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| A new online form has been launched for people to apply for an expungement order to erase criminal conviction records for the offence of ‘simple possession of cannabis of 7 grams or less’, for offences committed before December 20th, 2017, Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 12], the […]
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In response to questions raised regarding the recently announced call for submissions to redesign the marriage room at the Registry General, the Hon. Walter Roban JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs stated, “It is in the spirit of an initiative that has been promoted by the Registry General since 2019 that we want to celebrate and support Bermudian artists, their work, creativity, ownership, and intellectual property. This Government has been featuring local art in numerous public spaces around the island for several years now.
| The Ministry has now confirmed that they will “award an honorarium to the successful candidate of the Marriage Room redesign, including the cost for supplies.” This follows after the Government issued the call for submissions for a mural earlier this week and a person who contacted the officials seeking information posted on social media saying that they were […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] work promoting the island to travellers has been recognised by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International’s [HSMAI] Adrian Awards. A spokesperson said, “Once again, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and TURNER’s work promoting the island to travellers has been recognised by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International’s [HSMAI] […]
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| March 11 saw 7,232 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $95,867.40 BD. 1,875 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.2% at $38.25 per share, while another 5,357 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 5.6% at $4.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,596.47, […]
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| Firefighters extinguished a brush fire in Sandys today [March 11] after receiving a “report of a controlled burn which got out of control.” A spokesperson said, “On March 11th 2021 at 2:34pm, a report of a controlled burn which got out of control was received by Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service dispatch on West Side […]
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| As of March 10th, there have been a total of 27,727 vaccinations given, with 17,395 people having received their first dose, while 10,332 have had both doses. In releasing the latest test results, the Government also provide some brief vaccination statistics saying, “As of 10 March 2021, 17,395 people have received their first dose of […]
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Good day.
The Ministry of Health received 423 test results since the last update, and one (1) was positive for COVID-19. The one (1) new case is classified as under investigation. This case is a resident with no currently identified link to other known cases or history of travel in the past 14 days.
Additionally, since the last update, there were two (2) recoveries.
There are currently 28 active cases, of which;
· All 28 are under public health monitoring and;
· None are in the hospital.
| The Ministry received 423 test results and one was positive for Covid-19 — which is classified as under investigation — so the island currently has 28 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 423 test results since the last update, and one [1] was positive for COVID-19. The one [1] new […]
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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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| Someone has been arrested in connection with the event at Botanical Gardens, the police have confirmed. This follows after the police attended the Botanical Gardens on the evening of March 5th after receiving reports that a large party was taking place, and according to the police “there were in excess of 100 persons at the […]
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| The Carifta Games have been rescheduled for a third time, with the Carifta Member Federations agreeing to hold the event from August 13th – 15th, 2021. The announcement was made by North American, Central American, and Caribbean Athletic Association President Mike Sands during a virtual press conference. With the recently announced dates for the Caribbean […]
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Good afternoon,
The aim of today’s media briefing is to once again speak to the COVID-19 regulations that are in place.
I am joined by Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes who will provide some information on the enforcement efforts that the Police are doing to ensure that residents and businesses are complying with the COVID-19 regulations in place.
Good morning.
Junior Minister of Labour, Senator Arianna Hodgson, Ms. Laura Purroy, General Manager Hotelco Bermuda Holding, Mr. Jan Vanhaelewyn, General Manager of The St. Regis Bermuda Resort.
I am pleased to be here today, joined by the Junior Minister of Labour, as she announces exciting training and employment opportunities for Bermudians at the soon to be open St. Regis Hotel in St. Georges.
Good morning and welcome to all members of the media and the listening audience.
I am delighted to be joined here today by the Premier and Minister of Tourism, the Honourable David Burt, Ms. Laura Purroy, General Manager at Hotelco Bermuda Holding, and Mr. Jan Vanhaelewyn, General Manager of The St. Regis Bermuda Resort.
The public will know that the Ministry of Labour’s overarching aim is the expansion of jobs and economic growth within Bermuda.
