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Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tineé Furbert announced the launch of a six-month Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme to “ensure persons living with dementia who are uninsured or underinsured have access to dementia care community support services. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 24] the Minister said, “Seniors 65 years and […]

Argus Group has disclosed that its 2023 annual general meeting of shareholders is scheduled for Friday, December 29th. A spokesperson said, “In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited announced that it will hold its 2023 annual general meeting of shareholders on Friday, 29 December, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Meeting materials […]

On Monday evening, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell attended an exhibition launch at the Bermuda National Gallery. A Government spokesperson said, “The exhibition was curated by Dr. Edwin M.E. Smith and showcased local Bermudian artists, with the theme ‘A Sense of Belonging: Connection and Community in Bermuda Art’. Minister Darrell said, […]

Saturday, November 25 is expected to be see cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon, 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 NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be […]

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club visited the Salvation Army’s North Street Citadel in Hamilton, for their annual Thanksgiving dinner service yesterday. A spokesperson said, “Hotel executives distributed 200 traditional Thanksgiving meals consisting of roasted turkey with gravy, stuffing, glazed Christmas ham, macaroni and cheese, cassava pie, pumpkin rice, green beans, and a vegetarian offering of a […]

Minister of the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell presented the 2022 Annual Report of the Office of Project Management and Procurements in the House of Assembly today [Nov 24]. The Minister said, “The Ministry would like to take this opportunity to thank the Office of Project Management and Procurement team for consistently delivering its specific mandate, […]

The Ministry is “committed to providing alternative ways to promote and raise awareness for parents and guardians so that they are equipped with practical solutions and resources to raise happy and confident children,” Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tineé Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 24]. The Minister’s full statement […]

The most significant item on the agenda of this year’s Joint Ministerial Council meetings in London “was the consideration of a Joint Declaration between the Governments of the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories,” Premier David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 24] the Premier said, “I am pleased to advise […]

Warwick Academy celebrated success in the National Interschool Debate competition, with Team A emerging as overall winners and the school claiming five out of six awards. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy celebrated huge success for both the middle and senior school debate teams over this past weekend’s National Interschool Debate competition.” “We were proud to […]

There have been comments that full membership of Caricom means open borders to Caricom citizens, this is false, as given Bermuda’s small size, the Government would not accept Free Movement of Persons as a condition of membership, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, adding that “it is important for Bermuda to […]

“Freedom of movement does not automatically follow full membership” in Caricom and “it is not something the Government of Bermuda would allow as Bermuda is too small to have open borders,” Premier David Burt said. In the 2023 Throne Speech, the Government announced a proposal to initiate a consultation process leading to full membership in […]

At the Watford Sports Club, Scott Barnes opened his campaign for Warwick by defeating Watford’s Keino Zuill, 41-34 It was Jacal Washington in his debut for Watford however, who prevailed in the next, defeating Zane Desilva 54-38 Watford built on that momentum when Kidd Mouchette defeated Steven Bremar, 42-34 in the 3rd game. Watford Captain […]

Jessica Lewis took to the track at the ParaPan American Games in Santiago, Chile, to compete in the T53/54 women’s 800-meter final. Lewis clocked a time of 2:08.37, securing 6th place in the competitive field. Aline Dos Santos from Brazil emerged victorious, claiming the gold medal with a winning time of 1:48.34. The Bermudian sprinter […]

Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Star Lites fall 3 – 1 to the New Comers, the Last Pin defeated the Blue Angels 3 – 1, and the Islanders defeated the Pinsplitters 3 – 1. Men Handicap Game: Elvin Thomas 237, McNeil Simmons 221, Llewellyn Jones 216 Handicap Series: […]

The draws for the Bermuda Squash Club Championships 2023 — which is scheduled to take place from November 27 to December in Devonshire — have been announced. The BSA Club Champs 2023 Draws follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Photos, Videos & Results: Squash Finals Photos & Results: AXIS Squash Challenge Day 1 Results: 2011 […]

