regulations […]

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8pm Live Video: BNV Discussion On PRC Proposal

Peter Sanderson, Cordell Riley, and Monique Lister are joining Bernews this evening [Aug 23] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the trio set to discuss the Government’s proposal to expand the eligibility criteria for persons to obtain a Permanent Residency Certificate [PRC]. The Government’s policy paper on “Securing Permanency […]

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Video: BIU President Holds Press Conference

The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 23], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. This follows after the Government confirmed they received an “ultimatum letter” from the BIU President which said that if the Government […]

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Bermuda Credit Union Partners With CUNA

The Bermuda Credit Union Co-op Society announced its partnership with CUNA Caribbean Insurance Society Limited, with the partnership allowing “members of the Bermuda Credit Union to have access to the CCISL flagship product- the Family Indemnity Plan.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Credit Union Co-op Society has recently announced its partnership with CUNA Caribbean Insurance […]

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Video: Minister Walter Roban On Solar Energy

Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is holding a press conference this afternoon [August 23] to discuss “Bermuda’s adoption of Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 13-minute replay is below Related Stories […]

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Princess Donate $40,000 To Knowledge Quest

Knowledge Quest announced that it has received a donation of $40,000 from Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “SailGP held its first on-island event, the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess, in April of this year. While the sailing event was a success, local restrictions – instated to combat an uptick […]

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Education Ministry Scholarship, Award Recipients

The Ministry of Education announced the recipients of the 2021 Bermuda Government Scholarships and Awards. A Government spokesperson said, “Each year the Ministry of Education provides scholarships and awards to Bermudian students to pursue a higher education. Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain said, “I wish to commend our scholarship award recipients for their […]

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Pfizer Covid Vaccine Given Full FDA Approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now officially approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, amending the prior emergency use authorization to a full approval. The FDA website said, “Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty […]

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Burchall Scores Hat Trick For Aston Villa U18

Bermudian footballer Ajani Burchall scored a hat-trick for the Aston Villa Under 18 team as they defeated Norwich City 10 – 0. The club’s match report said, “Aston Villa put ten past Norwich City at Bodymoor Heath on Saturday as they routed the Canaries in the Under-18 Premier League. “Dewain Sewell and Ajani Burchall scored hat-tricks, […]

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Secure BDA Suspend Trash Collection Service

“At this time we are unable to proceed with residential trash collection,” the Secure BDA company said, explaining that “due to circumstances beyond our control and several matters that have arisen since announcing this service” they have suspended the initiative “until further notice.” The company had previously announced that they would be offering weekly residential […]

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Essence Features Bermuda In Travel Guide

Essence has featured Bermuda in an article entitled “The Black Girl’s Guide To Bermuda,” with Essence noting that “a Bermuda vacation offers no shortage of unforgettable things to see, do or drink.” The story on the Essence website said, “Looking for an off-the-path destination with breathtaking beaches, pastel colored buildings, pink sand beaches, snorkeling among […]

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Sandcastle Prizes: $1,000, Hotel Stay & More

The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition will be held on Saturday, September 4 at Horseshoe Bay Beach, offering an array of prizes. A spokesperson said, “Planning for the event has had some tense moments this year, but organizer Hannah Emmerson is excited to announce that they have been given the green light to hold the annual […]

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Video: Christopher Scores Twice In Towson Win

Bermuda’s Nia Christopher scored twice for the Towson University women’s soccer team as they played to a 3-0 victory over Saint Joseph. The school’s match report said, “The Towson University women’s soccer team earned a season-opening victory in dominant fashion, blanking Saint Joseph’s 3-0 in front of a strong crowd at Tiger Field. “A 43rd […]

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Bermuda Is Love School Clothing Giveaway

Bermuda Is Love will be holding a School Clothing Giveaway at Berkeley School Field, as part of Future Leaders Bermuda Community Give-Back, on Sunday [Aug 29] from 11.30am to 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “We are giving away school clothes for Harrington Sound Primary, Port Royal Primary, Somerset Primary, West End Primary, West Pembroke Primary, Bermuda […]

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Review: Movie ‘Respect’ Screened At Dockyard

[Written by Stefan R. Hinds] The Fanfare, Mystique and Excitement of a Hollywood Movie Preview was beautifully accomplished by Bermuda’s Entertainment Union at the Media Lounge in Dockyard on August 12th, 2021. The movie, “Respect,” starring Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe Award winning Actress and Singer, Jennifer Hudson, was the signature focus of an amazing […]

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Gym Owners Unite Against SafeKey Regulations

[Written by Don Burgess] Gym owners have unified to fight Government’s SafeKey regulations aimed at their businesses. The group formed the Gym Coalition on Thursday evening, with Melanie Derosa and Karen Hodgkins acting as their representatives. On Friday, Government’s new regulations meant that all gyms and fitness centers would require patrons to have SafeKey, which […]

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Bermuda Rugby 7’s Open Invitational Finals

The Bermuda Rugby 7’s Open Invitational Tournament concluded at the National Sports Center, with the White Plains winning the Gold Medal match 28 – 7 over the Kiskadees, while the Lionfish won the Bronze Medal match 29 – 14 over the Longtails. Bermuda Rugby 7’s Open Invitational Tournament Day Two Results Police 0 Misfits 36 […]

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BAMZ Partially Closes Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases

The Zoo area at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo (BAMZ)  has been closed to the public to protect certain animals that are susceptible to corona viruses.

Dr. Robbie Smith, Acting Principal Curator, said: “Unfortunately, BAMZ still faces the same concerns regarding the health and welfare of our animals, as we have in previous instances where the facility has closed to the public, in response to rising SARS-Covid-19 cases in our community”.

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“Call For A General Strike Is Most Unfortunate”

The Government confirmed they received an “ultimatum letter” from the BIU President which said that if the Government ”refuses to make the necessary amendments” to the legislation they will be “calling on its membership for a two day shutdown” which will take effect August 30. A Government spokesperson stated: “The Government of Bermuda can confirm that on […]

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Workforce Development Scholarships Recipients

A brief ceremony was held on Thursday [Aug 19] to recognize fifteen Department of Workforce Development 2021 scholarship recipients for their accomplishments. A Government spokesperson said, “On Thursday, 19 August, the Minister of Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, held a brief ceremony to recognize fifteen Department of Workforce Development 2021 scholarship recipients for […]

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Photos: Bermudian Triathletes In Canada

Bermuda had the rather impressive distinction of having three Bermudian triathletes in action in the World Championships in Edmonton, Canada this weekend; with Flora Duffy claiming another World Title, while Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley competed in the Under 23 World Championships. Flora Duffy competed in the women’s World Triathlon Championship Series Grand Final, earning the […]

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Zoo Portion Of BAMZ Closed To The Public

The Zoo area at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo [BAMZ] has been closed to the public to “protect certain animals that are susceptible to coronaviruses,” the Government said today. Dr. Robbie Smith, Acting Principal Curator, said: “Unfortunately, BAMZ still faces the same concerns regarding the health and welfare of our animals, as we have […]

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Dunkley: ‘SafeKey Has Created Another Divide’

“The imposition of SafeKey by the Government has created another divide,” OBA MP Michael Dunkley said, adding that “while a well intended government policy” it “once again penalizes those businesses that have borne the brunt of Covid policies over the past 18 months.” This follows after a new policy came into effect on Friday, August […]

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