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A devoted medical social worker instrumental in founding the hospital’s home care service for seniors has died at 79.
Tributes came from across the island’s medical comm…
| The Government said they are “aware of the comments raised in some quarters regarding the project to install an energy-saving micro-grid system at the National Sports Centre” and noted that following a tender process it took 33 months for a contract, and the contract was reviewed by three Ministers. The commentary referenced the fact that […]
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| Skate Canada announced the 2021-22 National Team, which consists of 24 members — including three men, three women, four pair teams, and five ice dance teams — with Vanessa James and Eric Radford named as members of the Pairs Team To be named to the National Team, a skater must finish in the top three […]
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| Following the first round of the Western County and the second round of Premier and First Division cricket action over the weekend, we take a look at the top performers. In the batting department, Alje Richardson a guest player for Warwick Workmen’s Club playing in the Western County Cup was the weekend top scorer with […]
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| The Deloitte Open and Pickleball tournament continued at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club, with three tennis matches needing three sets to decide a winner. In Ladies Senior Doubles action, Caroline Paskin and Lavern Stowe came from a set down to defeat Sarah Cook and Sara Fox 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Wayne Montgomery and Wesley Montgomery won […]
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| “Work will soon start at the site known as the Bermudiana Beach,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “the plan is to complete construction by April 2022 and be open shortly thereafter.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 2], Premier Burt said, “I am pleased to advise this Honourable House of that […]
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| National Security Minister Renee Ming visited this year’s newest Royal Bermuda Regiment trainees who are participating in the annual summer recruit camp. The Government posted the photo below online, saying, “Earlier today National Security Minister Renee Ming visited this year’s newest Royal Bermuda Regiment trainees who are participating in the annual summer recruit camp. “During […]
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| July 5 saw 100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $2,300.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,559.66, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]
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The Ministry of Youth, Culture & Sport is aware of the comments raised in some quarters regarding the project to install an energy-saving micro-grid system at the National Sports Centre (NSC). It should be noted that following a tender process where Atlantic Energy Solutions Group (AESG) Limited was selected as the preferred bidder in September 2018, it took 33 months for a contract to be executed and for work to commence in May 2021.
“This is perhaps the most debated policy in many years and to suggest that after three months of public discussion on this issue the Government would shy away from any debate led by the Opposition is nonsense,” said Premier David Burt after a statement from the Leader of the Opposition.
| Today’s official notices include a ‘Large Group Exemption’ for Cup Match which allows a “gathering of 4,000 to assemble” at the St. George’s Cricket Club on July 29th and 30th subject to the standard large group conditions which include “the use of SafeKey is required for all attendees at any gathering of 51 persons or more”, “sanitizing […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 5] include large group exemptions & acting appointments. Large Group Exemption:- Cathedral Of The Most Holy Trinity [Funeral] & Police Recreation Club [Wake] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0585/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 05 July 2021 […]
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| Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch held a press conference this afternoon [July 5] to announce that Paul Martin will serve as the new General Manager of the Bermuda Housing Corporation. Minister Burch’s remarks: Good Afternoon, I am pleased to be joined this afternoon by the Junior Minister of Public Works, Senator Owen Darrell, […]
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| Tuesday, July 6 is expected to see cloud cover remains, periods of rain/showers, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6.17am and sunset […]
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Good Afternoon,
I am pleased to be joined this afternoon by the Junior Minister of Public Works, Senator Owen Darrell, the Chairman of the Bermuda Housing Corporation, MP Vance Campbell, the General Manager of BHC – Major Barrett St. Vincent Dill and the General Manager Designate Mr. Paul Martin.
This occasion is coming a year later than originally planned as Major Dill gave us plenty of notice that he would retire in July 2020. In light of Covid and our request that he stay on for another year – he agreed with the understanding that there would be no further delay.
Good afternoon to all members of the media and the listening public.
I am pleased to be here today at Dr E.F. Gordon Square to announce the creation of the Draft North East Hamilton Local Plan 2021 by the Department of Planning. I am joined here today by Senators Lindsay Simmons and also by the Director of the Department of Planning, Ms. Victoria Pereira and her team; Mr. Larry Williams, Mr. Paul Mcdonald and Mr. Kenny Campbell.
