Roban: Historic opportunity to reshape Bermuda
The Government and Opposition sparred into last night over the Budget for the coming fiscal year and the island’s way to economic recovery out of the pandemic. It came after Cole Simons, the Oppositio…
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting March 6
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday March 6th. On Sunday the Epic Caledonia LPG tanker is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander […]
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AM Best Revises Outlooks For Somerset Re
| AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. [Somerset Re] [headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda]. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The Credit Ratings reflect Somerset Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM […]
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BF&M Share Repurchases For February 2021
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of February 2021 the company repurchased 89,000 common shares at an average price of $21.00. The Company advised the repurchased shares were reserved for issuance. Related Stories BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 5 2021
| March 5 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,496.64, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 58 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 ‘Active And […]
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COVID-19 Daily Release 5 March 2021
Good day.
The Ministry of Health received 425 test results since the last update, and one (1) was positive for COVID-19. This new case is classified as local transmission with known contact as associated with a known case.
Additionally, since the last update, there was (1) recovery.
There are currently 22 active cases, of which;
• All 22 are under public health monitoring and;
• None are in the hospital.
Probe under way over excess doses at vaccine centres
About 600 people got their first coronavirus jab after too much vaccine was thawed out, health officials revealed tonight. Kim Wilson, the health minister, said officials were looking at why the extra…
Covid-19: 425 Test Results Received, 1 Positive
| The Ministry received 425 test results and one was positive for Covid-19 — which is classified as local transmission with known contact — so the island currently has 22 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 425 test results since the last update, and one [1] was positive for COVID-19. This new case is classified as local transmission with known […]
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30 Minute Video: March 5 ZBM Evening News
| 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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Registered Charitable Organizations – March 5, 2021
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For March 5 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 5] include registered charitable organizations, the appointment of marriage officers, contracts valued $50,000 or more, and a notice of approval rates of terminal handling charges. Registered Charitable Organizations – March 5, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0216/2021 Public Authorities […]
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Closed 8%, Open 65%, Reduced Hours 27%
| 8% of businesses in the City of Hamilton, North Hamilton, St. Georges, and Dockyard are permanently closed, 65% are fully open and 27% are temporarily closed and/or operating on reduced hours according to a foot survey conducted by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce to record new data on the impact of Covid-19 on businesses. A spokesperson […]
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Shiona Turini & Salt Spray Soap In NYT
| Bermudian Shiona Turini has been featured in The New York Times “T List” section, where the fashion expert explains her daily beauty routine, telling the publication she is a fan of the Whipped Body Butter from Bermudian brand Salt Spray Soap. The New York Times website said, “For the first installment of the T List’s beauty […]
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Weather Forecast For Saturday March 6
| Saturday, March 6 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, clouding up overnight with rain by dawn, with the high to be near 18°C/65°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. […]
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Bermuda Dietitians Launch New Campaign
| The Bermuda Dietitians Association has launched a new campaign ‘Choose Your Health, Eat Sustainably’ in time for National Nutrition Month, which aims to demonstrate how Bermudians can make essential changes for Bermuda’s health, and the planet. A spokesperson said, “A new campaign from the Bermuda Dietitians Association in time for ‘National Nutrition Month’ aims to […]
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Ministry: 35 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [March 5], with the list indicating that there are thirty-five bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus […]
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Economic Recovery Project Management Office
| “The Economic Recovery Plan proposes a governance structure that will see the creation of a dedicated Economic Recovery Project Management Office,” Premier David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [March 5]. The Premier said, “Following an assessment of Bermuda’s past performance & current state and with detailed input from all Ministries and the […]
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HSBC Celebrates International Women’s Day
| In celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday [March 8], HSBC Bermuda lit up the Front Street facade of the Harbourview Centre branch in purple, the official colour of International Women’s Day. A spokesperson said, “From tonight through to Monday evening, the Front Street facade of the Harbourview Centre will be illuminated purple, the official […]
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UK restrictions on travel to Bermuda
Travel from Britain to Bermuda will be restricted to people with a valid reason while UK stay at home measures are in force, the Government’s London office said today. The UK office told Bermudians i…
128 Complaints To Human Rights Commission
| During the 2019 calendar year, the Human Rights Commission received 128 complaints with the “majority of complaints citing claims of discriminatory difference in treatment on the grounds of disability [34%], race [11%], place of origin [11%] and ethnic or national origins [11%].” This is according to a statement from Minister of Social Development & Seniors […]
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‘Human Resource Services Will Be Centralized’
| “Effective April 1, 2021 all of the government’s human resource services will be centralized under the Department of Employee and Organizational Development,” Minister of the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [March 5]. The Minister said, “I’m pleased this morning to update this Honourable House on the changes in the […]
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Declaration Form For Travel From England
| The Government of Bermuda London Office advised Bermudians in the UK “that all travellers departing England for Bermuda must complete a declaration form to confirm that they are outside of their home to travel abroad for a legally permitted reason.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda London Office wishes to advise Bermudians in […]
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City Hall newsletter given fresh appeal
The City of Hamilton today relaunched its electronic newsletter with a new look. The CityZen will feature new sections such as “instagrammable spots in the city” alongside its lists of city events…
Caroline Bay site was ‘poisoned chalice’, OBA leader says
A decision to back the stalled Caroline Bay resort with a $165 million guarantee was defended today by the Leader of the Opposition. Cole Simons, also the One Bermuda Alliance shadow finance minister,…
OBA: more economic woe and job losses on horizon unless action is taken
A fall in the island’s gross domestic product last year will lead to more job losses, the Leader of the Opposition warned today. Cole Simons, also the One Bermuda Alliance’s shadow finance minister, s…
Covid-19 pandemic cost $30m in first seven months
More than $30 million was spent in the battle against the coronavirus in the first seven months after its arrival last March, it was revealed today. The news came in a report issued by Heather Matthew…
Declaration Form for International Travel from England
The Government of Bermuda London Office wishes to advise Bermudians in the United Kingdom that whilst the stay at home restrictions are in place, the ability to travel abroad is restricted only to those with a legally permitted reason. From 8 March 2021, all travellers departing England for Bermuda must complete a declaration form to confirm that they are outside of their home to travel abroad for a legally permitted reason.
