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| During the BFA Special Congress Meeting, a motion to end the 2020/21 football season was passed by a vote of 11-10 with one abstention. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] held a Special Congress Meeting on Monday, March 15th, with its Member Clubs to address the resumption of the 2020/21 football season. “BFA […]
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| A golf program called the “Louis Rafael ‘Kid’ Corbin Fore-Caddy Program” will be launched, with the initiative aimed at providing suitable training, and programs for potential caddies. A spokesperson said, “The Golf Professionals at Ocean View and Port Royal Golf Courses are putting their collective minds together to come up with ways to provide employment […]
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| In celebration of World Water Day, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host an open house on March 20th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host an open house on March 20th from 10am–4pm in honor of World Water Day and the entire community is invited to this free event. […]
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Yesterday, the Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) identified a potential COVID-19 exposure at Northlands Primary School. Based on the risk assessment, the Department of Health has been in direct contact with affected persons at Northlands Primary School. Only those persons contacted are required to quarantine. After the ESU risk assessment, it was concluded that Northlands Primary School open today.
| Gombey, aceboy, acegirl, greeze and mug are among the new words added in the latest update to the Oxford English Dictionary, with the word onion also receiving a new description as being a “native or inhabitant of Bermuda.” This was called a “landmark moment” for the Oxford English Dictionary [OED], which dates back to the 1800s, […]
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| The Ministry confirmed they “identified a potential COVID-19 exposure at Northlands Primary School” and said that “after the ESU risk assessment, it was concluded that Northlands Primary School open today” and “only those persons contacted are required to quarantine.” A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday, the Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] identified a […]
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| The Ministry of Health notified the public that “patrons may have been exposed to someone with Covid-19 at two local establishments” earlier this month. In releasing last night’s [March 15] test results, a Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health would like to notify the public that patrons may have been exposed to someone with […]
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| PartnerRe Ltd. announced that it has completed its offering of 8 million shares of its 4.875% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series J, for gross proceeds of $200 million. “The Series J Preferred Shares, which have a liquidation value of $25.00 per share, are expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under […]
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| ERS announced a US$350M capital raise, which they said “will accelerate ERS’ expansion into specialty [re]insurer business lines” and “launch a Bermuda-based specialty [re]insurer vehicle and an ILS manager over the coming months, both subject to Bermuda Monetary Authority approval.” A statement from the company said, “ERS, the specialist insurer today announces a US$350m capital […]
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| March 15 saw 1,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $4,550.00 BD. 1,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 4.2% at $4.55 per share. The BSX finished at 2,605.11, down 0.18% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 57 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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The Ministry of Health received 1630 test results since the last update, and five (5) were positive for COVID-19. Two (2) of the new cases are classified as imported by residents who arrived on British Airways BA 2233 from London on 11 March 2021 and tested positive on their arrival test, and a resident who arrived on Delta Airlines DL 584 from Atlanta on 27 February 2021 and tested positive on their Day 14 test. The third new case is classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
| [Written by Carla Seely] I was recently chatting with a friend who spoke of how much they had relied on their spouse to provide their family with financial security. Since getting divorced, they were struggling to live above the poverty line. Financial planner and TV host Suze Orman made a statement with a lot of […]
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| The Ministry of Health received 1630 test results and five were positive for Covid-19 — two imported by residents, one local transmission with known contact and two under investigation — so the island currently has 29 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1630 test results since the last update, and five [5] were positive for COVID-19. “Two [2] of the new cases […]
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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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| BELCO confirmed there are “significant outages across the island due to a temporary loss of generation capacity” and said that ”crews are working hard to restore customers as quickly and as efficiently as possible.” Screenshot of the BELCO outage map as of 6.30pm today [view here on BELCO site] A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company […]
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| The Pembroke Parish Council’s annual scholarship and grants for study at Bermuda College is now accepting applicants and the Council is “urging Pembroke residents not to wait until the last minute.” A spokesperson said, “Previously limited to high school graduates, the tuition funds are now available to Pembroke residents between the ages of 17 and […]
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize that not only is March social work month, but tomorrow the 16thMarch is recognized around the world as world social work day. This year, the International Federation of Social Workers highlights Ubuntu: “I am Because We Are”.
