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| According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, October 30th to Sunday, November 1st, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2020 follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety […]
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The Ministry of Labour can advise that it was recently made aware of a group of Fairmont Southampton hotel workers due to receive their redundancy payments today, October 23, 2020, have assembled outside of the hotel after receiving communication from their employer informing them that their redundancy payments will be delayed. These events are most unfortunate, particularly in the current economic climate.
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Recently, the Junior Minister of Labour, Senator Arianna Hodgson gave opening remarks in support of the employers and job-seekers at the Fairmont Southampton Career Fair.
Held on Tuesday, 20 October, and organized by the Fairmont Southampton Talent and Culture Team, the event held exclusively for the former hotel staff, had over 10 employers participating and looking to hire additional staff.
The Junior Minister met with employers and chatted with job-seekers about their plans, goals, and ambitions.
Yesterday, there were 996 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and 2 were positive for COVID-19. The most recent cases are classified as imported having arrived on BA2233 from London on October 17th 2020. Case isolation and contact tracing has begun. The cases are symptomatic residents who received a positive test result on their Day 4 test, having had a negative pre-departure test.
Bermuda now has 190 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 23] includes large group exemption, road sobriety checkpoint notice and more. Exemption Notice : Bermuda Bar Association Friday 30 Oct 20 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0960/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 23 October 2020 Public Health […]
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| The SX10 squad will forfeit the first round matches in the World Tens Tournament as one SX10 player has tested positive for COVID-19, so all all members of the SX10 rugby squad have been self-isolating. A spokesperson said, “The World Tens Series can confirm that one SX10 player has returned a positive COVID-19 test result, following the latest round […]
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| A group of Fairmont Southampton workers assembled outside of the hotel after “receiving communication from their employer informing them that their redundancy payments will be delayed,” the Government confirmed today, adding that the Ministry has been in contact with the owners, and the workers “will receive redundancy payments on or before November 20th.” A Government spokesperson […]
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| West Ham United recently highlighted Clyde Best, calling the Bermudian football legend “one of the pioneer black players in English football.” A story on West Ham United’s website said, “The Premier League’s admirable No Room For Racism message came across loud and clear at every one of its matches last weekend and will do again when […]
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| Saturday, October 24 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with an early shower or two possible, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. […]
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| A career fair was held for people that worked at the Fairmont Southampton – which is temporarily closing for renovations resulting in hundreds of staff being made redundant – with over ten employers taking part. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, the Junior Minister of Labour, Senator Arianna Hodgson gave opening remarks in support of the employers and job-seekers at […]
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Belco workers downed tools shortly after 12 noon today in a dispute involving non-payment to members of the Electricity Supply Trade Union.
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| Warwick Academy Primary School transformed their classrooms into laboratories as they celebrated science today [Oct 23], with students dressing up as astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Albert Einstein and some students even dressed up as Bermuda’s own scientific experts Dr. Carika Weldon and Dr. Desiree Spriggs. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy Primary School was buzzing today as they celebrated […]
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| More than 400 people have registered for tomorrow’s AXA End-to-End – and it’s still not too late to register. “I’m delighted that so many people have signed up,” said AXA End-to-End Chair, Anne Mello. “It is different this year due to Covid-19, but it still important to raise money for charities, so I give my […]
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Yesterday, there were 996 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and 2 were positive for COVID-19. The most recent cases are classified as imported having arrived on BA2233 from London on October 17th 2020.
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Yet another group of hotel workers in Bermuda are expressing dismay as word coming to TNN from staff made redundant at the Elbow Beach Hotel, as what is described as unfair practices.
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| The SX10 confirmed the players that will make up the squad for the World Tens Series in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Cape Town based SX10 franchise has confirmed its squad for this month’s 10-a-side series in Bermuda. “Led by Blitz Bokke legend Frankie Horne, the Head Coach has selected a squad comprising of players […]
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| There were 996 test results received yesterday and two were positive for Covid-19 — which “are classified as imported having arrived on BA2233 from London on October 17th” — so Bermuda now has a total of 6 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday, there were 996 test results received by the Ministry of Health, […]
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Hotel workers are gathering at Fairmont Southampton this morning in protest of a lack of guarantees by management.
