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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 26] include public notification, permanent arbitration tribunal & high demand spectrum notice & notice of intended marriage. Temporary Fundraising Licence – Michee Ore Tavares Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0428/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 26 May […]
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| Road closures will be in effect from 7:45am this Friday [May 28] in order to facilitate the Bermuda Day races, the police have advised. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] takes this opportunity to advise the public on matters related to ensuring a peaceful and safe time for everyone during this year’s […]
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| The Dockyard Playground, inclusive of the sprinklers, will reopen on Friday, May 28th. A spokesperson said, “WEDCO is pleased to announce the reopening of the Dockyard Playground, inclusive of the sprinklers, on Friday, May 28, 2021. The playground will be accessible every day at any time with the sprinklers being operational daily from 8:00am to […]
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| Thursday, May 27 is expected to see cloudy start, chance of early showers, brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be […]
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The Department of Public Transportation wishes to advise the public that bus service will begin at 10:30 am on Bermuda Day, Friday, May 28, 2021, on the holiday schedule.
Due to the Half Marathon Races, the following detours will be observed from 10:30 am until the barricades are removed by the Bermuda Police Service:
| The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda will be holding an educational webinar discussion entitled “Understanding ‘AdTech’ and how online advertising affects children” on Tuesday, June 8th. A spokesperson said, “On 8 June 2021, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda will hold an educational webinar discussion about how online advertising affects children […]
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| On Friday, May 28th, there will be various bus service detours due to the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Races. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation wishes to advise the public that bus service will begin at 10:30 am on Bermuda Day, Friday, May 28, 2021, on the holiday schedule. “Due to the […]
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| The City of Hamilton provided information on the garbage collection schedule during the Bermuda Day Weekend. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that the garbage collection will be scheduled on the following dates during the Bermuda Day Weekend: Thursday, May 27th – Last collection will take place […]
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| The Corporation of St. George advised that there will be no trash collection for residents or businesses on Friday [May 28]. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public, whose trash is collected by the CSG, that Bermuda Day trash collection for businesses and residents is as follows: […]
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| [Updated with live audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [May 26] and Bills due for their first reading include the Fire Safety Amendment Act 2021, the Public Service Superannuation Temporary Amendment Act 2021, and the Contributory Pensions Temporary Amendment Act 2021. Update: Live audio stream of the morning session: The […]
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| Sompo International Holdings Ltd. announced that John Charman will retire from Sompo International at the end of his current contract in April 2022. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that after 8 years with the company and over five decades of […]
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| Focus Counselling Services [FCS] has appointed Danielle Frith as Executive Director and promoted Karla Trott from Addictions Counsellor to Programs Manager. A spokesperson said, “Focus Counselling Services is excited to announce the appointment of Mrs. Danielle Frith to the post of Executive Director. FCS has been an essential service provider in Bermuda for 20 years, […]
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| The registration for Government’s annual Summer Day Camp starts today [May 26], with the camp to cost $60 per week, and be available for children aged 4 – 14 years old. A Government spokesperson said, “Parents are reminded that registration for Government’s annual Summer Day Camp starts on May 26th at 9.30 a.m. “Interested individuals […]
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| Bacardí, which is headquartered in Bermuda, announced that it is expanding its range of canned cocktails with three new flavors, including Bacardí Bahama Mama, Bacardí Mojito and Bacardí Sunset Punch. A spokesperson said, “Following on the successful launch of Bacardí Real Rum Canned Cocktails last year, Bacardí Rum is expanding its range of canned cocktails […]
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| One year after George Floyd was murdered by the police, the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda observed 9 minutes and 29 seconds of silence to “honor his life” and to “acknowledge how far we need to go for a more just and equal United States.” The U.S Consulate tweeted the photo below, saying: “For 9 minutes […]
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| Daniel Augustus concluded competing on the Advocates Professional Golf Association [APGA] Tour Louisville at Vahalla at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. The Bermudian golfer shot a second and final round 8-over par 80 to end T25th at 15-over par. Augustus’ scorecard included 11 pars, 6 bogeys, and 1 double bogey. Daniel Augustus’ APGA Tour […]
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| Patrick Nisbett concluded competed in the Azelhof International Horse Jumping event in Belgium Nisbett and Night Star VD finished 19th after they had a clear first phase and clocked a clear second phase time of 37.32. Riding Jaccamacca d’Ysenbeeck Z, Nisbett finished 24th, they had a clear first phase and then recorded a clear second […]
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| RUBiS Energy Bermuda provided information about their opening hours for their various locations during the upcoming Bermuda Day holiday on Friday [May 28]. Related Stories RUBiS Bermuda Day Holiday Hours RUBiS Bermuda Day Holiday Hours Oil Insurance Upgraded By Standard & Poors Sol Launch Shell And Pennzoil Lubricants Oil Insurance Limited Holds 2021 AGM Virtually […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Bermuda Day phone lock screen incorporating an image of the island’s iconic Gombeys. The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To access more phone wallpapers […]
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| As of May 22nd, Bermuda has administered a total of 68,104 vaccinations, with 50.5% 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 nineteenth full week of vaccinations. From January 11 to May 22, 2021, Bermuda has administered a […]
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| The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s annual Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race will take place this Friday, May 28th, as a part of the Bermuda Day holiday celebration. A spokesperson said, “The BBA has received and exemption from the Ministry of National Security to hold this event in our usual format which will be a separate start for […]
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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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To honour the late Kenneth A. Richardson CVO, CBE, JP, Bermuda’s first Black Secretary to the Cabinet, yesterday, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, and the Richardson family represented by Mr. K. Andrew Richardson and Ms. Tammy Richardson-Augustus (Mr. Richardson’s son and daughter) planted a Bermuda cedar tree on the grounds of the Cabinet Building. Mr Richardson served as Cabinet Secretary from 1984 to 1993.
