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| Friday, February 11 is expected to be cloudy with the risk of showers, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 7.05am and sunset […]
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| The Argus Group today [Feb 10] announced the launch of the Sheila Nicoll Argus Award, noting that Ms. Nicoll was a member of the Argus Group Board of Directors for 14 years and was the Chair from 2008 until her retirement in 2021. A spokesperson said, “Argus invites applications from undergraduate students who are studying […]
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| Premier David Burt and Acting Minister of Public Works Diallo Rabain attended a site visit, and were given a tour of the Harmony Hall campus today [Feb 10] by the General Manager of the Bermuda Housing Corporation Paul Martin. Premier Burt said, “In our 2020 election platform, the Government recognised that the cost of housing […]
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| Police executed a search warrant at a residence in Pembroke where a “quantity of controlled drugs, suspected to be cocaine, and drug paraphernalia” and a “quantity of cash” was seized. A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, 9th February 2022, officers from the Bermuda Police Service Tactical Operations Division executed a search warrant at a residence […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] reprised its in-person Accessibility Awareness training workshops for 2022 with a series of training sessions for Marine & Ports personnel. A spokesperson said, “ The organisation has renewed its push for sensitivity training to elevate the visitor experience for people with disabilities while improving accessibility for residents who use the […]
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| The City will be extending the Extra Duty Police Officer Programme “with additional ‘antisocial behavior patrols’ along areas such as Front Street, Reid Street and Church Street, five days a week,” Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling said today [Feb 10]. Mayor Gosling said, “Today the City of Hamilton is excited to announce an expansion of a […]
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| [Updated] The Government is advising this afternoon [Feb 10] that it has experienced a significant online outage, resulting in “a disruption of several online services on the Government Portal.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government is advising this afternoon that it has experienced a significant online outage, resulting in a disruption of several online services […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group announced the formation of Hamilton Select Insurance Inc, and Clay Rhoades has been named CEO. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. today announced the formation of Hamilton Select Insurance Inc., a US excess and surplus [E&S] lines insurer. Hamilton Select Insurance Inc. has received a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] from […]
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| The Bermuda Ball Hockey season resumed with a game at the PCC Hockey Rink that produced 11 goals, with Water Hazard defeating Frontier by a score of 9 – 2. The Water Hazard scored three goals in each period to defeat Frontier 9 – 2. In the first period, John King scored twice for the […]
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The Minister of Tourism Development & Transport the Hon. Shawn G. Crockwell JP MP is pleased to advise the public that Mrs. Erica Rance Mill has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Bermuda Road Safety Council (RSC).
The other new appointees are Insurance Executive, Wayne R. Swan, and Compliance Specialist Nekeisha Cameron who join existing members Dennis Lister Jr., Roger Kendall and Alexis Swan.
At approximately 10am on Wednesday 2nd March, the Ministry of Public Works will be opening/closing the Swing Bridge on Mullet Bay Road, St. Georges, for inspection and testing purposes. Normal traffic operation will be resumed as quickly as possible and interruption to traffic flow is not anticipated to last more than two hours.
There will be further public announcements regarding additional openings of the bridge over the next two weeks for structural testing of the bridge under operational conditions.
The Bermuda Government is cognizant of the judgment of the Chief Justice in the case of Bermuda Bred Ltd vs the Minister of Home Affairs and the Attorney General which came into effect today. In order to give effect to the judgment, the Minister shall this week be issuing instructions that non-Bermudians in a permanent same sex relationship with a Bermudian must follow in order to demonstrate permanency of the same-sex relationship and obtain an entry/re-entry letter from the Department of Immigration.
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda, Economic Impact Report was released on Thursday, 25th February, 2016. The Report shows that the World Series, held from 16 – 18 October, has had an overwhelmingly positive impact on the local Bermuda Economy.
The BEDC has partnered with ACBDA to ensure that the various opportunities that exist, related to the 2017 America’s Cup, can be realized by all entrepreneurs on the Island, inclusive of BEDC Stakeholders.
The Department of Health aspires to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. In order to deliver high quality care, clinical staff must possess the knowledge, practical skills and must deal with our clients in a compassionate, respectful and empowering manner.
| The Selection and Appointment Committee for Human Rights has launched its recruitment for the Human Rights Tribunal panel members. A spokesperson said, “The Selection and Appointment Committee [SAC] for Human Rights, established in accordance with Section 13A of the Human Rights Act 1981, as amended [Act], is pleased to announce and launch its recruitment for […]
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| Sebastian Kempe, a 16-year-old youth world sailing champion, has his eyes set on the 2024 Olympics, with the BBC highlighting the path he’s taking to get there. The BBC posted a video featuring the young sailor, saying, “A 16-year-old youth world sailing champion has his eyes set on Olympic glory in 2024. “Sebastian Kempe moved […]
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| The Relay For Life launch event was held yesterday [Feb 9], sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance Bermuda. Steve Horton, President of Liberty Mutual Insurance Bermuda, previously said, “Liberty is excited and proud to once again be sponsoring Relay for Life of Bermuda. “The last couple of years have been unprecedented for us all. The positivity […]
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| Members of the Us For Them group held a meeting with Health Minister Kim Wilson and health officials, with the Us For Them group calling the meeting “completely fruitless” and added “we feel it is quite clear they are not willing to meaningfully address our concerns,” while the Minister Wilson said they “appreciate their specific mask-wearing […]
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| Footballers in the Premier Division were recently in action, with PHC Zebras defeating Robin Hood and the St. George’s Colts and Somerset Trojans’ match ending in a draw. St. George’s Colts 1 – Somerset Trojans 1 The St. George’s Colts and Somerset Trojans played to a 1 – 1 draw at the Devonshire Recreation Club. […]
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| Police execute warrants and seize quantity of cash, cost of two trips by Minister: $8,331 & $9,055, Hugh Southey appointed as Assistant Justice, Digicel appoints Monique White as HR Director, Art show ‘Landmarks’ opening on Sunday, Police Service welcomes K9 Roni & K9 Hass, Jeffrey Lindo wins again over 50 years later and 179 cases announced so far […]
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PHC kept the title race wide open last night when a dramatic late winner by Enrique Russell earned them the three points at Goose Gosling Field, against a battling Robin Ho…
Somerset Trojans were left to rue a raft of missed opportunities after being held to a draw by injury-ravaged St George’s Colts, in an entertaining Premier …
| Three megatrends are reshaping the insurance industry and leaders who address them with urgency, creativity and bold action stand to be richly rewarded, EY’s 2022 Global Insurance Outlook report finds. A spokesperson said, “The report highlights ecosystems and open insurance, workforce transformation and sustainability as key areas of opportunity for insurers seeking a pathway to growth […]
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| Bacardi has announced that its premium rum brand will cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half from 2023. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has announced that its iconic premium rum brand will cut its greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions in half from 2023. “Bacardí rum’s GHG emissions will […]
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