The Department of Workforce Development advises the public that our offices will be relocating back to 23 Parliament Street (Old Magistrate Court Building). As a result, we will have minimal services from July 5th – 8th but expect to be fully operational starting Friday, July 9th.
| [Written by Don Burgess] Cupmatch at the Hollow will return in 2021. Last year’s match featured the all-time leading scorers from Cup Match, with Charlie Marshall and Janeiro Tucker taking the field. The game will begin at 11 am on both July 29th and 30th on the third playing field. The match will once again […]
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| “Premier Burt should drop the paid mandatory quarantine and allow Bermudians to isolate in their own homes,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said. Mr Simons said, “The PLP Government needs to stop playing political games with the quarantine rules. By waiting until moments before the Motion To Adjourn during the last Parliamentary session to table new rules, […]
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| Bermuda is set to take on Haiti is in second round of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup Prelims on Tuesday, with the two teams to play in Florida. The Concacaf website said, “It will be a battle of two of the very best goal-scorers in the Concacaf region when Duckens Nazon and Haiti square off […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [July 5] with the list indicating that there are seven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 7 runs cancelled this morning, 1 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Department of Workforce Development will be relocating their offices back to 23 Parliament Street. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development advises the public that our offices will be relocating back to 23 Parliament Street [Old Magistrate Court Building]. As a result, we will have minimal services from July 5th – 8th […]
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| Three people have been arrested following a “fight involving several individuals near the Flagpole on Front Street” which resulted in a 22-year-old man being stabbed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Saturday 3rd July, police responded to a report of a fight involving several individuals near the Flagpole on Front Street. “Upon […]
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| Thelise Dyer is the 2021 recipient of the Dr Kathy-Ann Lousie White Scholarship offered by The Phoenix Stores Ltd, the company announced today. Named after the first Bermudian pharmacist with a Doctorate, Dr Kathy-Ann Louise White, the scholarship provides up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of five years of study at an approved […]
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| Age Concern Bermuda [ACB] – Registered Charity #137 – is currently recruiting individuals for the Board of Directors and Board Committees. A spokesperson said, “The mission of ACB is to enhance the quality of life and advance the rights and opportunities of older adults in Bermuda. Age Concern was established in 1978 as a result of […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is holding a press conference this afternoon [July 5] to announce the Draft North East Hamilton Local Plan 2021. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 16-minute replay is below Related Stories […]
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| HSBC Bermuda will serve as the lead sponsor of the 2021 Cup Match Classic, it was announced today. A spokesperson said, “As host of the 2021 Cup Match Classic, St. George’s Cricket Club’s President Neil Paynter, today announced the return of HSBC Bermuda [HSBC] as lead sponsor of the event.” Mr. Paynter shared: “We have […]
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| Carey Olsen Bermuda announced the promotion of Henry Tucker to the partnership, and Kyle Masters and Jay Webster to counsel. A spokesperson said, “”Henry joined Carey Olsen Bermuda in 2017 before relocating to Hong Kong in 2019 to help spearhead the firm’s offering of on-the-ground Bermuda legal advice to Asia clients. Prior to his move […]
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| Objective Consulting Ltd, a new consulting firm providing strategy, project management and executive communications coaching services, has launched. Objective Consulting Ltd. is led by founder and Chief Executive Officer Pat Phillip-Fairn, and focuses on serving clients primarily in the financial services, economic development and tourism sectors. Ms. Phillip-Fairn said, “We serve clients as a resource […]
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| Conor White’s 2021 debut in Europe was cut short as a race in Antwerp was abandoned after 37km, while Kaden Hopkins was back in action in the Spanish Cup. White’s race ended as the Districtenpijl Ekeren-Deurne UCI 1.2 was effected as officials looked out for the safety of the competitors. Officials called a halt to […]
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| The race number allocation draw for the Olympic Triathlon races has taken place, allocating the transition spots for the 38 national federations to have athletes who have qualified for the Olympic Games. One side of the Olympic Triathlon transition is numbered 1-29 [excluding number 13], the other numbered 30-56, with National Federations with more than […]
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