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| Tuesday, March 23 is expected to see sunny breaks, a couple of showers, early and then overnight, 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 SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] is calling for recent graduates and college students studying Information Technology to apply for its 2021 cohort. A spokesperson said, “The Technology Leadership Forum continue to support Bermuda’s future technologists and are calling for recent graduates or college students studying Information Technology to apply for the 2021 cohort. “The TLF […]
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| The police said they are aware of a WhatsApp message inviting people “to attend a peaceful protest” on the Cabinet grounds at 10:30pm on Wednesday [March 24] and reminded people of the 11pm curfew and also noted that “there has been no Large Group Gathering exemption granted by the Ministry of National Security for this […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 22] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 16 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Twelve local artists created a unique piece of artwork — which involved them all painting one square which were then combined together — with the art to serve as a fundraiser to benefit the Friends Of Hospice, with people asked to take part in an auction to sponsor the squares. A spokesperson said, “Michele Smith, […]
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| The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and the Bermuda College will host the third in their Eco Lunch & Learn series presentation on Thursday [March 25] from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and the Bermuda College are very pleased to announce the third in their Eco Lunch & Learn […]
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Mr. Speaker:
I rise today to announce to this Honourable House that this Government has amended the policy for proving domicile in Bermuda to simplify the process for persons seeking to repatriate home to Bermuda to obtain Bermudian Status.
In support of the Repatriation & Mixed Status Families legislation, with particular focus on the repatriation of Bermudians born overseas to a Bermudian parent, the Ministry has removed the requirement for the production of an Affidavit of Domicile.
The Current Process
Mr. Speaker:
| Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced that, through its Hamilton ILS business unit, it has sponsored its first 144A industry loss index-triggered catastrophe bond through the issuance of Series 2020-1 Class A Principal-at-Risk Variable Rate Notes by Easton Re Pte, Ltd. Easton Re will provide the Company’s operating platforms with multi-year risk transfer capacity of US$150 […]
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| The Government has amended the policy and “this new process will make it easier for children born to Bermudian parents while abroad to obtain Bermudian Status,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 22] the Minister said, “This current process of requiring an Affidavit can be costly and […]
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| “Bermuda finds itself on the edge of a fiscal cliff” as it “has a relatively high level of government debt and obligations,” and the Government’s Economic Recovery Plan “is the response to these various challenges,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 22] the Minister said, “In Bermuda, […]
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| “Epidemiological results of the most recent cases indicate that almost all of our cases are of the UK Variant, which we know to be more contagious,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 22], the Minister said, “I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the latest […]
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The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) is aware of COVID-19 exposure at West Pembroke Primary School and the person(s) confirmed with COVID-19 have been isolated.
Based on the risk assessment conducted by the ESU, all students and associated teachers in P6 classes must quarantine until April 1st, 2021. They must get COVID-19 tested and re-tested again on or after Day 14.
| Craig MacIntyre, a Director in the Private Client & Trust department of Conyers, has been elected as an International Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel [ACTEC]. ACTEC is an international organisation of lawyers who have demonstrated the highest level of professionalism in trust, estate planning and tax law. Fellows of ACTEC […]
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| Homeporting — as in cruise lines using Bermuda as their home base — could have a potential economic impact of over $40 million dollars into Bermuda’s economy and there is opportunity for up to 60 additional local part-time jobs, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said, adding that “all passengers and crew would be fully immunised […]
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| The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service rescued a man who was “trapped in the cab of an overturned crane” at the St Regis Hotel work site in St George’s today [March 22], with the BFRS saying “fire crews found one man trapped with no obvious injuries and conscious in the cab of the overturned crane.” […]
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| KPMG in Bermuda released their 2020 Impact report, highlighting $1.6 million in corporate citizenship efforts along with over 3,500 community service hours. The report said, “At KPMG, we have a collective interest in the communities we serve, with corporate citizenship at the heart of all we do. Our Corporate Citizenship Report 2020, highlighting our impact […]
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| Ocean View Golf & Country Club is extending the submission date for entries for its logo rebranding competition to April 9, with college students now invited to join high school students in submitting their work. The winner of the competition is set to receive an iPad, a junior membership for one year at Ocean View, […]
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| The Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] organisation has appointed veteran financial services professional Shelby Weldon as Executive Director. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Weldon will lead BILTIR in its mission to advocate for Bermuda’s life and annuity industry. BILTIR represents 61 long-term insurance, reinsurance and servicing companies in Bermuda, who provide coverage for […]
