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Photos: BHB’s New Laundry System In Operation

The Bermuda Hospital Board [BHB] said their “upgraded laundry department has come through its testing phase with a clean bill of health,” noting that the new $6.6 million system “makes a huge difference to our productivity and efficiency” as the staff work to process around 6,000lbs of laundry a day. CEO & President Michael Richmond, commented: “Every single […]
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Empowered Shopping Village To Host 2 Events

As Black History Month closes, a presentation titled ‘Self-Empowerment Through Self-Employment – The Power of Entrepreneurship And How BEDC Can Assist’ will be presented by Erica Smith of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] today [Feb 27] at 7.00pm. The event poster says the presentation will focus on “self-employment, empowerment of self, what is entrepreneurship, […]
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BILTIR Support Enhanced Regulatory Framework

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] said they support the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s [BMA] “proposed enhancements to the regulatory and supervisory regime for long-term commercial insurers, reinsurers and insurance groups on the island.” A spokesperson said, “On February 24, 2023, the BMA issued its first consultation paper, which it said is intended to […]
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Photos: Purvis Primary School Science Fair

Purvis Primary School recently held their annual Science Fair event, which “challenges the students to solve questions using the scientific method, think like scientists, develop their organizational skills, enhance their writing skills, and oral-presentation skills.” A spokesperson said, “Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 was the beginning of Purvis Primary School’s 22nd Annual Science Fair. The science […]
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Nine National Certification Welding Certificates Awarded

On Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason P. Hayward JP, MP, held a brief ceremony to award nine welder tradesmen with their welder ID cards and National Certification Certificate for successfully completing the welder’s practical assessment test, administered by the Canadian Welding Bureau assessment team. 

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Funding Support for Our Young People

Whether through education or public service scholarships, summer employment opportunities, internships, mentoring or graduate training, the Bermuda Government has always maintained its commitment to supporting Bermuda’s young people. 

And through the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation (DYS&R) the Government is looking to help more of Bermuda’s youth by providing grant and investment support.

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Newstead Plans To Add New Pickleball Courts

The Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa in Warwick plans to add eight new pickleball courts, with their planning application noting that “pickleball courts are consistent with tourism zoning and will become a recognized tourist attraction for the Newstead Hotel.” The letter for the application said, “Pickleball is rapidly becoming popular, particularly in the US, […]
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Govt: Youth Development Grants Now Available

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is accepting submissions for the 2023/24 grant period, offering youth development grants for qualifying organizations and youth development investments for people between the ages of 14 – 24 who wish to “pursue their recreational passions in areas including art, oration, culinary arts, science, technology, engineering and math [STEM].” […]
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Nine People Earn National Welding Certification

Stephen Dickinson, Aaron Hooper, Kyle Tucker, Kevin David Shiell, Vincent Smith, Romeo Laude, Erwin Loria,  Merryck Anthony Jones and Omar Kendall Rawles all earned their National Certification after successfully completing the welder’s practical assessment test. A Government spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason P. Hayward JP, […]
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