Ministerial Statement: A Progress Report on the COVID-19 Vaccine for Bermuda
Mr Speaker
I rise today to provide this Honourable House a progress report on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccination programme in Bermuda.
As we are all aware, COVID-19 continues as a public health emergency for Bermuda and the rest of the world. In response to this deadly pandemic, research and trials of new vaccines were accelerated through 2020, and continue at a fast pace into 2021.
Mr Speaker
Ministerial Statement: Reporting Progress on the Elimination of Single-Use Plastics
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the progress undertaken toward the elimination of single-use plastics in Bermuda.
Ministerial Statement: Government Stimulus Programme Update 5 March 2021
Good Morning, Mr. Speaker.
It was December 17th, 2020 when the Executive Director of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, Mrs. Erica Smith and I launched the Short Term Stimulus Programme to a maximum value of BMD $13,385,000 and invited small to medium sized contractors to participate.
BGA Junior Golf Program Assessment Day
| The Bermuda Golf Association and the Bermuda Golf Foundation will be holding an assessment day for the 2021 BGA Junior Golf program at the Port Royal Golf Course on Saturday, March 13th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association and the Bermuda Golf Foundation [Charity #141] are now able to provide you with an update […]
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Full OBA Response To The 2021/22 Budget
| [Updated with full response] In advance of his formal response on Friday [March 5] in the House of Assembly, OBA Leader and Shadow Finance Minister Cole Simons provided key highlights of the OBA’s response to the 2021/22 Budget Statement. Mr. Simons commented: “Many residents see the budget as very aspirational and one that lacks detail. […]
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Minister Wilson On Covid-19 Vaccine Progress
| “If you take into account just the percentage of the population which is eligible for the vaccine, i.e. persons more than 16yrs old, we have vaccinated 27% of the eligible population and immunised 16% of that population,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [March 5]. The Minister said, “Currently, […]
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Phase Out Middle Schools, Introduce Signature
| The Education Amendment Act 2021 is the “first legislative step in delivering the Government’s commitment to phase out middle schools, introduce signature schools and move from a 3-tier to a 2-tier public education system,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 5] the Minister said, “It will be […]
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Two New Exhibitions Open At National Gallery
| The Bermuda National Gallery has unveiled two new exhibitions: I Am Because You Are by Gherdai Hassell and Illusion & Abstraction: Capturing the Landscape. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery yesterday unveiled two new exhibitions: I Am Because You Are by Gherdai Hassell and Illusion & Abstraction: Capturing the Landscape. BNG members can preview […]
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City Announces Relaunch Of CityZen Newsletter
| The City of Hamilton announced the relaunch of their newsletter The CityZen, which “will connect subscribers directly to the latest in City events, upcoming projects, requests for proposals, road closures, employment opportunities, and much more.” A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce the relaunch of its popular newsletter The CityZen. The CityZen […]
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Department of Human Resources to be replaced on April 1
Government’s Department of Human Resources will be eliminated on April 1 and replaced by the Department of Employee and Organisational Development, MPs were told today. The change brings to a close …
Minister On Elimination Of Single-Use Plastics
| The Government is “proposing to approach the elimination of single-use plastics in three phases,” Deputy Premier & Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [March 5]. Minister Roban said, “I am pleased to announce that we have produced a policy paper ‘Regulating Single-Use Plastics in Bermuda – An Opportunity […]
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Minister Burch On The Stimulus Programme
| “We are very pleased with the response to the Stimulus programme and are working as fast as we can to get contracts awarded,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said in the House of Assembly today [March 5]. The Minister said, “It was December 17th, 2020 when the Executive Director of the Bermuda Economic […]
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Auditor General Report On Covid-19 Response
| Auditor General Heather Thomas has released the public interest report on the Government’s response to Covid-19, which is a “factual summary of the Government’s activities and estimated costs to October 2020.” A spokesperson said, “Today, March 5, 2021, the Auditor General tabled her first public interest report on the work undertaken to support Parliament in […]
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Virtual Captive Conference To Be Held In June
| Resilience is the theme for the 17th annual Bermuda Captive Conference, which returns as a virtual event on June 14th and 15th. A spokesperson said, “The theme reflects the response of the captive industry to a year of unprecedented uncertainty since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The conference will explore how risk managers and Fortune 500 […]
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Chamber Announces New Non Profit Division
| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced the creation of a Nonprofit category to their membership divisions. A spokesperson said, “The newly created division is co-chaired by Jennifer Burland Adams and Danielle Riviere, the deputy chair is Deborah Titterton Narraway and the Secretary is Theresa Hall. “Meeting monthly, via zoom due to COVID restrictions, the new […]
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Task force to be formed to steer Bermuda’s economic recovery
A dedicated task force based in the Cabinet Office will be formed to drive Bermuda’s economic recovery as the pandemic eases , the Premier said today. David Burt told the House of Assembly that a rec…
Minister gives progress report on Covid vaccinations
More than half of residents over the age of 80 have received a Covid-19 vaccination, the health minister announced today. Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said in the House of Assembly that 23,939 …
Goverment seeking to work with 50 companies on stimulus plan – Minister
Almost 100 businesses have applied to be part of Government’s $13m economic stimulus programme aimed at small to medium-sized contractors. The deadline for submissions for the Short Term Stimulus Pro…