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| Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis scored for Charleston Battery as they played to a 1-1 draw against New York Red Bulls II. The USL Championship website said, “The New York Red Bulls II and Charleston Battery played to the first draw of the 2021 USL Championship season as the Battery’s Zeiko Lewis found the equalizer in a […]
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| Dr. Ty Douglas will be hosting a Pre-Mother’s Day Special at 6pm this evening [May 8], with a number of special guests, including his own mother Lucy Douglas, Carmen Starling, Tracey Richardson and Heather Martin. A spokesperson said, ” Join us on Saturday, May 8th at 6pm bda time for a dynamic pre-Mother’s Day Special […]
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| The police have confirmed that a 16-year-old was injured in a stabbing in Southampton yesterday, and said his injuries “were described as life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:45 p.m. yesterday, Friday 7th May, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel were dispatched to a reported stabbing incident at in area opposite the Southampton […]
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| The ‘birdcage’ at the Manor House Tower on Harrington Sound Road has been placed back in its original location after being removed due to issues sustained during Hurricane Paulette. A spokesperson said, “Thursday morning saw an iconic Bermuda landmark placed back in its original location. Situated on Harrington Sound Road the ‘birdcage’ itself was compromised […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Michael Weeks] “On any given day, those who operate food shelters and deliver to the needy are constantly asked the question, “When will things get back to normal?” I assist at a food shelter, so I hear your questions and concerns firsthand. Thousands of Bermudians are working from home, some […]
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| May 7 saw 4,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $157,950.00 BD. 4,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.3% at $39.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,667.68, up 2.58% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 58 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| The Government vessel St. David “made contact with a reef” and “sustained damage,” the Government has confirmed A Government spokesperson said, “It has been confirmed by the Ministry that on Thursday, May 6th at 6:48am, while on a training exercise en route to North Rock Beacon, the Government vessel St. David made contact with a […]
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| A legal action set to be launched by Dr Courtenay Griffiths QC and Charles Richardson claims that “the Government’s existing and impending Covid-19 regulations have gone a step too far” and “trample on Bermudians’ constitutional rights.” Constitutional Freedom Bermuda lead counsel Dr Courtenay Griffiths said, “The required approach to an issue such as this must be publicly […]
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The UK Government has today issued its ‘red, amber and green list rules for entering England’ and has included Bermuda and other Caribbean Territories on their ‘Amber List’. This means that from the 17th May when the UK opens up for travel, passengers departing Bermuda and arriving in the UK are subject to the amber list rules.
UK Government guidance states: ‘if you have been in an amber country or territory in the 10 days before you arrive in England the following rules will apply:
The Ministry of Health received 992 test results since the last update, and two (2) were positive for COVID-19, yielding a test positivity rate of 0.2%.
Both of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
Additionally, since the last update, there were 33 recoveries and no deaths.
There are 309 active cases, of which:
· 297 are under public health monitoring and
· 12 are in hospital with two (2) in intensive care;
“The Bermuda Road Safety Council (BRSC) would like to take this time to offer our most heartfelt condolences to the families of the recent road fatalities. Losing a loved one is never easy. Your pain is felt throughout the community.”
In the last 24 hours we have seen an increase in road collisions. We ask; actually, we implore motorists to drive and ride safer by reducing your speed, paying close attention to your driving, refrain from using electronic devices to minimize distractions. We all share our roads, therefore we must all do our part to make them safer.
Mr. Speaker,
This morning I rise before you and my Honorable colleagues to share the plans that have been put in place to reopen our schools safely for in-person learning, on Monday, May 10th.
