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| The North Field at the National Sports Centre will be closed tomorrow [Aug 21] from 6:00pm -9:00pm, and on Sunday [Aug 22] from 8:30am – 2:00pm due to the Men’s Rugby 7s international friendly competition. A spokesperson said, “The North Field at the National Sports Centre will be closed on Saturday 21 August from 6:00pm […]
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| The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [Aug 20] regarding the bus service. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: BIU Press Conference On Buses Video: BIU President On Bus Situation Video: BIU President On […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] New life is being breathed into the North East Hamilton zone by the Government, residents and merchants. Khalid Wasi was the forerunner of rejuvenating this area. He would be very proud to see his dream slowly materialize. Historically, it’s seen as an area established for the black working class who arrived […]
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| The bus service has “resumed normal operations this morning,” the Government said today [Aug 20]. “The Department of Transportation has confirmed that the bus service has resumed normal operations this morning,” a spokesperson said. The bus service had been suspended since Monday due to a labour dispute. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: […]
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| 100 Women in Finance has selected the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Bermuda as the charity recipient for its 2021 Bermuda Summer Sunset Gala. A spokesperson said, “As part of a new area of focus under 100WF’s new ‘Impact Pillar, the 100 Women in Finance, Bermuda Committee, are pledging to reach, inspire and support pre-career […]
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| Bus service resumes this morning. the new SafeKey rules take effect at 6pm today, tribute held for Ra-Che Williams, Bank of Butterfield award scholarships to Tierrai Tull & Isaiah Wales, Secure BDA offers weekly trash collection, Bermuda referees selected for CFU series, the police have thanked the public for providing information “which led to the identification of several […]
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| The Bermuda Veterinary Association, with the support of the Ministry of Home Affairs, will be offering “low-cost vaccination clinics to the public, targeting all unvaccinated dogs and puppies“ starting Sunday, August 22nd, at the Bull’s Head parking garage. The Bermuda Government posted the poster below on social media, saying: “Local veterinarians have recognized a spike […]
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| The Ministry of Transport said that the “2021 cruise ship season is shaping up with a total of 33 calls as of today,” with the Crystal Symphony set to make 13 calls starting on August 25th, while the Norwegian Breakaway will make six calls. “Bermuda has attracted two additional cruise ships this season. “The Crystal Symphony will […]
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The Ministry of Transport wishes to advise the public that the 2021 cruise ship season is shaping up with a total of 33 calls as of today.
Bermuda has attracted two additional cruise ships this season.
As announced yesterday (Aug.18), SafeKey will be required for indoor public spaces where masks are permitted to be removed, namely; indoor dining, bars, clubs, and sports/members clubs as well as attending a gym/fitness facility.
Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott confirmed that an agreement had been reached with the Bermuda Industrial Union in the ongoing dispute over scheduling / rosters however, a failure by the BPSU to support the agreement means the issue is not yet resolved. Minister Scott said: “ In good faith the BIU came to the table with the DPT management and we arrived at a workable solution to the issue which would see service resume tomorrow, August 20th.
