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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.
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.
| 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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| 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 Sakari Famous has been named Sports Person of the Week by KPLC News in Louisiana. The KPLC website said, “Sakari Famous has jumped her way into the history books becoming the first Cowgirl high jumper and only second ever McNeese high jumper to qualify for the NCAA tournament.” Animation from the KPLC report: “The […]
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| 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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| The Ministry of Public Works is informing the public about partial lane closures, with one on South Road in Warwick and one on Mount Hill in Pembroke, with both set to start on Monday, June 6th. For more information on the South Road in Warwick temporary lane closure for trench work, click here. For more […]
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| Oliver Betschart recently competed in a Regional U-14 Swiss Golf tournament at the Oberkirch Golf Park, just north of Luzern, making an excellent showing to claim the victory. He carded a 76 five over par on the 6200 yard par 71 course, carding 1 birdie, 6 bogeys and 11 pars shooting 3 over on the front and […]
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| Bermuda is set to take on Haiti on Saturday night [June 4] as part of the Concacaf Nations League. The Concacaf match preview said, “The first round of matches in League B of the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League wraps up with two historic encounters on Saturday. Group B will be in the spotlight as its four […]
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| 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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| Potential Tropical Cyclone One is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 228 nm to the west at 6am on Monday [June 6] with the BWS noting “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period […]
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| 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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