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Public Service Vehicles Modernisation

Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, during the 2022/23 budget debate, I advised this Honourable House that one of the initiatives under the Ministry of Transport is to focus on modernizing the local public service vehicle industry.

Mr. Speaker, this initiative aims to update the regulatory framework for public service vehicles. The project is a deliverable of the 2019 Transport GreenPaper (“the Green Paper”) and will include the modernization and harmonization of public service vehicles through a phased approach over five years.

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Cruise Reviewer: TA Process Is ‘Annoying’

A cruise reviewer has praised the island noting our beautiful beaches and polite people, however his praise did not extend to the Travel Authorization process, which he called an “exercise in annoying bureaucracy that creates anxiety for people seeking to cruise to Bermuda.” The review, written by Richard Wagner, appeared on the Beyond Ships website, […]

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St George’s Councillor Position Vacancy

According to yesterday’s official notices, the Mayor of the Corporation of St. George’s has declared that the office of Resident’s Councillor of the Corporation of St. George’s – formerly occupied by Cyniqua Anderson – is vacant as she has “duly resigned.” The full notice follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Minister On St. George’s Marina […]

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Bermuda’s Youth Employment Strategy Report

The Government has released the Youth Employment Strategy Report, which they said “aims to address unemployment by facilitating greater opportunities and educational pathways for all young Bermudians between 18 – 26 years old.” “In an effort to address the current and future demands of the labour market, the Ministry of Economy and Labour has developed […]

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‘Viva Variety Show’ Running Through June 12

Explore Bermuda Ltd and Nock Productions are holding ‘The Viva Variety Show – A Dinner Like No Other!’ in Bermuda through June 12. A spokesperson said, “Viva Variety is a celebration of music, dance, acrobatics, and comedy and presents the artistry and magic of vaudeville with a zany contemporary flair, all served up with dinner. […]

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Photos: Queen’s Birthday & Jubilee Reception

Governor Rena Lalgie hosted a Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Reception at Government House last night. A Government spokesperson said, “The event took on special significance as it marked Her Majesty’s milestone occasion with a performance by the Gombeys, the Coral Beats and the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band. Last evening Bermuda also joined other Commonwealth and […]

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Phytoplankton In Mid-Atlantic Visible From Space

Phytoplankton in the ocean “can blossom to scales that are visible from space for days to weeks” which occurred last month, with a patch in Mid-Atlantic visible from space last month. The NASA Earth Observatory website said, “Phytoplankton grow constantly and just about anywhere there are open, sunlit patches of ocean. When conditions are right, […]

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PwC Release 2021 Bermuda ESG Highlights

PwC Bermuda released their 2021 Bermuda Environmental, Social and Governance [ESG] Highlights report. A spokesperson said, “Welcome to our 2021 Bermuda Environmental, Social and Governance [ESG] Highlights, where we look at the impact we are having on the world of business, the planet and people. “The pandemic has brought on many challenges, it has also […]

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Wells On Future, Upcoming Matches & More

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells says he may have to leave Bristol City this summer in a bid to secure regular first-team football. Wells, who turned 32 yesterday, started just seven Sky Bet Championship matches last season and can ill afford another campaign languishing on the substitutes’ bench. He will seek clarification over his future […]

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Parliament: Order Of Business For June 3rd

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [June 3] and the statements to be delivered include Introducing the North East Hamilton Local Plan 2022, Public Service Vehicle Modernization, Cybersecurity Workshop, Hurricane Preparedness and the National Youth Employment Strategy. The audio stream should start at around 10am on Friday: The Order of Business […]

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Vessel Towed Back After Running Out Of Fuel

A 20 foot powercraft was towed back to shore after becoming “disabled after running out of fuel.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 30th May, 3:51pm – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre receives a 911 telephone call from a concerned relative of a person onboard a 20 foot powercraft reportedly disabled at Challenger Bank. […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For June 2 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 2] include notice of vacancy, notification of planning applications registered, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, cancellation of registration, boards appointments, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Notice Of Vacancy Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0574/2022 Public Authorities / […]

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Opposition Leader Congratulates Queen Elizabeth

“On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance, it gives me great pleasure to extend our warmest congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said. Mr. Simons said, “She is the first British monarch to celebrate 70 years on the throne. To reach such a remarkable milestone, […]

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