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The Ministry of Public Works reminds the public that Christmas tree collection will be held on Saturday January 16th and Saturday January 23rd.
The public is advised to adhere to the following Christmas Tree collection schedule:
| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| Wednesday, January 13 is expected to be cloudy, with a few early showers clearing by the afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be […]
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Today, the Minister of Labour released the following statement on the impact of two critical pieces of legislation to the Bermuda labour force:
The overarching aim of the Ministry of Labour is the expansion of jobs within Bermuda. In order to ensure that this is achieved, the legislative framework in place must be up to date, comprehensive and fair.
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP MP has today provided an update on the plans for Education Reform, Virtual School Open Houses and school registration.
Minister Rabain stated, “The Government is undertaking Education Reform, however, there will be no closure of any schools for September 2021 and preschool, primary, middle and senior school registration is scheduled for later this month and in early February.
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 12] include registration of psychological practitioners, acquisition of property by a non-Bermudian, boards appointments, and contracts valued $50,000 or more. Professional Registration, Psychologist: Kelly Savery Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Registration Of Psychological Practitioners Notice ID: GN0030/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication […]
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| Meredith Andrews and Nikita Robinson – who were both recognized in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List – are joining Bernews this afternoon [Jan 12] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Meredith Andrews The statement previously released announcing the Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour said, “Bermudian artist and photographer […]
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| The new Bermuda cricket team uniform should feature a photo of the famous catch by Dwayne ‘Sluggo’ Leverock, the International Cricket Council [ICC] has jokingly suggested. In response to a tweet from the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] seeking input about their new kit, the official Twitter account of the International Cricket Council — the global […]
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| The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the plans for Education Reform, Virtual School Open Houses, and school registration. Minister Rabain stated, “The Government is undertaking Education Reform, however, there will be no closure of any schools for September 2021 and preschool, primary, middle and senior school registration is scheduled for later […]
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| [Column written by Bermuda’s Privacy Commissioner Alexander White] In this series, we discuss privacy topics that relate to common technology services, and privacy-enhancing options. It’s probably safe to describe WhatsApp use in Bermuda as “fairly popular.” One of the first questions I was asked when relocating was, “Do you have WhatsApp?” Many conversation end with, “WhatsApp me!” […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Jan 13] and Bills listed on the Order Paper include the Health Insurance [Miscellaneous] Amendment Act 2020, Consideration of the draft Regulations entitled the “Submarine Communications Cables [Regulatory Authority Fees] Regulations 2020”, Consideration of the draft Regulations entitled the “Electronic Communications [Regulatory Authority Fees] Amendment […]
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| We “understand the need to get the children to school” however it is “not financially viable” to offer the service for the cost Government is willing to pay, the Bermuda Minibus Association [BMA] said today. The BMA said the average school run takes two hours due to the numerous stops and Covid-19 guidelines, and they […]
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| Bermuda has now surpassed a total of 150,000 tests, with 150,982 tests for Covid-19 since last year, with 150,326 negative and 656 positive results, with the island ranking fifth in the world for testing per capita. According to Worldometers, which charts statistics from over 200 jurisdictions, the island ranks fifth in the world for testing […]
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| Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] will be offering a 2-day Restorative Practices training on January 22 [Friday] and January 23 [Saturday]. A spokesperson said, “CURB invites registrations for its next Restorative Practices training on Friday and Saturday, the 22nd and 23rd of January. After successfully holding our first virtual training in December 2020, we […]
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| “Some people in our community, when contacted by a contact tracer, are not cooperating,” the Government said, with the officials urging people to please fully cooperate with the contact tracers, noting that they will “protect your privacy.” The Bermuda Government tweeted the graphics below, saying: “Our contact tracers are working tirelessly to protect Bermuda from the […]
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| In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Coralisle Group has donated more than $100,000 to non-profit organizations throughout their jurisdictions in 2020. A spokesperson said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has upset ways of life around the world, creating challenges scarcely imaginable one year ago. “Social distancing, face masking, lockdowns and quarantines are new realities that people […]
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| The first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were administered yesterday [Jan 11], and Minister of Health Kim Wilson apologized for the delays experienced with people trying to call the vaccine registration number, and noted that the Government now has an online form people can fill out. The Government posted the graphic below, saying, “The first doses […]
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| Despite “extensive negotiations” with the Bermuda Minibus Association [BMA] an agreement was not reached to arrange transportation for students, so the DPT will “will be prioritizing school runs to ensure our children can safely and reliably arrive at school and back home.” This was from Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott who was speaking at a […]
