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| The Argus Group decked the halls of Teen Haven last week to ring in the holiday season and give to those adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The luncheon celebration on Thursday, December 17th included decorations, gifts for each resident, and a monetary donation from The Argus Group and its staff. Phil Davis, Argus’ Head […]
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| Following the U.K. Government’s announcement of a new lockdown — termed ‘Tier 4′ — for some areas of England, the London Office issued an advisory A Government spokesperson said, “In view of the U.K. Government announcement on Tier 4 and specifically relating to Bermudians in the U.K. involving their travel, the London Office is advising […]
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| Warwick Academy has been shortlisted for the ISC Research’s International School Awards for 2021 in the ‘Environmental Initiative′. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy is thrilled to be one of the shortlisted schools at ISC Research’s International School Awards for 2021 in the ‘Environmental Initiative.’ The annual International School Awards recognise outstanding initiatives being delivered in […]
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| The police are advising residents to “ignore a social media scam offering a $30,000 grant that requires payment of certain ‘fees’ to receive the supposed funding.” “One incident of this nature was reported to police over the weekend, where an unsuspecting resident was contacted on Facebook messenger by an unknown person offering a $30,000 grant cheque,” […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] has elected a new Chair, Stephen Weinstein, and two new members, Michael Hanson and George Thomas, to the company’s board of directors effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Stephen Weinstein previously served as BDA Deputy Chair and will depart RenaissanceRe as Executive Vice President, Group General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and […]
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| The Information Commissioner’s Office will be working remotely starting today [Dec 21] until January 4th, 2021. A spokesperson said, “The Information Commissioner’s Office is working remotely beginning today, Monday, 21 December 2020, until Monday, January 4th, 2021. “During this time, the public and public authorities may reach the ICO by contacting 543-3700 or info@ico.bm during […]
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| The Regulatory Authority is inviting the public to comment on its proposed 2021-22 Work Plan, which sets out the activities that the RA intends to conduct. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority [RA] has today released its proposed 2021-22 Work Plan for public consultation. The Work Plan sets out the major activities that the RA […]
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| The Institute of Directors, Bermuda, is celebrating the success of three more delegates who have achieved the Diploma in Company Direction [Diploma] designation. Rochelle Simons, Chairwoman, IoD Bermuda and lead for the Professional Development said: “The delegates all achieved Distinctions in their results and their success bring the total number of Bermuda Diploma holders to […]
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| As the public prepares to celebrate the holiday season, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] is providing general fire safety tips. A Government spokesperson said, “As the public settles in to the holiday season, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BF&RS] would like to take this opportunity to remind the community of the following […]
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| Victor Scott Primary School is spreading Christmas cheer with a well produced video offering the sounds of Jerusalema by songstress Nomcebo Zicode, with the video featuring student Filiakai Camara. The video was created by Shacolbi Basden, the Educational Therapist at Victor Scott School, and its’ description says, “Come and share the joy as we celebrate […]
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| 14 families in need will receive an all-encompassing holiday cheer experience with the help of a $40,000 donation from Deloitte Bermuda, that was used to purchase items such as vouchers for electricity, gas and groceries, gifts for the children, a holiday meal for each family and more. “The donation was used to purchase vouchers for […]
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| Tomorrow’s Voices will be hosting the ’Twas The Night Before Christmas Virtual Extravaganza on Thursday [Dec 24]. A spokesperson said, “Get festive with the kids and prepare for Santa’s arrival all while raising much needed funds for Bermuda’s autism early intervention centre with the ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Virtual Extravaganza. Tomorrow’s Voices have planned […]
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| The talented team behind the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition is wishing the public a happy Christmas holiday, posting images of a unique Bermuda style sandcastle helping to ring in the season. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below on social media saying, “Christmas is almost here! Sandy is on his best behavior now that Santa […]
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| Mount Saint Agnes Academy recently made donations to two charities, with the MSA Rotary Interact Club purchasing gifts to foster children in the community, while STAR received over 35 boxes of food items, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. A spokesperson said, “During the month of December, MSA students and their families generously provided for two very […]
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| The Manders Tennis Management Masters Invitational recently came to an end at the Fairmont Southampton tennis courts, with Tariq Simons and Trey Mallory taking to the court. The pair began a tension-filled match, with Simons calling for an umpire to oversee the match after a disputed call. Simons went on to win the first set […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Kole Hall, Aaliyah Nolan, Keunna Dill, K’Shaela Burch-Waldron, Kenni Thompson, and Ne-Jai Tucker were in all action in England and Europe recently. Kole Hall Kole Hall came off the bench as his Radcliffe team lost 4 – 1 to Northern Premier League leaders Mickleover Football Club in their battle. Aaliyah […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Michael Dunkley] On Friday December 11th during a busy session in Parliament one of the Bills debated was the Trade Union and Labor Relations [Consolidation] Act 2020. The Bill consolidated the Trade Union Act 1965, the Labor Relations Act 1975 and the Labor Disputes Act 1992. It also established an […]
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| Longevity Athletics Bermuda will be hosting a free virtual “Boxing Day Throw Down” fitness event on December 26th, with the 45-minute complimentary event, inclusive of shadow boxing and strength training, set to be hosted live on Facebook at 10am. Lornelle Amory, owner and founder of Longevity Athletics Bermuda states, “Boxing Day is definitely hitting hard this […]
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| Bermudian archers concluded taking part in the second stage of the Indoor World Series, with the archers competing at the Gold Point Archery outdoor facility. The second group of archers saw William Pickering shoot the day’s best score in the Men’s Recurve 18 meters Division with a score of 523 out of 600, while Trina Roberts […]
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| The rugby season, like many other local sports, has been impacted due an increase in Covid-19 cases on the island. “As you will be aware, we have a well-thought-out ‘Return to Rugby’ Covid plan that was developed in conjunction with World Rugby, with input from RAN and Rugby Canada,” explained Sean Field-Lament, president of the […]
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| Music by Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has attained some 67 million streams, 3.5 million listening hours, and 7.7 million listeners in 92 countries on the popular music streaming service Spotify this year. This is according to a ‘Spotify For Artists’ graphic the entertainer posted on Instagram, with Collie Buddz saying: “Blessed with the best […]
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The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP met with the Education Emergency Measures Committee (EEMC) to review plans for reopening public schools in the New Year.