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| Junior golfer Oliver Betschart recently competed at the Fort Sam Houston Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas, finishing second after shooting a round of 73 in a field of 10. A spokesperson said, “Oliver Betschart shot a 73 for a second place finish at Fort Sam Houston Golf Club in San Antonio. “In a field […]
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| Amelia Oatley has been called to the Bermuda Bar, with Ms Oatley saying she feels “privileged to become a member” adding that she hopes her “contributions will meet the expectations of those who have helped to get me here”. The ceremony took place earlier this month before Puisne Judge Larry Mussenden. In her address to the […]
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| Saltus is launching the first ever Saltus House Match, which they said was “a fun way to get everyone in our Saltus and broader community, involved with our online week of giving to raise money for the 2020-21 Saltus Fund.” “This cricket themed giving week highlights four of Saltus’ long-term employees who are also Bermuda […]
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| Cody Rego was back in action competing in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s Horseware Ireland CSI 3 Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Rego and Jamaica competed in the WIHS Hunter Phase CALI Section B Class finishing second out of 38 competitors with 87 points. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett […]
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| The Ministry has now confirmed “Covid-19 exposure” at West Pembroke Primary School and said that “all students and associated teachers in P6 classes must quarantine until April 1st” and also added that “students and staff at Purvis Primary and Northlands Primary have been placed on quarantine.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and […]
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| Effective Monday [March 22] the new hours of operation for the Covid-19 Information Hotline are from 9am until 8pm every day. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is advising the public that the new hours of operation for the Covid-19 Information Hotline are from 9am until 8pm every day effective Monday 22nd March. […]
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| The Government posted a series of images online from the Ministry of Education today regarding managing Covid-19 developments within the education system. They noted the “current status of Covid-19 exposure at public schools” as of today [March 21] is 1 out of 10 preschools, 5 of 18 primary schools, 2 of 4 middle schools, 0 […]
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| Sid Sankaran, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of SiriusPoint, rang the Opening Bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday March 16, to celebrate the formation of the company and its listing under the NYSE ticker symbol SPNT. The Bermuda-headquartered company was formed from the merger between Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. and Sirius International Insurance […]
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| The House of Assembly passed the Education Amendment Act 2021, which seeks “introduce the concept of signature learning programmes into senior school education.” This weekend the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain tweeted, “The HOA passed the Education Amendment Act 2021 paving the way for the phasing out of Middle Schools and the creation of Signature […]
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| Monday, March 15 is expected to see thunderstorms, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will be at 7:32pm. High […]
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| The Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda will be holding its Tag Day fundraiser virtually over the next two weeks. A spokesperson said, “The charity Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] has annually held its Tag Day fundraiser on 21st March to celebrate the U.N. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, but sadly had […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] confirmed “that they will no longer reconsider the resumption of football” and that the second Special Congress Meeting has been cancelled. “After some consideration, the Chairman of the President’s Forum requested that another Special Congress be held. The Bermuda Government also publicly proposed that the BFA should reconsider the initial […]
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| Sanaa Rae Morris represented the IMG Elite Academy Women’s Track and Field team competing in the Spring Break Invitational in Florida. Morris finished 3rd competing in the 400 meter finals clocking a time of 57.90, and she was also a member of the IMG Academy Elite Girls 4×400 meter relay team that clocked a winning […]
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| Quinton Sherlock concluded competing in the 2021 Goldfields PGA Golf Qualifiers event at the Achimota Golf Club in Ghana. Sherlock started the day T33rd but after a third round 2-under par 69 he finished T26th. The Bermudian golfer said, “We had some more showers day before yesterday. This made the course a bit softer and […]
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| “If this legislation is approved by the Senate, it will be illegal to distribute sexually explicit images of someone without their consent,” MP Ianthia Simmons-Wade said today, adding that “this revenge porn legislation represents steady progress by our PLP government in providing greater protection for our community.” This follows after the Criminal Code Amendment [Non-Consensual […]
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| The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] released the latest edition of their ‘Monthly Roundup.’ The ICO said, “Information is constantly flowing throughout our communities. Whether it’s printed, spoken or digital the right information, in the right place, at the right time can be lifesaving or life changing. Sometimes the information is fact, while at other times, […]
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