The Bermuda College vaccination centre is today still continuing to accept walk-ins for those persons aged 65 years and older who are unable to register for the vaccination on line. In addition, we are also today accepting walk-ins for those persons aged 50 or older. However, again, please note that priority will be given to those aged 65 and older. Walk-in appointments are from 3 pm to 6:45 pm today and tomorrow, 12 March 2020. Bermuda College will not accept walk-ins on Saturday.
The Minister Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, recently joined the Graduate Trainee Programme participants in a virtual event to mark the Career Readiness Programme’s completion (CRP), where he congratulated those involved in the initiative.
The CRP is facilitated through the Department of Workforce Development in conjunction with industry partners, Performance Solutions and AB Consulting. It is a component of the Graduate Trainee Programme, designed as part of the Ministry’s Youth Employment Strategy.
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 11] include a list of proposed planning applications, large group exemption, and a notice of intention to construct a controlled plant. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised March 11, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0233/2021 Public […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 12] and the statement listed as scheduled to be delivered is the Expungement of Convictions Act 2020 [Implementing Online Application], and the budget debate is also set to continue. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]: Related Stories Professional Development For School Educators Parliament: […]
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| Friday, March 12 is expected to see mostly sunny; overnight cloudy spells, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 6.33am and […]
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| Junior golfer Oliver Betschart has been in New Braunfels, Texas this month in order to train with Coach David Ogrin. A spokesperson said, “12-year-old junior golfer Oliver Betschart has been in New Braunfels, between San Antonio and Austin, Texas, training with Coach David Ogrin since March 2. Ogrin played on the PGA tour from 1983 […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 11] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.14pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 12 runs cancelled this morning, 22 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Residents and businesses are “advised to be vigilant regarding counterfeit U.S. $100 notes bearing serial number PR10008679P,” after one was used for payment at the gas station in Flatts, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Residents and businesses are advised to be vigilant regarding counterfeit U.S. $100 notes bearing serial number PR10008679P after […]
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| Following the fire this morning [March 11] that destroyed a car and five motorcycles parked outside a Pembroke residence, the police said the “incident is being considered suspicious” and said that anyone with information is encouraged to contact them. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service responded with the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service […]
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| As viewers from around the world watched online, the Cahow chick from the CahowCam2 burrow hatched on March 9 [Tuesday]. A spokesperson said, “March 9th 2021 @ 9:42 pm the newest CahowCam Star made its’ first appearance on camera confirming the completion of the hatching process that had started the night before. Bermuda Cahow Hatch […]
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| The Bermuda College vaccination centre is continuing to accept walk-ins, and officials have announced that they are now accepting persons aged 50 or older, however they noted that ”priority will be given to those aged 65 and older.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda College vaccination centre is today still continuing to accept walk-ins for those […]
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| The Minister Labour Jason Hayward recently joined the Graduate Trainee Programme participants in a virtual event to mark the Career Readiness Programme’s completion [CRP], where he congratulated those involved in the initiative. Front to Back, Left to Right: First row Daijon Taylor, Jalen Means, Meshellae Payne, and Christian Belboda. Second row Zya Fraser, Etteleon Burchall, […]
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| Ocorian announced the appointment of Damian Resnik as its new Managing Director in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, a global leader in corporate and fiduciary services, fund administration and capital markets, has appointed Damian Resnik as its new Managing Director in Bermuda. “Damian joined the group in June 2019 as Client and Operations Director and has since delivered outstanding service to a varied portfolio of […]
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| PwC recently conducted its Annual Global CEO Survey, with 69% of CEOs in the Caribbean region saying that they believe global economic growth will improve in 2021. A spokesperson said, “One year after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, CEOs are voicing record levels of optimism in the global economic recovery, with 76% of business leaders […]
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| While the COVID-19 pandemic has created new and unforeseen challenges, business executives are looking forward to a reset economic, geopolitical and social environment, according to the results from EY’s 23rd Global Capital Confidence Barometer. “Leaders predict returning to pre-pandemic levels of profitability this year [23%] or in 2022 [44%], and are seeking regions for growth, […]
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| Premier and Minister of Tourism David Burt and Junior Minister of Labour, Senator Arianna Hodgson are holding a press conference this morning [March 11] to announce a joint initiative with St. Regis. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Minister Furbert Press Conference […]
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