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| 27 goals were scored in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey Inline Summer League play at the PCC Hockey Rink. Boaz Island Beer Barons 6 – Hamilton Hurricanes 5 The opener needed a shootout goal to decide a winner as the Boaz Island Beer Barons edged the Hamilton Hurricanes 6 – 5. During regulation […]
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Mr Speaker,
Today I would like to celebrate and commend the recipients of the various scholarships and awards provided by the Ministry of Education.
Through our mandate to support continuing education, the Ministry funds scholarships and awards, helping over 65 individuals to attend college and university. There are 9 scholarship and award categories provided by the Ministry of Education, which are in addition to those granted through the College Promise programme, administered by Bermuda College.
| The island has a new resident, namely a new flamingo chick, who is almost two weeks old now, having hatched on July 3rd. The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] recently posted a video on their social media showing the new resident. Related Stories Osprey Dies After Being Found In St George’s Video: Bermuda Bluebird Nest Box […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 16th. On Saturday the Carnival Magic 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 Monday the Adventure […]
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| July 15 saw 400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $1,900.00 BD. 400 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing down 5.0% at $4.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,230.73, down 0.02% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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Mr Speaker,
This morning, I would like to give brief remarks regarding a Bill entitled the Bermuda College Amendment Act 2022, which I intend to table later today.
The Bill proposes a simple change – to allow the Bermuda College to appoint its own Auditor. The Bermuda College initiated the proposal as a result of recent changes to the accreditation standards of the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the accrediting body of our only tertiary educational institution.
| The Corporation of St George, supported by the UNESCO World Heritage Fund, is holding the Cup Match Extravaganza event this evening [July 15] at King’s Square in St. George’s, with the event including live entertainment, vendors and more. We will have full coverage later on, and in the meantime a 10-minute live replay from Bernews […]
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| “Consumers paid 3.5% more in April than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]” which “was the highest recorded level of inflation since August 2012 when the annual inflation rate was 3.1%.” This is according to the April 2022 Consumer Price Index publication […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 15] include acting appointments and traffic notice. Assistant Justice Of The Supreme Court Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0707/2022 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 15 July 2022 Government Notice No: Appointment Of Assistant Justices In exercise of the powers conferred upon […]
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| The Government’s latest Minimum Revenue Guarantee [MRG] payment to Skyport was just over $3.4 million, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said in the House of Assembly today [July 15], adding that “to date we have made seven MRG payments to Skyport totalling $47,392,811.82.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, on the 12th November […]
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda said they are excited to announce that “they will be bringing back the BBBS Celebrity Dunk Tank” in partnership with the City of Hamilton on Sunday [July 17] at the City’s “Summer Sunday” event at Victoria Park from 1.00pm to 6.00pm. “Our ‘dunkees’ are Dwayne Caines, DJ Rusty G, […]
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House of my attendance at the United Nations Oceans Conference in Lisbon, Portugal which was held the 27th June to the 1st July 2022.
Mr. Speaker, more than 6,000 participants from more than 150 countries attended the conference, according to organizers, including 24 heads of state and government.
Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,
In early June I announced changes to the Travel Authorization that improved the process for travelers, and we continue to see travelers having better experiences due to those changes. The improvements included:
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide a further update on operational changes at two Quangos – namely the West End Development Corporation and the Bermuda Land Development Company.
Mr. Speaker as this Honourable House may be aware, the Ministry of Public Works issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) two weeks ago on Friday, July 1st, 2022 for a Financial Feasibility Study on the Government Quarry Depot located in Hamilton Parish.
Mr. Speaker, some background first:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight to the Honourable Members and the public about the unprecedented financial challenges that many of our nursing homes are currently experiencing and the recent financial relief provided to those nursing care homes that received a grant from the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors remit.
| Two teams will battle on Saturday at Lord’s in St. David’s in the first round of the Eastern County Cup Competition. Cup holder’s St. David’s Cricket Club have included two Colts in Drewonde Bascome and Isaiah O’Brien, while Flatt’s have recalled veteran Kevin Hurdle, and they have also selected St. David’s Cricket Club opener Ajuan […]
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| BELCO trench works on Middle Road, Southampton between the stretch of Riviera Road and Rebecca Road “will require a full road closure” on Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th, the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that BELCO will need to undertake […]
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| “Today I would like to celebrate and commend the recipients of the various scholarships and awards provided by the Ministry of Education,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [July 15] “Through our mandate to support continuing education, the Ministry funds scholarships and awards, helping over 65 individuals to attend college […]
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| “The Cabinet has approved the merging of the West End Development Corporation and the Bermuda Land Development Company into one new entity,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, explaining that this “will effect cost savings by reducing duplication of roles.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 15] the Minister said, “I […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said that he will table the ‘Bermuda College Amendment Act 2022′ in the House of Assembly today [July 15] which “proposes a simple change – to allow the Bermuda College to appoint its own Auditor.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr Speaker, This morning, I would like to give brief […]
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| The total number of Economic Investment Certificate [EIC] holders has “exceeded our expectations” and the “total amount invested stands at $349.6 million since the program was launched” in March 2021, Minister for Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 15] the Minister said, “I am elated to rise […]
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