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| The Government will not “make any decisions on the way forward for the Quarry Depot until the report has been completed and properly scrutinised,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 15] the Minister said, “The Ministry of Public Works issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] […]
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| The United Nations Oceans Conference recently held in Portugal was an ”excellent opportunity to showcase what Bermuda has done to develop our Blue Economy and Marine Spatial Plan,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 15] the Minister said, “I rise today to inform this Honourable House of my […]
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| The “TA application form has been simplified to exclude questions that are no longer relevant,” repeat travelers to Bermuda “can automatically complete their TA based on past applications” and the TA system and the island’s vaccination data are now linked so locally vaccinated residents “will no longer have to upload their vaccine documentation,” Minister of Health […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service is advising the public of a “heightened police presence in the eastern area” tomorrow [July 16]. A police spokesperson said, “All roads lead to St David’s Cricket Club tomorrow, Saturday 16th July, for the first game of the Eastern Counties Series. With this in mind, the Bermuda Police Service would like to […]
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| The Cabinet has approved a $15 million economic relief package which will include a payroll tax rebate for workers making less than $96,000 which will be provided via direct deposit into bank accounts, $150 for parents and guardians for each student enrolled in public school and more, Premier David Burt said. The Government “will purchase and distribute LED […]
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| Bermuda’s Under 19 team made a strong start in the Rugby America’s North 15’s Tournament in Jamaica, recording a draw against Mexico, and a 29 -0 win over the Cayman Islands. Bermuda 7 – Mexico 7 With under five minutes to go in the first half, with Mexico leading the referee took both teams off the […]
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| An intricate and extensive mural depicting Clyde Best’s football journey is being created next to Somerset Cricket Club. The painting on the wall along Clyde Best Lane — which was officially named after the legendary footballer back in 2014 — includes a portrait of the Bermudian icon in his West Ham United kit and various […]
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| Conyers has received acknowledgment for their Private Client & Trust practices, which are ranked Band 1 in Bermuda and Band 2 in the Cayman Islands by Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth 2022. A spokesperson said, “Conyers has received top acknowledgment once again for our Private Client & Trust practices, which are ranked Band 1 […]
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| The Government has issued an RFP for rooftop solar for “approximately thirty Government owned buildings across Bermuda.” The notice said, “This Request for Proposals [RFP] is an invitation by the Government of Bermuda to prospective proponents to submit proposals for Government Solar Development Project, as further described in Section A of the Request for Proposal […]
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| An update on the Travel Authorization Process, the Government Quarry Feasibility Study, the Government Relief Package and an update on tourism are some of the statements scheduled to be delivered when the House of Assembly is in session on Friday [July 15]. Other statements — there are 13 in total — to be delivered include on […]
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| The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] announced that its redesigned website, ico.bm, will go live on Friday [July 15]. A spokesperson said, “The ICO’s website continues to include the Information Commissioner’s decisions, public authorities’ Information Statements, ICO guidances, policies and procedures, work dashboards and other ICO publications and information. Enhancements include better search functionalities within the […]
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| A 35-year-old man was “arrested in connection with a number of burglary incidents” and in a separate matter, a 26-year-old was “also arrested for a burglary incident,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “A 35-year-old male from Hamilton Parish has been arrested in connection with a number of burglary incidents. “Officers from the Criminal […]
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| Images of Bermudian model Aliana King has been featured in the SKKN by Kim Summer 2022 campaign, a skincare line from reality show and social media star Kim Kardashian. “I’m excited to finally introduce to you SKKN BY KIM, a rejuvenating nine-product skincare ritual that I have developed from start to finish,” Kim Kardashian said. […]
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| A trip in April 2022 by Premier David Burt to San Francisco for a conference cost $2,358.25, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from April 11, 2022 – April 13, 2022, and the web page listing said, “The Premier & Minister of Finance travelled to […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 14] include striking off and acting appointments. Maric Ltd Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Striking Off Notice ID: GN0705/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registrar of Companies Publication date: 14 July 2022 Registrar Of Companies No. _____________ Whereas, Maric Ltd. was included on a list of companies […]
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| Friday, July 15 is expected to see sunny periods, cloud increases later with chance of showers, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Senior Men’s National Team’s second game in the Dominican Republic saw them take on Badefu, with Bermuda notching a 79-75 victory. A spokesperson said, “Game two for the Bermuda Basketball Association’s Senior Men’s National Team in the Dominican Republic saw them take on Badefu. “This game was a test to see […]
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| Michael Burgess and Dominique Brown will be competing at the US Capitol Classic in Maryland next month. A BKO spokesperson said, “Attending his first overseas tournament, 14-year-old Michael Burgess from the Traditional Okinawan School of Karate – Shorin Ryu has been chosen by Bermuda Karate Organization [BKO], under the direction of Sensei Skipper Ingham, to represent BKO […]
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| The Spirit of Bermuda is expected to arrive in Bermuda tomorrow [July 15] following its ‘In the Wake of Mary Prince’ expedition that took the vessel, its crew, and the students to Turks and Caicos. The trip included history lessons from Dr. Theodore Francis, who previously explained to Bernews that they are “using the story of […]
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| Noting that “in many of Britain’s former colonies” Emancipation Day is celebrated with a “holiday or a day of cultural activities,” British MP Claudia Webbe said that it is ”long overdue that Britain joins this global trend, and commemorates August 1 as a bank holiday.” In an article titled ‘Emancipation Day, August 1, should be an […]
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| The ‘GoToBermuda’ yacht has won Race 14 in the Clipper Round The World event, crossing the finish line first in Northern Ireland after sailing across the Atlantic from New York. A spokesperson said, “Following a super fast race across the North Atlantic with some stellar conditions, GoToBermuda has won Race 14: LegenDerry finale, crossing the […]
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| [Opinion column written by Tia Smith] I’m a St. George’s parish girl at heart. I was born in St David’s, have spent most of my life living in St George’s town and have family and countless friends from this area. And, I mean, who doesn’t love the many [okay, two] shades of blue? So versatile […]
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| P.A.L.S. cancer care charity announced that William ‘Bill’ Wharton has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors, succeeding Gavin R. Arton, who is retiring after serving for more than 21 years. Mr. Wharton stated: “I am pleased to take on the role of Chairman of P.A.L.S. and honored to have been asked by the […]
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| The Bermuda High School [BHS] today announced the results of its 2022 International Baccalaureate Diploma cohort. Head of School, Mrs. Linda Parker commented, “Our students have done a phenomenal job this year and we are so proud that 100% of them have achieved their IB Diplomas; this is well above the worldwide pass rate of 88.96%. […]
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