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| The OBA “congratulate the government for how they have managed the pandemic” however what they “cannot thank the government for is their unjustifiable spending during the pandemic that has nothing to do with expenses related to the COVID-19.” This was from Cole Simons — the Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Finance Minister — with […]
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| Saltus Grammar School recently awarded 15 of its employees, who collectively celebrated 240 years of service, with Long Service Awards. The employees include Joy Oatley [30 years], Mario Foote [30 years], Alexander White [25 years], Mary Hopkins [25 years], Alisa Sadeh [15 years], Paul Wright [15 years], Patra Phillips [10 years], Darrin Lewis [10 years], Jeanne […]
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| The first Covid-19 vaccinations in Bermuda started yesterday [Jan 11], with seniors, hospital staff and Premier David Burt, Opposition Leader Cole Simons, Minister of Health Kim Wilson, and Dr. Carika Weldon among the first people to get the vaccine. This follows after the first shipment of 9,750 doses arrived on the Island on Friday, with […]
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| The Department of Workforce Development will be accepting applications for the Summer Employment Program starting this Friday. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “The Department of Workforce Development will be accepting applications for the Summer Employment Program from Friday, January 15, 2021 to February 15, 2021. All Bermudian college and university students are […]
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| First Covid-19 vaccinations in Bermuda take place, officials get Covid-19 vaccinations, you can register online for Covid vaccine, BHB start Covid-19 vaccinations, model Aliana King featured in Redken ad campaign, goalkeeper Dale Eve featured in Spennymoor magazine, CahowCam pair return and lay egg, and 14-week Insurance Course at Bermuda College are some of the stories in this morning’s [Jan 12] Bernews […]
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| Spennymoor Town FC recently highlighted Dale Eve, featuring him on the cover of their team’s magazine, along with a multiple-page story featuring an in-depth interview with the talented Bermudian goalkeeper. TheSpennymoor Town FC website said, “The journey to The Pure Stadium at that moment has been a long one for Moors’ number one. A one […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Senator Robin Tucker] The Senate reconvenes on Wednesday for the first time after the Christmas and New Year festivities to debate several pieces of legislation that if passed, will become law. Among the changes is the redistribution of funds from charity to the union. Presently, workers that do not wish […]
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| Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] will be holding a series of events – a free Racial Healing webinar, a 2-day restorative practices training, and TRCC sessions – this month. The free 30-minute webinar entitled “Racial Healing Through Repartion: Bermuda’s Way Forward” will be held on Tuesday [Jan 19] in recognition of the National Day […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of December 2020, the Bank repurchased for cancellation 26,500 Common Shares at an average price of $ 31.80 per share. Related Stories Job Redundancies At Butterfield Group Butterfield To Reopen On Tuesday Afternoon Butterfield […]
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| CFA Society Bermuda will again be offering their “Building Financial Literacy” as part of the PACE program at the Bermuda College, with classes to begin on Wednesday [Jan 20]. A spokesperson said, “CFA Society Bermuda’s popular series “Building Financial Literacy” will again be offered this semester as part of the PACE program at the Bermuda […]
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| January 11 saw 143,874 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $572,082.30 BD. 143,874 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing down 3.7% at $3.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,181.60, down 0.10% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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There were 1427 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and four were positive for COVID-19. Two of the new cases are classified as imported. One of the new imported cases is a non-resident who arrived on DL 584 from Atlanta on 4 January 2021, and tested positive on day four. The other new imported case is a resident who arrived on DL 617 from New York on 8 January 2021, and tested positive on their arrival test.
Editor admits error and has changed story online and will issue a correction in tomorrow’s printed edition
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Many will all be aware that the public schools are scheduled to resume this week Wednesday, 13 January.
In preparation for this, the Department of Public Transportation (DPT) has been working with the Bermuda Minibus Association (BMA) to arrange transportation for public school students.
| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] started offering Covid-19 vaccinations to its staff and long term patients today [Jan 11] and said that “by the end of the clinic’s first day well over 100 hospital workers will have been vaccinated.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board started offering COVID-19 vaccinations to its staff and long term […]
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| There were 1427 test results received and four were positive for COVID-19 — two imported and two local transmission with known contact — so Bermuda has recorded 656 total confirmed cases to date, with 90 cases currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1427 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the […]
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| The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] today [Jan 11] released results for the year ending December 31, 2020, A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [the Exchange or BSX] today released results for the year ending 31 December 2020, continuing its ongoing history of both product and technological innovation.” BSX President and Chief Executive Officer Greg […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 11] include contracts valued $50,000 or more and cancellation of registration. PATI Auditor General Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More Notice ID: GN0025/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Auditor General Publication Date: 11 January 2021 Bermuda Public Access To Information […]
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| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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