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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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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 1], with the list indicating that there are twenty-nine bus runs cancelled today. 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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| The Berkeley Institute recently held their annual Prizegiving Ceremony, honouring students’ excellence as they continue their studies amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with students and staff wearing masks and avoiding congratulatory handshakes in favour of ‘elbow bumps’, in order to facilitate the event safely while adhering to all necessary safety precautions. . Click to enlarge […]
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| Footballer Ajani Burchall was recently interviewed after his AFC Bournemouth Academy Under 18s win in England, saying that he is striving to be “one of the best on the Under 18 squad.” Asked how be is finding this season as he has predominantly been with the under 18, but he is technically an under 16, […]
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| P.A.L.S. has cancelled their annual Holiday Fair, and the charity is asking people who would have attended the fair to please consider making a donation instead. A spokesperson said, “It is with deep regret but also very careful consideration of our community, our patients and our frontline workers that P.A.L.S. has made the difficult decision […]
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| WindReach will be hosting a virtual conference in recognition of The United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Thursday [Dec 3]. A spokesperson said, “Our community will have the opportunity to hear from a varied panel of experts of which some have the lived experience, and others many years of experience working with […]
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| Last month saw an increase in confirmed positive Covid-19 cases, with more than 50 new cases recorded in November, and the island’s status changing from ‘sporadic cases’ to ‘clusters of cases’. On November 1st there were 206 total cases to date, and as of November 30th, there are 260 confirmed positive cases to date. The […]
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| Amendments to the Public Health Covid-19 Emergency Powers — which stated they have an operative date of November 30, 2020 – state that “a person who fails to take all reasonable steps, as required by regulation 3, to maintain appropriate physical distancing by not wearing a mask when one is required commits an offence and […]
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| Governor John Rankin announced that Cindy Clarke will be appointed as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions with effect from Friday, December 4th, 2020. The Governor said, “I am pleased to appoint Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s next Director of Public Prosecutions. She will bring to the position a wealth of experience, including as Crown Counsel since […]
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The Governor, John Rankin CMG, has announced that Ms Cindy Clarke will be appointed as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions with effect from Friday, 4 December 2020.
The Governor said, “I am pleased to appoint Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s next Director of Public Prosecutions. She will bring to the position a wealth of experience, including as Crown Counsel since 2000 and as Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions since 2011. I wish Ms Clarke well in her new role.”
| As of November 20, 2020, an estimated 2,163 people are receiving Financial Assistance benefits, Minister Jason Hayward said, while Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson said that just over $267,000 has been paid to about 60 people on the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit programme. Speaking at yesterday’s [Nov 30] press conference, Labour Minister Jason Hayward said, “Regarding the total number of Financial […]
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| A community steering committee has been formed to provide a supporting role for the SailGP Bermuda Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess, which will be held in April 2021. A BTA spokesperson said, “Bermudians Paul Scope and Mark Clarke have accepted an invitation to lead a Community Steering Committee formed to provide a supporting role for […]
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| Bermudian author Leah Dean has released her first book, entitled Assemble the Tribe: Believe in Your Value. Find Belonging. Be Different. A spokesperson said, “Leah J M Dean, born and raised on the island of Bermuda, combines her 20 years of local and international Human Resources, Executive and Board experience, to write this personal but […]
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| The record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended yesterday, however forecasters note that while the official hurricane season concludes on November 30, storms may continue to develop. While the island, fortunately, did not take any direct hits or sustain any major damage this hurricane season — which saw a record breaking 30 named storms — […]
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| AmWINS Group Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire International Specialty Brokers Limited [ISBL], a Bermuda-based P&C wholesale insurance/reinsurance broker. “We are excited to partner with Alan Waring, Alan Mooney and the entire ISBL team,” said Scott M. Purviance, Chief Executive Officer of AmWINS. “With their comprehensive access to the Bermuda market, ISBL will enable […]
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| Imports decreased by 27.5% over the first two quarters of the year, total visitor arrivals were down by 91% versus a year ago, and employment income for the first 9 months of 2020 fell by $194.2 million. This was from Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson, who said that the “economic data clearly illustrates the severe economic shock […]
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| Enstar Group has completed the sale and recapitalization of StarStone U.S. Holdings, Inc. through the sale of StarStone U.S to Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. in exchange for a combination of cash and approximately 25% of the shares in Core Specialty. “Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing […]
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| As part of a five-year agreement, the PwC brand will feature prominently across the interior and exterior of the six new covered passenger boarding bridges at the new terminal at Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport. “The outside of the jet bridges features PwC’s logo. The inside of the six jet bridges displays PwC’s new ‘Hello, […]
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| Following the recently concluded BASA Winter Age Group Championships, a look at the individual rankings is below. Sharks Swim Club swimmers Brian Desmond and Taylor White are the 15 & over male and female champions. Desmond accumulated 3,763 points, while White finished with 4,077 points. With 3,207 points Brandon Adkins from the Harbour Amateur Swim […]
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| The latest round of Bermuda International Pool League action saw nine matches played. The BAA Bandits defeated the RAA Ballbreakers 219 – 159, Bailey’s Bay defeated Rangers Whites 210 – 161, while the Bermuda Breeze defeated the Bus Boyz 200-184. The Mariners Vikings defeated the Prison Officers Recreation Club United 203 – 182, while RAA […]
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| Bernews posted more than 250 videos across our various social networks during November, and the most viewed included the Bermuda Classic Vehicle Tour, the test trial of airport docking at Bermuda’s new airport terminal, the MarketPlace Christmas parade, and more. As far as Facebook videos, the most viewed for the month was the live video […]
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| November 30 saw 10,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 40,815.00 BD. 10,500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 12.5% at $3.43 per share. The BSX finished at 2,134.14, down 0.50% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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Good Evening Bermuda,
Before I begin my press statement, I would like to reiterate that the safety and health of all students and staff is a priority for the Ministry and Department of Education.
As we continue navigate the effects of COVID 19, we do so in concert with the Ministry of Health. Our commitment to our school family is to keep safety and health as a priority; to be transparent; and to keep our school staff, families and the public abreast of any new developments or plans.
Good Afternoon,
Today I would like to provide a brief update in terms of the processes in place at the Ministry of Health for when there is a potential COVID-19 exposure in a school setting.
First of all though, I would like to thank my team at the Ministry of Health who has been working diligently all weekend, following a well laid out plan to combat any possible outbreak.
| Stating that it is “out of an abundance of caution following a possible exposure to Covid-19,” HSBC confirmed that their Somerset branch will close on Tuesday [Dec 1] and said that “it is expected that the branch will remain closed for the rest of this week.” A spokesperson said, “The HSBC Somerset branch will close […]
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Good afternoon.
Thank you for joining the Minister of Labour and me today.
As the coronavirus continues to profoundly impact our lives, the Government of Bermuda remains focused on the necessary work to ensure that Bermuda remains safe. Additionally, we continue the work required to provide a safety net to those persons and businesses who are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the pandemic.
In my remarks today, I will cover three areas. They are as follows:
Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Thank you for your attendance and for watching this Press Conference.
Introduction
In today’s press conference I will provide an update on four (4) areas:
1. Employment Act and Labour Law changes
On Friday I tabled two critical pieces of legislation: