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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Girls League took place at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field with doubleheaders in the Under 13 and Under 17 Divisions. Under 13 Division: BHS/WA 1 BFLA 5 BFLA won this Under 13 Division match 5 – 1, defeating BHS/WA. BFLA got single strikes from Emily Henshilwood, Annika Dzurus, Keyandae […]
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| “There are properly trained and equipped non-police enforcement officers in the community who are eagerly ready to investigate and prosecute offenders for relevant offences against our laws,” Attorney General Kathy Lynn Simmons said in the House of Assembly. The Attorney General was providing an overview of a training seminar conducted recently by the Department of Public […]
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| The Bermuda round of the 2020 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s Regional Jumping Challenge took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. This competition provides an opportunity for local riders to compete against other Caribbean countries without the expense or logistical challenges of competing overseas. Riders from each participating Caribbean country compete over the identical […]
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| Bermudian footballer LeiLanni Nesbeth scored one of her team’s three goals and recorded two assists as Florida State played to a 3-2 win today [Nov 15] and claimed the Atlantic Coast Conference [ACC] Championship title. The school’s match report said, “The top-seeded Seminole Soccer team is ACC Champions for the seventh time in program history […]
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| During the third week of the Battle of the Blades event — being held in Canada by the CBC — Vanessa James and Akim Aliu were among those saved from elimination. This is according to a story in the CBC, which said, “In a surprise twist on Week 3 of Battle of the Blades, Vanessa James, […]
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| [Opinion column written by Dr Nicola Paugh] The Inter Agency Committee for Children and Families [IAC] welcomes the Government’s 2020 Throne Speech. From early in the speech and throughout, the Government makes a clear commitment to social priorities. In 2014, IAC conducted a comprehensive Assessment of the Situation of Children and Families in Bermuda, which […]
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| Footballers in the Premier Division and First Division were in action on Saturday, with Somerset Trojans, Robin Hood, and Hamilton Parish all earning wins. Premier Division: Somerset Trojans 1 – North Village Rams 0 At the Somerset Cricket Club, the Somerset Trojans defeated the North Village Rams 1 – 0. This game featured guest appearances […]
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| Daniel Phillips has started his first Under 18 ITF Europe Tournament, competing in the J4 Antalya Tournament in Turkey. The Bermudian tennis player took to the court for his first round qualifier against Guney Ege Cetin from Turkey where he won the first set 6 – 3, and he then won the second set 6 […]
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| The Hamilton Rotary Club 5K Run and Walk took place at the Botanical Gardens this weekend. Will Green raced to victory in a time of 19:53, Florin Teleman finished second clocking 20:42, and Gerhard Coetsee crossed the line third with a time of 21:37. The first female to cross the line was Leana Coetsee clocking […]
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| The Eastern County Cricket Association hosted its 2020 Golf Tournament at the Ocean View Golf Course, with eleven teams made up of the Four Clubs participating. The St. David’s Cricket Club team of OJ Pitcher, Sammy Robinson, Mark Crawford, and Kiary Swan were crowned the champions with a score of 57. A score of 59 […]
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| The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] at City Hall is presenting several new art shows — set to be showcased from November 13 to December 9 — which highlight the work of local artists. A spokesperson said, “BSoA is excited to present several exciting new shows exhibiting from November 13 – December 9 2020. ‘In […]
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| It was a tough day for the competitors in the Bermuda Match Play Championships at Port Royal on Saturday [Nov 14] with strong south westerly winds sweeping across the course from early in the morning. “The Men’s Championship Division provided some drama when Bryce Gorrell eliminated the defending champion, Jarryd Dillas on the 19th hole. […]
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| News that model Aliana King was featured in Vogue Mexico and in a campaign for L’Oréal’s Sanoflore Laboratoire Bio, Hamilton Princess donated $6,382 to BCHC, and Hailey Edwards has been called to the Bermuda Bar were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, British Vogue featured Melanie […]
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| Three global airline alliances – oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance — have urged governments worldwide to implement “guidelines for passenger testing protocols, as well as the adoption of digital health pass technology, so air travel may safely resume.” The alliances, which include 58 member airlines — including most the airlines that fly to the island — are […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” of Castle Harbour Insurance Limited and Harrington Sound Insurance Limited. These companies are captive insurance companies for Schlumberger Limited The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. Both captives are domiciled in Bermuda. A statement from […]
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| Sunday, November 15 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and sunset […]
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| Tropical Storm Iota — the record breaking 30th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season – is “not a threat to Bermuda,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours having passed. This season has been so active that meteorologists have resorted to using names from […]
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| The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] held their annual Harbourside Market event today [Nov 14], with the event featuring a wide array of goods for sale. With some 30 different vendors spread over multiple floors, the market offered a variety of holiday gifts including toys, clothing, gift bags, handcrafted soaps, home decor, skincare/beauty, ornaments, painted […]
