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| The International Labour Organization has declared 28th April the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. A Government spokesperson said, “This day is also recognized as Injured or Memorial Workers Day by Trade Unions worldwide. On this day, in particular, we think of those in Bermuda who have suffered workplace accidents and illness, along […]
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| The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] will commence a recruitment process for 11 firefighters starting tomorrow [April 29]. Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, said, “I am pleased that the recruitment process will begin. This will bolster the ranks of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service. I would encourage women and men looking for […]
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| Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] held a careers event with students at Warwick Academy to highlight job opportunities in the island’s thriving life insurance industry. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this was the time first time BILTIR had held an in-person careers event in two years. Warwick Academy pupils with BILTIR members Matt […]
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Good day to all members of the media and the listening public.
I am joined here today by Mr Romeo Ruddock from the Bermuda College and Mrs Meisha Medford from Take 5 Ltd, Mr Karl Massam from Yellow Finn Group, Mr. Shawn Lekki from Hamilton Princess & Beach Club and Mrs. Savannah Parfitt from Huckleberry Restaurant and Mrs. Malika Cartwright from the Department of Workforce Development.
As the Minister of Economy and Labour, my responsibility includes providing the necessary services and opportunities to get Bermudians back to work.
| The City of Hamilton is advising members of the public that, commencing May 16th, paving works will take place along Front Street, from Burnaby Street to Parliament Street. A spokesperson said, “Once these works are completed, paving will continue down Front Street from the Birdcage to the Ferry Terminal and then in the area of […]
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| The Pure Ocean challenge between Bermuda and Lorient will take place next month, with those involved in the series of races over the years reflecting on “the importance of the route and its resurgence.” A spokesperson said, “Ahead of the start of the Pure Ocean challenge between Bermuda and Lorient next month, which will resurrect […]
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| Bermuda College announced it will be offering a new online MBA programme this Fall, through a new partnership with Framingham State University [FSU]. Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Phyllis Curtis-Tweed called the collaboration a “great opportunity for local business professionals to get a graduate degree without having to leave the Island or […]
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| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] will participate in the International Forum of Terrorism Risk Pools [IFTRIP] Annual Conference next month. A spokesperson said, “Themed ‘ReCODE’, the event will stream virtually on May 10, and will bring together thought leaders from international terrorism reinsurance pools, re/insurers, public agencies, academia and the risk and […]
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| The Learn to Earn Programme will kick off in May 2022 and “aims to attract sixteen young Bermudian job seekers and train them for careers in the food and beverage industry,” with the chosen participants set to “undertake skills-development courses, followed by paid on-the-job training opportunities,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking […]
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| “The Charities Commission is aware of CAA’s financial challenges, and we have provided the required documentation to them to restore our charity status,” the Centre Against Abuse said. A spokesperson said, “Like many registered charities in Bermuda, Centre Against Abuse [CAA] has had financial challenges over the years. As a non-profit, we are not in […]
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| Are you an entrepreneurial minded student looking for a way to earn money for the summer? If so, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] has launched the 5th Annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Program [SSEP]. A spokesperson said, “Following the success of the last four years of the program with participating students gaining valuable insights and […]
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| After a two-year hiatus, the BEDC Marine Expo was held on April 24 in St. George’s, with the BEDC noting they “were thrilled to be able to bring back the Expo this year, continuing the annual celebration of Bermuda’s maritime history and culture and sharing the opportunities that the industry provides.” A spokesperson said, “After […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] I consider myself lucky to have been able to purchase a ticket to see another masterful/professional production by Troika Bermuda entitled “Resurgence – Return to the Stage” held April 22 and April 23, 2022 in the Earl Cameron Theatre at the City Hall to packed audiences eager to support their children […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced that its board of directors has “initiated an exploration of strategic alternatives” saying that “as part of this process, the board will consider a wide range of options for the company including, among other things, a potential sale, merger or other strategic transaction.” “Over the last year, Argo’s board […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Long jumper Tyrone Smith hopes for one last hurrah at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer after coming out of retirement. The three-times Olympian called time on his athletics career 12 months ago – despite having met the standard for Birmingham – after missing out on reaching the Olympic Games in […]
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| Considering sentencing discounts of up to 30% in “applicable cases where the defendant enters an early guilty plea is certainly an interesting solution” as an “early and unequivocal guilty plea by a defendant benefits society as whole and our justice system,” however it “is not entirely problem free,” OBA MP Scott Pearman said. This follows […]
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| Open Airways will celebrate World Asthma Day on Tuesday [May 3] from 11.30am to 2.00pm at Victoria Park bandstand. A spokesperson said, “After a 2-year hiatus due to Covid, Open Airways is excited to be back but with a new venue, this year we will be at Victoria Park bandstand on Tuesday 3rd May to […]
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| As of April 22, Bermuda has administered a total of 131,743 vaccinations, 74.2% of the population has received two doses and 72.6% of those eligible for a booster have received it while 9.0% of those with a booster have received a second booster dose. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since […]
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| [Column written by Dr. Freddie Evans] Despite Bermuda having a lot to celebrate after the 49th Carifta Games held in Kingston, Jamaica. One of the first questions I was asked upon my return is “Why can’t we compete with Jamaica?” After the Covid cancellation of Carifta for the last two years, the Bermuda National Athletic […]
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| Ryan Lopes scored a hat-trick to help his Hartley Wintney Under 23 teammates defeat Maidstone United 3 – 1 in Suburban Premier League action in England. The Hartley Wintney team – which also features Bermuda’s Rahzir Smith-Jones and Isaiah Blankendal — are currently in 7th place in the league. Related Stories Bermuda Officials Officiate Overseas […]
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| Bermuda track and field athletes Nathan Armstrong, Nathan Simons, and Zekiah Lewis represented their universities at outdoor meets. Nathan Armstrong Nathan Armstrong and his Rider University men’s track and field teammates recorded 190 points, good for a first-place finish, as they hosted the Rider Invitational on the Michael P. Brady Track & Field Complex. Armstrong […]
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| The solar project at ‘the finger’ at the airport, has won the Best Utility-Scale Project in the Caribbean award at the 2022 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum Industry Awards, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban announced. Minister Roban said, “Many will be aware that I am currently overseas participating in environmental conferences. I am […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, and Milan Butterfield were recently in action. Reggie Lambe & Willie Clemons Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, and their Stowmarket Town teammates went down 2 – 1 to Brentwood in their Isthmian North Play-off Semi-Final at The Arena. Milan Butterfield Milan Butterfield and his Alfreton Town teammates […]
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| A day after falling in singles and winning in doubles Daniel Phillips was back in action competing in the J3 Delray Beach International Tennis Federation Tournament at the Delray Swim and Tennis Club in Florida. In the doubles quarter-finals, the 6th seed Phillips and his American partner Ellas Shokry would take on Americans Ian Bracks […]
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