Crystal Symphony, owned by Crystal Cruises, will make 13 calls, nine from New York and four …
| SafeKey is only required when dining indoors — not outdoors — and employees of businesses who are required to have SafeKey are not required to have a SafeKey to go to work, the Government said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “As announced yesterday [Aug.18], SafeKey will be required for indoor public spaces where masks […]
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| Bermudian footballer Roger Lee has signed with the Mickleover Sports Football Club, a club which plays in the Northern Premier Division in England. The announcement from the Derby-based club said, “Bermudian International midfielder Roger Lee signed after a recent trial.. He has been playing his football in Latvia and Estonia over the last couple of seasons, […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 19] include notice of declaration of labour dispute, acting appointment, large group exemption, and traffic notice. Gazette Extraordinary Notice Of Declaration Of Labour Dispute Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0797/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 19 August […]
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| Friday, August 20 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, chance of a passing shower, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will […]
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| The “present bus service dispute is not the responsibility of the members of the Bus Division of the BIU ” as the ”agreement was ratified by the members of the Bus Division this morning and they were ready to go to work,” the BIU said today. This latest statement comes on the fourth day without bus […]
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| The Department of Workforce Development’s Summer Employment Programme recently concluded with the interns participating in career guidance webinars. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development’s 2021 Summer Employment Programme recently concluded with the interns participating in two career guidance webinars last Thursday and Friday. “The Summer Employment Programme assists participants in developing their […]
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| The Caribbean Football Union selected four Bermudian referees – Natasha Trott, Amaury Majors, Clinton Hayward, and Stefan Maybury – as officials in the CFU Challenge Series, which will take place later this month in the Dominican Republic. A spokesperson said, “The Caribbean Football Union [CFU] announced on Sunday, August 16th, 2021, that the 2021 Boys’ and Girls’U-14 […]
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| A video being circulated showing a “package possibly containing an illegal drug found on a beach” did not take place in Bermuda, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a video being circulated on social media, showing what appears to be a wrapped package, possibly containing an […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Competitions Committee held the Dudley Eve Cup Draw today [Aug 19] at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. The BFA said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Competitions Committee held the Dudley Eve Cup Draw today at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. As the 2020/21 football season ended early due […]
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The Department of Workforce Development’s 2021 Summer Employment Programme recently concluded with the interns participating in two career guidance webinars last Thursday and Friday.
| The Bank of Butterfield announced the recipients of their 2021 scholarships, with Bermudian students Tierrai Tull and Isaiah Wales being awarded $25,000 each per year for the duration of their course in support of their undergraduate studies. “Butterfield offers more than $150,000 to university students every year through six scholarships which are tenable for up to four […]
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| The police have thanked the public for providing information “which led to the identification of several individuals who were involved in a recent altercation” at a Dockyard Restaurant. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in providing information, which led to the identification of several […]
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| A Bermudian entrepreneur is offering weekly residential trash collection, with the service available in St. George’s, St. David’s, Smiths, and Hamilton Parish and starting at only $9 a week. The service is being offered by Secure BDA, a small business owned by a Bermudian Kenten Trott which was founded in 2019 and has been operational […]
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| Mosaic Insurance and DXC Technology have announced the launch of a new insurance technology platform “that increases the speed at which specialty insurance is sold, underwritten and serviced.” A spokesperson said, “Mosaic Insurance and DXC Technology today announced the successful launch of an innovative new insurance technology platform that increases the speed at which specialty […]
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| The Cup Match Classic Highlight Special will premiere on Tuesday, August 24th, set to be broadcast on Channel 82 and Bernews. A spokesperson said, “This was a Cup Match Classic that many thought would not happen; It was off, it was on – then off. In any event, this local team made it happen in 10 […]
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| In what can be seen as a testament to how deep the triathlon talent is on the island, Bermuda will have three elite triathletes in action in Edmonton this weekend, with Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley set compete in the U23 World Triathlon Championship, while Flora Duffy will be competing in the Elite women’s race. […]
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| Adam Hall made his return from the injured list and went 0-for-3 in the Aberdeen IronBird’s High-A 4 – 3 win over Asheville. The baseball player was sidelined for approximately three weeks with a quadriceps strain. The 22-year-old infielder is batting .248 with three home runs and a 24-for-25 success rate on stolen-base attempts through […]
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| HSBC Bermuda is integrating HSBC’s Climate Ambition into their business considerations and operations and are prioritising “financing and investment in support of the transition to a net zero global economy.” A spokesperson said, “In October 2020, HSBC Group announced its ambitious plan to prioritise financing and investment in support of the transition to a net zero […]
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| Sebastian Kempe and Adriana Penruddocke concluded competing in the ILCA6 UK Open Nationals at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy [WPNSA]. Kempe finished 4th overall with 25 net points, this after 10 races sailed in the Regatta, while Penruddocke came off the water up three places to finish in 14th place with 96 net […]
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