APPOINTMENTS BERMUDA EDUCATORS COUNCIL – EXEMPTION COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENT OF CHILDREN’S OFFICERS
Minister attends virtual social development conference
Alleged Trump Cruise Promo Twitter Suspended
A Twitter account that was connected with a purported Trump victory cruise to Bermuda has been suspended, with the account previously embedded on the website promoting the alleged cruise to Bermuda. While there is no confirmed reason as to why the account was suspended, the account was sharing conspiracy theories related to the U.S. election, […]
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Minister Tinee Furbert Attends UNDP Meeting
Minister Tinee Furbert recently attended the virtual Fourth Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The United Nations Development Programme [UNDP] invited the Minister to observe the discussion between Presiding Officers, Ms. Alicia Barcena, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and […]
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International search for BTA chief executive
Minister: 2,932 People Have Been Vaccinated
“We have completed the second full week of vaccinations and for the period through to 23 January 2021, Bermuda has vaccinated a total of 2,932 persons,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that so far 10,691 people have registered their interest in getting vaccinated. Chart #1 extracted from the video of last night’s press conference: Speaking […]
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Covid-19: Over 100 Million Cases Worldwide
As vaccines continue to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 100 million, with over 2,160,000 deaths worldwide, with the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “A new variant of coronavirus that […]
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Hospital visiting increases
Arts Centre To Host “For The Love Of Art” Show
The Bermuda Arts Centre will be hosting their next show entitled ‘For the Love of Art’ from Sunday, January 31st through Sunday February 7th, with everything in the show at 50% off for one week. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre will be holding their next show “For the Love of Art” which is […]
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‘Call For The Wailing Women’ Conference
Saphire Faith International Ministries will be hosting a conference entitled ‘Call For The Wailing Women’ on Saturday [Jan 30] via Zoom. Marlene Flynn said, “Calling all Christians denominations – Bishops, Pastors, leaders of every auxiliary of the church, prayer generals, prayer mothers, youth leaders, Intercessors – anyone [including, for the avoidance of doubt, men] who […]
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Golf: Daniel Augustus Competes In Florida
Daniel Augustus was recently back in action competing in the Panther Lake Challenge on the Florida Elite Golf Tour at the Orange County National Golf Club. In the first round, August shot a 1-under par 71, starting the second round seven strokes behind first round leader Joshua Gibson, who shot an opening round 8-under par […]
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Ministry warning against use of private vehicles for hire
Tourism Board Announces ‘Global CEO Search’
A “global CEO search will be launched,” the Bermuda Tourism Authority Board announced, adding that the “aim is secure the services of an individual best suited to advance the core goals of the National Tourism Plan and to see us beyond pandemic recovery.” Glenn Jones has been serving as Interim CEO since March 2020 after the […]
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OBA: immigration changes long overdue
Commissioner: Primary schools are falling short
Island braces for stormy weather
Land loss hearing in private after criminal charges claim made
Bike and car thefts increase in January
Bowring Marsh Bermuda Appoints Deshay Caines
Bowring Marsh [Bermuda] Ltd announced that Deshay Caines has joined as a Vice President with responsibility for Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact strategy. A spokesperson said, “Bowring Marsh [Bermuda] Ltd, the international placement specialist of Marsh, announced today that Deshay Caines has joined as a Vice President with responsibility for Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact […]
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DUS Screened 88 Men During ‘Movember’
In November, Dynamic Urology Services [DUS] announced their Movember Free Screening Initiative which offered free prostate screenings for all men in Bermuda, aged 40 and up. The screenings consisted of a simple blood test and a prostate exam. A spokesperson said, “Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer for men worldwide and like many […]
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Everest Re Preliminary Q4 & Full Year Results
Everest Re Group announced preliminary financial results in advance of its full quarterly and full year earnings to be released on February 8, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Inclusive of the items noted below, Everest expects to report full year 2020 net income of $475-$525 million and operating income of $275-$325 million. “Everest is estimating pre-tax net […]
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RenaissanceRe Reports Fourth Quarter Results
RenaissanceRe Holdings reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $189.8 million, or $3.74 per diluted common share, in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $33.8 million, or $0.77 per diluted common share, in the fourth quarter of 2019. Operating loss attributable to RenaissanceRe common shareholders was $77.1 million, or $1.59 per diluted common […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 26 2021
January 26 saw 712 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $23,334.60 BD. 700 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing EVEN at $33.00 per share, while another 12 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $20.49 per share. The BSX finished at 2,156.71, even on the […]
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COVID-19 Update – Premier’s Remarks for 26 January 2021
Good evening Bermuda,
As I begin my remarks this evening, my thoughts are with the family of the late Financial Secretary, Mr. Anthony Manders, as the family prepare to lay him to rest tomorrow. His passing is a tremendous loss to Bermuda. He was a truly dedicated public officer who gave his all in service for his country and he will truly be missed.
September 2020 Retail Sales Index
Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP released the September 2020 Retail Sales Index.
In September 2020, the overall volume of local retail sales increased by 5.9%. This compares to the previous year’s local retail sales which reported a volume decrease of 5.1% as outlined in the Department of Statistics’ September retail sales report.