Mr. Speaker, Ubuntu: ‘I am because we are’ is a concept and philosophy that resonates with the social work perspective of the interconnectedness of all peoples and their environments. It is a Zulu word that President Obama spoke about at Nelson Mandela’s memorial when he said:
| The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] paid tribute to the late Dr. Joseph Christopher, Kenneth Richardson, and Heather Jacobs Matthews, saying “their combined legacy and influence also extended around the globe” and “allowed them to leave an indelible imprint.” A statement from the BPSU said, “Within the past week, we have had three Bermudians who […]
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| Tuesday, March 16 is expected to see some sunny spells developing, 1 or 2 morning showers likely, with the high to be near 16°C/61°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Lindo’s Group of Companies and the Bermuda Diabetes Association will be hosting their annual fundraiser walk/run over the weekend of March 19th – 21st in a new virtual format centred on St George’s. A spokesperson said, “The event, usually the Lindo’s to Lindo’s Walk/ Run, is taking a physically distanced approach this year with participants […]
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| The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] adjusted the Travel Health Notice for Bermuda today [March 15], upgrading our status from Level 3 to Level 2 which states there is a “moderate level of Covid-19 in Bermuda.” Screenshot from the page on Bermuda as of today on the CDC website: A U.S. […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [March 15], with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Minibus Operators: It’s Not Financially Viable Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus […]
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| The Ag Show Committee is extending the entry deadline for all exhibits [with the exception of artwork] to Friday, March 19th. In an online post, the AG Show said, “Due to popular demand, we’ve decided to extend the entry deadline for all exhibits [with the exception of artwork] an additional week – to Friday, March […]
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| [Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] For decades Bermudians have been lamenting over the education system in this country. Every single aspect of education from the Minister, Ministry, Department of Education, teachers, curriculum, resources and school buildings have taken shots. The last significant change in education took place almost 30 years ago, and […]
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| Hamilton Princess is offering private jet packages for the SailGP event — which will take place in April — providing the opportunity to “travel to Bermuda in style via private jet from Westchester, NY to Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, hosts of the SailGP Grand Prix, for a four night stay,” with the cost starting at $6000 […]
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| The BFA said they will play the FIFA World Cup Qatar Qualifying match versus Aruba in Bradenton, Florida on March 30th saying the “switch in the venue will minimize travel fatigue” and “possible exposure to the virus.” A BFA spokesperson said, “The recent Senior Men’s National Team training camp in Bradenton, Florida was a great […]
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| As vaccines continue to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 120 million, with over 2,655,000 deaths worldwide, with the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world, while Bermuda has had 735 total confirmed cases to date. […]
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| HSBC Bank Bermuda has launched ‘MySavings Youth Accounts,’ and every child who opens one will receive a traditional Bermuda kite, made by local kitemakers at the Salvation Army, and HSBC will also provide a donation to the Salvation Army in the name of each child, A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited announces the launch of the […]
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| Last night the police “attended a noise complaint at an east-end guest property” and “found a birthday party in progress with approximately 34 people in attendance” and the “organiser, a 40-year-old woman, has been reported for prosecution.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:30pm on Sunday 14th March, 2021, police attended a noise complaint at an […]
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| This past weekend, Bacardi, who has their global headquarters in Bermuda, partnered with local influencer group, BDA Influencers to “Stir Creativity and inspire local creatives to take their social media and networking capabilities to new heights.” A spokesperson said, “Hosted at The Ledgelets Cottage Colony in Somerset, Bermuda, a group of local fashion designers, photographers, and […]
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| Auditor General Heather Thomas and multiple MPs have extended their condolences following the passing of Heather Jacobs-Matthews, the former Auditor General. “A life dedicated to public service,” said the current Auditor General Heather Thomas. “Heather Jacobs-Matthews, JP, FCPA, FCA, CFE, the former Auditor General – born November 5, 1951 and passed today, March 15, 2021. […]
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| “There are so many dedicated and focused social workers in our community and they continue to serve our community despite the restrictions of the pandemic,” Minister of Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 15] Minister Furbert said, “Not only is March Social Work Month, but tomorrow […]
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| The “intersection of literacy, language variation, and poverty” will be explored in Bermuda College’s second Literacy Series workshop. “Dr. Julie Washington, Director of the Dialect, Poverty and Academic Success Lab at the University of California, Irvine [UCI] believes that language provides the foundation for the development of reading skills, so children will have to learn […]
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