Parents are reminded that registration for Government’s annual Summer Day Camp starts tomorrow morning (May 26) at 9.30 a.m.
Interested individuals who wish to sign their children up for this year’s camp can visit http://sdcbermuda.org/ .
An important note – the link does not go live until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow morning.
This year’s summer camp starts July 5.
The cost is $60 per week.
Children aged 4 – 14 years-old will be accommodated.
On Monday evening, May 24th, Her Excellency the Governor Rena Lalgie signed the amendments to the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers) (Phased Re-Opening) Regulations 2021. These changes will enable indoor dining to be opened for licensed restaurants if the licensed restaurant verifies that all patrons have a SafeKey.
| Wednesday, May 26 is expected to see cloudy periods with a few light showers, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 6.15am and […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 25] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 12 runs cancelled this morning, 26 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Government of Trinidad and Tobago extended their “profound appreciation to the Government and people of Bermuda” for the donation of 9,000 Covid-19 vaccines. A statement from the Government of Trinidad & Tobago Government said, “Senator the Honorable Dr. Amery Browne, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, received 9,000 World Health Organization [WHO] approved AstraZeneca […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [May 26] and Bills due for their first reading include the Fire Safety Amendment Act 2021, the Public Service Superannuation Temporary Amendment Act 2021, and the Contributory Pensions Temporary Amendment Act 2021. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Parliament: Audio & […]
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| Skyport released the flight schedule for June 2021, noting the following changes: AA – Miami starts 5th June [Saturdays only] AA – Philadelphia starts 5th June [Saturdays only] AA – LaGuardia starts 26th June [Saturdays only] AA – Charlotte daily from 3rd June JetBlue – New York daily from 1st June JetBlue – Boston daily 9th June […]
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| Amendments to the regulations “enable indoor dining to be opened for licensed restaurants if the licensed restaurant verifies that all patrons have a SafeKey,” the Government announced today. A Government spokesperson said. “On Monday evening, May 24th, Her Excellency the Governor Rena Lalgie signed the amendments to the Public Health [COVID-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] […]
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| Wall repairs will commence on Harbour Road in Paget near the vicinity of Lover’s Lane, and this will result in a lane closure from June 7th through to August 6th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that wall repairs will commence on Harbour Road in Paget near the […]
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| Registration is now open for essential workers and a guest to attend the Bermuda Day Showcase, which will be held from 2.00pm to 4.00pm this Friday [May 28] at the National Sports Centre. The Government posted the graphic below online, saying, “Registration is now open for Essential Workers and a guest to attend the Bermuda […]
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| To celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8th, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host a virtual career fair for middle, senior and college students from 3pm-7pm. Inspired by the World Oceans Day 2021 theme of ‘Life & Livelihoods’, BUEI invites students to discover the numerous possibilities of a career related to the Ocean. […]
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| Hamilton Princess & Beach Club donated $3,500 to the Women’s Resource Centre following the hotel’s fundraising initiatives during Women’s Month. The hotel raised $1,750 with events such as a colleagues’ casual dress day and Women’s Month Brunches each Sunday in March – the menu for which was masterminded by Dr Teneika Eve of Bermuda College. […]
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