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| Student Isis Tucker recently teamed up with Keep Bermuda Beautiful to launch a cleanup effort — called the ‘Doughnut Challenge’ – in which the school class that collected the most trash won a doughnut party. A spokesperson said, “Isis Tucker, a Year 8 Saltus student, approached Keep Bermuda Beautiful with the idea of inspiring her year […]
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| The Constitutional Freedom Bermuda group — which is challenging the mandatory quarantine requirements — confirmed that the “application for emergency injunctive relief” will be heard by the Supreme Court at 2pm today. A spokesperson said, “Constitutional Freedom Bermuda would like to take this time to thank the Bermudian public for their overwhelming support regarding the […]
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| The Bermuda College Vaccination Centre will be holding a “Jab And Jam” event tomorrow [June 5], with “ music, food, fun, and lots of giveaways.” The Bermuda Government posted the graphic below online, saying: “Since the mobile vaccination programme began on April 27, a total of 2,665 vaccines have been given as of June 3. About […]
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| Waterstart Ltd. and Saltus Grammar School have announced the Sustainable Islands Program, with the program offering students “experiential learning opportunities at Burt Island and Saltus Island in Hamilton Harbour.” A spokesperson said, “Waterstart Ltd. and Saltus announce Sustainable Islands Program, establishing Waterstart’s first official partnership with a Bermuda school. The program will offer students experiential […]
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| June 3 saw 200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $300.00 BD. 200 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing even at $1.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,553.64, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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| Over the past few nights, Nonsuch Expeditions team leader J-P Rouja along with Jeremy Madeiros and collaborators from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have been remotely operating the infrared surface cam installed above ground in Nonsuch Island Colony A to remotely track, film and live-stream the star chick of the 2021 CahowCam nesting season and […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [June 4] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Teacher Certification Bonded Loan, SATA Azores Airlines, Rescinding of the approval for the purchase of Sandys 360, Parole Board Report 2020, Treatment of Offenders Board [Report 2020, and the Phase 2 Training & Employment Initiatives. […]
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Thank you Premier, and good evening everyone.
The Ministry of Health received 1226 test results since the last update, and none were positive for coronavirus. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%.
Additionally, since the last update, there were two (2) recoveries and no deaths.
There are currently 17 active cases, of which;
· 16 are under public health monitoring and;
· One (1) is in the hospital, with none (0) in intensive care.
Good evening Bermuda,
I begin by extending my heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government and the people of Bermuda to two families who experienced great loss over the Bermuda Day weekend. Firstly to the family of Amber Bridges who tragically passed after a serious road accident. And also to the family of the 33rd person we have lost to the coronavirus. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers, and we wish you much strength and comfort during this very difficult time.
The Department of Marine and Ports, Boats and Moorings section, will be closing midday on Monday June 7th 2021 to conduct a data system overhaul.
Boats and Moorings will re-open Tuesday June 8, 2021, 8:30am to 4:30pm as per normal operating hours.
The Department of Marine and Ports apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause with regards to inquiries and the registration process.
| The Department of Marine and Ports, Boats and Moorings section, will be closing midday on Monday June 7th, to “conduct a data system overhaul.” A Government spokesperson said, “Boats and Moorings will re-open Tuesday June 8, 2021, 8:30am to 4:30pm as per normal operating hours. “The Department of Marine and Ports apologizes for any inconvenience […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services said they wish to advise the public that effective Monday 7th June 2021, the Hamilton Ferry Terminal hours of operation for fare sales and services information are: Monday – Friday 7:00am-7:00pm Saturday/Sunday & Public Holidays 7:30am – 6:00pm “Please call 295-4506 for ferry service information or visit www.marineandports.bm […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 3] include notices of intention to construct a controlled plant. Marriage Officer: Georgette Prime-Godwin Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointment of Marriage Officer Notice ID: GN0459/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 03 June 2021 Appointment Of Marriage Officer Pursuant to the […]
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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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Good day to members of the media and the listening public, and thank you for your attendance and for tuning in to this press conference, despite the short notice.
I want to take this opportunity to respond to the President of the Bermuda Industrials Unions statements in the recent press conference regarding the decertification procedure pursuant to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021 (“the Act”) and to state the Government of Bermuda’s position.
~ March retail sales growth the 9th consecutive month of increase ~
Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert released the March 2021 Retail Sales report.
In March, the overall volume of local retail sales increased by 7.7%.
