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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday May 22nd. On Saturday the Eco Blizzard LPG tanker is expected, on Sunday the Viking Orion cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, on Tuesday the SCF Perouse LNG tanker is scheduled to arrive, […]
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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates fell in their second straight home game, getting shutout 7 – 0 by the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Hall — playing in center field on the night — went 1 – 4 at the plate, with 1 strikeout. Aberdeen recorded 7 hits in the game, with Wilmington getting 12 […]
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| The Department of Workforce Development is inviting applicants to apply for their local and overseas scholarships. The Government posted the graphic below online, saying, “The Department of Workforce Development invites applicants to apply for their local and overseas scholarships. The Application can be found on www.bermudascholarships.com and open from Friday 16 April 2021 to Friday 12 […]
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| May 21 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,611.28, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 81 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And […]
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The Ministry of Health received 1029 test results since the last update, and five were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.5%
Two of the new cases are classified as imported. The first case is a resident who arrived on Delta Airline DL 584 from Atlanta on 15 May 2021 and tested positive on their day 4 test. The second case is a resident who arrived on Jet Blue B6203 from Boston on 15 May 2021 and tested positive on their day 4 test.
Two of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
| “On June 1, 2021, Bermuda’s long-awaited reformed labour-related legislation – Trade Union & Labour Relations [Consolidated] Act 2020 and the Employment Amendment Act 2020 – will come into effect,” Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] President Armell Thomas said. Mr Thomas said, This new legislation is significant as it brings Bermuda in alignment with international best practices. It […]
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| The National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Bermuda announced the launch of a newly published book ‘In Search of Kull-i-Shay, History of the Baha’i Faith in Bermuda, 1948-1958′. A spokesperson said, “A book launch for a local publication, “In Search of Kull-i-Shay, The History of the Bahá’í Faith in Bermuda 1948 – 1998” occurred […]
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| The Ministry received 1029 test results and five were positive, so there are now 73 active cases, of which 4 people are in hospital, with 1 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1029 test results since the last update, and five were positive for Covid-19, giving a test positivity rate of […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 21] include Permanent Arbitration Tribunal, large group exemption, list of proposed planning applications, a notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, and Revising Tribunal. Large Group Exemption Opening Of The St. Regis Hotel & Resort Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice […]
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| Saturday, May 22 is expected to see cloudy periods with early & late showers, brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at […]
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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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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 21] with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.15pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 8 runs cancelled this morning, 35 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 21], Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided more information on the plans “to implement a Saliva Screening Regime Programme in our public schools, commencing Monday, May 24th.” The Minister said, “Having students in school for in-person learning is a priority. Additionally, ensuring that our schools and school environments are […]
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| Bermuda has been highlighted in Newsweek’s latest country report as part of the outlet’s ‘live and work’ series, with the report featuring 21 interviews that “highlight the strength of Bermuda’s business industry and economy.” A BDA spokesperson said, “Bermuda was featured in Newsweek’s latest country report as part of the outlet’s ‘live and work’ series. […]
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| Bermuda Football Association [BFA] President Mark Wade was elected as member of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee. A spokesperson said, “The 71st FIFA Congress took place today Friday, May 21st and was streamed live on FIFA.com from Zurich. The 211 FIFA Member Associations attended the Congress via Zoom. “During Agenda Item 11, the Congress was asked […]
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| BELCO crews are currently working to restore a power outage in St. David’s this afternoon [May 21]. BELCO tweeted, “There’s currently an outage affecting power to a small number of residential units in St. David’s. Crews have been dispatched to the area.” According to the outage list on the BELCO website, 909 customers are out […]
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| The Wage Commission submitted three options for a minimum wage — $13.19, $15.71, and $17.28 — and the Government will review the recommendations “with an aim to table a Wage Bill in Parliament that will establish a statutory minimum wage in alignment with a living wage regime,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the […]
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| “Negative test results sent by email were upgraded as of yesterday May 20th to include QR Codes on the test certificate and persons were also sent a separate SafeKey,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “the SafeKey QR codes for immunised persons will be gradually rolled out over the coming weeks.” Speaking in the House […]
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| The public buses will not service the Cedar Hill route next weekend — on May 29th and May 30th — as trench work will be carried out in Warwick. A Government spokesperson said, “On Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30, 2021, trench work will be carried out at the intersection of Longford Hill and […]
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| The Department of Marine and Ports Services said they “would like to advise water users that construction is taking place in the vicinity of the old Severn Bridge.” A Government spokesperson said, “Mariners are advised to navigate with caution, particularly during hours of darkness when floating pipework and unlit vessels are moored in the area.” […]
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| Essential workers will be invited to register to attend the Bermuda Day Showcase which will be held on May 28th, with the event set to be a “Covid-safe event where all participants will be immunized or tested.” Registration will open Monday, May 24th and “limited tickets will be issued on a first-come, first serve basis […]
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Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to lay before this Honourable House the report entitled, Recommendations for A Minimum Wage in Bermuda.
