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| As of Friday, June 11, the recently opened St Regis Bermuda Resort had 49 full-time employees, of which 86 or 57.7% are Bermudian and 63 are work-permit holders” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said, with the Minister also noting that the hotel is actively recruiting for additional job positions. Minister Hayward said, “Members of the public will recall […]
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| With four months to go until the World Triathlon Sprint and Relay Championships, the Bermuda Tourism Authority unveiled the event’s three-day-long schedule today at a press event in Hamilton. “The island’s capital will host the international sporting competition October 15th to October 17th, 2021, with a series of individual and relay sprint-distance races for elite […]
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| Endeavour Sailing is getting set to conclude its sixth year of the Endeavour Middle School Program, offered to students during their first year of middle school. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour is a Bermuda-registered charity and nonprofit that engages diverse youth across Bermuda in experiential learning through sailing that builds self-confidence and life skills. “Endeavour’s goals […]
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| The first leg of the 2021 Bermuda One-Two Yacht Race is officially over, with 19 boats finishing the race and an additional two having motored for a total of 21 boats arriving in St. George. A spokesperson said, “The first leg of the 2021 Bermuda One-Two is officially over. The awards were held Tuesday evening […]
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The Department of Social Insurance advises the public that its office will be closed from 2:00 PM Thursday, 17 June and all day Friday, 18 June due to floor installation works. The Department will be closed on Monday 21 June to observe National Heroes Day, a public holiday.
The office will reopen and be accessible to the public at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, 22 June. Telephone service will not be available during this time. However, members of the public can still email any queries to the following department sections:
| Aiming to elevate our coverage of the hurricane season, Bernews and Glenn Jones will be hosting the inaugural episode of the ‘Stay Ready’ storm programme this evening [June 16], with the live broadcast available beginning at 8.00pm, streaming in this article and across our social media channels. Featuring multiple live camera views, detailed information and […]
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Good evening Bermuda.
For more than a year now we have endured tests on our resilience, the likes of which we have not seen in a century. We have all lived through a time of unparalleled challenges, frustrations, and restrictions on our everyday lives that we could never have dreamed of. Throughout it all we have been resilient, and we have been united.
| AXA XL Insurance announced that Rafael Docavo-Malvezzi has been appointed as Global Chief Underwriting Officer [GCUO] for Political Risk, Credit & Bond [PRCB], while Lian Phua has been appointed as Head for PRCB, Americas. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Docavo-Malvezzi, who is based in New York, will report to Stephen Ashwell, GCUO for Specialty Risks. “With […]
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| The Department of Social Insurance advised that its office will be closed from 2:00pm on Thursday [June 17] and all day Friday [June 18] due to floor installation works, and will also be closed on Monday [June 21] to observe National Heroes Day, a public holiday. A Government spokesperson said, “The office will reopen and be […]
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| Lockton Re, the “global reinsurance business of the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker,” announced the launch of its Bermuda office Lockton Re [Bermuda] Limited which will be led by Jonathan “Jonty” Davies as CEO and be part of Lockton Re’s growing global platform. Tim Gardner, Global CEO, Lockton Re, says “Bermuda is a […]
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| Eighteen young Bermudians have this week started learning about the long-term life and insurance sector in a two month internship programme organised by Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR]. As part of the paid internship programme, Scott Selkirk, chair of BILTIR’s Strategy Committee, presented an introductory session on the life insurance sector to […]
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| The Jehovah’s Witnesses will be holding their convention virtually again this year, with the event to take place over six weekends during July and August 2021. A spokesperson said, “Breaking a century-old tradition in the name of health and safety, one of the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in-person event […]
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| Jillian Terceira continued competing in the CSI2*1*YH Lier International Horse Jumping event. Terceira and Orelio Di Cantero competed in the CSIYH1* – 7 Year Old Horses Table A Against the Clock Class where they finished 24th with a time of 78.45 and 16 penalty points. In the 1.20m CSI1* Table A Against the Clock Class, […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 16] with the list indicating that there are forty-two bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| In celebration of the new SATA airlines flight from the Azores, this week’s Bernews ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ features the Bermuda and Azores flags. On June 13th, Bermuda welcomed SATA Azores Airlines, with Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott noting that the flight is “the first in a series of SATA charter flights until September 2021.” Minister of […]
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| Members from the Gold Squad at Harbour Swim Club will travel this weekend to compete in the Bahamas National Swimming Championships in Nassau. As Covid has presented many restrictions for the swimmers, eliminating both CARIFTA and CCCAN for the last two seasons, this opportunity will provide many of the younger swimmers their first taste of […]
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| June 15 saw 2,490 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $92,836.50 BD. 2,490 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 0.6% at $37.26 per share. The BSX finished at 2,556.46, down 0.50% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| “As of June 20 2021, all non-immunised persons travelling to Bermuda are subject to mandatory quarantine,” the Health Minister has announced. The mandatory quarantine, which is the subject of a legal challenge from a group called Constitutional Freedom Bermuda, was initially announced as starting on June 6th, then later announced as starting on June 13th, […]
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Thank you Premier, and good evening everyone.
