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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Creativity, flair and hard work have long been the defining characteristics of Reggie Lambe’s football career. The Bermuda forward is exhibiting those same traits in his new off-field venture after launching his Nineteen-Twentyfour clothing brand. Lambe — – who recently made his 44th international appearance to become the island’s most capped […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy admits she will be hard-pressed to beat home favourite Georgia Taylor-Brown in the AJ Bell World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds tomorrow. Duffy, who is pursuing an historic fourth world title, is looking to overhaul Taylor-Brown at the top of the standings, with the Briton on 1,925 points, 69 ahead […]
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| The Ex-Artillerymen’s Association has made a donation to Vision Bermuda and Friends of Hospice, with each receiving $900. A spokesperson said, “The Entertainment Committee of the Ex-Artillerymen’s Association held their annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 8th. Every year, since the inception of this event, donations have been made to two charities and each […]
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| The Hamilton Health Centre is “closed for maintenance,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “However, their services are available at the Warwick Health Centre [WHC], St. George’s Health Centre [SGHC] and the Urgent Care Centre in St. Davids [CDC]. All locations are by appointment only. “The Department of Health apologises for the inconvenience. For […]
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| The BTA Board announced “the departure of Charles Jeffers as CEO of the BTA,” and said that Tracy Berkeley has “replaced him as interim CEO and plans are in motion for a permanent replacement.” Mr Jeffers was appointed last year, in March 2021 and the statement did not provide a reason for the ‘departure.’ A spokesperson […]
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| An online survey on parish primary schools has been released, which contains 19 multiple choice questions and takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. “It offers the community the opportunity to give anonymous feedback on the process used to determine which schools would become parish primary schools and which would be discontinued,” said Rajai Denbrook, a […]
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| Fourteen digital asset companies licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority have created an organisation called NEXT, which has a mission to “support initiatives to enhance Bermuda’s sustainable digital asset ecosystem.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Premier, the Honorable David Burt, JP, MP, announced during his keynote address yesterday at Consensus, that 14 leading digital asset companies […]
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| Sally and Stan Honey — who have racked up many victories racing from California to Hawaii — are preparing for the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race,. The Honeys, from Palo Alto, California are well advanced in their preps. The crew is set: 1984 Olympic Gold medalist Carl Buchan [Seattle, Wash.], fellow Cal 40 owner Don Jesberg […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] Recently, more relief for our seniors was promised by The Premier and Minister of Finance, The Hon. David Burt, in the House of Assembly. The promise of additional support with the aim to make sure seniors’ homes can be sustainable in the long term may be accomplished […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] There is a new bank in town for the first time in over two decades! Jewel Bank has received its full bank and digital asset business licenses from the Bermuda Monetary Authority, opening the door for them to service the digital asset industry and will eventually offer retail […]
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The Department of Health is inviting the public to sign up for its mold remediation training that will take place on June 10th and 13th 2022.
The courses will be available for $400 per person and will provide a comprehensive approach to the potential hazards of mold, exposure, methods to protect workers, as well as cleaning and remediation.
Participants can expect to be immersed in the following training subjects:
The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt JP, MP, will lead the Bermuda delegation at Consensus 2022 hosted by CoinDesk in Austin, Texas from June 9 – June 12.
The Premier will be headlining CoinDesk’s Money Reimagine Summit, in a session entitled ‘BUIDL Island: Bermuda’s Digital Asset Strategy’ moderated by Sandro Ro, CEO of the Global Blockchain Business Council. The Premier will also join a live broadcast of CoinDesk TV’s Community Crypto.
Today as part of the continuing recognition of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Bermuda Post Office (BPO) issued a commemorative stamp series highlighting the milestone occasion.
As the public is aware, last week, celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee took place in the UK and throughout the Commonwealth and Overseas Territories.
Locally the Government engaged in a number of events to mark the occasion.
Good morning.
Today, I am happy to provide an update on the Travel Authorisation process and some of the most recent changes that we have made.
You will recall the Premier stated in January of this year that Bermuda’s Travel Authorisation (TA), which has served us well since commercial flights resumed in July 2020, will be in place until March 2023. I can confirm the Government’s position in this regard is unchanged.
However, we continue to work with our stakeholders to improve the process.
| A man who pleaded guilty to willful damage in connection with car fires was given a suspended sentence, with the Judge noting the accused was the recent victim of a burgled home shortly prior to his commission of the offence and he was unable to retrieve his medication. Justis Iris appeared before the Court for sentence following […]
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| Friday, June 10 is expected to see some sunny periods with the chance of showers, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am […]
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| The Department of Health is inviting the public to sign up for its mold remediation training that will take place on June 10th and 13th 2022. A Government spokesperson said, “The courses will be available for $400 per person and will provide a comprehensive approach to the potential hazards of mold, exposure, methods to protect […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] The Willowbank Resort in Sandys Parish is back. Since reopening, it has added a variety of shows to its repertoire so it was no surprise to attend the premiere opening of the real life experience of a top lawyer who was touched by God and redirected to a songwriting career. Janita Burke, […]
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| [Written by Opposition Leader Cole Simons] Like many countries around the world, Bermudians live in a digital economy, with much of our financing, shopping and other personal services supported digitally. The education and the international banking sectors are also advancing to meet the growing demand for online access to a plethora of new learning opportunities, […]
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| Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt is leading the Bermuda delegation at Consensus 2022, being hosted by CoinDesk in Austin, Texas from today [June 9] to June 12. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier will be headlining CoinDesk’s Money Reimagine Summit, in a session entitled ‘BUIDL Island: Bermuda’s Digital Asset Strategy’ moderated by Sandro […]
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