Mr. Speaker,
| Bermuda’s tourism industry “experienced a continued decline in visitor arrivals for the first quarter of 2021 as the island entered its second year under the weight of pandemic-induced travel disruption,” according to data released today by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]. The BTA said, Q1 2021 figures revealed total leisure air visitor arrivals fell by […]
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| The UK Government has issued its ‘red, amber and green list rules for entering England’ and has included Bermuda on their ‘Amber List’. A Government spokesperson said, “The UK Government has today issued its ‘red, amber and green list rules for entering England’ and has included Bermuda and other Caribbean Territories on their ‘Amber List’. […]
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| Today marks one month since the murder of Jordan Outerbridge, and the Bermuda Police Service have renewed their appeal for witnesses to come forward. Mr Outerbridge — who is pictured below with his family in an image provided by the police — was fatally shot last month in the Tribe Road #2 area in Warwick. […]
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| In celebration of Mother’s Day, Chubb and Zurich donated 450 carnations, which will be given to women and mothers this Saturday [May 8] during the mobile vaccination clinic at the Bermuda National Sports Centre from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Health Council would like to thank Chubb and Zurich for […]
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| The Ministry received 992 test results and two were positive, so there are 309 active cases — a major decrease from the more than 900 active cases last month — and there are 12 people in hospital with two in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 992 test results since the […]
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| The Department of Planning statistics “demonstrate that, despite the pandemic, investment and interest in development is taking off,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7], Minister Roban said, “I am pleased to take this opportunity today to inform this Honourable House of the Department of Planning […]
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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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| Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] will be holding a virtual community forum and panel discussion entitled ‘The 1981 General Strike: Memories of a Fight for Justice’ on Wednesday, May 12th A spokesperson said, “CURB invites the public to join us for our next virtual community forum and panel discussion entitled The 1981 General Strike: […]
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| As Bermuda enters Phase 2 of the re-opening plan, the island’s major banks – Clarien Bank, HSBC Bermuda and Bank of Butterfield – have all issued advisories to provide an update on their operations. Clarien Bank Statement A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda enters Phase 2 of Covid-19 regulations, please be advised of the following operations update, effective […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that “given the return to a lower prevalence of Covid-19 in Bermuda, that it will once more allow limited visitation from Sunday [May 9] for acute care and long term care patients.” A spokesperson said, “Key changes include two visitors allowed at any one time for acute care patients […]
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| Saturday, May 8 is expected to see cloudy and showery start, becoming drier & brighter later on, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The month of May is celebrated as Foster Care Month, and Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is thanking everyone who “have opened their homes and have given selflessly of themselves to make a difference in the lives of children. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7] the Minister said, “Bermuda has […]
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Mr. Speaker, much has been said in the media recently about the payments being made to Skyport under the Minimum Revenue Guarantee obligations as set out in the Project Agreement. Mr. Speaker, this Government takes all of its contractual obligations very seriously and I would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight and to provide all of the facts relating to these contractual payments.
Good Morning Mr. Speaker, I am pleased this morning to provide this Honourable House with an update on efforts to meet the Government Reform initiative – Wellness Objective.
Mr. Speaker, as a reminder, in November of last year, I informed this Honourable House that the responsibility for Government Reform now falls under the remit of the Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform.
Good Morning, Mr. Speaker.
I am pleased 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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to inform this Honourable House on the positive results of the recent sovereign ratings review by Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
Mr. Speaker, on Monday, March 29th, 2021, S&P conducted its annual ratings review of the country of Bermuda. The purpose of the review was to assess the country’s creditworthiness and to determine the level of risk associated with lending to Bermuda.
Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Section 2 AA (3) of the Government Loans Act 1978, I rise to inform this Honourable House of the issuance of a new Government guarantee.
Mr. Speaker, when determining whether the Government should consider providing a guarantee, various factors are taken into consideration before making a final decision. These factors include:
| “With unwavering dedication, Bermuda’s nurses play a vital role in keeping our community healthy,” BPSU General Secretary-designate Kevin Grant said, adding that, “your Union is in awe at the courage, care, and commitment that our nurses show to their patients and colleagues every day.” Mr Grant said, “On behalf of the Bermuda Public Services Union’s […]
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| “There have been no overpayments by the Bermuda Airport Authority because the Airport Authority’s officers undertake extensive due diligence prior to advising me when an Minimum Revenue Guarantee payment is due,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7], Minister Scott said, “Much has been said in the media recently about […]
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| “This Government remains steadfast in its commitment to employee wellness and achieving our wellness objectives in the best interest of all public officers,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7] the Attorney General said, “I am pleased this morning to provide this Honourable House with an update on […]
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| “The Government has guaranteed a $30 million loan on behalf of Bermuda Land Development Corporation [BLDC], for the installation of a sewer main, a drinking water main, a reclaimed water main and a spare main in St. George’s,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. “The guarantee will facilitate the revitalization of essential water and waste […]
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| While the Standard & Poor’s “report was very positive and endorsed all of the hard work the Government has done to date, it is also important to note that we must continue to be vigilant and maintain our prudent approach to management of the country’s finances, “Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the […]
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| Mr. Tom Edwardsen will assume Acting Consul General responsibilities on May 7, succeeding Mr. Alan Purcell who departed the island this week. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Tom Edwardsen will assume Acting Consul General responsibilities on May 7, succeeding Mr. Alan Purcell who departed the island this week. Mr. Edwardsen will remain in the position until […]
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