Let me start by expressing my gratitude to everyone who has worked tremendously hard to keep Bermuda safe during this pandemic.
We have made significant progress in controlling the spread of the virus, and we appear to be turning the corner with our positive coronavirus cases continuing to fall.
The Ministry of Health received 1445 test results since the last update, and one (1) was positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.1%.
The Ministry of Health is advising the public of a false email error message regarding COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
Please find below a statement from the Minister of Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, regarding the St. Regis Resort benefitting Bermudians and our economy.
Minister of Labour, the Hon Jason Hayward, JP, MP, said, “Members of the public will recall that in March 2021, the Government announced that over 90 Bermudian staff would start work at the St. Regis Resort in the first recruitment phase.
| Most local Covid-19 restrictions will end at 5.00am on Sunday [June 20], with only rules regarding mask wearing in indoor public places and restrictions on large groups to remain in place. Speaking at this evening’s press conference, Premier David Burt said, “All local restrictions, with the exception of two rules regarding mask wearing in indoor […]
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| As of June 12th, there have been a total of 76,526 vaccinations given, with 55.4% of the population having received two doses thus far. Speaking during tonight’s press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson provided vaccination statistics, saying, “We have completed the twenty-second full week of vaccinations. Since January 11 Bermuda has administered a total of […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 15] include appointments, cancellation of registration, list of proposed planning applications, traffic notices, a notice of publication of Parliamentary Register and more. Corrigendum To GNO 474/2021 On Behalf Of Department Of Planning Re: Bermuda Plan 2018 Notice 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public […]
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| Wednesday, June 16 is expected to see sunny periods with a few showers, increasing overnight, with the high to be near 28°C/83°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 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am […]
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| The Department of Culture will host the Bermuda National Heroes Tribute Concert on Saturday [June 19] at Victoria Park. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda will observe National Heroes Day on June 21, 2021. And to commemorate the day, the Department of Culture will host the Bermuda National Heroes Tribute Concert on Saturday 19th, 5.00 pm […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 15] with the list indicating that there are fifty-four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 54 runs cancelled this morning, 30 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Bermuda will observe National Heroes Day on June 21, 2021. And to commemorate the day, the Department of Culture will host the Bermuda National Heroes Tribute Concert on Saturday 19th, 5.00 pm at Victoria Park.
The concert will feature performances by Gene Steede, Joy T. Barnum, Willard Burch, Val Sherwood, Working Title band, Wendell “Shine” Hayward and other artists who will honour our eight National Heroes:
Ø Mary Prince
Ø Gladys Misick Morrell
Ø Sir John W. Swan, KBE, JP
The Department of Education wishes to notify parents that registration for the Bright Start Programme 2021/2022 for three-year-olds has been postponed.
Parents who were planning to register their children for the Bright Start Programme at the preschools listed below are advised that the registration previously scheduled to take place from June 14th to 16th is postponed until further notice to enable a further review of the requirements for the online registration process:
| The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] recently held an online professional development workshop for 13 participants, representing nine different non-governmental organizations [NGOs]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is very pleased to have received the support of the Centennial Foundation Committee through their grant for the funding of a recently delivered an online workshop […]
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| Catherine R. Duffy has been awarded the prestigious Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Bermuda Captive Conference. A spokesperson said, “Catherine R. Duffy has been awarded the Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding commitment and contribution to Bermuda’s captive industry. “A sought-after speaker, writer and programme leader, Duffy is recognised locally […]
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| The Bermuda Hotel Association announced that “all association member properties will implement a mandatory requirement for all non-immunised hotel employees to be tested every seven days.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Hotel Association (BHA) have announced that with effect from Tuesday, 22nd June 2021, all association member properties will implement a mandatory requirement for all […]
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| Harrington South Road near Quarry Road will be closed for all traffic on Saturday [June 19] and Sunday [June 20] “so that BELCO trench works can undertake a lane crossover from the eastbound lane to westbound lane,” the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that […]
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