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| In the latest round of the Backyard Cricket League, HSBC won the toss and elected to bat, they were bowled out for 90, Sinclair Smith was the top scorer with 17, while Terry-Lynn Paynter was the pick of the Police bowlers with figures of 3-0-17-7. In reply Police scored 91/4, with Isaiah O’Brien the top […]
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| Liam Flannery concluded competing in the Killington Stage Race in Vermont, representing the Rio Grande Elite Cycling Team. Stage three was the Champion System Individual Time Trial, with Flannery competing in the men’s pro 1-2 division. Flannery finished with a time of 25:01.1, which put him across the line in 36th, and finished 25th overall with […]
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| The 2022 Queen’s Birthday Parade was held this morning [June 4] on Front Street in Hamilton, featuring marching units from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Police Service, Royal Bermuda Regiment Junior Leaders and the Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps. You can view aerial photos and video in this article, and for a ‘regular’ video please see […]
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| A car crash occurred along Middle Road in Devonshire this morning [June 4]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:30am Saturday, 4th June 2022, a reported single vehicle car crash occurred along Middle Road, Devonshire in the vicinity of Fort Hill Road. “Details are limited at this time. However, it appears that the car involved struck […]
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| The annual Queen’s Birthday Parade is taking place this morning [June 4] on Front Street in Hamilton, featuring the pomp and pageantry of the marching units from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Royal Bermuda Regiment Band & Corps of Drums, Bermuda Police Service, Royal Bermuda Regiment Junior Leaders and the Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps. Live video […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s League continued at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field with a double-header. PHC Lady Zebras 0 St. George’s Lady Colts This match between the PHC Lady Zebras and the St. George’s Lady Colts ended in a scoreless draw. Somerset Trojans Big Ballers 1 Dandy Stars 0 The Somerset Trojans […]
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| Conor White was back in action competing in the 42nd Melon City Criterium in Muscatine, Iowa. White crossed the line 5th, as the Crit was won by Sam Morris, with Andrew Dewar in second, while Cade Bickmore finished third. Related Stories Conor White Finishes 3rd In Snake Alley Criterium Kaden Hopkins Helps Essax Win Spanish […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday June 4th. On Saturday the Celebrity Summit and the Enchantment of the Seas cruise ships are expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Somers […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works has issued a traffic advisory in advance of the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s race on Sunday [June 5], noting that “there will be no road closures to traffic while the bicycle race takes place, but motorists are asked to use caution and allow cyclists to participate and give way when directed […]
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| The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 12 year old Armani Simons. A spokesperson said, “She is described as slim build, brown complexioned, 100 pounds and her hair styled with two puffs to the sides of her head. “Armani was last seen around 3:45pm, on Friday 3rd June, in the Devil’s Hole, […]
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| June 3 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,218.00, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company […]
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| “Today I laid for consideration and approval the final North East Hamilton Local Plan 2022,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [June 3]. “The North East Hamilton Local Plan 2022 has been prepared by the Department of Planning to guide development within the north eastern portion of the […]
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| A writ has been issued for “an extraordinary municipal election to be held for the Corporation of St. George’s for the election of one Residents’ Councillor.” This was contained in today’s official notices, which stated, “In pursuance of the provisions of section 30 of the Parliamentary Election Act 1978, as modified by the Municipalities [Election] […]
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| The annual White Party will be staged at the National Sports Centre on Sunday, June 19, featuring a range of local and international performers, with Bernews giving away four pairs of free tickets — a total of 8 — to the show. The first giveaway will be held on the Bernews Facebook page on June […]
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| The Bermuda flag — along with flags of all the British Overseas Territories – is flying over Parliament Square in London as the UK celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the photo below and said, “Those Bermudians in London over the Jubilee weekend be sure to catch a glimpse of the Bermuda flag over Parliament […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 3] include acting appointments, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, elections and notice of issue of writ. Senior Magistrate & Coroner Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0581/2022 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 03 June 2022 Government Notice […]
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| With Bermuda Day 2022 now behind us, our dedicated Bermuda Day website – BDADay.com – has been updated with the footage from this year, which includes over 900 photos and videos spanning the various events such as the races, parade, people setting up, school events, and more. The website covers the Bermuda Day holiday in extensive detail […]
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| “One of the initiatives under the Ministry of Transport is to focus on modernizing the local public service vehicle industry,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said in the House of Assembly today [June 3]. The Minister said, “The Green Paper identified that there are not enough public service vehicles after 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays […]
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| Potential Tropical Cyclone One is a “threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said in their update this evening, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 78nm to the NW at 6pm on Monday [Jun 6] with the BWS noting “this system may move closer to Bermuda after […]
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| “We all understand that it only takes one hurricane to make 2022 an active season for Bermuda, and I urge all residents to be prepared,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly today [June 3]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to advise this […]
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| “We committed to introduce a CyberSecurity Act which will establish minimum standards for cybersecurity for critical assets such as energy supply, telecommunications, water infrastructure and government data,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly today [June 3]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, you will recall from the […]
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| Conor White raced to a third place finish at the Snake Alley Criterium in Burlington, Des Moines County. White knew it would come down to who made the right move at the right time. Snake Alley did the rest, creating plenty of separation between packs of riders. “Once we got up there in the lead […]
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| Earlier today [June 3], as part of the ongoing Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Governor Rena Lalgie and Premier David Burt planted two Bermuda Cedar trees. “As the public is aware, celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are currently underway. In the UK, The Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend takes place from June 2 – […]
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| “On the occasion of this Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, on behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda I convey warmest congratulations on this milestone,” Premier David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [June 3]. Premier Burt said, “Mr. Speaker, we often speak of a ‘lifetime of public service’ in casual terms and […]
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On June 2, Governor Rena Lalgie, hosted a Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Reception at Government House.
The event took on special significance as it marked Her Majesty’s milestone ocassion with a performance by the Gombeys, the Coral Beats and the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band.
Last evening Bermuda also joined other Commonwealth and Overseas Territories in the Lighting of the Queen’s Jubilee Beacon.
Celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are currently underway.
Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to advise this Honourable House that we have just entered Hurricane Season which runs from June 1st until November 30th.
Mr. Speaker, based on records of the last 30 years the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Centre issues an annual hurricane activity prediction. They have predicted that this year will be above average.
Mr. Speaker, the forecast for this year is 14 to 21 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes and 3 to 6 major hurricanes which is a category 3 and above.
Mr. Speaker, you will recall from the 2021 Speech from the Throne that data is the new oil, and Bermuda must ensure that our cybersecurity defenses are adequate to defend our island from dangerous online actors. We committed to introduce a CyberSecurity Act which will establish minimum standards for cybersecurity for critical assets such as energy supply, telecommunications, water infrastructure and government data.
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform this Honorable House that work is underway on the Legislation which I intend to table this calendar year.
