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Mr Speaker,
Today I rise to share with my honourable colleagues and the community at large the efforts that are being undertaken to develop the workforce for Bermuda’s schools and the professional development that will be provided throughout education reform and thereafter.
Mr Speaker,
| The annual CARIBE WAVE 2021 regional tsunami training exercise will be held tomorrow [March 11]. A Government spokesperson said, “As has been an annual occurrence, Bermuda will join other localities in the Caribbean as a participant in a tsunami response training exercise. “This year, the training exercise will take place at the executive level and […]
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| “Professional development will play a key role in preparing teachers to implement a powerful vision for learning that we expect to take place in Bermuda’s classrooms every day,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [March 10]. The Minister said, “Commencing in January 2021, and to date, the Ministry of […]
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| MP Zane DeSilva was charged in Magistrates Court this morning [March 10] in connection with matters surrounding the dinner party at Blu last year. Mr DeSilva, who previously served as a Cabinet Minister, was charged along with his daughter Zarah Harper and Angela Caldwell of the MEF restaurant group. The first charge alleged that in […]
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| “2020 saw a substantial increase in the number of luxury market sales, increase in average prices, higher commercial rental demand and short- term rental supply challenges,” according to Rego Sotheby’s International Realty. “Luxury residential home sales with an ARV greater than $126,000 saw a remarkable recovery with an increase of almost 150% over 2019 sales […]
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| Masterworks is getting set to open a new solo art exhibition titled ‘The Infinity Collection’ showcasing works by Michaela Antoinette, with the grand opening to take place on April 8. A spokesperson said, “What a journey it has been for Bermudian mystic visionary artist and former Barrister and Attorney Michaela Antoinette. Michaela’s journey with pain […]
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| The police and TCD “will conduct traffic operations in the eastern and western parishes on” Thursday and Friday. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised Bermuda Police Service along with the Transport Control Department, will conduct traffic operations in the eastern and western parishes on Thursday 11th March, as well as on Friday 12th March, […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] nurses and nursing aides on the Ace Barber ward recently received gift boxes from local students Alaiyah Hayward and Jezhari Talbot. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] nurses and nursing aides on the Ace Barber ward received gift boxes from two local students this month. “Alaiyah Hayward from Bermuda College […]
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| Appleby Global Services [AGS], Appleby’s specialist corporate and trust services provider, recently celebrated its second year anniversary. A spokesperson said, “AGS which provides a range of administration, reporting and fiduciary services to multi-national corporate organisations and high net worth individuals, tripled its business and increased the number of employees by 40% over the last 12 […]
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| Trust and fiduciary service provider Meritus Trust Company Limited has recruited Gina Pereira, the founder and CEO of Dana Philanthropy, as its new Philanthropic Fiduciary Director effective March 1st, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Gina Pereira brings to Meritus and Bermuda 20 years of experience in providing legal and advisory support in international trusts and estate […]
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| The City of Hamilton is “appealing to offending members of the public to please remove their abandoned vehicles from within the City limits.” A spokesperson said, “The City wishes to remind vehicle owners that, under Municipalities Ordinance 1986, if a vehicle is left in a fee car park for the period of three consecutive fee-parking […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Djair Parfitt-Williams, Justin Donawa, and Jonte Smith were in all action this weekend in England and Europe. Djair Parfitt-Williams Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir Reykjavík team fell 1 – 0 to Leiknir Reykjavík in their Iceland League Cup match. Justin Donawa Justin Donawa was not in the Solihull team that […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 10] with the list indicating that there are eleven bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 26 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 33 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Continued Diversions For Bus Routes 1 And 3 Ministry: 35 Bus Runs […]
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| In the third of a new weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ graphic offers a classic Bermuda themed design to serve as a wallpaper/lock screen for your mobile phone. The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free […]
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| Elle Australia featured Bermudian model Aliana King in an article entitled “The 8 Hair Colours That Will Dominate Autumn 2021″ with the fashion magazine highlighting the “top looks being requested in salons this season.” In describing Ms King’s hair colour, Elle Australia posted the image below on their website and said, ”The honey caramel trend continues! Adding […]
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| The Special Olympics Bermuda organisation is selling a face masks for $15, offering the public to chance to support them while buying a needed face mask to adhere to health protocols. The promotional poster says, “Wear a mask to protect others. Buy a mask to support us. Support us on our journey to 2023 World Games! Contact […]
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| March 9 saw 671 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $19,043.58 BD. 271 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.2% at $38.19 per share, while another 400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $22.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,587.29, up 2.53% […]
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| In an incredibly gracious gesture, Paul Njoroge — who lost his wife, three children and mother-in-law in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash two years today — has facilitated a donation of more than $400,000 to Bermuda charities in appreciation for the outpouring of support he received from the people of Bermuda. The Ethiopian Airlines jet […]
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The Department of Parks (Parks) issued a special permit to an individual to hold what was listed as a birthday party of fewer than 25 persons in attendance at this location, in keeping with the current public health regulations. The Department has no authority to issue permits or exemptions from COVID-19 regulations. Applicants who wish to hold events with more than 25 persons must first apply for and receive an exemption from the Ministry of National Security. That approval must be submitted with the permit request for the event to the Department of Parks.