Mr. Speaker,
Mr Speaker,
This morning I rise before you and my Honorable colleagues to share the plans that have been put in place to implement a Saliva Screening Regime Programme in our public schools, commencing Monday, May 24th.
Mr Speaker,
Having students in school for in-person learning is a priority. Additionally, ensuring that our schools and school environments are safe for staff and students is equally important. In light of this, school staff are working diligently to keep COVID-19 from spreading in school buildings.
| City Hall will revert to their regular opening hours from 9am to 5pm starting on Monday, May 24th. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise the public City Hall will revert to regular opening hours [9 am to 5 pm] as of Monday, May 24th 2021. “The administration offices at the City […]
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| The Ministry of Finance advised that “all persons who have met the required criteria for eligibility for unemployment benefits payments and provided the required documentation have been processed for payment.” A Government spokesperson said, ”It should be noted that there are still over 500 applications whose employers have not verified their applications. Also, there are still […]
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| TABS collaborated with a local company, Lemoncello Design, to create their new Bermuda-themed print, Longtails & Loquats, which features one of the island’s most well known birds with one of the favourite local fruits. “We knew that after a tough year, we wanted a print representing new beginnings and a fresh start; much like the […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie visited the Outward Bound Facility on Paget Island yesterday [May 20] and said she “got a real sense of how the outdoor education programme fosters team building skills, enhance self-confidence and encourage creativity.” Government House posted the photos below on social media, saying: “Yesterday afternoon Governor Lalgie was given a tour of […]
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| The ‘Tropical Storm Watch’ issued by the Bermuda Weather Service remains in effect today [May 21] with the BWS noting that they “continue to monitor this low for possible subtropical development.” The BWS forecast says, “A non-tropical low pressure to the northeast is expected to drift towards the area today through early Saturday. We continue […]
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| “Royal Caribbean’s decision to cancel is disappointing news,” the BTA said, adding that the loss “means we must double down on our marketing efforts” and also noting that Bermuda is still set to welcome the Viking cruise line. Royal Caribbean Cancel Homeporting In Bermuda The Royal Caribbean cruise line said, “As we return to sailing, […]
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| [Opinion column written by Wayne Caines] Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] has one primary objective – to supply our customers with safe, reliable and affordable electricity. Our ultimate goal is to become a renewable energy company and we are working steadily towards that goal. My personal commitment to the people of Bermuda – our valued […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 21] with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 19 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 46 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 49 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 53 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| Ocean View professionals Brian Morris and Delyone Borden won the Greg Maybury Professional Golf Cup yet again. The Greg Maybury Professional Cup is a tournament between Ocean View Golf Course Professionals and Port Royal Golf Course professionals. Morris and Borden took on Stevie Lambert and Andrew Trott-Francis at the Mid Ocean Golf Course. Playing match-play, […]
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