And March’s retail sales growth is the 9th consecutive month of increase.
Good morning to members of the media and the listening public.
I am pleased to be here with my colleague, the Minister of Labour, the Honourable Jason Hayward to provide a further update on the Short Term Stimulus Programme that was launched on December 17th, 2020 to a maximum value of BMD $13,385,000 where small to medium sized contractors were invited to participate.
Thank you, Minister Burch and good day to all members of the media and the listening public.
I am excited to be here today to announce the Economic Stimulus Programme Employment initiative.
Jointly launched by the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Public Works and supported by the Bermuda Housing Corporation, this initiative perfectly aligns with the Short Term Stimulus Programme and the Government’s goal of getting Bermudians back to work.
| Friday, June 4 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, slight chance of an early shower, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise […]
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| The Viking Orion — which is the first cruise ship to visit the island in over a year – has moved from Dockyard and is now in Hamilton. The cruise line will begin offering their ‘Bermuda Escape’ 8-day cruises on June 15th, with the cruises to visit all three Bermuda ports – Hamilton, Dockyard, and […]
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| A stolen motorcycle was recovered and two female suspects were arrested in connection with the matter, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “A stolen motorcycle was recovered Wednesday night [2nd June] and two suspects – said to be an 18-year-old Smith’s parish woman and a 19-year-old Devonshire woman – were arrested in connection […]
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| The Bermuda Boxing Federation [BBF] and Bermudian fighters are being highlighted in an Olympic boxing documentary, with the exceptionally well produced video featuring a number of Bermudians and even a look back at Clarence Hill’s medal win in 1976, where the boxer gave Bermuda the distinction of being the smallest nation in the world to […]
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| With Bermuda Day 2021 now behind us, our dedicated Bermuda Day website at BDADay.com has been updated with over 600 photos and five hours of video covering the holiday events. The website covers the Bermuda Day holiday in extensive detail through more than 150 videos, over 5,000 photos, an array of free social media covers […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has unveiled the new kit for the Bermuda National Teams. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is proud to unveil the new kit for the Bermuda National Teams. The new Score Sports kits feature Bermuda’s signature eye-catching blue and pink colors. In addition, the kits feature a new […]
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| Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport, with this episode walking you through what to expect at the new airport terminal. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “If you’re anything like me, getting on a plane and traveling off the island […]
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| A ‘Soul Sessions Saturday’ event will take place on June 26 at the Blue Waters Anglers Club, featuring the Tino Martinez Quintet. A spokesperson said, “It’s the return of the Soul Session Saturdays on the magnificent dock at Blue Waters Anglers Club. Come experience quality music with the Tino Martinez Quintet as they deliver their […]
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The Department of Culture is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the first ever Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge.
There were more than 50 entries for the Heritage Month competition, which exceeded all expectations for the inaugural event.The public can still view all the entries at https://padlet.com/bermudaculture/floats.
| Eight new businesses and nine entrepreneurs have been selected for the 4th Cohort of the BEEC Enterprise Bermuda Incubator Program. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] began its 4th cohort of the Enterprise Bermuda Incubator Program [EBI]. This free incubator program, started by the BEDC in February […]
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| Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and Minister of Labour Jason Hayward are holding a press conference this morning [June 3] to provide an update on the Economic Stimulus Program. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the […]
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| The Department of Culture announced the winners of the first ever Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge. “There were more than 50 entries for the Heritage Month competition, which exceeded all expectations for the inaugural event. The public can still view all the entries here. This year’s judges were former Director of Community and Cultural Affairs Heather Whalen, […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb recently represented Harford Tech at a track meet involving three schools, including C. Milton Wright, and Bel Air. Bobb, who has shown her talents over the sprint distances, showed she also has an 800m pace as well. During the women’s varsity 800 meters, Bobb clocked a winning time of 2:19.0. She also ran […]
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| Re/insurer Aspen Bermuda Limited announced “its support of community efforts towards moving past this pandemic” with a $20,000 donation “earmarked as part of the Back to Business Community Giveaway programme.” Christian Dunleavy, CEO of Aspen Bermuda Limited stated: “Giving back to the community is important during any time, but this time has been especially challenging […]
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| The 2021 Optimist North American Championships recently continued in Mexico, with the Bermuda sailors competing in team racing. In round one, the Bermuda 1 Team took on Bahamas in their opening race and went down, while the Bermuda 2 Team defeated the US Virgin Islands. Round two saw the Bermuda 1 Team advance with a […]
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