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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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| BELCO confirmed there are “significant outages across the island due to a temporary loss of generation capacity” and said that ”crews are working hard to restore customers as quickly and as efficiently as possible.” Screenshot of the BELCO outage map as of 6.30pm today [view here on BELCO site] A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company […]
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| The Pembroke Parish Council’s annual scholarship and grants for study at Bermuda College is now accepting applicants and the Council is “urging Pembroke residents not to wait until the last minute.” A spokesperson said, “Previously limited to high school graduates, the tuition funds are now available to Pembroke residents between the ages of 17 and […]
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize that not only is March social work month, but tomorrow the 16thMarch is recognized around the world as world social work day. This year, the International Federation of Social Workers highlights Ubuntu: “I am Because We Are”.
Mr. Speaker, Ubuntu: ‘I am because we are’ is a concept and philosophy that resonates with the social work perspective of the interconnectedness of all peoples and their environments. It is a Zulu word that President Obama spoke about at Nelson Mandela’s memorial when he said:
| The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] paid tribute to the late Dr. Joseph Christopher, Kenneth Richardson, and Heather Jacobs Matthews, saying “their combined legacy and influence also extended around the globe” and “allowed them to leave an indelible imprint.” A statement from the BPSU said, “Within the past week, we have had three Bermudians who […]
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| Tuesday, March 16 is expected to see some sunny spells developing, 1 or 2 morning showers likely, with the high to be near 16°C/61°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Lindo’s Group of Companies and the Bermuda Diabetes Association will be hosting their annual fundraiser walk/run over the weekend of March 19th – 21st in a new virtual format centred on St George’s. A spokesperson said, “The event, usually the Lindo’s to Lindo’s Walk/ Run, is taking a physically distanced approach this year with participants […]
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| The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] adjusted the Travel Health Notice for Bermuda today [March 15], upgrading our status from Level 3 to Level 2 which states there is a “moderate level of Covid-19 in Bermuda.” Screenshot from the page on Bermuda as of today on the CDC website: A U.S. […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [March 15], with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Minibus Operators: It’s Not Financially Viable Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus […]
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| The Ag Show Committee is extending the entry deadline for all exhibits [with the exception of artwork] to Friday, March 19th. In an online post, the AG Show said, “Due to popular demand, we’ve decided to extend the entry deadline for all exhibits [with the exception of artwork] an additional week – to Friday, March […]
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| [Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] For decades Bermudians have been lamenting over the education system in this country. Every single aspect of education from the Minister, Ministry, Department of Education, teachers, curriculum, resources and school buildings have taken shots. The last significant change in education took place almost 30 years ago, and […]
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| Hamilton Princess is offering private jet packages for the SailGP event — which will take place in April — providing the opportunity to “travel to Bermuda in style via private jet from Westchester, NY to Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, hosts of the SailGP Grand Prix, for a four night stay,” with the cost starting at $6000 […]
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| The BFA said they will play the FIFA World Cup Qatar Qualifying match versus Aruba in Bradenton, Florida on March 30th saying the “switch in the venue will minimize travel fatigue” and “possible exposure to the virus.” A BFA spokesperson said, “The recent Senior Men’s National Team training camp in Bradenton, Florida was a great […]
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| As vaccines continue to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 120 million, with over 2,655,000 deaths worldwide, with the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world, while Bermuda has had 735 total confirmed cases to date. […]
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| HSBC Bank Bermuda has launched ‘MySavings Youth Accounts,’ and every child who opens one will receive a traditional Bermuda kite, made by local kitemakers at the Salvation Army, and HSBC will also provide a donation to the Salvation Army in the name of each child, A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited announces the launch of the […]
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| Last night the police “attended a noise complaint at an east-end guest property” and “found a birthday party in progress with approximately 34 people in attendance” and the “organiser, a 40-year-old woman, has been reported for prosecution.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:30pm on Sunday 14th March, 2021, police attended a noise complaint at an […]
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| This past weekend, Bacardi, who has their global headquarters in Bermuda, partnered with local influencer group, BDA Influencers to “Stir Creativity and inspire local creatives to take their social media and networking capabilities to new heights.” A spokesperson said, “Hosted at The Ledgelets Cottage Colony in Somerset, Bermuda, a group of local fashion designers, photographers, and […]
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| Auditor General Heather Thomas and multiple MPs have extended their condolences following the passing of Heather Jacobs-Matthews, the former Auditor General. “A life dedicated to public service,” said the current Auditor General Heather Thomas. “Heather Jacobs-Matthews, JP, FCPA, FCA, CFE, the former Auditor General – born November 5, 1951 and passed today, March 15, 2021. […]