Good day.
The Ministry of Health received 258 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Additionally, since the last update, there were no recoveries.
There are currently 22 active cases, of which;
· All 22 are under public health monitoring and;
· None are in the hospital.
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 724 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 690 persons have recovered, and 12 persons have sadly succumbed to COVID-19.
The Ministry of Health will be piloting a walk-in vaccination service starting tomorrow (10 March). The Bermuda College vaccination centre will accept walk-ins for those persons 65 or older from 3 pm to 6:45 pm until Tuesday, 16 March. The last walk-in vaccination on any day will be at 6:45 pm. Anyone at the vaccination centre after 6:45 pm will be given an appointment for the next available opening on the schedule.
The Minister of Education, the Ministry and the Department of Education have today shared this tribute to Dr. Joseph Christopher, A Humble Servant Educational Leader.
The Forest for the Trees: A Humble Servant Educational Leader: Dr. Joseph Christopher
Bermuda’s educational community has lost a humble servant leader in Dr. Joseph Christopher. The former Chief Education Officer served from 1996 to 2007.
| “The Bermuda College vaccination centre will accept walk-ins for those persons 65 or older from 3pm to 6:45pm until Tuesday, 16 March,” the Ministry advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health will be piloting a walk-in vaccination service starting tomorrow [10 March]. “The Bermuda College vaccination centre will accept walk-ins for those […]
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| The Ministry of Health received 258 test results and none were positive for Covid-19, so the island currently has 22 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 258 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Additionally, since the last update, there were no recoveries. “There are currently 22 active cases, of which; All 22 are […]
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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 Ministry of Education paid tribute to Dr. Joseph Christopher, saying they will always remember Dr Christopher for “his devotion to Bermuda’s public schools, and education as a whole.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education, the Ministry and the Department of Education have today shared this tribute to Dr. Joseph Christopher, A Humble Servant Educational Leader. […]
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| Deloitte UK and the Institute of International Finance [IIF] released their report on survey findings taken from 80 global sustainability professionals and senior executives on the role of Chief Sustainability Officers [CSOs], addressing the environmental, social and governance [ESG] imperative. “The report explores how financial services firms are mobilizing to address the ESG imperative and […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Wednesday [March 10] and the only statement listed as scheduled to be delivered is on Professional Development for Public School Educators. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Minister On International Women’s Day 2021 Parliament: Order Of Business For March 8th 128 Complaints […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 9] include list of proposed planning applications, acting appointments, a notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, and a notice of intended marriage. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised March 09, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice […]
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| Wednesday, March 10 is expected to see long sunny spells, a late night shower, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 55%. Sunrise will be at 6.36am and […]
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| The Cahow egg being watched by the online CahowCam 2 is on “hatching alert,” with hatching expected to take place in the next 7-10 days. A spokesperson said, “During the night of March 8-9, there began to be indications that the egg being incubated by the adult female Cahow [band no. E0172] in the CahowCam […]
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| The second event of the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] “Tracing Our Roots/Routes” programme will be held on Wednesday, March 17th at 5:30pm AT via Zoom. “A panel of local experts: Jane Downing, Registrar, National Museum of Bermuda, Ellen Hollis, Local Studies Librarian, Bermuda National Library, and Mandellas Lightbourne, Archivist, Bermuda Archives will share information […]
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