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| Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth and her Florida State Women’s Soccer teammates advanced to the ACC Championship following a 4-win over Duke. The school’s match report said, “The top-seeded Seminole Soccer team [10-0] advanced to the ACC Championship for the 12th time in program history with a 4-0 shutout win over fourth-seed and No. 6 Duke [7-4-2]. […]
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| The International Cricket Council [ICC] Americas Region will be hosting a 9-week introductory online curators course starting on Saturday, November 21 at 1.00pm. A BCB spokesperson said, “The International Cricket Council [ICC] Americas Region is hosting a 9-week introductory online curators course. “Starting November 21st, 2020 at 1.00pm for one hour every Saturday, participants will […]
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| “The Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, through the Department for National Drug Control, has completed the fourth administration of the Survey of Pregnant Women,” Attorney General Kathy Lynn Simmons said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 13]. The Attorney General’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform […]
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| Opposition Leader Cole Simons delivered the formal response to the 2020 Throne Speech in the House of Assembly, addressing a wide range of issues including the economy, education, healthcare, policing and much more. Mr Simons said, “I note in this year’s Speech from the Throne that the current government is examining constitutional reform which has yet […]
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| The Bermuda Pacers have paid tribute to Clevonte Lodge-Bean, who passed away following a collision in Sandys on November 8. A spokesperson said, “It is with a heavy heart that the club writes this tribute for Clevonte Lodge-Bean. “As a club, we can recall when this young athlete began his athletic dreams with the Bermuda […]
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| Polaris’ revenue in the first half ended September 30, 2020 was down $1.57 million from the prior year’s top line with the company noting that cargo volumes were down significantly as the virus ”delivered a brutal punch to Bermuda.” This is according to a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] where Polaris Holding Company Limited reported […]
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| Skyport, British Airways and other airport stakeholders “successfully executed a trial at the new passenger terminal building.” A spokesperson said, “Skyport, in collaboration with British Airways, and many other airport stakeholders successfully executed a trial at the new passenger terminal building using a Boeing 777, the largest commercial flight that currently flies to Bermuda. “The […]
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| November 13 saw 16,923 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $179,387.00 BD. 1,400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd., closing even at $18.70 per share, while another 2,000 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing even at $5.00 per share. 4,000 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing […]
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| The Bermuda Match Play Championships got underway at Port Royal Golf Course with a Stroke Play Qualifier. In the men’s championship flight, Jevon Roberts shot a 1-under 70 to finish on top of the leaderboard, Roberts had 5 birdies, 10 pars, 2 bogeys, and 1 double bogey. Eric West finished second with a round of […]
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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 official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 13] include large group exemptions and a list of proposed planning applications. Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1024/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 13 November 2020 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [No. […]
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform this Honourable House that the Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, through the Department for National Drug Control, has completed the fourth administration of the Survey of Pregnant Women. This survey, an update of the 2015 survey, serves the purpose of monitoring the prevalence of the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and now also vaping amongst pregnant women. The rationale for the survey is that alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use in pregnancy increases the risk of negative pregnancy outcomes.
Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to provide this Honourable House with a brief on an innovative training seminar, conducted recently by the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP), for government departments’ enforcement officers. This demonstrates a systemic and collaborative approach, especially in these austere times when creativity and the best use of all available resources are vital.
Mr. Speaker,
This morning I rise before this Honourable House to table the Annual Report of the Bermuda College for the year 2019-2020, as required under Section 8 (2) of the Bermuda College Act 1974.
Mr. Speaker,
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to provide an overview of the Annual Report of the Registry General for the year ended December 31st, 2019 which was tabled on the 6th November 2020.
Mr. Speaker,
Today I would like to provide this Honourable House with details emanating from the recently held General Election. On October 01st 2020, the people of Bermuda went to the polls to exercise their democratic right to vote; a vote that led to an emphatic victory for the Government.
Mr Speaker, you will recall that earlier this year, this Honurable House approved a raft of changes to the Parliamentary Election Act 1978. The most significant changes were enacted to:
| Saturday, November 14 is expected to see sunny periods with a few afternoon showers, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.48am and […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Nov 13] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 5 runs cancelled this morning, 29 cancelled this afternoon, for a total […]
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