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| The outgoing Hamilton Rotary Interact Club President has provided the club’s end of year report, taking note of the goals that the club accomplished. Hamilton Rotary Interact Club President Sari Smith said, “When I started my presidency last year in 2020, I was filled with contrasting emotions. I experienced both excitement and nervousness. I didn’t […]
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| The International Women’s Forum Caribbean and Bermuda members congratulated Dr. Carla Barnett on her appointment as Secretary General of CARICOM. A spokesperson said, “The mission of IWF is ‘To advance women’s leadership and champion equality worldwide’, so we are particularly pleased that Dr. Barnett’s strong leadership has been recognized, resulting in her appointment as Secretary […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited reported net income of $13.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. The filing stated: Somers Limited [“Somers” or “the Company”, BSX: SOM.BH], a financial services investment holding company, today announces that following the record net income of $190.1 million for the first quarter […]
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| May 20 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 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 19 […]
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| With the Atlantic hurricane season set to start on June 1st, the forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric have predicted “another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season.” A spokesperson said, “NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [May 21] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Implementation of SafeKey, Final Bermuda Plan 2018, Details of the recent announcement by the RA Regarding Electricity Rates, the Saliva Testing Programme, Wage Commission Report 2021 and the Hurricane Preparedness. The Order of Business is […]
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| Dr Michael Ashton and Dr Meliseanna Gibbons have been selected as recipients of the 2021 Saltus Alumni of the Year Award. A spokesperson said, “The Advancement Department at Saltus is thrilled to announce that Dr. Michael Ashton ’91, and Dr. Meliseanna Gibbons ’06 have been selected as the recipients of the 2021 Saltus Alumni of […]
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| JM Smucker and Butterfield & Vallis donated $3,000 to Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA]. A spokesperson said, “JM Smucker and Butterfield & Vallis recently completed another quarter of their ‘Pawsitively Purrfect’ campaign. For a limited time, with the purchase of any JM Smucker pet food and pet snack product [including Milk […]
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| Government will be facilitating their annual Summer Day Camp Programme starting on July 5th, with the camps to cost $60 per week and be available for children aged 4 – 14 years-old. A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, Dr. Ernest Peets confirmed that Government will be facilitating its 50th annual Summer […]
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| Consumers paid 0.8% more in March 2021 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] and this level of inflation rose 0.6 percentage points from February 2021 annual inflation rate of 0.2%. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne […]
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| HSBC Bermuda announced today that, effective Monday, May 24th, the HSBC Church Street branch will be open to the public every weekday from 9am through 4pm. “We are very pleased to welcome back our customers and the public to the Church Street branch. We particularly wish to thank our customers for their understanding during the […]
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| Friday, May 21 is expected to see sunny breaks, periods of showers, increasing towards evening, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 6.17am […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 20] include a large group exemption for the Bermuda Day race. Large Group Exemption Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0413/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 20 May 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [May 20], with the list indicating that there are nineteen bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 46 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 49 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 53 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 44 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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As many of you will know, for a while now I have had an interest in beekeeping and the important role bees have in our environment. So, it should come as no surprise that the current work being undertaken with Bermuda’s bees and beeswax in association with the MIT programme has had a deep interest for me. Today, I want to share some current facts with you and highlight some of the challenges facing our bee population today.
Bermuda has had a long history with the honeybee, with some of the earliest records indicating that the first honey bees arrived in Bermuda in the early1600s.
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, Dr. Ernest Peets confirmed that Government will be facilitating its 50th annual Summer Day Camp Programme starting July 5.
Minister of Transport, the Hon. W. Lawrence Scott JP, MP announced today, May 20, 2021:
“You may be aware that the US CDC made a public announcement that cruise ships will soon be able to resume sailing in US jurisdictional waters, under a conditional sail order, providing each ship meets certain CDC COVID-19 regulations and recommended operational protocols. The restart of this service will depend on the cruise lines’ ability to get ships ready for service and their compliance with the CDC’s guidance.
The Government of Bermuda London Office wishes to advise the public of the redevelopment of their website and encourage all Bermudians in the United Kingdom and Europe to register with the office via: www.bdalondonoffice.co.uk
| A piece of art titled ‘Plastic Tidal Wave’ – which was created by more than 100 guests during BUEI’s World Water Day event on March 20 – was recently installed at the entrance to BUEI on Crow Lane. A spokesperson said, “On March 20, during BUEI’s World Water Day event, more than 100 guests helped […]
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| The Bermuda Weather Service issued a ‘Tropical Storm Watch’ this afternoon [May 20] noting that a “disturbance is developing approximately 600nm east of Bermuda.” The BWS said, “BWS has issued a Tropical Storm Watch. A potential tropical or subtropical disturbance is developing approximately 600 nm east of Bermuda, but has not formed yet. A Tropical […]
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| Both the Cruise Critic website and the Royal Caribbean fan website are reporting that Royal Caribbean has canceled their summer cruises homeported in Bermuda, with the line reportedly saying that that while “we are no longer homeporting from the island nation, we still look forward to bringing our guests to Bermuda.” Cruise Critic The Cruise Critic […]
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| Bermuda College is holding a virtual graduation ceremony today [May 20], with 79 graduates will receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates, and you can tune in and watch live below. Live video below: The full 2021 Spring Commencement Programme follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Video: Education Pathways College Forum Videos: Colloquium On Black Males […]
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Today, the Minister of Finance, the Hon Curtis L. Dickinson, JP, MP, is providing an update on the Unemployment Benefit support.
“From December of 2020 through May 17, 2021, approximately 4,400 applications for unemployment benefit support have been approved by the Government of Bermuda, and over 4,100 individuals have received benefits totalling $5.1 million,” said Minister Dickinson.
| Caitlyn Bobb recently represented Harford Tech at a track meet involving three schools – Fallston, Joppatowne, and Harford Tech. Bobb competed in three events, winning all three of them. She won the women’s varsity 200 meters, stopping the clock in a time of 24.8. Clocking a time of 57.2, she also won the women’s varsity […]
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| Adam Hall recorded his fifth RBI of the season, but he and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates went down 5 – 4 in 10 innings against the Blue Rocks of Wilmington in a High-A East Minor League Baseball game. Wilmington jumped out to a 2 – 0 lead in the top of the 1st. Aberdeen pulled […]
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| “Students will not participate in the saliva testing programme without the consent of their parents” and as of May 17th “public schools had reached a rate of around 31%,” the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking during yesterday’s [May 19] press conference, Minister Rabain said, “As previously announced, in addition to our Covid-19 entry […]
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| “We continue to await that permission letter from Government permitting us to run the event,” the Bermuda Bicycle Association said in reference to the 2021 Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race, which traditionally takes place on Bermuda Day. A statement included in the Bermuda Bicycle Association newsletter said, “While much work has been done on this event […]
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| Marea, a new Seafood Bar, is opening at the Newstead Hotel in Paget, offering an array of delicacies including oysters, crab legs, lobster, mussels, clams, shrimp cocktail, caviar, sushi, salads and more. A spokesperson said, “A brand-new Seafood Bar, Marea, will open at Newstead Hotel in Paget. Marea, which means ‘tide’ in Italian, is part […]
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| Scott Barnes will take part in the SKUSA Pro Tour this weekend at the Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah. Barnes will take to the track to compete in the shifter masters karting class, he will have a practice day on Friday, which will be followed by race days on Saturday and Sunday. Related Stories […]
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| Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the Sentower Park – CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH1* – [Easter Tour Week 3] International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. During the 1.40m CSI2* in two phases special class, Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 38th after they clocked a first phase time of 36.41 with 4 penalty fault points. […]
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| [Column written by Senator Lindsay Simmons] Being a foster parent is one of the most rewarding experiences one could ever have. Opening up your home and your heart to a young person in need is truly amazing. It is also not for the faint of heart. When you welcome children into your homes one can […]
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| The Auditor General and her Office extended their condolences to the family of Larry T. Dennis. A spokesperson said, “Larry Dennis was Bermuda first appointed and longest serving Auditor General of Bermuda, having served for 31 years, from August 7, 1978 – August 31, 2009. “Larry never attempted to sugar coat the facts. His last […]
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| May 19 saw 1,113 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $42,850.50 BD. 1,113 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.3% at $38.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,611.28, down 1.02% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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