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| Erin Smith continued competing in the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit Ocala Masters VI event in Ocala, Florida. During the 1.00m Adult Amateur Jumper Medium 18 – 45 Year Old Class, Smith and Confetti finished second. Smith and Just Bekoz finished 7th competing in the 0.90m Adult Amateur Jumper Low 18 – 45 Year Old Class. […]
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| March 3 saw 7,300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $32,850.00 BD. 7,300 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $4.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,496.64, even on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 57 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of February 2021, the Bank repurchased for cancellation 36,000 Common Shares at an average price of $ 34.50 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Share Repurchases For December Job Redundancies At Butterfield Group Butterfield To […]
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| 96 people visited the Hospital’s Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre in January due to road traffic accidents, according to the latest statistics from the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. According to the BHB, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] road traffic accident statistics for the month of January 2021 show that 96 cases were seen in the […]
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| After an applicant asked the Cabinet Office for records relating to Savvy Entertainment, the Information Commissioner has issued a decision that “finds that the Cabinet Office failed to decide the Applicant’s request for an internal review within the statutory timeframe” and the Information Commissioner has “ordered the Cabinet Office to comply with the requirement to […]
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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 received 479 test results and five were positive for Covid-19 — all classified as local transmission with known contact — so Bermuda currently has 21 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 479 test results since the last update, and five [5] were positive for Covid-19. All of the new cases are classified as local transmission […]
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Good morning Bermuda, thank you for joining us today.
I am grateful for the opportunity to share the plans and initiatives of the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors for the 2021-2022 budget year.
I want to take a moment to express that the Government recognises that while Bermuda’s economy has provided opportunities and a comfortable lifestyle for many, this is not the reality for all.
Good Morning and thank you for coming.
Today, I am pleased to give an overview of the Ministry of Education’s 2021 – 2022 fiscal year budget.
The Ministry of Education’s 2021-2022 budget allocation was reduced by just over $9 million from the originally budgeted sum last year. However, the budget is $3.6 million less than the revised budget resulting from the impact of the pandemic.
Madam President, as Bermuda and the rest of the world grapples with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly clear that during these times where physical distancing is required to keep our citizenry safe, arts and culture play a key role in bringing us together to help ensure our emotional wellbeing.
However, Madam President, despite the ability of the arts to uplift and inspire us; the individuals who are the creators of these experiences that we all enjoy have also been affected by the pandemic.
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 3] include appointments, cancellation of registration, and notice of intended marriage. Appointments Bermuda Dental Board Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0204/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 03 March 2021 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the […]
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| The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning and Thunderstorm Advisory valid for tonight [March 3] and a Severe Weather Watch valid for late tonight. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] advised that the active winter weather patterns continue, and has issued a thunderstorm advisory and severe weather watch for this […]
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| [Updated] The Senate is in session today [March 3] and they are scheduled to debate the Cannabis Licensing Act, with the bill having already passed in the House of Assembly. There are eleven Senators — five PLP, three OBA and three Independents — and OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith has confirmed to Bernews that “the […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 3] with the list indicating that there are thirteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 13 runs cancelled this morning, 38 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Ministry of Health “currently has a large number of Covid-19 vaccine doses available that must be used today” and people aged 65 and over who “have not already been provided with an appointment are invited” to go to the Bermuda College or the hospital vaccination centres before 6pm today [March 3]. A Government spokesperson […]
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| “There will be police curfew checkpoints set up at locations across the island to ensure compliance with the curfew regulations,” the police said today. This follows after the Premier announced that the 12am – 5am curfew is being reinstated effective tonight [March 3] “due to the current outbreak of the new UK strain.” A police […]
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| There are two new initiatives undertaken by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs to provide support to local artists, with the first being the ‘Creatives Live!’ lunchtime concerts, which feature singers and bands performing on the steps of City Hall every two weeks, Minister of Youth, Culture & Sport Dr Ernest Peets said today […]
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| The Senate is in session today [March 3] and they are scheduled to debate the Cannabis Licensing Act, with the bill having already passed in the House of Assembly. There are eleven Senators — five PLP, three OBA and three Independents — and OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith has confirmed to Bernews that “the OBA […]
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| The 12am – 5am curfew is being reinstated effective tonight [March 3] “due to the current outbreak of the new UK strain,” Premier David Burt said. Speaking at last night’s [March 2] press conference, Premier Burt said, “Last week I advised that the Government will not hesitate to reimpose certain regulations if necessary to protect […]
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| In advance of the debate in the Senate today [March 3] on the Cannabis Licensing Act, the Social Justice Bermuda Cannabis Reform Taskforce sent an open letter to the Senate, AG and Ministry of Legal Affairs & Constitutional Reform The SJB Cannabis Reform Taskforce’s open letter follows below: Dear President of the Senate, The Hon. Joan E. […]
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| Monument Re announced today that, subject to necessary Irish High Court and regulatory approvals, it has agreed to acquire the closed-block portfolio of variable annuities from Athora Ireland plc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Athora Holding Ltd. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We are pleased to have reached agreement with Athora to acquire […]
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| The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is now accepting applications for their 2021 Virtual Festival, with performers given the opportunity to showcase their talent virtually, entertain the public, and earn $1,000. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is excited to announce they are now accepting applications for the 2021 Virtual […]
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| In the second of a new weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ graphic allows you to show off your Island pride with a phone wallpaper lock screen with a theme of ’21 Square Miles Of Bermudian Excellence.’ The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back […]
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| Bermudian Tyrone Smith, alongside his wife, fellow Olympian Sandi Morris, recently appeared on CNN’s ‘Coronavirus: Fact Vs Fiction” podcast in order to discuss “their struggles and sacrifices to train over the last year and compete in one last Olympics together as a married couple.” The CNN website said, “When your career highs come around only […]
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| Bermuda Is Love, an organisation created by people “eager to make a positive impact on our community”, will be holding a ‘Free Clothing Giveaway’ on Saturday [March 6] at Elliot Primary School. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Is Love will be holding its third Free Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, March 6 2021 at Elliot Primary School […]
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