Following the meeting, the EEMC agreed to commence term two remotely.
| The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Jayvyn Iris. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Jayvyn Iris. Mr. Iris was reported missing around 5:00 p.m. today, Sunday 20th December. “He is described as 5’ 8” tall, slim built and brown skinned with black […]
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| “Public schools will open remotely January 5th through January 12th,” the Ministry confirmed this evening, adding that they “will meet again the first week of January to determine if any additional adjustments will need to be made to the in-class start date of January 13th for all schools.” A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education, […]
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| The Bermuda National Trust published a new book — ‘Waterville, The Story of a House, Its People & Its Contents’ — which features their headquarters at the Foot of the Lane in Paget, to mark their 50th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The Trust, an environmental and cultural organisation, was formed in 1970 at Waterville and has […]
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| A 31 foot sloop left Bermuda bound for St Kitts with one person onboard, however during the journey he was “unable to start the engine or sail in the prevailing light winds, and he made the decision to abandon the yacht.” The LNG tanker Torben Spirit diverted to assist him, and the ship’s captain brought […]
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| Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] is retaining the professional services of T&M Protection Resources, a global investigation firm with particular expertise in the area of historical abuse claims in schools, to conduct an investigation on its behalf. “The decision is the result of ongoing conversations with former student who came forward to school officials in 2018 […]
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| The Department of Parks reminds the public that “access to the new Railway Trail Bridge over Flatt’s Inlet remains off-limits to the general public as the area is a construction site and installation of the bridge is not complete.” “The Friends of the Bermuda Railway Trail have erected scaffolding to access the bridge and install […]
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| Sunny Side Solar is working with home-owners who would like to install a DIY solar system under their supervision and is urging locals to consider the option. A spokesperson said, “The benefit of power alternatives and self-reliance was starkly demonstrated on Friday after a day-long utility outage. Bermuda is moving to a more distributed source […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [Dec 21] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Parole Board Report 2017-2020 and the Treatment of Offenders Board Reports 2018 and 2019. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Burgess Replaces Commissiong On Board Three Independent Senators Appointed OBA: […]
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The Department of Parks reminds the public that access to the new Railway Trail Bridge over Flatt’s Inlet remains off-limits to the general public as the area is a construction site and installation of the bridge is not complete.
The Friends of the Bermuda Railway Trail have erected scaffolding to access the bridge and install the bridge deck planks. This access is restricted to the site volunteers and workers ONLY.
Three of Bermuda’s pioneering artists will be recognized for their body of work when they will be presented with the Bermuda Arts Council Awards 2020 this weekend.
The Awards will be broadcast on CITV (One ch. 2 / WOW ch. 102) this evening, Sunday, December 20 at 6.00 p.m.
Last week, (December 15), the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the 2020 Holiday Heartbeats Concert, which took place on the steps of City Hall.
The event featured musical performances by local performing artists and brought the cheer of holiday music to the City of Hamilton. Recognising the Covid-19 pandemic and necessary restrictions, all public health protocols were maintained to ensure a safe, yet joyous occasion could take place and fill the air with seasonal music during the lunch hour.
| The Bermuda Arts Council Awards 2020 will be held this evening [Dec 20] serving to recognize three of Bermuda’s talented artists, including Peter Nash, Sharon Muhammad and Wendell “Shine” Hayward. A Government spokesperson said, “Three of Bermuda’s pioneering artists will be recognized for their body of work when they will be presented with the Bermuda […]
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| The 2020 Holiday Heartbeats Concert at the City Hall featured musical performances by local artists including Joy T. Barnum, Wendell “Shine” Hayward, Quinn Outerbridge, Toni Robinson, Paul Smith of De Onion Patch Crew, and Leslie Tucker Jr. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week, [December 15], the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the 2020 […]
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