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The Department of Education wishes to advise the public of the following schools that will be opening on Monday, January 10th, 2022.
Preschools
All preschools are open for all students:
·St. George’s Preschool
·Lyceum Preschool
·Devonshire Preschool
·Prospect Preschool
·St. Paul’s Preschool
·Warwick Preschool
·Southampton Preschool
·Lagoon Park Preschool
·Victor Scott Preschool
·St. David’s PreschooL
The Department of Education wishes to advise the public of the following schools that will be opening on Monday, January 10th, 2022.
Preschools
All preschools are open for all students:
·St. George’s Preschool
·Lyceum Preschool
·Devonshire Preschool
·Prospect Preschool
·St. Paul’s Preschool
·Warwick Preschool
·Southampton Preschool
·Lagoon Park Preschool
·Victor Scott Preschool
·St. David’s PreschooL
| All preschools are open for all students, most primary schools will open, while CedarBridge and Berkeley will continue with remote learning, the Ministry advised this evening, with the Ministry adding that as some students need to test to return to school an “alternative plan is being developed” due to the “backlog of tests.” A Government […]
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| Monday, January 10 is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will be […]
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| Scott Barnes, Brian Bulhoes and Blake Horseman are in Florida competing in the SKUSA Winter Series, with the series season opener taking place at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex. Barnes — competing in the Pro/Mas Shifter Class — finished with the fastest qualifying time of 47.767. He then won the pre-final race with a ten lap […]
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| Pakistan Women’s Cricket team coach David Hemp — the former Bermuda captain — has tested positive for Covid-19, according to Geo News. “While coming to Pakistan from England to join the Women’s Cricket Team Camp, his sample was taken for a rapid antigen test that came out positive,” the report said. “The coach has been […]
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| Anne Cherry has stepped down as the Honorary Secretary of the Caribbean Equestrian Association. She has held the position since 2005, and the Bermuda Equestrian Federation as well as other Federations across the Caribbean thanked Mrs. Cherry for her dedicated services to the sport. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue […]
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| The 2022 MTM Singles Championships continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts, with three of the finals needing a third set to decide a winner. Tariq Simons won the A Division after he battled Gavin Manders in a three setter. Simons went down in the first set 6-3, but he bounced back to win the […]
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| News that Andrew Trott-Francis is the first recipient of a new bursary set up by the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association, Dr Kyjuan Brown announced the release of two new dietary supplements, and Jarrod Zancanella, Zeldon Trott, George Fubler, Torrey Tacklyn, Ryan Hayward, Christopher Pullen, Andrew Mitchell, Khimo Harrison, Kumar Grant, and Carvala Duffus completed Certified […]
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| Rockal Evans began competing in the 2022 NSW Finn State Championships in Australia. The first three races of the 2022 NSW Finn State Championship were completed in light and shifty conditions. Anthony Nossiter leads the fleet of 15 sailors after the first day with 9 points, he is followed by Commodore Jay Harrison who has […]
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| Arch Reinsurance Company announced several promotions in its leadership team that were effective January 1, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Peder Moeller became CEO, while Jessica Bongiorno was promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer [CUO], Property and Specialty, and Joshua Hackett assumed the role of CUO, Casualty and Specialty. “The promotions coincide with the retirement of former […]
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| The 2022 Canadian Tire National Figure Skating Championships got underway without fans at TD Place due to the current Covid-19 restrictions in Ontario. Vanessa James and Eric Radford took to the ring for the Short Program, and finished that portion in 4th place with 63.33 points. Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro, are on track for […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Keziah Martin and his Kidderminster Harriers teammates pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the third round of the FA Cup today [Jan 8]. Kidderminster, the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, came from behind to defeat Sky Bet Championship side Reading 2-1 at Aggborough. Midfielder Martin was replaced in […]
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| Nathan Armstrong made his Rider University Men’s Track and Field debut as he and his teammates competed in the Wagner College Invitational, in Staten Island New York at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. Armstrong finished second in heat two of the men’s mile with a time of 4:24.64 which saw him finish 12th overall, and […]
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| Sunday, January 9 is expected to be rather cloudy with the chance of a sprinkle or two, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Certain decisions being made she does not agree with, the multiple roles are too much for one person to sustain, and the young people at MDL lab are ‘amazing’ and well trained and will be able to handle the operations. This was from Dr Carika Weldon — the Science Advisor & MDL Laboratory Director — […]
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| Six Bermuda track and field athletes have finished in the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association [NACAC] rankings for the 2021 outdoor season. JahNhai Perinchief picked up Bermuda’s highest 2021 ranking, as he had a top ten finish for the year. On June 11th in Eugene Oregon, Perinchief leaped 17.03m in the Men’s […]
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| Six Bermuda track and field athletes have finished in the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association [NACAC] rankings for the 2021 outdoor season. JahNhai Perinchief picked up Bermuda’s highest 2021 ranking, as he had a top ten finish for the year. On June 11th in Eugene Oregon, Perinchief leaped 17.03m in the Men’s […]
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| The MTM Singles Championships 2022 continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts, with matches including the Under 16 Boys Final. Sebastian Pukk claimed the Under 16 Boys trophy after he defeated Zach Mcguire in straight sets 6-1, 7-5. Gavin Manders won his A Division match in straight sets defeating Scott Redmond 6-1, 6-3. Darren Woods […]
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| “Acting Ministers receive no additional remuneration” and “Ministers, although on leave, remain contactable,” the Government said. There has been some conversation about the amount of ‘Acting Ministers’ lately, so Bernews asked the Government for an update on which Ministries still have ‘Acting Ministers’ and in response, a Government spokesperson said, “The appointment of acting Ministers […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting January 8th. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Peter Faber cable layer are expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship […]
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| Banyan Risk Ltd, the specialty Managing General Agent, which launched in Bermuda in 2021, has announced Peter Horrobin’s role as Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Horrobin joins Tim Usher-Jones to lead Banyan Risk. The Bermuda-regulated MGA creates bespoke Directors’ and Officers’ [D&O] insurance risk solutions for life sciences, global initial public […]
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| January 7 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,595.09, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]
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The Ministry of Education has responded this evening following the statement issued by the Bermuda Union of Teachers today (Friday, 7th January 2022).
The Ministry confirms that it has met with the BUT today to discuss Bermuda’s public schools’ reopening and is aware of the BUT’s concerns shared in their press statement today.
The BUT has raised several points that the Ministry explained and clarified with all parties agreeing that the priority is to ensure safe resumption of services to students.
| [Updated] The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 7] and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 22-minute replay is below Update 8.01pm: Speaking today, the B.U.T President Nishanthi Bailey said, […]
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| The Premier Division match scheduled for Sunday [Jan 9] between Robin Hood vs SCC has been postponed. A BFA spokesperson said, “The Premier Division match scheduled for Sunday, January 9th – 12:30pm at Goose Gosling Field between Robin Hood vs SCC has been postponed as Somerset CC have confirmed that several players have tested positive.” […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is looking for a flying start to the opening two rounds of the Skusa Winter Series at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida this weekend. The island’s top karting driver hopes to improve on his second-place finish last year and win his Shifter Masters class. Barnes, 37, will be up […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices today [Jan 7] include PATI notice, large group exemption, acting appointments and notification of planning applications registered. Public Access To Information [Information Statement] :- The Office Of The Privacy Commissioner Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Notice Notice ID: GN0050/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Public Access to Information [PATI] […]
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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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