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| “There are so many dedicated and focused social workers in our community and they continue to serve our community despite the restrictions of the pandemic,” Minister of Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 15] Minister Furbert said, “Not only is March Social Work Month, but tomorrow […]
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| The “intersection of literacy, language variation, and poverty” will be explored in Bermuda College’s second Literacy Series workshop. “Dr. Julie Washington, Director of the Dialect, Poverty and Academic Success Lab at the University of California, Irvine [UCI] believes that language provides the foundation for the development of reading skills, so children will have to learn […]
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| Miller announced the appointment of Charlie Simpson to lead their new platform in Bermuda, with the company noting “Bermuda was an obvious choice of location for our continued expansion given its excellent reputation.” “Miller continues its international expansion with the appointment of Charlie Simpson who has joined to lead the broker’s new platform in Bermuda,” […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nathan Trott, Kenni Thompson, and Djair Parfitt-Williams were in all action this weekend in England, Spain and Iceland, respectively. Nathan Trott in England. Nathan Trott traveled with his West Ham United teammates to Old Traffic to face Manchester United in their Premier League match-up, being defeated 1 – 0. Kenni […]
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| Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association [BODA] sailors took to the waters of the Great Sound to resume their Winter Trials. During the four latest races, PJ Rodrigues won two of the races, with Kipling Rossouw, and Ethan Thompson winning the other races. Jordan Vieira finished second twice, with Thompson, and Miguel Power both finishing second in […]
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| Erica Hawley took part in the Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon where she finished 11th in the Women’s Elite Pro Race recording a time of 56:49.7. Hawley covered the 0.75 km swim course in a time of 9:55.8 coming out of the water in the 22nd spot, she then moved up to 7th after covering the 18.3 km bike […]
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| SailGP launched the ticket sales for Season 2 opener, Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess A spokesperson said, “In just 40 days, sailing’s pinnacle league will make its much-anticipated return at the SailGP Season 2 opener, the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess. With the on-water spectator program now confirmed, fans […]
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| The Bermuda Fat Tire Massive 2020/2021 Mountain Bike Race Series season continued with race day seven at Ferry Reach. Robin Horsfield would once again prove too strong for the field in the Male Open 60 Minute Division when he clocked a 4 lap winning time of 50:09, Alexander Miller was second in a time of […]
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| There is “no certain date for the return” of scheduled cruise calls, Premier David Burt said, adding that “they have inquiries for cruise ships who want to berth from Bermuda and make Bermuda their home port” and “no decisions have been made as of yet.” Speaking in the House of Assembly during the discussion on […]
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| A study by Expensivity — which used estimates from Purdue University’s paper ‘Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world — concluded that Bermuda is the most expensive place in the world to ‘be happy,’ with the study noting our “high cost of living.” The organisation said, “Scientists at Purdue have even put a […]
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Earlier this weekend, the Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) identified a potential COVID-19 exposure at Dellwood Middle School. After conducting a risk assessment, the ESU has concluded that with all precautions (disinfecting and deep cleaning of areas impacted) having been put in place on the campus, Dellwood Middle School will open on Monday, March 15th, 2021.
| The Ministry of Health confirmed they “identified a potential Covid-19 exposure at Dellwood Middle School” and have concluded that with precautions “having been put in place on the campus,” Dellwood will open on Monday [March 15] and “only those persons contacted are required to quarantine for 14 days.” A spokesperson said, “Earlier this weekend, the […]
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| The Ministry of Education will be holding three pop-up events this coming week to “introduce education stakeholders and the general public to how 21st century learning for children is being designed.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education has scheduled three pop-up events, happening next week Monday, Wednesday and Friday – March 15th, 17th […]
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| Monday, March 15 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 17°C/62°F and the low to be near 12°C/54°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7:27am and sunset will be at 7:29pm. […]
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The Ministry of Education has scheduled three pop-up events, happening next week Monday, Wednesday and Friday – March 15th, 17th and 19th, 2021 The pop-up events will introduce education stakeholders and the general public to how 21st Century learning for children is being designed for the Bermuda Public School System.
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public of upcoming plans to repair a 50-foot section of wall located on Harbour Road Paget, east of Highwood Lane and Lovers Lane.
In the coming weeks, the area in question (see attached image) will undergo remedial repairs to secure the wall section. Meanwhile, the planning and procurement of the necessary equipment and materials to complete permanent repairs will be carried out and executed in due course.
| Bermuda started administering vaccines on January 11th and as of March 10th — almost one year after the first cases of Covid-19 were confirmed on the island — Bermuda has administered a total of 27,727 vaccinations. 27% of the population [17,395 people] have received one dose, while 16% of the population [10,332 people] have had […]
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