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GDP Decreased 1.7% In 2nd Quarter Of 2022

According to the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] report from the Department of Statistics, during the second quarter 2022, GDP at “constant prices was estimated at $1,498.7 million, falling 1.7% year-over-year after adjusting for inflation.” Charts extracted from the report: Speaking a press conference yesterday, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, “After adjusting […]
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Annabelle Miller & Charlotte Millington Win Gold

Bermuda’s cyclists captured two more gold medals at the Caribbean Junior Championships in the Dominican Republic, with Annabelle Miller and Charlotte Millington both racing to victory. Millington won the girl’s gold medal in the pre-junior road race after clocking a time of 2:03:47, with Melaika Russell from Jamaica finishing 2 with a time of 2:04:11. […]
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ICO Decision On Government House

The Information Commissioner issued Decision 27/2022 in regards to the Office of the Governor. A spokesperson said, “On 17 November 2022, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 27/2022, Office of the Governor [Government House]. The Applicant had submitted a public access to information [PATI] request to inspect Government House’s records of appointments of certain positions made […]
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UK Parliament: Overseas Territories & Russia

“Neither this nor any other measure will deter us or our partners – including the Overseas Territories – from our steadfast support of Ukraine,” Parliamentary Under-Secretary [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office] Leo Docherty said. During the British Parliament’s session on November 23rd, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell — who has visited Bermuda before — asked the […]
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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Transmonde

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Transmonde Services Insurance Company Limited [Transmonde] [Hamilton, Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Transmonde’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best […]
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Ariel Re Provides Thanksgiving Lunch At TLC

Staff from Ariel Re provided a Thanksgiving Day lunch today [Nov 24] for seven mothers and their children at the Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families. A spokesperson said, “Charity Committee members from Ariel Re helped deliver the traditional Thanksgiving turkey lunch at the surprise event today. “The Transformational Living Centre opened its doors February […]
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Tickets To Be Issued For Illegal Plates & Tint

Now that the public has been notified of the changes in law regarding “penalties for illegal licence plates and illegal tint, police officers will be issuing tickets for these offences starting today,” the police said. Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell [Tactical Operations] said, “We have gone through a phase of exercising discretion and issuing Motorist Advice […]
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Ministry of Social Development and Seniors Acknowledges the 2022 UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

“In observance of the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which starts on Friday, November 25th, I will UNiTE in solidarity with women from the public and private sectors who are activists for the prevention of violence against women and girls.” said the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP.

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CAA: “End Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault”

 The Centre Against Abuse [CAA] is launching a movement to “encourage the Bermuda community to end domestic abuse and sexual assault.” A spokesperson said, “Globally, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence is observed between November 25th [Elimination of Violence Against Women day] and December 10th [Human Rights Day]. “This movement is held because […]
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Photos: ‘Thank You For Musicals’ Opens Tonight

[Written by Isabella Gaugain] The Warwick Academy‘s Drama Department “Thank You For The Musicals” opens tonight and they can hardly wait! The production includes 16 different musicals with 15 original vignettes, “A complicated but exciting show.” says Sarah Bowers, Head of Faculty of Creative and Technical Arts at Warwick Academy. There will be four shows […]
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Road Traffic Notice: Christmas Boat Parade

The Ministry of Public Works released a road traffic notice for the Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday, December 10, 2022. The full road traffic notice follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Christmas Boat Parade Traffic/Parking Advisory Christmas Boat Parade Traffic/Parking Advisory Enter The City Christmas Boat Parade Photos & Video: 2021 Christmas Boat Parade Over […]
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