Public Advisory Regarding Private Vehicles For Hire
For the safety and security of the travelling public, the Ministry of Transport wishes to remind the public that unlike public service vehicles such as taxi cab services, private vehicles used for hire are unregulated, and as such, have the potential to put riders at risk.
Due to the unregulated nature of private vehicles used for this purpose, they:
· Are not required to be maintained to public service vehicle safety standards;
· Do not have passenger insurance should there be in an accident; and
COVID-19 Update – Minister of Health Remarks 26 January 2021
Good Afternoon,
There were 543 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. Both of the new cases are classified as imported. The first case is a resident who arrived on S46227 from the Azores on 16 January 2021 and tested positive on their day 8 test. The second case is a resident who arrived on B62231 from New York on 24 January 2021 and tested positive on their arrival test
Additionally, since the last update, six cases have recovered.
There are currently 30 active cases, of which;
Ministry: 9 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for tomorrow morning [January 27] with the list indicating that there are nine bus runs cancelled so far. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus […]
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Berkeley to take on new senior role at BTA
Ministry to close early for Financial Secretary’s funeral
Finance Offices To Close At Noon On Wednesday
The Ministry of Finance’s offices will close at noon tomorrow [Jan 27] to allow staff to attend the virtual funeral service for the late Financial Secretary Anthony Manders. A Government spokesperson said, “Out of respect for the late Financial Secretary, Mr. Anthony Manders, the Ministry of Finance Headquarters and by extension, all departments under the […]
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BTA Promotes Tracy Berkeley To New CAO Role
The Bermuda Tourism Authority promoted Tracy Berkeley to the newly created senior leadership post of Chief Administration Officer. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] welcomes the appointment of Tracy Berkeley, to a newly created senior leadership post, Chief Administration Officer [CAO]. Berkeley joined the BTA one year ago as Director of People with over […]
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BHB: More Visitors Allowed From Wednesday
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that “given the return to a lower prevalence of Covid-19 in Bermuda, it will allow more visitation from Wednesday 27 January 2021 for acute care and long term care patients.” “Key changes include two visitors allowed at any one time for acute care patients in the ACW, one visitor […]
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BTA Appoint New Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has appointed Douglas Trueblood as the new BTA’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority announced Douglas Trueblood today as the organisation’s next Chief Sales and Marketing Officer [CSMO], filling a key post left vacant November 30, 2020. “Trueblood, a veteran marketing leader with diverse global […]
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Govt Advisory: ‘Private Vehicles Used For Hire’
The Ministry of Transport advised that “private vehicles used for hire are unregulated, and as such, have the potential to put riders at risk” and also noted that “under section 26 [1] of the Motor Car Act 1951, the use of private vehicles for hire or reward is illegal.” A Government spokesperson said, “For the […]
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Weather Forecast For Wednesday January 27
Wednesday, January 27 is expected to see some sunny breaks with occasional rain or showers, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%, and sunrise will be at 7.16am and sunset will be at […]
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Watch live: Covid-19 press conference at 5.45pm
Belco issues storm warning
BELCO Preparing, Positioning Teams/Supplies
With severe weather expected to impact the island on Thursday [Jan 28], BELCO advised they have activated our Crisis Management Team and are preparing, which includes positioning supplies and teams in advance to address any outages that may occur. The Bermuda Weather Service has issued both a ‘Gale Warning’ and ‘Storm Warning’ for Thursday. A […]
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Ministry: 51 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 26] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 3 runs cancelled this morning, 48 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Bus routes cancelled today
Restaurant Weeks Review: Island Brasserie
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] My second stop for Restaurant Weeks was Island Brasserie at Rosewood Bermuda. I always make a stop here for RW because I’m guaranteed to have a delicious dinner. Chef Gerry Adam’s explained to me that the menu included special Bermudian ingredients such as goat cheese from James Tucker, fresh fish from Tiko […]
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Ojeda Smith Joins Wakefield Quin Law Firm
Wakefield Quin announced that Ojeda Smith has joined the firm as a pupil, working across all of the firm’s practice groups with an emphasis on corporate law. Ms. Smith previously worked at the firm in 2018 and 2019 as a summer student and is a two-time recipient of Wakefield Quin’s legal scholarship award. Erik Gotfredsen, […]
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Temporary Bank Centre At Rosebank To Close
The Bank of Butterfield announced that its temporary Banking Centre located at the Rosebank Centre, 11 Bermudiana Road in Hamilton, will close effective Monday, 1 February 2021. “The Rosebank Banking Centre has been used periodically during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide in-person banking services to seniors and physically challenged clients,” a spokesperson said. “As the incidence […]
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Severe weather ~ public safety advisory
With the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) forecasting gale and storm force winds this week, the Ministry of National Security is advising residents to take the necessary safety precautions around their homes. This includes securing any lawn furniture, outdoor potted plants, garbage bins or any other items that can be blown around during the high winds.
Opposition Leader On Pre-Budget Report
The Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Finance Cole Simons commented on Bermuda’s 2021/2022 Pre-Budget Report, and provided a list of initiatives that the “OBA would immediately implement to change the trajectory of the 2021-22 Budget.” Mr Simons said, “The Progressive Labour Party Government’s 2021-22 Pre-Budget Report tells Bermuda a graphic story of their direction […]
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