One Communications announced they are launching a 5G mobile network, with the company saying “the 5G network promises to revolutionize the mobile service experience in Bermuda, beginning in Hamilton with internet access speeds up to 10x faster than the current 4G capabilities.” A spokesperson said, “One Communications proudly announces the launch of Bermuda’s first 5G mobile […]

The Bonsai Expo 2023 was held today [Nov 23] at the Bermuda Society of Arts in Hamilton, featuring bonsai trees from the Bonsai Garden Design company. Their website notes, “Bonsai Garden Design has successfully grown Bonsai trees in Bermuda for the last 8 years. Our Bonsai Specialist has perfected the growing techniques of suitable trees […]

The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB]  has agreed to set aside $200,000 to fund medical equipment for Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. “At our 2023 annual general meeting in September, our membership approved $200,000 of funding for the 2023/24 financial year,” said HAB President Patrick Cerra. “Throughout the year, HAB works with BHB to determine which […]

The Minister of Public Works David Burch and the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert joined forces today [Nov 23] at City Hall to kick off the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert’s remarks: “Good day, Bermuda, “I am truly delighted to be […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 24] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] 2023 and the Joint Declaration of Governments of the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, the Annual Report of the Registry General 2022, Caricom Membership, Education Reform Update, Pilot Programme […]

Mandisa Richardson, a Customer Service Agent at the Bermuda Post Office, has earned the Public Service Excellence Award. A Government spokesperson said, “This week Premier David Burt recognized Mandisa Richardson as the recipient of the October Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA]. “As the community is aware, the PSEA is a programme that recognizes Public Officers […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 23] include acting appointments. Director Department Of Court Services Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Acting Appointments Notice ID GN0901/2023 Public Authorities / Department Ministry Level Publication date 23 November, 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Director, Department Of Court Services Ministry Of Legal Affairs Mrs. Joanne Dean, […]

Friday, November 24 is expected to be see cloudy skies, 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 N. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 6:56am and sunset will be at […]

The Phoenix Stores will be offering Black Friday deals at their various locations including the Phoenix, their other pharmacy locations, the Annex Toys, P-Tech, Brown & Co and more tomorrow [Nov 24]. The deals include savings on electronics, kitchenware, appliances, gadgets, accessories, toys, and more. Related Stories Aircare Announce Extended Black Friday Sales AIRCARE Announces […]

CedarBridge Academy defeated The Berkeley Institute Gold 16 – 9 to win the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s 2023 Senior School Netball Tournament at Bernard Park. Both teams exchanged goals early in the match with CedarBridge taking a slim 8 – 7 lead into the halftime break. The Devonshire school pulled away early in the second […]

At the BAA Field, Somerset Eagles edged Robin Hood 2 – 1. The Somerset Eagles got two first-half goals from Michael Emery as they took a 2 – 0 lead to the break. Robin Hood then got a second-half goal from Zcai Barnett, however they could not find the equalizer. Related Stories French Guiana Defeat […]

Saltus Grammar School was crowned Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Primary School Boy’s A Division Six-A-Side champions at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence after a 3 – 0 final win over Francis Patton. Chance Franks opened the scoring for Saltus in the first minute of the final after powering his way through the defense and […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] launched the 2023 Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] with the Rocket Pitch Competition, with a number of local entrepreneurs winning cash prizes. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, November 16th, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] successfully kicked off the 2023 Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] with the Rocket Pitch Competition. “Finalists […]

Elijah Daley was back in action competing in the Age Group International Short Course Canadian Championships, hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club in Canada. On the second day of action, Daley set four personal best times, won one medal, and also broke one Bermuda record. Daley finished 7th in the 100m freestyle preliminaries to advance […]

[Column written by Denise DeMoura] People all over Bermuda feel helpless about confusing BELCO bills. They trigger many emotions since we know that most of us can’t get our electricity anywhere else. Feeling that electricity rates are out of our control, and getting even more expensive, causes anxiety. We feel powerless against such a large […]