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| The Cayman Islands has launched a ‘Global Citizen Concierge Program,’ which will allow people to work remotely in the Cayman Islands for up to two years. This is similar to the ‘Work from Bermuda’ programme that was launched earlier this year, and Cayman is the latest island to offer such a programme, joining Barbados, Antigua, and […]
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| The Court has denied a request by a man — who “fled the US having been convicted” — who wanted to appeal to the Privy Council. Paul Douglas Martin fled the United States over a dozen years ago having been convicted of “offences arising out of a road traffic collision where he seriously injured” an 18-year-old. […]
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| The Little Venice Group of restaurants and Bermuda Gas cooked up the idea to give RBR soldiers, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and medical staff from the Covid-19 test team $10 vouchers to honour their front line contribution to the battle against the coronavirus. A spokesperson for the Little Venice Group said the restaurant […]
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| The Bermudian Magazine won three awards during the 40th annual International Regional Magazine Association [IRMA] awards presentation. An IRMA spokesperson said, “The International Regional Magazine Association announces its 40th annual magazine awards, highlighting accomplishments in editorial, photography, art direction, design, and overall publication. “The Bermudian Magazine won three awards at the 40th annual International Regional […]
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| Hurricane Epsilon is no longer a threat to the island, it has passed its closest point of approach to Bermuda, and the Tropical Storm Warning has ended. Graphic courtesy of the BWS: The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast says, “The Tropical Storm Warning has ended as Hurricane Epsilon, now to our east-northeast, will continue to move north […]
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| Black Pony Gallery is holding a second exhibition of work by local artist ABWilson, with the online show running from today [Oct 23] to November 13. Curator Lisa Howie said, “Black Pony Gallery is pleased to announce new photographs by local artist AB Wilson. In this second online solo exhibition, the self-taught artist presents a […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 23] with the list indicating that there are thirteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton […]
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| The TLC Group will be hosting a Facebook Livestream today [Oct 23] to discuss careers in the cybersecurity field. A spokesperson said, “We are now more than halfway through Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020 and we’ve been busy. As a matter of fact, we’ve been focused on empowering individuals and organisations to enhance their cybersecurity posture […]
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| Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Warriors defeat the Fight Back 12 – 8 and the Untouchables lose 16 – 4 to the league leaders MiniMax Forwarders. The Mix-Ups defeated the Spare Change 14 – 6, while the Movers “N” Shakers went down 16 – 4 to the Activators, and […]
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| The Ohio Aviators announced the players that will make up the squad for the World Tens Series rugby event in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Ohio Aviators have assembled a highly experienced squad of 20 players for this month’s World Tens Series in Bermuda. “Many of the Ohio old guard have committed to the Aviators including […]
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The third year of the Government’s Professional-Student Relationship Programme ended early due to the Coronavirus. The custom completion ceremony to honour collaborators and participants was unable to proceed; however, the Government takes this opportunity to thank all those who helped contribute to this year’s programme.
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| The Bermuda Business Development Association [BDA] and Bermuda:Re+ILS published a special digital report on the reinsurance industry following a virtual roundtable discussion with Bermuda’s reinsurance industry leaders. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Association [BDA] and Bermuda:Re+ILS hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with Bermuda’s reinsurance industry leaders on the main challenges it has faced […]
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| October 22 saw 29,436 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $134,544.00 BD. 1,200 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 0.3% at $18.00 per share, while the other 28,236 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,880.07, down 0.02% on the […]
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| ESPN will stream and televise the World Tens Series allowing audiences across the globe the opportunity to watch the inaugural World Tens which will be held in Bermuda starting this weekend, the organisers announced this evening. A spokesperson said, “The sports giant will allow fans living in the USA, Caribbean, Latin America, Brazil and Sub Saharan […]
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Hamilton, Bermuda, October 22, 2020 – Premier the Hon. E. David Burt, the Minister responsible for Tourism, today announced that MP Wayne Caines, will be the next Chair of the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) Board of Directors, effective immediately. MP Caines replaces former Chair, hotelier Paul Telford, whose three-year Board term concluded this month. Kim Swan, MP for St George’s West, also joins the BTA Board.
The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, provided the following update regarding Hurricane Epsilon.
Minister Ming said, “The Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) determined that a meeting wasn’t required today, however I can advise that we’ve been keeping a close eye on the forecast track of Hurricane Epsilon.
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Premier the Hon. E. David Burt, the Minister responsible for Tourism, today announced that MP Wayne Caines, will be the next Chair of the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) Board of Directors, effective immediately. MP Caines replaces former Chair, hotelier Paul Telford, whose three-year Board term concluded this month. Kim Swan, MP for St George’s West, also joins the BTA Board.
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| Premier David Burt, the Minister responsible for Tourism, announced that MP Wayne Caines will be the next Chair of the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Board of Directors and MP Kim Swan will also join the BTA Board. “I am pleased that The Hon. Wayne Michael Caines has accepted my invitation to become the Chairman of […]
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| The London Royals confirmed the players that will make up the squad for the World Tens Series in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Ben Foden headlines a London Royals squad littered with English players, a large number of which have plied their trade on the 7s circuit. “Capped over 30 times by England at full-back, Foden […]
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| The weather in Bermuda is starting to show some effects as Hurricane Epsilon passes to our east, and while the hurricane is not expected to make a direct hit or cause any strong effects, it it is forecast to bring “marginal tropical storm force sustained winds The Bermuda Weather Service’s latest forecast said, “A Tropical […]
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| Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the new check in area. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As we get closer to the opening of the new passenger terminal building, I’ll be sharing what […]
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